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Current Staff Opportunities

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity

Full time, fixed term-1.5 years, NZ$70,000 per annum at the University of Auckland

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Auckland on Fate and Transport of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) / Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs).

The candidate will be involved in developing analytical methods (for chemicals and bioassays) to investigate the fate and transport of a range of EDCs/PPCPs (such as natural hormones, synthetic hormones, surfactants, analgesics, veterinary and human antibiotics, and lipid regulators) in various environmental media, undertake a monitoring program to determine their concentrations in the New Zealand environment, and conduct laboratory studies to identify key processes.

We are seeking a candidate with multidisciplinary skills and PhD from a reputable University. The selected candidate will have a strong background in analytical techniques, experimentation and field investigation. This position is initially available for a period of 1.5 years.

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Hong Kong University offers Business Centre facilities

The University of Hong Kong is making available the facilities of its Global Lounge, in a Business Centre type arrangement, as a Hong Kong office for U21 universities, or, on a part-time basis, for functions, talks, recruitment sessions, alumni socials etc.

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Staff Fellowships

A number of Universitas 21 universities offer U21 fellowships and scholarships for academic and/or administrative staff. Contact your university to find out if fellowships are available, or click here for further information on this year's awards.

If you have travelled on a U21 fellowship, please record your visit via our online form.

U21 Project Applications

Members of Universitas 21 institutions are able to make applications to the U21 board for support for projects which are compatible with U21's strategic direction, as set out in the Strategic Plan.

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E-books

Universitas 21 is planning to pilot a series of high-profile electronic books and to form a consortium with an international publisher or publishers and research funding agencies. Click here for further information.

Solander Programme

The Solander Programme is a new initiative to promote, support and widen scientific exchange between Universitas 21 universities in Sweden, Australia and New Zealand. Click here for further information or here to read the latest Solander Programme newsletter.