Hi all, I have been asked to pass on the following details for a position at the University of Sydney. Please address all correspondence to the University of Sydney as detailed below.
Cheers, Aaron LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE REFERENCE NO. 4269/1210 · Opportunity to drive a research program and develop teaching with a focus on structural biology · Tenure track position with packaged salary: $140.5K p.a. The University of Sydney is Australia's first University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students. The School of Molecular Bioscience is devoted to research and teaching in the areas of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, cell biology and human nutrition. It has a strong reputation in the area of physical biochemistry and has access to a comprehensive range of modern research and teaching facilities. We attract an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students as well as postgraduate research students to this vibrant and world class research environment. In order to maintain and enhance the School’s teaching and research capacity across the broad discipline of structural biology, applications are invited for an academic appointment in any area of structural biology to undertake research, lecturing and laboratory teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels. This is a full-time continuing (tenure track) career opportunity that will allow you to develop independent research and to become a new research leader for the school. You will also contribute to teaching and administration as a member of the academic staff. You will be required to have a PhD (or equivalent), as well as substantial postdoctoral experience and expertise in structural biology. Your research program should be focused on answering biological questions using a range of experimental approaches, with an emphasis on the determination of macromolecular structures using X-ray diffraction techniques. You will have an ability to contribute to teaching in lecture, tutorial and laboratory settings at all levels combined with a demonstrated ability to undertake independent research. Success in attracting competitive research funding will be highly regarded. Advanced skills in research training and supervision at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels including the writing of research grant applications and research papers are highly desirable. You will also be expected to contribute to the School’s professional and community engagement activities. Remuneration package: up to $140.5K p.a. including leave loading and up to 17% superannuation. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required and level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply. CLOSING DATE: 23 May 2011 (11:30PM Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aaron Philip McGrath Research Officer | Structural Biology THE CENTENARY INSTITUTE T +61 (0)2 9565 6282 | F +61 (0)2 9565 6101 | E a.mcgr...@centenary.org.au Locked Bag No. 6 | Newtown NSW 2042 | Australia
