Summer Internship: Genomics

There are 20 fully funded internship positions available with SING Aotearoa. Applications close 11 November 2022.

What is it?

The SING Aotearoa internship programme is a week-long residential programme that provides participants with knowledge and experience in wet-labs (biological samples, DNA), dry labs (computer analysis, biostatistics) and simulation labs (cultural and ethical scenarios). SING2023 will be held in Kirikiriroa from 23rd–27th of January 2023. We do require those living out of Kirikiriroa to travel on Rātapu (Sunday) the 22nd.

Participants who are accepted into the programme are expected to remain in the programme for the entire week.

The SING Aotearoa programme is designed to develop indigenous understanding of genomics alongside some of the best researchers in New Zealand and the world.  The keystone event is a week-long internship wānanga programme providing participants with knowledge and experience in wet-labs (biological samples, DNA), dry labs (computer analysis, biostatistics) and simulation labs (cultural and ethical scenarios). 

Significant advances in the fields of genetics and genomics sees an increasing focus on Māori populations and indigenous species. Research conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand should involve consultation with Iwi Māori and it is important Māori understand the technical, ethical and cultural issues when engaging with researchers in these projects.

Please click for here to apply.