Difficulties for finding a job biochemistry and molecular biology (Immigration)

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aliaclem

2 posts

Wannabe Geek

#181155 4-Oct-2015 21:50

Hi all,

I came here to find people that would help me by giving me some information. We are really considering coming to New Zealand permanently (we are from Belgium, EU). My boyfriend has a bachelor in computer science and I'm gonna have a master degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. We are not concerned about finding a job in the IT sector, but I am concerned about my own carreer in the scientifical domain. Would it be difficult to find a job or would it be quite okay? I'm on the skill list occupations and I checked the job opportunities ; I concluded we would have to live near Auckland. What are you guys thinking about that situation ?

thanks for everything ^^

NotReally

75 posts

Master Geek

#1399929 5-Oct-2015 06:59

You could try SCION in Rotorua. Forestry research, government owned. http://www.scionresearch.com/

wsnz

649 posts

Ultimate Geek

#1400111 5-Oct-2015 11:00

Crown Research Institutes might be worthwhile looking at.

You could also make some general enquires targeted to the Universities in NZ that provide qualifications in that area (e.g. Otago University, Massey University, University of Auckland etc.)

blackjack17

1705 posts

Uber Geek

#1400143 5-Oct-2015 11:21

Would you consider going for a PhD?

Some of our universities have local course costs for internationals when going for PhDs

Something like

http://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs/science-technology/listing-951055218.htm

or

http://www.seek.co.nz/job/29528229?pos=3&type=standout&engineConfig=control&tier=no_tier&whereid=

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blackjack17

1705 posts

Uber Geek

#1400146 5-Oct-2015 11:23

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

International students are eligible for domestic tuition fees. International PhD students must be a resident in New Zealand (apart from temporary absences for the purposes of approved doctoral research) to be classified as a domestic student and pay domestic tuition fees. International PhD students who do not meet the criteria for domestic tuition fees will be charged NZ$31,000 per annum (or part thereof if applicable).

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Lincoln-Home/Apply/Whats-it-going-to-cost/Fees-Tuition/International-tuition-fees/

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graemeh

2078 posts

Uber Geek

#1400147 5-Oct-2015 11:25

If you want a research job then you will find it really difficult. Make sure you have a job offer before committing to come to NZ.

Sideface

9357 posts

Uber Geek

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Lifetime subscriber

#1400174 5-Oct-2015 11:40

graemeh: If you want a research job then you will find it really difficult. Make sure you have a job offer before committing to come to NZ.

+1

A lot of NZ researchers are losing their jobs right now. Their posts are being "disestablished"

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surfisup1000

5288 posts

Uber Geek

#1400179 5-Oct-2015 11:48

how about a brewery.

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gzt

17127 posts

Uber Geek

Lifetime subscriber

#1400261 5-Oct-2015 13:31

There is a lot happening but it may depend on your area of expertise for your masters.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=Biotech+nz

aliaclem

2 posts

Wannabe Geek

#1411428 22-Oct-2015 22:05

I'm sorry to answer this late, I sent a lot of emails and I'm still waiting for some replies. One of them told me that unfortunately, they had no available vacanties for an intern, but they redirected me to the websites of http://www.internnzoz.com which seems really cool ! Although of course, it will cost some extra money, but I have the waranty of finding an internship and an accommodation there. I don't know exactly how much this service cost but I'm gonna email them as well. :)

gsr

112 posts

Master Geek

#1411482 23-Oct-2015 07:32

PhD student here. Remember that (I'm assuming) after doing a PhD you still need a job. There is not as many research opportunities in NZ as you would find in Europe. If you want an academic job, that's also quite tough to get in the larger universities.