Senior Lecturer, Environmental One Health Microbiology

UNSW; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW in Sydney, Australia, seeks a distinguished researcher to lead advanced environmental microbiology work. The role combines research leadership with teaching of microbiology and related fields, and active collaboration across disciplines.

We value an independent research program, strong grant potential, and commitment to responsible research practices within a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental microbiology or closely related field.
• High-impact research in environmental or planetary health microbiology.
• Experience with microbial solutions for global change and soil health.
• Independent research vision and potential for leadership.
• Ability to secure funding and collaborate across UNSW.

Responsibilities

• Establish internationally competitive research in environmental One Health microbiology.
• Develop understanding of microbiome connectivity across systems.
• Collaborate across Schools and faculties, build partnerships.
• Contribute to teaching in microbiology and related areas.
• Develop curriculum and possibly a 'Frontiers in Microbiology' course.
• Mentor HDRs and foster a inclusive research culture.
• Apply a reflective teaching philosophy with robust assessment.
• Contribute to meetings, seminars and university service.
• Align with Code of Conduct and health and safety policies.
• Cooperate with safety policies and ensure health of all.

Skills

Environmental microbiology

Microbiome ecology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching experience

Grant writing

HDR supervision

Research leadership

Bioinformatics

Ecological modelling

Education

PhD in environmental microbiology or related field

Track record in environmental/planetary health microbiology

Experience with microbial solutions for global change

Independent research vision

Ability to lead funded program

Tools

Metagenomics

Bioinformatics

Spatial analysis

Single-cell/multi-omics

Ecological modelling

Job description

UNSW in Sydney, Australia, seeks a distinguished researcher to lead advanced environmental microbiology work. The role combines research leadership with teaching of microbiology and related fields, and active collaboration across disciplines.

We value an independent research program, strong grant potential, and commitment to responsible research practices within a supportive academic community.