• Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes camps
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 1 October 2030
• Commencement Salary: $170,582 (Level DARP) or $218,667 (Level ERP) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About you

You are a highly accomplished and internationally recognised researcher in wound healing and burn injury repair, with a strong record of translating research into impactful clinical and policy outcomes. You demonstrate leadership in driving high-quality, interdisciplinary research, securing major national and international funding, and publishing in top-tier journals. You are passionate about mentoring emerging researchers and fostering a collaborative, excellence-driven research culture.

About the role

The Associate Research Professor will make original and innovative contributions to wound healing and burn injury repair research and will be responsible for attracting competitive research and industry funding, and contributing to the leadership of an internationally competitive research group. The Associate Research Professor will facilitate inter-disciplinary collaborations and supervise HDR students. The appointee shall exemplify an outstanding level of performance and will continue to make major and innovative contributions to research which are recognised nationally or internationally.

The Research Professor in Wound Healing and Burn Injury Repair will make original, innovative and distinguished contributions to research and will be responsible for attracting competitive research and industry funding, and leading an internationally competitive research group. The Research Professor will lead and facilitate inter-disciplinary collaborations and supervise HDR students. The appointee shall exemplify the highest level of performance and leadership and will continue to make distinguished contributions to research which are internationally recognised.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need

• A PhD qualification in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated ability to create and lead high-performing and productive research teams
• Evidence of diversified research income from across Category 1-4 sources
• Consolidated research profile and plan, aligned with wound healing and burn injury repair
• Sustained track record of high-quality publications with clear evidence of senior authorship

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• A variety of leave arrangements

Be part of a University for the future!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7427.

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 3 December 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.