Senior Lecturer: Human Genetics & Bioinformatics

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with superannuation

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Human Genetics and/or Bioinformatics within the School of Medical Sciences. The role emphasizes research leadership, high-quality teaching, and curriculum development, with responsibilities spanning supervision of HDR students and establishing external collaborations.

You will contribute to research funding, teaching excellence, and a positive, inclusive academic culture while supporting strategic priorities of the

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline aligned with the position or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Sustained record of high-quality research and scholarly impact.
• Proven success in securing and leading competitive research funding and collaborations.
• Strong national and emerging international reputation in their field.
• Excellence in teaching and learning across diverse settings, with curriculum design and evaluation experience.
• Experience supervising higher degree by research students and mentoring staff.
• Established network with academic, industry, government and professional partners.
• Leadership in research strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines and sectors.
• Commitment to an inclusive, high-performing academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an internationally respected research profile through publishable results and scholarship.
• Secure and lead competitive research funding and build collaborations to raise the university's profile.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and supervise higher degree research students to completion.
• Develop and update curricula and learning resources for excellent student outcomes.
• Provide academic leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research training.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Networking

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Human Genetics and/or Bioinformatics within the School of Medical Sciences. The role emphasizes research leadership, high-quality teaching, and curriculum development, with responsibilities spanning supervision of HDR students and establishing external collaborations.

You will contribute to research funding, teaching excellence, and a positive, inclusive academic culture while supporting strategic priorities of the