Lecturer - Level B ($111,031 - $131,335) per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation
Senior Lecturer - Level C (135,388 - $155,696) per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation
Full Time, Continuing Position available immediately!
The School of Biological Sciences seeks to appoint a research leader (or emerging research leader) in biomedical biotechnology in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). This is a teaching and research position and the appointee will ideally have experience in undergraduate/postgraduate learning and teaching. They will be expected to establish and maintain a dynamic research program in biomedical biotechnology with links to industry, and contribute to transdisciplinary research within the School of Biological Sciences and wider academic community. They will introduce innovative approaches to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The position may require 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.
The Faculty of SET is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements will be welcomed and will be fully considered subject to meeting the inherent requirements of the position.
We encourage applications from women, and from people with diverse gender and cultural identities.
To be successful you will need:
Level B
- A PhD in Biological Sciences with a focus on biomedical biotechnology.
- A demonstrated track record of research excellence in applied biomedical biotechnology, as evidenced by publications in highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Ability to lead an independent research program with links to the national and/or international biotechnology industry.
- Success in obtaining external peer reviewed funding relative to opportunity.
- Some teaching experience in biotechnology courses at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
- Exemplary personal qualities fully aligned with our institutional values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
Level C
- A PhD in Biological Sciences with a focus on biomedical biotechnology.
- A demonstrated track record of research excellence in applied biomedical biotechnology, as evidenced by a sustained publication record in high impact peer-reviewed journals and/or significant commercialisation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an independent research program and have established links with the national or international biotechnology industry.
- Success in obtaining external peer reviewed funding as a first named investigator.
- Teaching experience in biotechnology courses at the undergraduate level and supervision of Honours, Masters and/or PhD level students to completion.
- Exemplary personal qualities fully aligned with our institutional values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
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 long, 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.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
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.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
How to Apply
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Applications close 11:55pm, 13 March 2025
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Prof. Bronwyn Gillanders
bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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