"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer"

The Position

The department is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate who has demonstrated research excellence in the molecular biosciences.

Applications are invited in all areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics. Applications are particularly welcome from those with research programmes in plant biochemistry and genetics, protein biochemistry and biotechnology with high potential for translation. The Department encourages applicants with research experience in areas of New Zealand's national priorities, including researchers who undertake research that is relevant to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori perspectives.

Your Skills and Experience

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Demonstrated potential to attain excellence in scholarly research and publication, with evidence of high-quality journal publications
• Ability to engage students through dynamic, research-based high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• A willingness to participate in the academic life of the Department and participate in a range of service roles in the Faculty/Division/University and professional life
• A strong commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues
• Ability and willingness to develop a firm commitment to the university's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework

Further Details

This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary scales are as follows:

• Lecturer: $97,377 to $114,943
• Senior Lecturer: $120,494 to $148,024

Application

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• Detailed cover letter addressing suitability for the position
• Names and contact details of at least three academic referees

Applications quoting reference number 2501271 will close on Sunday, 12 October 2025.