We have an opportunity for a passionate research fellow with experience in Māori health and/or health inequities to join a new HRC-funded research project investigating experiences of discrimination, bullying and harassment for Māori medical students and doctors.

• The successful candidate will work on managing literature search and review processes, and the mapping of relevant policies, frameworks and guidelines
• The Research Fellow will assist with data collection and analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), present preliminary findings and support production of high quality outputs, including academic journal articles
• There will also be opportunities to engage with and participate in the broader activities on the HRC project, including meetings with our project advisors

A passion for research with a strong practical and problem solving ability is essential, along with interpersonal skills that enable you to interact comfortably with a range of people across different research disciplines, and across NZ.

This 2.5-year, full-time position will provide an opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Auckland, and the University of Otago. Although this is a full-time position, we are open to discussing part time hours. 

We are seeking applications from candidates who:

• Hold a PhD with expertise in related health fields, including Māori health, public health, epidemiology, health inequities or equivalent work experience may also be considered.
• Have experience with the analysis of quantitative datasets and/or qualitative data.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have proven ability to work as part of a team and a commitment to Māori health.
• Can produce high quality research outputs in conjunction with Dr. Donna Cormack and the research team.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Dr. Donna Cormack ([email protected])  

For further information please refer to the Position Description

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work life balance. As such we offer benefits such as research and study leave, wide range of leadership and development programmes, subsidised car parking, childcare and medical insurance; generous annual leave and recreation centre facilities.

Based in the heart of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, The University of Auckland has the most comprehensive range of courses in the country with teaching and research conducted over eight faculties and two large-scale research institutes; Business and Economics, Engineering, Science, Arts, Education, Law, Creative Arts and Industries, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences; and two large-scale research institutes: the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and the Liggins Institute. It is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led institution and has key linkages with many of the world’s top research intensive universities.

The academic faculties are supported by a number of service divisions, including Libraries and Learning Services, Property Services, ITS, Human Resources, Campus Life and the International Office. Auckland UniServices Ltd, our research commercialisation company, is recognised internationally for its achievements in transferring the outcomes of our research to industry.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday, 10 November 2019 to be considered. 

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