DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY | TE TARI MĀTAI KARAREHE
DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKAROA
Who we are - Ko wai mātou
The Division of Sciences is one of the four divisions in the University, the others being Health Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. The Division of Sciences represents a broad range of disciplines in 15 Departments and a number of inter-disciplinary programmes.
The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology; with research strengths in areas including:
- conservation biology
- genetics/genomics
- parasitology
- entomology
- environmental physiology
- wildlife management
- neurobiology and statistical modeling
- molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology.
We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centers at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research.
Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research.
The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi). This position affords an exciting opportunity for interested scholars to research and teach from a kaupapa Māori perspective, and to conduct research that is transformative and beneficial for Māori communities.
The role - Te mahi
Applications are invited for the permanent position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) in Conservation Biology.
We are seeking a person with a relevant completed or nearly completed doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in advancing the study of conservation, wildlife management and zoology. Early Career Researchers are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they could complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching. A range of approaches would be considered including behavioural, physiological, population and community perspectives, with research interests in field-based research methodologies being an advantage. Applicants with a proven track record incorporating te ao Māori and/or other Indigenous knowledge into research and teaching are strongly encouraged.
Your skills and experience - Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako:
- A completed or nearly completed PhD with an established research focus in any area of conservation biology
- Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in any aspect of conservation biology
- An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support the engagement of students and staff with wildlife management and conservation research interests
- Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers
- Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially
- Be committed to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Māori applicants are particularly encouraged to apply
Further details - Pūroko
This is a permanent, full-time (1FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
A Lecturer level appointment is equivalent to an Assistant Professor in the North American system, while a Senior Lecturer is equivalent to an Associate Professor. The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026.
The salary scale for a Lecturer is $94,084 to $111,056 and for a Senior Lecturer, $116,419 to $143,018. The appointment will be made at either the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Application - Tono
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- Names and email addresses of at least three referees
To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2500659 will close on Sunday, 29 June 2025.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To see a full job description and to apply online, go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
