(Level B) $114,917 to $135,932 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Continuing position available
We are seeking a motivated and talented academic to join our team in the field of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching and research in areas of animal immunology, microbiology, or virology, and will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to address key challenges in animal health and disease.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective teaching in animal and veterinary sciences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and will contribute to the development and innovation of curriculum content in areas such as immunology, microbiology, or virology. The role will also involve conducting and publishing high-quality research in recognised international journals, actively seeking competitive research funding (including Category 1 grants), and supervising Honours and postgraduate research students. They will work collaboratively with academic and industry partners across a range of disciplines to enhance both research and teaching outcomes.
The ideal applicant will have a record of publication in high-quality international journals or conference proceedings, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of teaching and research teams. Skills in molecular biology, cell culture, and ELISA techniques are desirable, as is experience supervising research students and a proven record of success in securing competitive research funding.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop an independent research profile while engaging with enthusiastic students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
To be successful you will need:
- PhD in Animal Science, Veterinary Science or Science majoring in immunology and/or microbiology or virology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of animal immunology, and either microbiology or virology.
- Demonstrated ability in undergraduate teaching.
- Ability to contribute to the development and conduct of high-quality research and teaching in animal and veterinary sciences
- Ability to work collaboratively with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds in the development of funding applications and implementation of research projects
- Record of publication in high quality international scientific journals or conference papers.
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
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - 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.
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
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, 30 November 2025
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Rob Woodgate
Head of School
School of Animal and Veterinary Science
E: rob.woodgate@adelaide.edu.au
We are 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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