Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Microbiology

Monash • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

Monash University’s Department of Microbiology is seeking an accomplished academic to develop or lead an innovative research program and deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role contributes to the Department’s academic leadership and its global reputation for excellence in biomedical research.

The position involves delivering lectures, tutorials and practical classes; developing and coordinating curriculum; and providing high-quality teaching and assessment. The appointee will supervise and mentor honours and higher degree by research students, contribute to postgraduate training, and foster an engaging and supportive learning environment.

The appointee will develop and deliver a strong research program, publish high-quality research, secure competitive external funding and contribute to collaborative projects, with opportunities to lead research teams. Through academic leadership, collegial collaboration and engagement with the broader scientific community, the position will contribute to the advancement and international standing of microbiology.

The Department offers a research environment ranging from fundamental discovery science to translational research. Its work addresses health and environmental challenges and includes contribution to the Centre to Impact AMR, as well as collaboration with Victorian hospitals. Monash provides research facilities, infrastructure, teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported.

Requirements

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent standing in microbiology or a relevant discipline.
• Strong record of research achievement, including high-quality publications and success securing external research funding.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, including curriculum development and course coordination.
• Proven commitment to supervising higher degree by research students.
• Experience mentoring students and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to provide academic leadership and build productive relationships across the University and wider scientific community.
• Current valid work rights for Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop or lead an innovative microbiology research program.
• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials and practical classes across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum, and provide high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Supervise and mentor honours and higher degree by research students.
• Contribute to postgraduate training and foster an engaging, supportive learning environment.
• Produce high-quality publications and secure competitive external research funding.
• Contribute to collaborative research projects, with opportunities to lead research teams.
• Provide academic leadership, collaborate collegially and engage with the broader scientific community.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree