Institute Director, Molecular Bioscience - Global Impact

The University of Queensland

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 190,000 - 290,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience invites an accomplished scientific leader to become Institute Director at IMB in Brisbane. You will set strategic direction, unite researchers, staff and students, and build partnerships to translate discovery into global impact.

The role offers a five-year fixed-term contract with relocation and employer-sponsored work rights support potentially available, and requires leading a globally recognised bioscience institute to improve

Qualifications

A PhD in a relevant discipline and a distinguished research record.
Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams and setting strategic direction.
Inclusive leadership style with commitment to transparency, equity, integrity and development of others.
Experience overseeing financial, people and research resources with governance and commercial judgement.
Record of advancing research translation and commercialisation through collaboration.
Strong networks to secure research investment and build partnerships across academia, industry, government and philanthropy.
Highly developed communication and influencing skills to unite people around a shared vision.

Responsibilities

Set IMB's strategic vision and lead its people, performance and partnerships.
Inspire collaboration across disciplines and attract outstanding talent.
Grow research investment and ensure financial sustainability.
Translate discoveries into outcomes that improve lives.
Maintain relationships with industry, government, philanthropies and the University.