Professor of Genomics

College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Professor of Genomics is a senior academic leadership position responsible for driving internationally competitive research and shaping the strategic direction of genomics within the College of Medicine and Public Health. The role leads high-impact research programs that advance health, biomedical and population research outcomes, while strengthening the University’s global reputation. Working collaboratively with academic, industry and government partners, the position plays a key role in securing major research funding, building multidisciplinary capability, and developing the next generation of researchers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering internationally recognised, high-impact genomics research programs and securing significant external funding
• Setting strategic research priorities and expanding the University’s genomics capability and reputation
• Building and sustaining strong collaborations with industry, government, health services and academic partners
• Mentoring and developing higher degree research students, fellows and academic staff to foster a high-performing research culture

About You

You are an internationally recognised genomics researcher and academic leader with a distinguished track record of delivering high-impact research and securing substantial competitive funding. You bring deep expertise in leading large-scale research programs, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and translating research outcomes into real-world impact. Passionate about developing future researchers, you are committed to mentoring emerging academics and building a strong, sustainable research culture aligned with institutional priorities.

Your attributes and accomplishments include:

• A PhD in genomics or a closely related discipline, with an outstanding international research reputation and sustained record of high-quality publications and competitive grant success
• The ability to think strategically and identify emerging opportunities that translate into impactful research initiatives
• A collaborative mindset, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals
• A demonstrated commitment to supervising and mentoring higher degree students and early- to mid-career researchers, fostering a high-performing research environment