• We are seeking to appoint an Academic Director Sydney Cytometry
• Located in Camperdown
• 5-year fixed term position

About the opportunity

Underpinning this bold research strategy is our commitment to research infrastructure via our operation of a world-class enterprise of core research facilities. These research facilities provide the link between excellence in research capacity and research excellence. Sydney Cytometry is an Advanced Cytometry facility established through a collaboration of the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney. It is a core research facility for cytometry, cell sorting and imaging that serves the University of Sydney campus and beyond. Sydney Cytometry is committed to the continuing development and transfer of cytometry expertise and techniques, thereby enhancing the role of cytometry as a major modality in biological/ biomedical research.

The Academic Director, Sydney Cytometry provides academic leadership, guiding a world-class, internationally recognised facility for research and research training. This is a University-wide academic leadership role that is a conduit into University leadership, decision making, and strategy. Concomitantly, it is an academic appointment and we expect that the successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity to balance academic leadership and personal scholarship. This role represents the University in the joint management of the Sydney Cytometry Core Facility and has responsibility for ensuring that the terms of the agreement between the Centenary Institute and the University are met.

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline
• Have recognised international academic standing within a related field (including reference to Honours and HDR student completions, publication record, category I-IV funding track record)
• Have experience in the development of advanced cytometry, cell/tissue sorting & analysis, and imaging methodologies
• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters
• Have proven leadership and management experience at a senior level with evidence of an ability to provide
• Have overall strategic alignment within and between institutions/organisations
• Have competence and experience in risk management, including the management of workplace health and safety
• Have the ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and fosters understanding

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Term and remuneration

The position of the Academic Director, Sydney Cytometry is a senior academic leadership role. As such, this appointment will be offered initially as a five-year fixed-term appointment, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. The position is available on a fractional basis for 0.8 FTE. Further appointments are possible, subject to performance and other factors. For external candidates, an underlying appointment within the appropriate university school or faculty will be offered, subject to negotiation.

Underpinning this senior leadership appointment is a continuing academic role in the School of Medical Sciences (SOMS), in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Which is subject to negotiation for external candidates. The role is apportioned as 80% to the Sydney Cytometry directorship, and 20% to SOMS. The appointee will revert 100% to this substantive academic role in SOMS in the case where the Directorship appointment is for one term only. As a full member of the academic staff of SOMS, with all the rights and privileges that come with this, it is expected that the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching and research of their home school throughout their appointment in proportion to the appointment level.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Existing staff of the University are asked to provide a letter from their Head of School or equivalent indicating that they

(i) are supportive of this development step in your personal career,

(ii) recognise that this is part of the school and faculty's broader contributions to academic leadership at the University, and (iii) confirm that satisfactory school and faculty consultation has occurred, and that the arrangement has the support of relevant stakeholders.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a copy of the candidate information brochure, a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact:

Lucy Porter (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 61 429 771 115 or by email lucy.porter@sydney.edu.au

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Monday 13 January 2025 11:59 PM