Position Summary
Position:
Institute:
University of Western Australia
Country:
Australia
Research Field:
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics
Posted Date:
Jan 06, 2026
Deadline:
Feb 03, 2026
Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Position Description:
- UWA is seeking applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking and collaborative academics with passion for teaching and research. Multiple opportunities are available across the School of Molecular Sciences, in the broad disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Genetics. Positions are full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
Your role:
- This position will teach into the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and allied programs, and
undertake independent and collaborative research in an area of Biochemistry or Molecular
Biology that aligns with or complements activity in the School. You will contribute to the on-going
success of the School and University, through appropriate service and internal and external
engagement tasks, including with the community, professional, commercial or industrial sectors.
Key responsibilities will include contributing to the development of a world-class research
program and an innovative, inclusive teaching program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
with a focus on student experience and graduate employability and supporting, where required,
other teaching and administration within the School, including in the School’s offshore programs.
The appointee will be expected to develop an externally funded program of independent and
collaborative research, and contribute to the development and delivery of high quality
teaching and training across the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. The
succesful appointee will support the School and University through appropriate service roles,
including through external engagement.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
Qualifications and / or certifications
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications
appropriate to their discipline
Teaching and learning
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for
units and courses
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for
all learners
Research
- A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal
articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunity
- A demonstrable emerging track record of successful competitive funding application, relative
to opportunity
- Demonstrate evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of HDR students, relative to
opportunity
Service/ Engagement
- Demonstrable capacity for participation in education/research leadership through public
engagements that promote research and/or education outcomes to government and industry
- Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a
commitment to equity and diversity principles.
- Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school such as team and school meetings,
and program development.
- Contribute diverse perspectives to the academic cohort of the School of Molecular Sciences.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to participate in the vibrant academic life of the School, and wider
University activities, including but not limited to strategic planning, committee service roles and
international travel for teaching commitments.
Special requirements (selection criteria)
- Willingness and capability to undertake international travel to partner institutions within the Asia
Pacific region.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Application Process:
Documents Required:
NA
How to apply:
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
- This position is open to international applicants.
About the Host Institution:
The UWA School of Molecular Sciences educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to significant global problems. Research and undergraduate and postgraduate education in the School are highly interdisciplinary, spanning fields such as human, microbial and plant biochemistry; chemical biology; structural biology; molecular genetics; ’omics technologies; synthetic biology; synthetic and inorganic chemistry; materials; and nanotechnologies. The School has a strong PhD cohort supported by successful, externally funded research programmes. Collaborations exist with national and international universities, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders that generate high quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies. The School is comprised of balanced Teaching and Research and dedicated Education-focused academic staff and Research Fellows, who together deliver excellence in teaching and research across Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Chemistry. Teaching in the School is supported and delivered collaboratively with dedicated and experienced technical and administrative staff. The School is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment for all employees and students. We aim to address gender imbalances within our academic staff by encouraging applications from individuals who identify as female or gender diverse, and who demonstrate creativity, excellence, and passion in their research and teaching disciplines. The Discipline of Chemistry at the University of Western Australia delivers world-class education and conducts cutting-edge research across multiple areas of chemical science. The discipline offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs that provide students with comprehensive training in fundamental and applied chemistry, preparing them for diverse careers in research, industry, education, and beyond. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong connections to industry partners, the discipline fosters an environment where innovative teaching methods combine with excellence in research training to develop the next generation of chemical scientists. Our research strengths span synthetic chemistry, materials science, catalysis, computational chemistry, and analytical chemistry, with particular emphasis on addressing global challenges in areas such as sustainable energy, environmental protection, medicinal chemistry, biomedical science and advanced materials development. The discipline maintains strong collaborative networks both nationally and internationally and actively contributes to UWA's reputation as a member of the Group of Eight research-intensive universities. Staff members are encouraged to pursue excellence in both research and teaching, with opportunities to work alongside leading researchers, access competitive grant funding, and contribute to a collegial academic community that values innovation, collaboration, and academic freedom within a supportive and inclusive environment.
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