• Job Description

  Req#: REF23161N

  Company Description

  Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
  The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 10,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers, and practising health professionals. Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa. As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation.

  Job Description

  Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
  The role will require sampling, processing and storage of blood from patients who have had major abdominal surgery. It will involve using a new test to predict recovery or deterioration. The research assistant will also be expected to support other members of the clinical study team and perform administrative activities related to the study.

  This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term position until the end of Jan 2025.

  Remuneration: $58,300-$72,700 per annum dependent on experience

  For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

  Please note that the hiring panel will be conducting interviews from the week beginning 8 January 2024

  He kōrero mōu | About you
  The position would suit a trained Research Assistant with a Biomedical or Health Sciences degree and a minimum of one year clinical research experience with certification in Good Clinical Practice is essential.

  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

  The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
  • Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
  • A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

  In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
  
  For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

  Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
  Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 15 December 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

  Please reach out to Dr Varsha Ramesh via varsha.ramesh@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

  Additional Information

  Equity

  The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

  The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

• About the company

  The University of Auckland is a public research university based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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