New Zealand - Massey University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bionanoparticle Research
November 26th, 2007
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Location: Palmerston North
Term of Contract: Fixed Term of 1 Years
Salary Range: View Academic Salary Information…
Closing Date: 21 December 2007
Position Overview: Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
You will have a PhD in Molecular Microbiology or related discipline, preferably with some experience working in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and protein production
We seek a PhD graduate in Molecular Microbiology, preferably with experience in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and/or protein production/immobilisation.
Job Description
Purpose Statement: To carry out individual and team-based research into microbial polymer biosynthesis aiming at the production of tailor-made biomaterials.
Responsible To: Head, Institute of Molecular BioSciences through Professor Bernd Rehm.
Key Accountability Areas:
The fellow is required to:
- undertake research in microbial biopolymer synthesis as advertised
- undertake any other duties as specified by the project leader
- be familiar with Institute guidelines and rules for safety and approved practices in experimental work
- maintain a tidy and safe laboratory working environment
- maintain accurate and tidy records of experiments in a laboratory notebook and store all key data on Institute shared drive
- participate fully in the academic activities of the Institute in which they are working
- provide two monthly written reports to the project leader that summarise research progress and planned future experiments
- devote themselves full-time to University duties
- Diligently and faithfully serve the University and use their best endeavours to promote and protect the interests of the University
- Maintain confidentiality both during after the appointment as Fellow
Person Specification
Qualifications: A PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related discipline.
Experience: Experience in molecular biology is required. A knowledge of bacterial protein production and biopolymer synthesis is desirable. Experience in bioinformatics, protein engineering and analysis would be an advantage.
Attributes and Skills:
- a good knowledge of bacterial biopolymers and protein production
- a good knowledge of bioinformatic tools
- experimental creativity
- ability to write scientific papers
- high level of computing skills
- initiative and enthusiasm
- commitment to quality improvement, upskilling and personal development
- ability to organise and maintain quality records
- integrity and confidentiality
- time-management skills
- ability to work as member of a team
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