Academic ConnectDEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY | TE TARI WHAIAROARO
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA
Who we are/Ko wai mātou
Since its establishment in 1905, the Department of Physiology has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University, being home to approximately 100 staff.
We make major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical lab sciences, nutrition, and physical education.
The Department is internationally known for its outstanding contribution to new knowledge in various physiological areas (e.g. neurophysiology, cell physiology and cardiovascular physiology) and has a strong track record for being successful with the acquisition of highly competitive overhead-funded research grants.
About our team/Mō te tīma
Academic and research staff in our laboratories are engaged in high-quality internationally recognised physiological research. We use state-of-the-art technologies to undertake integrative, cellular, and molecular investigations aimed at understanding animal and human physiology.
The role/Te mahi
Applications are invited for the permanent, full-time position of Laboratory Technician to attend to the preparation, servicing and setting up of the Department of Physiology’s undergraduate teaching laboratories.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• The preparation of laboratory classes for students, as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Providing laboratory and computer technical support to staff and students in the undergraduate teaching laboratories.
• Some administrative aspects of student and teaching databases.
Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• A BSc (Physiology), or a NZ Certificate in Science, or a National Diploma of Science or an equivalent.
• Excellent laboratory and organisational skills.
• The ability to work within a team or individually, and with staff and students of differing backgrounds.
• Computer experience is essential.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609 per annum. Top of the range is $80,285.
The intended start date for this position will be early September 2025.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Sue Deans, Technical Manager, via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501025 will close on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time
Additional Information
Contact: Sue Deans Tel: +64 3 479 5106
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status Permanent
Salary Level and Range Please see information above
Organisation Physiology
Job Function Medical and Science Technicians