Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY | TE TARI MATU KOIORA
FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | TE KAUPEKA MATAI ROKOA-KOIORA
About us | Mo matou
The Biochemistry Department is a large research and teaching department housed in a well-equipped building. We teach biochemistry, genetics, plant biotechnology, and related subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research into how life works at the molecular level.
The Role | Te Mahi
This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow to work on a research project, performed under the supervision of Dr. Matthew McNeil, which will identify and analyse the impact of drug resistance mutations on mycobacterial physiology. Variants of interest identified from clinical and experimental datasets will be constructed in a laboratory strains of diverse mycobacterial pathogens. The impact of constructed mutations will be investigated using physiological assessments of bacterial fitness, in addition to genetic essentiality and proteomic workflows.
The appointed researcher will be required to drive their own experimental investigations, and contribute to wider research efforts in the group. This will include supervision of junior scientists including post-graduate students. Therefore kindness, inclusivity, teamwork and respect for others is essential.
Your skills and experience | Ka pukeka me ka wheako
A PhD in molecular biology or a related discipline.
Experience in microbiology, proteomics, bacterial genetics and analysis of large datasets is highly desired.
Organised, methodical, proactive, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience supervising junior students in the lab.
Further details | Puroko
This is a full-time (1 FTE) fixed-term position for 1 year and 8 months located in Otepoti, Dunedin, available from 1st September 2026. The start date may be negotiable with the ideal candidate.
The salary for this position is $92,350 per annum.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Matthew McNeil via the email address below.
Application | Tono
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV
A Cover Letter
Names and email addresses of at least three referees
To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600972 will close on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Dr. Matthew McNeil
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