Lecturer (Pharmacology)

Job no:516258
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Health and Medical Sciences

School of Biomedical Sciences

• Join a World Top 100 University with Pharmacology ranked in the world top 1%
• Level B, full-time appointment on an ongoing (tenurable) basis
• Base salary range: $108,509 – $128,404 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the school
The School of Biomedical Sciences encompasses research and teaching across a range of biological, medical and health science-related fields. The School comprises over seventy academic and professional staff members, plus a similar number of adjunct staff. The School is based at the UWA Health Campus located on the QEII Medical Campus next to the Perth’s major teaching hospitals, research institutes and University medical library, creating a stimulating biomedical teaching and research environment in one of the most liveable cities on the planet.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Discipline (Pharmacology & Toxicology), you will undertake both academic teaching and research in pharmacology and toxicology. You will coordinate and deliver teaching into pharmacology units within the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and B.Sc. undergraduate programs with additional teaching of pharmacology core concepts in the MD program.

You will also establish an active, independent and successful research program in an area relevant to pharmacology and toxicology and supervise Honours and MSc/PhD students within that program.

About you
You will hold a Ph.D. in a field relevant to Pharmacology and Toxicology, showcasing a comprehensive skill set for teaching core pharmacological concepts, encompassing pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug safety, toxicology, pharmacogenomics, and autonomic nervous system functions.

Your teaching expertise will extend to applying these principles in managing cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. Notably, you will excel in innovation, adapting teaching materials to modern needs, technologies, and pedagogical demands, all while emphasising inclusive teaching practices for equal opportunity.

In research, you will demonstrate an exceptional track record evidenced by peer-reviewed articles and emerging success in securing competitive funding. Your proven ability to supervise HDR students and contribute to collaborative research programs in pharmacology and toxicology will also be evident.

Engaging positively in team, school, and university activities, you will demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity principles, as well as effective communication of research outcomes within the community. Your position-specific capabilities include expertise in teaching laboratory techniques, translating research findings into high-quality educational content, and effectively balancing a productive research program with substantial teaching responsibilities.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Lecturer (Pharmacology) (516258).pdf

You are required to 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 also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 17 January 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Pixley, Head of Discipline, at [email protected] . 

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:19 Dec 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:17 Jan 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time