Researcher at the University of Canterbury, Canterbury.

M? t?nei t?ranga mahi | About this role: Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design. Located in ?tautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand. Full-time: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Fixed-term until July 2026. Kia hiwa r?, kia hiwa r?! He is a Hiahia, a P?kenga, and a ki te mahi a te researcher in synthetic biology. N?ia te p?whiri n? Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te t?ranga nei.

?u Mahi | What You Will Do: The role of the researcher in synthetic biology is to provide high-quality research contributing to research in the area of fungal biosynthesis of compounds for enteric methane mitigation. The Researcher will be required to carry out laboratory-based experiments and analyses, aid the Principal Investigator/Supervisor in leading and managing a vibrant research group, and will be required to collaborate with other Researchers and be responsible for other aspects of research projects such as preparing research grant applications

M?u | Who You Are: You will be an experienced fungal synthetic biology researcher with at least three years' experience post-PhD in fungal synthetic biology, as well as have: Laboratory skills in culturing filamentous fungi. Experience with genetic and chemical characterization of filamentous fungi. Comprehensive skills across molecular biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics.

Biotechnology industry experience: An alignment with our organization's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Ng? Painga o UC | Why UC: Ng? Uara | Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behavior and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ?konga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ng? Uara | Our Values, visit us here: We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community, and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The university explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world.

The salary range of this role is between $90,000 and $110,000, and salary will be based on skills and experience.

The closing date for this position is 17 April 2025 (midnight, NZ time). Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

P?hea te tono mai | How You Apply: Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process.

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