Careers at UniSC

• School of Heath, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus
• Level D, $168,933 - $186,045 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

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.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Health

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

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

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     

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate).

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024).

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.