Te Tari Whaiaroaro

Otago School of Medical Sciences

Five positions

The Department of Physiology is undergoing considerable expansion and is committed to excellence in research and teaching. Our research is focussed on three main areas: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience; Circulation, Integrative Physiology and Inflammation; Membrane and Ion Transport. The successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong independent research programme within one of the above research areas, and to interact and, where appropriate, collaborate, with other research groups in the Department of Physiology and within the University of Otago.

Senior Lecturer applicants must have an established international reputation in physiological research and an ability to teach a number of physiological topics. Lecturer applicants must have a postdoctoral background in physiological research and an undergraduate degree in physiology or closely related subject; teaching experience is desirable. Applicants should have teaching experience or a strong background in more than one of the following teaching areas or their components: (1) cellular, molecular or integrative neurophysiology, (2) cardiovascular, respiratory or renal integrative physiology and (3) cellular physiology, membrane biology, epithelial and ion transport, renal physiology or gastro-intestinal physiology.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Pat Cragg, Head of Department, Department of Physiology, Tel 03 479 7334, Email pat.cragg@stonebow.otago.ac.nz

Information about the Department can be obtained from http://www.otago.ac.nz/physiology

Reference Number: A08/72. Closing date: Wednesday, 13 August 2008.

Application Information

With each application you must include an application form, an EEO Information Statement, a covering letter, contact details for three referees and one copy of your full curriculum vitae. For an application form, EEO Information Statement and a full job description go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Fax 03 479 8279, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.