Data Manager/Research Fellow - National Poisons Centre at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

114943.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Data Management, Public Health Insights, Data Systems Maintenance, Reporting Processes, Data Quality Frameworks, Statistical Software, Quantitative Health Data Analysis, Organization, Self-Motivation, Attention to Detail, Research Publication, Toxicology, Pharmacology

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE | TE POKAPŪ MĀTAURANGA TĀOKE DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA Who we are | Ko wai mātou The National Poisons Centre is a specialised unit dedicated to providing poisoning assessment and treatment advice to the entire population of New Zealand that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as part of the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Otago. The role | Te mahi As Research Fellow/Data Manager, you will: • Analyse National Poisons Centre (NPC) data to identify poisoning trends and generate public health insights. • Maintain and enhance NPC data systems, reporting processes, and data quality frameworks. • Produce reports and respond to data requests from health sector partners and stakeholders. • Contribute to research publications and presentations that advance the knowledge of poisoning in New Zealand. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Must possess a post-graduate degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, toxicology, public health, or related discipline. Advanced experience analysing quantitative health data using statistical software is essential. To be successful in this role, you must be very well organised, self-motivated and have high level of attention to detail. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for a Research Fellow is $97,377 to $114,943. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The start date for the position is early May 2026. Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Adam Pomerleau, Director, via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600502 will close on Sunday 19 April 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The university reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Dr Adam Pomerleau Position details: Job Description Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The role involves analyzing National Poisons Centre data to identify poisoning trends and generate public health insights, while also maintaining and enhancing NPC data systems and reporting processes. Responsibilities include producing reports, responding to data requests, and contributing to research publications that advance knowledge of poisoning in New Zealand.