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<p><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Leo Nilon Huntington’s Disease Research Fellow - Auckland, New Zealand<o:p></o:p></span></u></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The opportunity</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Why us?</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position is available on a full time, fixed term basis for a period of three years, commencing in January 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applications will be assessed by a panel which may include Faculty and Donor representatives. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prospective applicants should apply
online, below, and in addition request a supplementary application form from Vickie Haake at v.haake@auckland.ac.nz. </span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applications close Sunday, 14 January 2018.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Direct enquiries only please - no agencies.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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