CHEMISTRY DISCIPLINE
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL, BIOMOLECULAR AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
· 2 tenurable appointments, level B or level C
· Salary range: Level B $76,356 - $90,674 p.a.
· Salary range: Level C $93,535 - $107,854 p.a.
· Closing date: Friday, 30 July 2010
The University of Western Australia is one of Australia’s strongest research intensive universities and has among the highest undergraduate entrance requirements. The School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences encompasses the Disciplines of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Immunology and Physiology. It has a vigorous research culture and a stimulating research environment, supported by peer reviewed national and international grants and it attracts high quality postgraduate students.
The School is seeking to recruit two outstanding researchers to the Discipline of Chemistry, each with a commitment to undergraduate chemistry teaching. As the School is aiming to further strengthen its research environment, particular consideration will be given to those applicants demonstrating the capacity to advance chemistry research at an international level. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in Chemistry and will be expected to bring with them established research programs in experimental chemistry, particularly at level C. The Discipline of Chemistry is housed in a new five storey building overlooking the Swan River, and is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities. With approximately 1,500 undergraduate students each year, the Discipline contributes to teaching in a number of undergraduate programs. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application.
For further information regarding the position please contact Winthrop Professor Mark Spackman, Chair of the Chemistry Discipline on (08) 6488 3140 or email mark.spackman@uwa.edu.au, or the Head of School, Winthrop Professor Geoff Stewart on (08) 6488 4699 or email geoff.stewart@uwa.edu.au
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Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and fares to Perth for appointee and dependants along with a relocation allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
Application Details: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
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