Job Reference: 968886

Your new role

In the Curtin Medical School, we're on a mission to make a real-world impact on healthcare through education and research. We're looking for an exceptional Biochemistry academic to join our diverse and talented team to help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate about advancing Biochemistry, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Biochemistry education and research in the Curtin Medical School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial team with a vibrant industry-facing research community, and advance your academic career. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in an academic setting, is passionate about teaching, and is excited by the opportunity to influence the future of Biomedical education.

In this role, you will:

• Educate and inspire: Develop and deliver curriculum in our growing school and support research-informed Biochemistry education across Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine, Medicine and Biomedical Science degrees. This will also involve the coordination and teaching of units in person and online.
• Advance research: Undertake research in cutting-edge Biochemistry, and contribute to the latest advancements and discoveries in the industry using Curtin’s globally competitive medical research facilities.

About the Team

The Curtin Medical School encompasses the disciplines of Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science and Medical Radiation Science. The School forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and is affiliated with two research institutes: the Curtin Medical Research Institute and the Curtin enAble Institute.

The School’s mission – “To improve health in society through excellence and innovation in teaching, research and engagement with the university and global medical and bioscience communities” – guides a suite of eight undergraduate courses and Higher Degrees by Research, and a wide range of research in laboratory, clinical and community settings.

We are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive and engaging environment for students and staff. As part of our team, you will have access to professional development, industry-standard technology platforms for teaching and research, and collaborative teaching opportunities within a supportive academic community.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin University is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith, are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus stations, accessible parking and plentiful food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our Benefits page: https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/why-work-at-curtin/.
A modest relocation allowance is available.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!
To be considered, please include the following as part of your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Statement addressing the Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

• Current permanent work rights in Australia. (Note that a National Police Clearance and reference checks will be required for the successful applicant.)
• A PhD in Biochemistry or a directly related field.
• High-level teaching skills in Biochemistry, with a reflective and scholarly approach to teaching, and experience in curriculum development and coordination.
• An emerging (ALB) or established (ALC) research profile through publication in high-quality journals/outlets relevant to Biochemistry.
• Successful supervision of Honours (ALB) or Higher Degree by Research (ALC) students.
• An emerging (ALB) or established (ALC) record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants and/or fellowships.
• Ability to develop a collegial, supportive and inclusive working environment, lead collaborative initiatives, and provide mentoring to less-experienced staff and students.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.