Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
The University of Melbourne
- Parkville, VIC
- $114,645-136,136 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
*Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
- Develop and lead a research program in Physical Chemistry or related discipline, contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching within the School of Chemistry.
- Access to a wide range of research infrastructure platforms within the University, facilitating cutting-edge research opportunities and collaboration.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- A track record of high-quality impactful publications in leading international journals, relative to opportunity, in the area of physical chemistry or related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with a strong record of translational research (patents, industry engagement, commercialisation of research outcomes) will also be considered.
- Evidence of the potential to attract research funding from national competitive research bodies and other sources, including industry, relative to opportunity.
- Ability to attract and supervise postgraduate (research higher degree) students, relative to opportunity.
You will bring your expertise and passion for teaching chemistry at all levels, along with your enthusiasm for sharing scientific ideas with the broader public, including school students. Additionally, your interest in community engagement will contribute to fostering connections between science and society.You will also have:
- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- A track record of high-quality impactful publications in leading international journals, relative to opportunity, in the area of physical chemistry. Alternatively, candidates with a strong record of translational research (patents, industry engagement, commercialisation of research outcomes) will also be considered.
- Evidence of the potential to attract research funding from national competitive research bodies and other sources, including industry, relative to opportunity.
- Ability to attract and supervise postgraduate (research higher degree) students, relative to opportunity.
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then the School has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. Teaching and undertaking research in the School are 23 continuing research and teaching staff, and over 30 research only staff, supported by a team of technical and administrative personnel.The School has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. There is an ongoing program to keep its research facilities at world standard and to focus our research efforts. This has involved progressive upgrading of the School's laboratories, the purchase of state-of-the-art instrumentation and recruitment of academics with a strong research profile.What We Offer You!
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- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)