新西兰Agresearch中心生育生理学和分子生物学博士后岗位

Institution

Agresearch (http://www.agresearch.co.nz)

Position

Post-doctoral Scientist

Location

Dunedin New Zealand

Date Posted

February 19th 2008

Date Expires

March 3th 2008

Description

Reproductive physiology and molecular biology

Possums – one of New Zealand’s greatest threats to the natural environment, and also responsible for spreading disease to farm stock – it is estimated there are 70 million possums consuming 21,000 tonnes of vegetation every night and acting as a vector for bovine tuberculosis into the dairy and deer industries!

We need help to control this pest, and if you have a PhD in physiology and molecular biology, you can help us with this challenge. We need a motivated and skilled post-doctoral scientist to be part of the team focussing on elucidating mechanisms involved in the regulation of follicular development in possums The position, which is for a fixed term of 3 years, is based at AgResearch’s Invermay campus, 18 km from Dunedin. http://www.cityofdunedin.com

Ideally applicants will have:
? A Ph.D., in reproductive biology/physiology and/or endocrinology
? Good knowledge of animal reproduction
? Skills in molecular biology techniques and good laboratory practice.
? Good computing, bioinformatics, organisational and data management skills.

AgResearch offers excellent working conditions, ongoing support, training and professional development.

Contact

The job description is available online and applications are invited at http://www.agresearch.co.nz/recruitment/ Reference AGR740.

Applications close 3 March 2008.