Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Research Fellow - Maternal Vaccine Coverage at University of Otago, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

About us - Mō mātou

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages.

It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $1.6 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.

The University of Otago's School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical care. We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy.

The role - Te mahi

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Research Fellow to work on a project 'Protecting hapū māmā and pēpi from vaccine preventable diseases' funded by the Health Research Council.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Research Fellow, you will contribute to the project by recruiting participants, assisting with preparation and undertaking qualitative interviews/focus groups, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

This project involves qualitative interviews/focus groups with Māori and Pacific hapū māmā and key stakeholders involved in maternal healthcare and a Delphi study with key stakeholders.

Skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates with:

• a bachelor's degree or other higher-qualification award, preferably in health. Or equivalent research experience.
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• experience with qualitative interviews.
• a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of its relevance to the health of Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Proficient understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori principles and values, and an understanding of Kaupapa Māori research methods would also be helpful.

Further details - Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE/15 hours), fixed-term position for two years. Located in Dunedin.

The salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow is $86,210 per annum and the salary range for an Assistant Research Fellow is $58,341 to $78,531 per annum.

Appointment will be made at either Postdoctoral Fellow or Assistant Research Fellow level based on qualifications and experience.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Application - Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2301452 will close on Thursday, 28 September 2023.