• Exciting opportunity for an outstanding academic who is a leading authority in Infectious Diseases with demonstrated education and research experience.
• The role may sit within the School of Medical Sciences or the Sydney Medical School.
• Full time Professor (Level E) appointment with an attractive remuneration package.

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty at the University of Sydney, and contains seven academic schools, including the School of Medical Sciences and the Sydney Medical School. The School of Medical Sciences is recognised worldwide as one of the leading centres for medical science research and education. Our research has a clear focus on impact on a local and global scale and each year is supported by over $50M in competitive grant funding. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leaders in their chosen field of work. The Sydney Medical School is internationally recognised for research and teaching in health and medicine. With formal links to more than 50 hospitals and health care facilities across New South Wales, The Sydney Medical School is Australia’s longest established medical school, offering outstanding opportunities for academics and students to participate in sector-leading practices in education, research and clinical care.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding senior academic as the Bosch Chair of Infectious Diseases (Professor/Level E) in teaching and research. Depending on the candidate the role may be appointed in the School of Medical Sciences or the Sydney Medical School. This position is suited to an ambitious person with a passion for building a program of work in infectious diseases. The Chair will have an internationally outstanding research program which will complement and leverage the research activities in the school and faculty. We are looking for a scientific leader who is capable of fostering connections with a wide network of academic, industry and professional institutions, partners, and stakeholders.

The Chair must have a disciplined approach to research, either in basic or applied science and or even have a slant towards a translational research program that has commercial milestones. The Chair will be required to mentor and develop the career aspirations of students and academic staff. In addition to their research program, they will actively contribute to teaching, in particular supervision of students and where appropriate provide teaching to undergraduate and or postgraduate students. The Chair will report to the relevant Head of School.

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

The successful candidate will:

− hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and an international

reputation for outstanding scholarship and research

− demonstrate experience in people leadership

and management of a research team within the higher education sector

− have experience supervising and mentoring of higher degree by research students to completion

− have an outstanding track record in obtaining grant funding and an exceptional publication record with original contributions in the field of infectious diseases

− have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability and experience

in working cooperatively and collegially in inclusive decision-making environments.

− may have experience in educational design and delivery, including recognition for achieving improved or consistently excellent student outcomes

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.  

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a 5-year fixed term position on a full-time basis, with the possibility for renewal subject to performance and funding. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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How to apply

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

Claudia Roth, Senior Research Associate

Claudia.Roth@perrettlaver.com

OR

Call our office on +61 (0)2 8075 4640

For further information, or to submit an application, please download the candidate brochure below. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

Applications close 11:59pm AEST Monday 5th May,

Candidate Information Brochure

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