Research Assistant, School of Medical Sciences
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- New Zealand
- Closing date
- Oct 3, 2016
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
The University of Auckland
Research Assistant, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Applications are invited for a research assistant in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, at the University of Auckland. New Zealand has a major obesity and type 2 diabetes problem. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary research group that is interested in understand the factors underlying the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes. You will primarily work to design and implement a study that aims to measure metabolic factors and body composition in school children, and may contribute to more molecular based laboratory research. This position is 1 FTE for 24 months, starting October/November 2016.
Reporting to and working under the supervision of the Principal and Associate Investigators, you will be primarily responsible for: Writing ethics application; recruiting and liaising with schools; consulting with Māori and Pacific Island communities; establishing study data collection protocols; organising, co-ordinating and conducting the study; data management and analysis, and being involved in the general running of the laboratory which may include some animal and molecular biology work.
We are looking for a versatile individual who can be involved in the management and implementation of human research projects. It is essential that the successful candidate has had hands on applied human/clinical type research experience in New Zealand. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience in developing, organising, and conducting research in a health-related field, and a postgraduate research qualification (e.g. Honours or Masters) in a relevant area. Familiarity with animal models and molecular biology techniques is desirable but not a requirement. You will be capable of working independently and as part of a small multi-disciplinary team. This position will involve local travel.
The position is based at the University of Auckland’s Grafton Campus in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Further information:
Informal enquiries to Dr Troy Merry, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology. Email: t.merry@auckland.ac.nz ; Tel: +64 9 354 3945, ex 89008.
Closing Date: 3 October 2016
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