Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers and practising health professionals.  Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa.  As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation. 

The Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging is one of eight departments in the School of Medical Sciences within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at the University of Auckland. It is recognised locally and internationally for anatomy and medical imaging education and research excellence, in particular in neuroscience, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems.

Our knowledge, expertise and teaching are our taonga. We value our students, alumni and donors and we work closely with partners such as Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ and Te Aka Whai Ora | Māori Health Authority, as well as communities, organisations, industry and international partners to advance the wellbeing of the peoples of Aotearoa, with a clear commitment to sustainably regenerate people & place.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The main purposes of the position are to provide academic leadership through delivering high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students including doctoral research students. Leading a research team that has national and international impact, publishing in tier 1 science journals and attracting research funding for the research pursuits. To engage in collaborative research efforts that improve the standing of the university. To work with Human Brain Bank staff and donors to advance human neuroscience endeavours. Advancing the ethos of the university by engaging in service work that is meaningful to the Department, Faculty and University as well as to the community as critic and conscience of society.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a field relevant to neurological anatomy, pathology, or neurodegenerative diseases, and will have a strong research interest in basic and clinical neuroscience and have expertise working with individuals and families with neurological diseases. You will be expected to develop strong interactions with the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank and will be expected to interface with the public to facilitate brain donations to the brain bank. You will be expected to further develop your own research programme, ideally in collaboration with established anatomical and imaging research networks including human tissue banks within the School of Medical Sciences and the parent FMHS. Particular areas of strength are neurodegenerative diseases, cellular neuroscience, head and neck anatomy and molecular neuroscience.  

This is a full time (40 hours per week), permanent academic position

Remuneration: L4-SL3, $95,441-$118,103 dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 21 August 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Maurice Curtis, telephone 0212878476, or email [email protected] Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. 

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website.

Equity

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