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School of Heath, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus Level D, $168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, ongoing appointment The Opportunity Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health! Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come. As Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology, you’ll be part of our Biomedical Science academic team, shaping and delivering engaging learning across biochemistry, medical biochemistry and advanced pharmacology. You’ll contribute to high-quality teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while building your research profile and professional expertise in ways that align with the School’s priorities and real-world impact. For more information, please visit us online: School of Health You will: lead a strong research program, securing competitive funding, guiding projects and mentoring emerging researchers, with impact recognised across Australia and beyond; deliver high-quality, engaging learning through innovative curriculum and teaching, inspiring students and supporting colleagues; and build meaningful partnerships with industry, community and academic collaborators, while contributing to a positive, collaborative culture and the ongoing growth of the School and University. About you: Our ideal candidate is a recognised and thoughtful academic leader who brings clarity, curiosity and purpose to their work. You are someone who builds a focused and impactful research agenda, secures competitive funding and collaborates widely to tackle meaningful challenges. You share your knowledge generously, mentoring emerging researchers, guiding Higher Degree by Research candidates and communicating your work in ways that resonate with both expert and broader audiences. In the classroom, you create engaging, contemporary learning experiences that support every student to succeed, and you are committed to continually refining your practice. You value connection, building strong partnerships with industry, community and academic peers, and you contribute positively to a collegial, high performing environment. You will possess: A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, with extensive experience as an academic leader. A strong contribution to the growth and direction of your discipline, with clear evidence of impact. A focused and high performing research program, with sustained outputs, external recognition, successful HDR supervision and demonstrated impact. Proven research leadership, including mentoring early career researchers, strengthening research culture and contributing to national discipline panels or assessment activities. A track record of excellent teaching and leadership in learning and teaching, creating engaging, research informed experiences that support student success and drive continuous improvement. Leadership qualities that foster a positive, inclusive and high performing academic environment for both staff and students. Strong experience in academic administration within a university setting. The ability to build and sustain meaningful partnerships across regional, national and international communities that create value for students, the University and the wider community. Desirable Postgraduate qualifications in higher education. Recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and or research. How to apply Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026 Your completed application must include a resume, and a cover letter. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria as detailed within the position description. Position description:  494403_Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology.pdf UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830. UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team. We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Professor Deanne Hryciw Discipline Lead and Professor of Biomedical SciencesEmail: dhryciw@usc.edu.au      Discover UniSC We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni. We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities. Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate). Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024). At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges. Our Culture & Benefits: Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. Modern teaching & research facilities. Professional development and career pathway opportunities. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options. Salary packing options + 17% Super. EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney Base Salary starting at $156,103 - $179,998 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences (SoMS) is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education and research. With over 100 years of excellence, the school is committed to advancing knowledge, training future leaders, and delivering impactful research across a range of disciplines. SoMS encompasses multidisciplinary Research Themes that reflect the strength, diversity, and depth of our research. Our Themes signify key areas of importance to the Australian community, our international communities and reflect our partnership with stakeholders such as research institutes, Local Health District partners, granting bodies, government organisations, and philanthropists. SoMS delivers teaching into a variety of programs, including Science, Medical Science, and several professional degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine. Our teaching also spans a diverse range of Majors, including Anatomy and Histology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact within their discipline. This position will be focused on individuals with a background in gastrointestinal or respiratory physiology, and broader aspects of human physiology from both a research and teaching perspective. The role involves applying your learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform your education and research practice and contributing to the strategic and academic goals of the school or faculty. Your key responsibilities will be to: build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university  coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including supervising higher degree research students to successful completion coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and resources to enhance teaching and learning outcomes coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you Doctorate or PhD and professional qualifications in physiology (or equivalent) significant experience in teaching and learning, with a focus on the areas of gastrointestinal physiology and/or respiratory physiology (or a closely-related area), with a demonstrated capacity to teach and drive curriculum development of these topics for undergraduate and postgraduate programs experience in education design and practice significant experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity relevant to their field, including success in securing research funding experience supervising and mentoring others, including Honours and/or PhD students have, or be building, an established network of academic, industry and/or professional partners and stakeholders have a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical innovation, or curriculum development skills in research, critical thinking and decision making, planning and organisation, and delivering presentations effectively ability to communicate effectively to a diverse cohort of students and staff excellent collegiality across teaching and research. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the 'About You' criteria and be no longer than two-pages. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. Copyright The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM

Job Purpose The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT Key Responsibilities Design and teach labs & practice modules Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Ensure safety in labs Job Requirements SNB-valid Full Practicing Certificate (Registered Nurse). A degree in Nursing from a recognised University. Possessing a Master’s degree, PhD degree and relevant certifications will be an added advantage. Have at least 10 years of clinical nursing experience in healthcare settings. Extensive experience and knowledge of nursing skills and industry practices to bring industry perspectives to SIT. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Experience in research projects and publications will be an added advantage. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Experience in simulation education will be an added advantage. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possessing industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage (e.g., simulation training) Possession of a good network of relationships with industry partners in hospitals, community, and ILTC sectors will be an added advantage.