Andrew Bagnall Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship - Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Job Description

A new prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by Andrew Bagnall is available to support an outstanding emerging scientist to undertake joint research between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) at the University of Auckland and a prestigious International Tertiary Institution (typically in the top 20 international rankings). The ABI’s central research themes are computational physiology, imaging and medical device development, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. The ABI supports basic scientists, engineers and clinicians who work together to undertake a spectrum of medical and biological research that links research in basic science with translational outcomes in clinical medicine, often via spinout companies.

These fellowships are for two years with the expectation that one year in total would be spent at ABI and one year in total at the overseas university, but other than this there is no limitation on how the time is divided between the two institutions. Travel will comply The University of Auckland’s international travel policies, NZ border restrictions (e.g., related to COVID) and those of any host institution.

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a PhD (or equivalent) within the last 5 years. Selection will be based on the quality of the applicant’s career to date and the intended programme of research.

For more detailed information about this opportunity, including a detailed selection criteria, please review the Position Description and Fellowship Overview.

ABI is a world-leading research institute that aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. We do this through the application of engineering sciences and technical innovation to medicine and human physiology.

The Institute has around 250 members, of which approximately 105 are graduate students enrolled in Doctoral or Master's research. All our students are members of at least one multi-disciplinary research team, which often include valuable collaborations with domestic and international clinicians, medical professionals, computer scientists and bioengineers.

Find out more about us in the video below and via the following links:

• Meet our staff
• Welcome from the Director- Distinguished Professor Peter Hunter
• About the Institute

In addition to the opportunity this fellowship presents, The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of

Please read 6. Your Application section of the Fellowship Overview before applying and include the relevant information to support your application.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kate Harsant, Executive Assistant on [emailprotected].

While we are happy to answer questions by email, we ask that applications are submitted online

Additional Information

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

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 Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz