Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology

The Opportunity

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

As Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology, you’ll be part of our Biomedical Science academic team, shaping and delivering engaging learning across biochemistry, medical biochemistry and advanced pharmacology. You’ll contribute to high-quality teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while building your research profile and professional expertise in ways that align with the School’s priorities and real-world impact.

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You will:

• lead a strong research program, securing competitive funding, guiding projects and mentoring emerging researchers, with impact recognised across Australia and beyond;
• deliver high-quality, engaging learning through innovative curriculum and teaching, inspiring students and supporting colleagues; and
• build meaningful partnerships with industry, community and academic collaborators, while contributing to a positive, collaborative culture and the ongoing growth of the School and University.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a recognised and thoughtful academic leader who brings clarity, curiosity and purpose to their work. You are someone who builds a focused and impactful research agenda, secures competitive funding and collaborates widely to tackle meaningful challenges. You share your knowledge generously, mentoring emerging researchers, guiding Higher Degree by Research candidates and communicating your work in ways that resonate with both expert and broader audiences. In the classroom, you create engaging, contemporary learning experiences that support every student to succeed, and you are committed to continually refining your practice. You value connection, building strong partnerships with industry, community and academic peers, and you contribute positively to a collegial, high performing environment.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, with extensive experience as an academic leader.
• A strong contribution to the growth and direction of your discipline, with clear evidence of impact.
• A focused and high performing research program, with sustained outputs, external recognition, successful HDR supervision and demonstrated impact.
• Proven research leadership, including mentoring early career researchers, strengthening research culture and contributing to national discipline panels or assessment activities.
• A track record of excellent teaching and leadership in learning and teaching, creating engaging, research informed experiences that support student success and drive continuous improvement.
• Leadership qualities that foster a positive, inclusive and high performing academic environment for both staff and students.
• Strong experience in academic administration within a university setting.
• The ability to build and sustain meaningful partnerships across regional, national and international communities that create value for students, the University and the wider community.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
• Recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and or research.

How to apply

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026

Your completed application must include a resume, and a cover letter. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria as detailed within the position description.

Position description: 494403_Associate Professor in Biochemical Pharmacology.pdf

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Deanne Hryciw
Discipline Lead and Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Email: dhryciw@usc.edu.au