新西兰奥塔哥大学2023年招聘博士后（微生物学与免疫学）

新西兰奥塔哥大学2023年招聘博士后（微生物学与免疫学）

奥塔哥大学（University of Otago），位于新西兰南岛奥塔哥省首府达尼丁市，成立于1869年，是新西兰第一所大学，世界顶尖大学，也是新西兰唯一能够提供消费者与应用科学、牙医学、人类营养学、药学、体育、理疗及测量学等专业的综合性大学。学校是英联邦大学协会成员。

该校有商学、健康科学、人文科学、理学四所学院，有超过21700名学生在此就读，其中包括来自90多个国家/地区超过2800名的国际学生。该大学研究课题宽泛，学术强项包括生物科学、心理学、人类学、历史和艺术史等，其中奥塔哥大学医学院有很强的科研能力，在海内外颇负盛名。该校位居2020QS世界大学排名第176位，2022QS世界大学排名第194位。

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Otago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology-2301023

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY / TE TARI MOROMOITI ME TE ĀRAI MATE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

The School of Pharmacy has a number of established researchers working in the fields of organic, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry. The Gamble Lab has a strong interest in synthetic and medicinal chemistry and has close ties to the Chemistry and Microbiology department at the University of Otago. The Pletzer Lab is located in the Microbiology & Immunology Department and has a focus on combating infectious diseases and reducing antimicrobial resistance.

We are part of the University of Otago and located in Dunedin, a culturally vibrant and diverse university city.

The role/Te mahi

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic full-time Postdoctoral Fellow, working on projects which span the fields of bioorganic chemistry, chemical biology and microbiology.

This project is funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) China Maurice Wilkins Centre Collaborative Research Programme (C-MWC) and entitled ‘A Trojan-Horse strategy to enhance antibiotic uptake in drug resistant pathogens'.

This position is available as part of a collaboration of the Pletzer (microbiology) and Gamble (chemistry) laboratories at the University of Otago.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing worldwide, leading to significant economic burden and ineffectiveness of current treatment options. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a priority pathogen with intrinsic antibiotic resistance. This research project will focus on new technologies to improve the effectiveness of current antibiotics towards P. aeruginosa.

The successful candidate will synthesize and evaluate novel drug conjugates that exploit transport proteins for improved intracellular delivery of antibiotics.

The successful candidate will have a passion for, and considerable hands-on experience, in bioorganic chemistry and/or chemical biology as well as microbiology, and its application in answering questions of biological significance.

It is expected that the candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision and assist in data analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation.

Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field of chemistry (e.g. Organic, Bioorganic, Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical Biology), pharmacology, microbiology or equivalent.

The successful applicant will have a track record of academic and research excellence (as indicated by multiple first author publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals) and will have experience in: • Synthesis and purification of small molecules. • Characterisation of small molecules by spectroscopic methods including NMR, mass spectrometry, IR, UV, HPLC. • Skills in the discipline of microbiology including routine molecular work and microbiology techniques (e.g., microbial culture preparation, PCR, ELISA).

The following skills are considered an advantage: • Fluorescent imaging and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). • Experience with bioinformatics and whole genome sequencing analysis. • Experience with working with small rodents (e.g., mice).

In addition, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes: • Team player with creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to work independently (self-motivated) with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Willingness to learn new techniques and good communication skills. • Willingness to contribute to general laboratory activities. • Ability to contribute to the supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students in a chemistry as well as microbiology laboratory.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (1FTE), fixed term position for 18 months, starting early 2024.

The candidate must have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the start of this project.

The salary for this position is $82,460 per annum.

Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Associate Professor Allan Gamble, School of Pharmacy, or Dr Daniel Pletzer Department of Microbiology and Immunology, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are asked to provide a short cover letter and a detailed CV (highlighting publications relevant to this project) which includes the names of at least two academic/scientific referees.

Applications quoting reference number 2301023 will close on Monday, 31 July 2023.

Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Allan Gamble

Contact: Dr Daniel Pletzer

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Further Information: School of Pharmacy

Further Information: School of Biomedical Sciences

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Fixed Term

Salary Level and Range

Postdoctoral Fellow ($82,460)

Organisation

Microbiology and Immunology

Job Function

Research