Senior Lecturer in Microbiology

School of Biomedical Sciences

• Contribute to a dynamic academic environment driving innovation into commercial development opportunities
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level C, $139,000 – $159,893 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Academic members of the discipline of Microbiology and Immunology are responsible for the Major in Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) and the Masters of Infectious disease (MID). MMI is comprised of 6 units with a cohort of ~200 students. The MID is a coursework degree of 16 units and has a cohort of 30-35 students per annum. Academic teaching staff are also asked to provide support teaching into a variety of professional programs including Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Ophthalmology and Pharmacy.

About the opportunity

• Contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate educational programs in microbiology and immunology
• Provide high quality supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students
• Establish, fund and maintain a sustainable research program within the research domain of infection disease in the School of Biomedical Sciences

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to Microbiology or Immunology or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline
• Strong track record in research as evidenced by scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals and funding success relative to opportunity;
• Demonstrable ability to deliver and assess effective and innovative teaching to undergraduate students, relative to opportunity;
• Experience in the supervision or co-supervision of Honours and HDR students;

Evidence of successful competitive funding applications   

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Senior Lecturer (Microbiology and Immunology)] - Level [C] (TR) .pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Charlene Kahler at Charlene.kahler@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.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 6 April 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

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.

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