Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiology/Biomedical Science (Biomedical Science)

Location: Grafton Campus, Auckland, New Zealand

Salary: Lecturer NZD 99,788–119,204 per year; Senior Lecturer NZD 126,863–158,904 per year.

Company

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The hirify.global is a major New Zealand university with a leading Department of Physiology focused on biomedical research and education.

What you will do

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in physiology, biomedical science, and the Medical programme.
• Develop and lead an independent, high-impact research programme complementing departmental strengths.
• Secure competitive research funding and drive high-impact research initiatives.
• Supervise postgraduate research students and mentor future biomedical leaders.
• Build interdisciplinary networks and collaborate with clinical, industry, community, and health stakeholders.
• Contribute to research translation, commercialisation, industry engagement, or clinical collaboration.

Requirements

• PhD in physiology or a closely related biomedical discipline.
• Established or emerging research track record in physiology, biomedical science, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Evidence of research outputs appropriate to career stage and potential to sustain an independent research programme.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Experience supervising or mentoring postgraduate research students.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, collaboration, and interdisciplinary research skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment at 40 hours per week.
• Flexible employment practices and career development programmes.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• 6.75% superannuation scheme.
• Commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application before 9 October 2026.
• Include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining the strengths you would bring to the role.