"Associate Professor (Research)"

Position Details

• 5 Year Contract | Full-Time
• Academic Level D | $165,810 - $182,419 p.a
• Attractive start-up package available
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is dedicated to advancing health through innovation. We champion cutting-edge ideas—whether it’s pioneering research practices, new ways to support researchers, or strategies to optimise health services.

Our work is deeply collaborative. We partner with health practitioners, patients, and a global network of disciplines, universities, and organisations. Researchers at FHMRI are supported by experts in methodology, consumer engagement, and data analytics, with access to world-class facilities and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.

About the Role

Based within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, the Associate Professor (Research) will lead and contribute to high-impact research within one or more strategically important areas aligned with MRFF and NHMRC priorities. These areas include:

• Primary care and general practice
• Dementia prevention and behavioural risk reduction
• Implementation science
• Genomics
• Stem cell therapies
• Mental health
• Cardiovascular disease
• Indigenous health

This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of research within the College, driving growth through securing external funding, building international recognition, and fostering a vibrant research culture. The successful candidate will strengthen internal and external research collaborations, mentor early career researchers and higher degree research students, and provide leadership in developing successful research programs. They will also support staff and students in refining research plans, enhancing grant and publication outcomes, and building strong research track records in priority areas.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in health sciences, medicine, public health, or science/engineering with a medical focus.
• Attraction of several competitive external grants or fellowships, with demonstrated success in MRFF, NHMRC, ARC or equivalent large scale grant schemes and as the lead investigator.
• Significant experience in a senior academic or research leadership position with relevant Research Project management experience relevant to the research environment, including leadership of a large team.
• High level of understanding of intellectual property and the commercialisation process in relation to a research environment.
• Leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and make effective contributions to leadership within the College, students and industry nationally and/or internationally.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Be part of the success of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Adelaide location – recently ranked as Australia’s most liveable city, offering an exceptional lifestyle and vibrant culture

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Billie Bonevski

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

23 Nov 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.