Postdoctoral and research fellow opportunities
All of our postdoctoral and research fellow positions are currently filled.
When we have an open position it will be promoted here, so check back here often.
PhD opportunities
We have a great opportunity for the right PhD candidate:
Development of microfluidic techniques and 3D printing strategies for medical device applications
This is suitable for applicants who can apply engineering principles to the design and development of microfluidic systems to support the fabrication of cellular micro-tissues.
We encourage applications from enthusiastic PhD candidates who hold an Undergraduate and/or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or biomedical), Applied Physics, Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials or related disciplines in engineering or biological sciences, and preferably with an 'A' grade average or equivalent GPA.
Read more about this position and how to apply
Email create.research@otago.ac.nz
- Check the PhD Opportunities database
- Learn about PhD scholarships available through the University of Otago
Visiting international interns
We enjoy close collaborations with a number of overseas universities, which means we often host visiting international Masters interns by arrangement.
Some of our visiting interns have stayed with us for periods of up to 8 months.
Summer studentship opportunities
We frequently host students over the summer break between academic years. Our summer students stay with us for 10 to 12 weeks undertaking supervised research on an agreed project.
If you're interested in joining us as a summer student you need to be enrolled at any New Zealand tertiary education provider for the following year and there is an application process to follow.
Our projects are advertised by the Research Office each September. If you are interested in applying for a summer studentship contact us early so that we can have a suitable project idea developed and ready for the application process.
Email create.research@otago.ac.nz
2021/2022 summer
We hosted seven students in the 2021/2022 period.
Aimee Brown researched her topic Oxygen control in inflammatory osteoarthritic tissues, and was supervised by Dr Gabriella Lindberg, Axel Norberg, Laura Veenendaal, and Professor Tim Woodfield. Our thanks to the Health Research Council of New Zealand for sponsoring Aimee's summer student bursary.
Jonathan Cox researched his topic Vascular bone organoid as a disease model to osteonecrosis, and was supervised by Dr Steven Cui, Dr Khoon Lim, Professor Gary Hooper, and Professor Tim Woodfield. Our thanks to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment for sponsoring Jonathan's summer student bursary.
Max Higham researched his topic Donor screening and application of adipose-derived stem cells, and was supervised by Dr Khoon Lim and Gretel Major. Our thanks to the Light Activated Biomaterials ( LAB ) group for sponsoring Max's summer student bursary.
Louis Newman researched his topic Extracellular vesicles for cartilage repair, and was supervised by Dr Steven Cui, Dr Khoon Lim, and Professor Tim Woodfield. We're grateful for Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment's sponsorship of Louis' summer student bursary.
Nipa Patel researched her topic Design and development of skin-adhesive hydrogels for CPAP devices, and was supervised by Dr Cesar Alcala and Dr Khoon Lim. Our thanks to the Light Activated Biomaterials ( LAB ) group for sponsoring Nipa's summer student bursary.
Christian Smith researched his topic Can biofabrication create the 'ideal' patch for congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair?, and was supervised by Dr Jonathan Wells and Dr Khoon Lim. Our thanks to the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation for sponsoring Christian's summer student bursary.
Samuel Tomkins researched his topic Delivery of growth factors for treatment of avascular necrosis (AVN), and was supervised by Dr Khoon Lim and Dr Alessia Longoni. Our thanks to the Light Activated Biomaterials ( LAB ) group for sponsoring Samuel's summer student bursary.
- Learn more about the Health Research Council of New Zealand
- Learn more about the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
- Learn more about the Canterbury Medical Research Fund
STUDENT PROFILE
Gretel Major aims to answer key cell biology questions using bioengineering tools as a career researcher.
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