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Offer: Postdoctoral Fellow, Physiology:UniofOtagoJob description:Job DescriptionDEPARTMENT of PHYSIOLOGYSCHOOL of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Who we are – Ko wai m?tou 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 function – Te mahi As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will join Professor Daryl Schwenke (Otago) and Associate Professor James Fisher (Auckland) to work on the project: Can loss of a ‘hunger’ hormone increase cardiovascular disease in Pacific people. Considering this is a multi-institutional project, the prosperous candidate can be located in either Auckland or Dunedin. This study aims to measure ghrelin in blood samples from healthy Pacific people (PI) and NZ European subjects and determine whether reduced ghrelin levels in PI drive a dangerous increase in sympathetic activity, which is known to underpin many cardiovascular morbidities. Comparisons will also be made between NZ-born Pacific vs indigenous-PI to differentiate between environmental vs genetic factors contributing to CVD. In this function, you will: » assist in designing and conducting experiments relating to the overall objectives of the project. » engage with significant Pacific communities and facilitate ‘talanoa’ (discussions) as a pre-emptive measure for recruiting study participants. » to analyse data and present Information technology at scientific meetings and write up results for publications. » to assist with supervision of postgraduate students. Your expertise and practice – K? p?keka me k? wheako prosperous candidates will have the following: » PhD in a significant area of science. » Strong relationships with Pacific communities. » Personal familiarity with Pacific values, cultures, and practices » Self-motivated with a high capability to work alone and in a group environment. » Commitment to maintaining clear and full written records for a wide variety of laboratory activities. » availability to lgain new expertise and techniques and to apply them diligently. » capability to write up manuscript drafts for publication, and creating posters and talks for significant meetings. » Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ng?i Tahu, who are mana whenua in the region. Further Details – P?roko This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term position for three years. The income for this position is $86,210 per annum. You must have right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this function. Application – Tono Candidates are requested to submit the following: » CV. » 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 2301587 will close on Sunday, 3 December 2023. APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. How to submit the application:To apply, please enter the following URL into your internet browser: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2301587. Applications quoting reference number 2301587 will close on Sunday, 3 December 2023.Skills:
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