Senior Lecturer - Oncology

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) is a strategic investment in genomics to elevate clinical care in Aotearoa New Zealand. The PMI sits in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. One part of the PMI focuses on cancer genomics, and one part of cancer genomics is the provision of a multidisciplinary Molecular Tumour Board (MTB) to use genomic information to make treatment decisions for people with cancer.

The successful applicant will work alongside clinicians, variant curators and biologists to realise the strategic objectives of the Precision Medicine Initiative by facilitating and participating in the MTB Programme. Specifically, the Senior Lecturer Molecular Medical Oncology will help develop and run a multidisciplinary MTB that converts somatic variants (and occasionally germline variants) into treatment decisions for people with cancer in Auckland. This role could be coupled with a clinical position at Te Whatu Ora Tamaki Makaurau Auckland depending on availability.

The successful applicant will:

• Take responsibility for clinical interpretation of genomic findings within 1 to 2 cancer tumour streams that match their clinical expertise
• Maintain a database of molecular tests required for optimal clinical management in 1 to 2 cancer tumour streams that match their clinical expertise
• Contribute to research that pairs clinical insight with genomics to improve patient care in the longer term.

For more information, please see the position description.

This is a fixed term (12 months), part-time, 0.1FTE (8 hours per week) position. Salary range for this role is $120,742 - $138,721, pro rata (40 hours per week full time equivalent), depending on skills and experience. Medical loading may be applied if currently practicing.

Essential:

•    MBChB or equivalent,

• FRACP or equivalent subspecialising in Medical Oncology

Preferred:

Completed or considering a postgraduate qualification e.g., PhD, MD, MSc

 

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 - where appropriate)
• 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 a number of 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 13 April 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz