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Biotechnology Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in biotechnology in new zealand
20 professors found
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biosynthesis
Metabolic Engineering
Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Botany
Pharmacology
Biotechnology
Antifungal Therapy
Natural Product
The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited
New Zealand
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Fruit Science
Plant Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Associate Professor
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Entomology
Environmental Sustainability
New Zealand Studies
Biological Control
Pest Management
Associate Professor
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Chloroplast Biology
Photobiology
Professor of Food Science
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Food Science
Biochemistry
Antioxidant Activity
Aroma Chemistry
Food Quality
Senior Lecturer
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bacteria
Protein Chemistry
Homologous Recombination
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Oncology
Molecular Biology
Targeted Therapy
Associate Professor
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Antifungal Resistance
Antifungal Therapy
Antifungal Research
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Popular positions
Valentin F. Cracan
Cawthron Institute
New Zealand
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1 month ago
Valentin F. Cracan’s lab is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to study the role of metabolic imbalance in aging , cancer , and neurodegeneration . The post highlights research connected to redox metabolism and mass spectrometry , suggesting a strong focus on mechanistic and analytical approaches to metabolism in disease. This is a research opening in the Cracan lab at the Scintillon Institute . The post does not provide a deadline, salary, duration, or detailed eligibility criteria, but it clearly an...
Metabolism
Chemistry
Biology
+6 more
1 month ago
Victoria University of Wellington
Closing soon
New Zealand
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2 months ago
Closing soon
Fully funded PhD opportunity at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand through the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship . This scholarship is aimed at outstanding international and domestic PhD applicants and offers full tuition fees plus an annual stipend of NZD 32,000 for up to 3 years . Relevant study interests highlighted in the post include Agriculture , Precision Agriculture , Sustainable Innovation , AI , and Technology , making it suitable for students interested i...
Computer Science
Education
Environmental Science
+5 more
2 months ago
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
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1 month ago
PhD Scholarship at the University of Canterbury This PhD project focuses on process systems modelling and digital twins for low-carbon winery energy and water systems. The successful candidate will develop a modular digital twin of winery operations to support more resource-efficient use of energy and water across key systems such as fermentation, refrigeration, hot-water systems, cleaning operations, and water use. The research combines first-principles process models with operational plant dat...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+8 more
1 month ago
Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
Massey University - Manawatu Campus
New Zealand
Research Interests
Microbiology
Food Science
Microbial Biology
Plant Biology
Industrial Microbiology
Senior Lecturer
Univerisity of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Anaerobic Digestion
Biofiltration
Biorefinery
Senior Lecturer
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Protein Chemistry
Bacteria
Bioscience
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