Lecturer (Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, continuing position available immediately.

Potential for multiple opportunities.

The School of Biological Sciences seeks to appoint an emerging research leader in Bioinformatics, with experience in undergraduate/postgraduate learning and teaching, to educate the next generation of a diverse range of biological researchers in bioinformatics. The successful candidate will have a strong research focus on metagenomics or genomics and is expected to establish and maintain a dynamic research program thereby contributing to interdisciplinary research within the School and wider academic community. The appointee will also be responsible for delivering bioinformatics and other teaching in the School.

The successful candidate may be required to undertake some travel to China for teaching as part of the Haide College (the University of Adelaide’s Joint Education Institution based in Qingdao, China, in partnership with Ocean University of China) program.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in bioinformatics, or related biological/biomedical field with a focus on metagenomics or genomics. 
• A demonstrated track record of research excellence in bioinformatics as evidenced by publications in highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• A demonstrated track record in securing research grant funding relative to opportunity.
• Some teaching/workshop experience in bioinformatics in a variety of face-to-face and/or hybrid and online modes to actively engage and educate undergraduate and post graduate students to ensure student success across the disciplines of genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or microbiology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent time management and an ability to work collaboratively as a member of an academic team.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 27th October 2024.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Prof Bronwyn Gillanders
Head of School, School of Biological Sciences
E: bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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