Torrens University AustraliaUltimo Campus (Sydney)Similar Jobs
Closing: 23-Jun-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
Posted 10 Days Ago
Responsibilities
The role is primarily responsible for preparing, delivering, facilitating, and assessing subjects and to ensure students are provided with the best opportunity to attain learning outcomes and satisfactorily complete their assessment tasks.
An Associate Professor at Torrens is expected to make outstanding contributions to the University through teaching, research, scholarship, external engagement and academic leadership.
An Associate Professor has the responsibility to provide disciplinary leadership through scholarship, curriculum development, academic development, and the facilitation of excellent teaching and learning practice and development.
They can be called upon to stimulate and provide strategic advice on critical issues and areas of decision making to lead, drive and support change for our institution’s future and the future of the communities we serve.
They shall respect and advocate for their responsibilities as they work individually and collectively to develop a positive and constructive institutional professorial culture through engagement and exposure to awareness and reflection opportunities.
They will also work to inculcate a culture of excellence in teaching, research, and leadership.
An Associate Professor is pivotal in contributing to the development of research and research output and in developing Early Career Researchers (ECR’s) and Mid-Career Researchers (MCR’s) to ensure and enable academic development.
It is expected that the position must contribute to the institution through industry/professional engagement and mentoring or leading other Academic employees.
Additional responsibilities may include leading specialist academic projects that contribute more broadly to developing an academic culture focused on excellence.
Where required, it is expected from the position to be actively involved in the institutional processes relating to academic administration, management, and governance. At this stage, there is no leadership responsibility attached to the position (but there will likely be down the track).
Requirements
A Phd along with a high-quality track record in research in HCI or human-centred computing
Demonstrated knowledge of specific subject areas combined with a broad disciplinary background enabling contributions to teaching.
A strong track record of high-quality teaching
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and commitment to continuous professional development
Demonstrated ability to work competently and harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds
Demonstration of mentoring junior academic staff
Evidence of external research income either with industry, government bodies or through other competitive grants
Understanding of academic governance and quality assurance at a subject and course level
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Support for personal passions, development, and wellbeing
Positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
Belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society
Building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
Opportunities to innovate across teaching and research
Access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth
Conduct original research to advance gene annotations, characterise gene functions, and decipher regulatory mechanisms in almond and mango crops.
Collaborate with breeders and academic institutions to develop molecular markers and precision breeding techniques.
Communicate research findings at scientific meetings and publish in high-impact journals.
Provide research updates to funders, breeders, growers, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to teaching and co-supervise students.
Requirements
Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience in a research field related to molecular plant molecular biology, genetics, genomics and/or biochemistry.
Expertise in plant genomics, genetic manipulation, molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, tissue culture, and bioinformatics.
Skilled in metabolome, transcriptome, methylome, and epigenomic analyses metabolite extractions to statistical and graphic data output.
Adept at managing data and ensuring reproducible research with strong statistical foundations.
Ability to prepare milestone reports and write manuscripts for publication.
Benefits
Tailored career mentoring plan.
Opportunity to contribute to teaching.
Travel to other locations for research collaboration.
Notes
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 13-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
Level B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
In collaboration with Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
Actively participate at School meetings and with guidance, contribute to planning activities or committee work to support capacity building in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
Requirements
Completion of a PhD in plant molecular biology or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in transcriptomics, cloning methods and recombinant protein expression.
A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Notes
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 13-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
Level B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
In collaboration with Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
Actively participate at School meetings and with guidance, contribute to planning activities or committee work to support capacity building in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
Requirements
Completion of a PhD in plant molecular biology or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in transcriptomics, cloning methods and recombinant protein expression.
A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Notes
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
Notes
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 4/10/2024.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, New South WalesSimilar Jobs
Closing: 09-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 18-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 09-Oct-2024
Location
Kensington, New South Wales
Salary
$100 K-$107 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Responsibilities
Facilitate project management and provide administrative support for research on immune responses to infections and related areas.
Manage the IVPP program and support the BRIDGE and H2Seq consortiums.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrated experience providing administrative and research support with the ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands and problem-solving.
Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
Highly developed understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and of the sensitivities of the research subject matter of IVPP.
Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS Office (including PowerPoint and Excel).
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
Notes
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.