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UWA is seeking applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking and collaborative academics with passion for teaching and research. Multiple opportunities are available across the School of Molecular Sciences, in the broad disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Genetics. Positions are full-time appointment on a tenurable basis. Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation. Positions prioritised for suitably qualified women. UWA is committed to improving the representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) through its Athena SWAN Action Plan. This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). About the area The School of Molecular Sciences has a dedicated, award-winning team of teaching and research academics providing undergraduate and post-graduate programmes across multiple disciplines, including Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Genetics. In research, the School also spans a wide range of disciplines within the broad remit of molecular science, with groups often comprising multi- and trans-disciplinary researchers who work with industry to produce solutions to a range of challenges within human, microbial and plant biochemistry; chemical biology; structural biology; molecular genetics; ’omics technologies; synthetic biology; synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry; materials chemistry; and nanotechnologies. The School has a strong PhD cohort supported by successful, externally funded research programmes. Collaborations exist with national and international universities, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders that generate high quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies. The School is currently comprised of balanced Teaching and Research and dedicated Education-focused academic staff, who together deliver excellence in teaching and research across Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Chemistry. Teaching in the School is supported, inclusive and delivered collaboratively with dedicated and experienced technical and administrative staff. The School is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment for all employees and students. We aim to address gender imbalances within our academic staff by encouraging applications from individuals who identify as female or gender diverse, and who demonstrate creativity, excellence, and passion in their research and teaching discipline. Further details about the School can be found at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/molecular-sciences About the opportunities This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate who has demonstrated teaching and research excellence in molecular sciences. Whether you see yourself as an academic committed to the ideals of research and research-led and informed education, an entrepreneur with innovative ideas and industry connections, or a technical expert in molecular sciences, there are rewarding opportunities for you within our School community. Develop your capacity to deliver high-quality teaching and research in molecular sciences, contributing to and enhancing the School’s cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary initiatives. Lead and collaborate on research projects aligned with the School’s priorities, disseminate findings through high-quality publications, and attract competitive research funding. Supervise research students at undergraduate, masters and PhD levels, and build an externally funded research program of impact. Translate research evidence into best practices that enrich the learning experience of our students and remain relevant to our graduates future careers, workplaces and research endeavours. Develop skills and experience through service to School and University operations, including exercising leadership in its affairs and providing service to the government, the scholarly community and the broader public. About you You will have a PhD in Chemistry, Molecular Biosciences (such as Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field) or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience. You will have highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and bring diversity of thinking and decision-making to the School of Molecular Sciences. Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively within a team. Position descriptions:  PD [Lecturer (Genetics)] [522220].pdf   PD [Lecturer (Biochemistry-Molecular Biology)] [522265].pdf   PD [Lecturer (Chemistry)] [522266].pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Paul Low at paul.low@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 This position is open to international applicants.  Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. Learn more about us. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

1. Introduction to BNU Young Scholars Forum serves as a communication platform for outstanding young academics scholars from home and abroad to exchange ideas explore cutting-edge research frontiers, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. As a strategic part of BNU's "Double First-Class" Initiative and a key measure under its "One University, Two Campuses" Development Plan, the forum has gained widespread attention and active participation from young talents worldwide. Since 2019, BNU Global Young Scholars Forum has successfully held six sessions, offering an increasingly valuable opportunity for more and more young talents to get to know BNU and to be recruited by BNU. The forum has now become a key avenue for faculties to attract top-tier academics and an important window for enhancing BNU's international influence. 2. Forum Schedule Main Forum Main Forum will be held online on January 20th, 2026. We sincerely invite outstanding young talents to join! Asia-Pacific & North America Session (Live) January 20, 2026 9:00 AM (GMT+8) Europe Session (Replay) January 20, 2026 4:00 PM (GMT+8) Parallel Forums Parallel Forums will be held by March 31st, 2026 (GMT+8) in the forms of academic reports and seminars. Further details will be announced on the official "Jingshi Talent Home" account. 3. How to Join Us Applicants are welcome to scan the QR code below to enter the registration system Deadline for registration: 23:59, January 19th, 2026, GMT+8 Deadline for invitation: 08:00, January 20th, 2026, GMT+8 An invitation letter will be sent to you via email if your submission is accepted. More recruitment activities will be carried out throughout the forum. 4. Introduction to Beijing Normal University Beijing Normal University (BNU) is a key university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education, renowned for its excellence in teacher education, education science and basic disciplines of arts and sciences. It is among the first batch of universities of China’s “Project 985” and “Project 211”. In 2017, it was selected in the Category-A list of the “Double First-Class” initiative to build world-class universities. In 2022, it was also selected as one of the first batch of 20 institutions to have independent degree authorization review in the second round of the “Double First-Class” initiative. 36 Major Degree Programs (First-level Disciplines) Authorized to Master’s Degrees 34 Major Degree Programs (First-level Disciplines) Authorized to Doctor’s Degrees 30 Post-doctoral Stations 5. Positions and Employee Benefits on Beijing Campus (1) Positions BNU’s Special Top Talents: Top-notch young scholars who have strong influence and academic potential not only in their own disciplines and but also in neighboring research fields. BNU Special Young Talents: Outstanding young scholars who have demonstrated strong influence and academic potential. Outstanding Backbone Talents: Young scholars who have demonstrated great academic potential. Liyun Postdoctoral Fellows: Outstanding doctoral graduates with strong academic potential under the age of thirty-five. For more information, please refer to the specific requirements in the Postdoctoral Innovative Talents Support Plan issued by the National Post-Doctoral Administrative Committee. (2) Employee Benefits Living Support Competitive salaries; Top-level basic educational resources for your children (educational resources are distributed to foreign teachers according to the national policy or the policy of Beijing municipal government); Subsidies or on-campus apartments for top-level scholars. Work Support Sufficient start-up research funds and equipment grants; First-class research team and the eligibility to enroll doctoral students (for high-level scholars) 6. Positions and Employee Benefits on Zhuhai Campus (1) Positions Top Talents: Scholars with notable academic achievements and influence who are well recognized from home and abroad Outstanding Young Talents: Young scholars with innovative mind, team spirit and great academic potential; doctoral graduates or postdoctoral fellows from universities at home and abroad; young teachers with remarkable academic achievements and with more than two years’ working experience in universities. Backbone talents: Doctoral graduates or scholars with teaching and research experience in universities or scientific research institutions, who meet the same requirements of the professional titles on Beijing campus. The above three positions are open to both domestic and foreign talents with both full-time and part-time employment options. For more information on job requirements and job responsibilities, please consult relative faculties and departments. Post-doctoral Fellows on Zhuhai Campus: Relying on the post-doctoral stations on Beijing Campus (first-level disciplines), BNU recruits Zhuhai-based, full-time postdoctoral fellows at home and abroad for disciplines which are licensed to grant doctoral degrees (second-level disciplines). (2) Employee Benefits Living Support Competitive Salaries; High-quality basic education resources for your children; The eligibility to live in on-campus apartments or acquire rental subsidies on Zhuhai Campus; The eligibility to apply for the purchase of shared ownership apartments on Zhuhai Campus. Work Support Sufficient start-up research funds and equipment grants; First-class research team and the eligibility to enroll doctoral students (for high-level scholars). 7. Contact (1) Beijing Campus Office of Talent Recruitment and Development Contact: CHENG Phone: +86-10-58807971 Email: rcb@bnu.edu.cn Human Resources Office  Contact: ZHU Phone: +86-10-58805406 Email: rcb@bnu.edu.cn Post-doctoral Fellows Contact: XIA Phone: +86-10-58805375 Email: bsh@bnu.edu.cn (2) Zhuhai Campus Humanities and Social Sciences Contact: HUANG Phone:+86-756-3683929 Email: zhuhai_hr@bnu.edu.cn Sciences and Engineering Contact: LIU Phone: +86-756-3683971 Email: zhuhai_hr@bnu.edu.cn Post-doctoral Fellows Contact: HU Phone:+86-756-3683657 Email: zhuhai_hr@bnu.edu.cn Contact Information of Relevant Faculties and Departments

The Role and the Department The Arts and Humanities Faculty Global Opportunities Coordinator role is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a cross-departmental team providing support to the staff and students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Our Professional Services teams place a strong emphasis on professional development and team members are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward process improvements, specific projects and other initiatives appropriate to their grade. In particular this role, with close supervision from the Deputy Faculty Manager, and via collaboration with the International Office's Global Opportunities team, involves ensuring the best possible experience for students preparing for and engaged on travel abroad as a constituent part of one of the Faculty's degree programmes, or participating on a Durham degree programme as an exchange student. This newly-established role is an excellent development opportunity for an individual with the confidence, resilience and dynamism to support academic colleagues in reinforcing the Faculty's commitment to internationalisation in education, as well as skills required to support students to take full advantage of the opportunities and challenges of residence abroad. On a day-to-day basis, this will include: Providing support, advice and guidance for students preparing for or embarked on their year abroad, and for those exchange students participating in Durham degree programmes With appropriate support, establishing and coordinating a faculty-wide Year Abroad student engagement programme. Coordinating the annual nominations and applications processes for partner Universities and external organisations (e.g. the British Council). As a Department Travel approver, and following appropriate training, assessing and approving students' insurance and risk assessment documentation, escalating higher-risk cases as appropriate. Regularly reviewing the Faculty's student-facing information and communications platforms, including the establishment and maintenance of appropriate social media channels, to ensure that they remain up to date and compliant. In collaboration with academic colleagues, coordinating the monitoring and recording of placement activity to ensure that students can travel abroad safely and in accordance with relevant policy and legislation. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with key University stakeholders responsible for year abroad provision, as well as external stakeholders in partner institutions. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is committed to professional development, and colleagues are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward independent projects within the scope of their role.