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University Vacancies THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY (POST 86/5) APPLICATIONS are invited for the above post Applicants should have a proven record of teaching, research and administrative experience in Biology. Experience of tertiary level education in a developing country would be an advantage. The Head of Biology has over-all responsibility for the Biology Department and its academic staff, and for the Biology component of teaching programmes at pre-degree, degree and postgraduate levels, including extension courses within the region. The appointee may also be Involved In consultancy, research and development projects for associated University Institutes. The successful applicant will be expected to take up the position In November 1986 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be In accordance with qualifications and experience In the Professorial range: F 530,383 - 32,438. The University currently receives aid funds to pay additions to salary as an Inducement to staff from Australia and New Zealand, who are appointed to posts designated for this purpose. This post ahs been designated for payment of Inducement allowance, details of which are available from the Registrar. In addition, the University provides gratuity amounting to 15 per cent of basic salary, appointment allowance and subject to the University’s current housing policy, partly furnished accommodatln at a rental of 12W per cent of salary. The University will contribute a sum equivalent to 10 per cent of the appointee’s salary towards superannuation obligations. Appointment will be for a contract period of three years and may be renewable by mutual agreement. Candidates should send THREE COPIES of their curriculum vitae with full personal particulars, names and addresses of three referees and one copy of recent publications, and date of availability, to the Registrar, The University of the South Pacific, P.O. Box 1168, Suva, Fiji, to reach him no later than March 14, 1986. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SCIENTIFIC OFFICER A VACANCY exists for a Scientific Officer In the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. The successful applicant will Join a research group working on the mechanism of Insulin action and the structure and function of fetal insulin-related hormones. Candidates should hold a doctorate In biochemistry or a related discipline but applicants with other degrees will be considered. Preference will be given to an applicant with experience in DNA cloning and related techniques, or protein chemistry. The appointment Is for a maximum term of three years. SALARY: The initial appointment will be made within the following salary range: Scientific Officer - $21,334 - $27,666 — an exceptional candidate may be appointed at a higher level. The level of Initial appointment will depend upon qualifications and experience. Further Information can be obtained from Professoor J. G. T. Sneyd, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, P.O. Box 913, Dunedin. Written applications quoting reference number NB6/108 and giving full particulars of age, qualifications and experience and the names of two refereees, should be addressed to the undersigned, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, by January 31, 1986 or as soon as possible thereafter. D. W. GIRVAN, Registrar. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO TECHNICIAN A VACANCY exists in the Department of Biochemistry for an experienced Laboratory Technician In biochemistry teaching preparation. Applicants should hold at least the AAVA Intermediate Certificate and have had three years experience In teaching preparation or general laboratory work. Continuing study towards the full AAVA Certificate will be required (some time off can be given) with the Biology option including biochemistry being desirable. Those who have already gained their full certificate may, however, apply, as could those whose preliminary training has been in chemistry. Written applications quoting reference number NB6/105 and giving full particulars of age, qualifications and experience and the names of two referees, should be addressed to the undersigned, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, no later than February 16, 1986. D. W. GIRVAN, Registrar. VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND/OR PRODUCT INNOVATION APPLICATIONS are invited for an Industrial Research Fellowship In the Department of Business Administration which is available for an initial period of three years and may be extended to a maximum of five years. The successful applicant will be required to undertake research and development work in one of the following areas: International marketing and business; Product Innovation and marketing. A suitable appointee would have professional qualifications in science, social science, engineering, dr management; and work experience In marketing, product development, or projects emphasising corporate Innovation and export development. The .alary will be In the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Reader range — $28,000 — $59,000 per annum. Conditions of appointment, including method of application, may be obtained from the undersigned, with whom applications close on February 28, 1986. Administrative Assistant, (Appointments), VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, Private Bag, Wellington. Telephone: 721-000. Situations Wanted ACTIVE Handyman, 62, any Job, anywhere. Part keep or small reward. Address to No. 4054, Press. ANY kind of work wanted by 30 year old married Diploma Designer, please contact C. Schmitz, Dunfield Cottage, Steeles Rd, RD. 2 Darfleld, ph. Hororata 774. A responsible, conscientious female (25) seeks casual position, part time, shift work, experienced In clerical, reception, child care, driving, ph. Joanne 39-603.