2500432; Lecturer - Evolutionary Ecology DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY | TE TARI M�TAI KARAREHE DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKAROA UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND Who we are / Ko wai m�tou The Division of Sciences is one of the four divisions in the University, the others being Health Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. The Division of Sciences represents a broad range of disciplines in 15 Departments and a number of inter-disciplinary programmes. The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics/genomics, parasitology, entomology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology. We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research. Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research. The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao M�ori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa M�ori and m�tauranga M�ori, the University of Otago M�ori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi). The role / Te mahi Applications are invited for the permanent position of Lecturer/P�kenga in Evolutionary Ecology. We are seeking a person with a relevant completed or nearly completed doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in advancing the study of evolution, ecology, and zoology. Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they could complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching. A range of approaches would be considered including behavioural, physiological, population and community perspectives, with research interests in evolutionary ecology taking a multidisciplinary approach, and some or all of; applied genetics/genomics, ecophysiology, applied ecological theory, ecological modelling, disease ecology, being an advantage. Applicants with a willingness to incorporate and develop Indigenous perspectives in their research and teaching are strongly encouraged. Your skills and experience / K� P�keka me K� Wheako - A completed or nearly completed PhD with an established research focus in any area of evolutionary ecology. - Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in any aspect of evolutionary ecology. - An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support the engagement of students and staff with evolutionary ecology research interests. - Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers. - Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially. - Be committed to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of M�ori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's M�ori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Further Details / P�roko This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in �tepoti, Dunedin. A Lecturer level appointment is equivalent to Assistant Professor in the North American system. The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026. Further details and job description are available on our website: 2500432; Lecturer - Evolutionary Ecology [University of Otago] JACQUELINE FRASER (she/her) Operations Lead | Kai�rahi Whakahaerenga, Whakaratonga W�hanga me te Whakaritenga Zoology & Botany Departments, Ecology Programme; School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science University of Otago | �t�kou Whakaihu Waka Mobile/Waea p�koro +64 21 279 0793 PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand | Aotearoa Email/�mera jacqueline.fraser@otago.ac.nz Website/Pae tukutuku www.otago.ac.nz ----- 2500659; Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Conservation Biology DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY | TE TARI M�TAI KARAREHE DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKAROA UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND Who we are / Ko wai m�tou The Division of Sciences is one of the four divisions in the University, the others being Health Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. The Division of Sciences represents a broad range of disciplines in 15 Departments and a number of inter-disciplinary programmes. The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics/genomics, parasitology, entomology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology. We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research. Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research. The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao M�ori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa M�ori and m�tauranga M�ori, the University of Otago M�ori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi). This position affords an exciting opportunity for interested scholars to research and teach from a kaupapa M�ori perspective, and to conduct research that is transformative and beneficial for M�ori communities. The role / Te mahi Applications are invited for the permanent position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (P�kenga/P�kenga Matua) in Conservation Biology. We are seeking a person with a relevant completed or nearly completed doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in advancing the study of conservation, wildlife management and zoology. Early Career Researchers are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they could complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching. A range of approaches would be considered including behavioural, physiological, population and community perspectives, with research interests in field-based research methodologies being an advantage. Applicants with a proven track record incorporating te ao M�ori and/or other Indigenous knowledge into research and teaching are strongly encouraged. Your skills and experience / K� P�keka me K� Wheako - A completed or nearly completed PhD with an established research focus in any area of conservation biology. - Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in any aspect of conservation biology. - An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support the engagement of students and staff with wildlife management and conservation research interests. - Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers. - Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially. - Be committed to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of M�ori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's M�ori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. M�ori applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Further Details / P�roko This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in �tepoti, Dunedin. A Lecturer level appointment is equivalent to an Assistant Professor in the North American system, while a Senior Lecturer is equivalent to an Associate Professor. The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026. Further details and job description are available on our website: 2500659; Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Conservation Biology [University of Otago] JACQUELINE FRASER (she/her) Operations Lead | Kai�rahi Whakahaerenga, Whakaratonga W�hanga me te Whakaritenga Zoology & Botany Departments, Ecology Programme; School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science University of Otago | �t�kou Whakaihu Waka Mobile/Waea p�koro +64 21 279 0793 PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand | Aotearoa Email/�mera jacqueline.fraser@otago.ac.nz Website/Pae tukutuku www.otago.ac.nz jacqueline.fraser@otago.ac.nz (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)