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We are always looking
for great talent

The Institute provides a challenging, yet supportive, scholastic environment for postgraduate researchers and post-doctoral fellows. Our researchers come from institutions all over the world to be part of our world-class learning environment. The Institute has an express objective of populating industry and academia with thoroughly trained high-achieving scientists. Many of our graduates go on to top positions in industry and academia. Some of our scientist’s profiles are below, sharing their thoughts on why they enjoy working at the Riddet Institute.

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Current Opportunities

Postdoctoral Fellow - Precision Fermentation

We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to work primarily on a Ministry of Business, Innovation and employment MBIE research project entitled “New Zealand precision fermentation: from local bioresources to high value proteins”. We are seeking expertise in precision fermentation of metabolites, with demonstrated experience in metabolic pathway engineering, transmembrane protein expression, and functional characterisation, to contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of biotechnology and sustainable bio-based production. This appointment is for a fixed term of three years.

Applications close 15 May 2026.

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