[CogSci] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ----- Auckland, New Zealand - Leo Nilon Huntington’s Disease Research Fellow

[Charlotte Hannah]

Leo Nilon Huntington’s Disease Research Fellow - Auckland, New Zealand

Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

The opportunity

This prestigious, personal award is a Research Fellowship within the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland, to recognise an outstanding emerging scientist and potential research leader in the area of Huntington’s Disease. The fellowship will assist them to develop an independent research programme and develop a career of the highest international calibre.

We seek a candidate in any discipline who has completed a PhD or equivalent postgraduate research degree, and has up to six years’ active postdoctoral research experience. The funded research may be in any discipline of neuroscience that addresses aspects of Huntington’s Disease and related neurological conditions.

Before applying, applicants should contact a CBR principal investigator (https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/cbr/our-research/research-teams.html) to discuss the proposed research project and gain their endorsement.

Why us?

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, and over 300 different career development courses.

In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

This position is available on a full time, fixed term basis for a period of three years, commencing in January 2018.

Applications will be assessed by a panel which may include Faculty and Donor representatives. Prospective applicants should apply online, below, and in addition request a supplementary application form from Vickie Haake at v.haake at auckland.ac.nz.

Applications close Sunday, 14 January 2018.

For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities

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 Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Direct enquiries only please - no agencies.
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