Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full time /ContinuingFaculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment/School:Department of Biochemistry and PharmacologySalary: Level C ($135, 032 - $155,698) OR Level D ($162,590 - $179,123) p.a. plus 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australias #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About theDepartment of Biochemistry and Pharmacology

The Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology is committed to developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff, fostering a culture that supports us all to do our best work. We are guided by our values in our pursuit of excellence.The Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology has critical mass, interdisciplinary teaching and a remarkable breadth and depth in research expertise that underpin our key themes of molecular understanding of biology and disease, translational research, drug discovery and development. Our researchers are strongly committed to high-impact discovery research and in translating breakthroughs to societal outcomes when the opportunity arises.

The Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology is strongly committed to supporting diversity and the representation of women. In line with the special measure H103/2014 provided for under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC), the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology strongly encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. We intend that at least one of the two appointees will be a female.

About the Role

We have two positions available as a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, who will develop and maintain a high-level research program in a field of pharmacology that is complementary to existing areas of research strength in the Department. You will be encouraged to contribute to interdisciplinary research within the School of Biomedical Science and Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and the wider academic community. You will also join a successful team in delivering and supporting teaching and learning in pharmacology and therapeutics within the Department and the broader School of Biomedical Sciences.

In a typical week at work, you may:

About You

You are a confident communicatorwith a demonstratable proactive reflective teaching practice. Your highly-developed interpersonal skills allow you to work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, and you are passionate about mentoring and guiding junior research staff in their academic trajectory.

Ideally, you will further have:

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

To find out more, please visithttps://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go tohttp://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team athr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victoria Health Minister. The University of Melbourne requires all University of Melbourne employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. All applicants therefore must meet this requirement when submitting an application.

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Applications close:30 JUNE 2022 11:55 PMAUS Eastern Standard Time

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