Locations: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 13 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R000016633
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer to join our recently established Australian Genome Foundry. This important role will supervise the foundry scientific team that works in our state-of-the-art laboratory co-housed with the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology. The appointment level will be either Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor) commensurate with experience and skills and will have an underlying continuing appointment in the School of Natural Sciences.
The Chief Scientific Officer will report to the Foundry Director and will:
Following your term as Chief Scientific Officer of the Australian Genome Foundry, as the successful applicant, you will revert to your continuing 40:40:20 (research: teaching: service) academic role within the School of Natural Sciences and will be expected to develop, convene and teach relevant units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will lead and collaborate on research projects in these research disciplines, while supervising Higher Degree Research students. You will also demonstrate personal and professional skills that can enable service and leadership contributions to strengthen the impact and reputation of the School of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Macquarie University.
As the Chief Scientific Officer, you will have a deep grounding in synthetic biology with a strong track record of attracting funding and developing productive and reciprocal relationships with industry. You will have a strategic mindset, a good understanding of foundry service models, and be confident in recruiting start-ups and seeding collaborations for long term reciprocal growth and innovation. You will have a track record of developing and mentoring scientific and professional staff and of modelling core university values. Your reputation for inspiring teams and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence will enable you to succeed in this role.
Macquarie University has established a national capability in synthetic biology. Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, our biofoundry facility works alongside the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology and enables a productive and efficient pipeline for research and research outcomes. We provide access to high throughput biofoundry capability through service models, recruit and incubate companies, and develop collaborations and deep partnerships for mutually beneficial outcomes. We also contribute to creating a future workforce by training graduates and scientists in high throughput synthetic biology.
The School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University was established on 1 January 2022 through the amalgamation of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Molecular Sciences, and Earth and Environmental Sciences. The School is a vibrant community of educators, researchers, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge across a diverse range of disciplines, including biological, biomolecular, biomedical, chemical, environmental, and geosciences.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a young and dynamic faculty driven by the spirit of discovery. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. From a handful of students on the University’s first day, the Faculty now serves nearly 9000 students across all our programs. Our research and teaching addresses the big issues faced by society in Australia and globally – the changing environment, future materials and fuels, biotechnology and cyber security.
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the following selection criteria:
Specific Role Enquiries: Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen, via e-mail ian.paulsen@mq.edu.au
General Recruitment Enquiries: Rebecca Phillips, HR Consultant via e-mail rebecca.phillips@mq.edu.au
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Applications Close: 22/09/2024 11:59 PM
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