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Position Purpose
A Senior Lecturer is expected to have developed a strong research focus, evidenced by
research outputs in quality research publications. A commitment and capacity to attract
external research funding is also expected. This position makes a significant contribution to
the teaching effort of the School through the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials,
program coordination, and supervision of honours and postgraduate students. Academic staff
at this level will also be involved in a broad range of administrative and service functions in
the School and across the University, and professional activities within the discipline.
The successful candidate will be passionate about human translational research and have
demonstrated evidence of reaching key career milestones. The individual will oversee and
lead an exciting, internationally facing program studying the immunopathogenesis of
immunologically mediated drug reactions that has now included the development of cutting
edge single cell technologies. The desired skill set will include a PhD with several years of
post-doctoral experience and a strong background in cellular immunology.
With a student body of more than 18,000 and over 2,000 employees, the University has 3
campuses in the Perth metro area and Centres in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. Murdoch
University is deeply committed to both its immediate local and international regions and has
strong links to government, business and the community.
Position Description
Senior Lecturer Level C: Research
Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for
development and growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and
future generations.
We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are
sought after by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big
challenges through our outstanding translational research and innovative practice.
The Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases was established in 2006 as a result of
a collaboration between Murdoch University and the Department of Health Western Australia
to provide care for high needs patients with chronic diseases.
Reporting Relationships
Director, Centre
for Pharmacology
and Infectious
Diseases
Research Assistant
Position Description
Senior Lecturer Level C: Standard Teaching and Research
6. Initiate and develop course material, and undertake course and program coordination.
7. Supervise major honours or postgraduate research projects, as well as postgraduate
course work.
8. Make a significant contribution to the School, the University, the profession and the
discipline.
9. Play a major role in planning or committee work at the School and University level.
10. Undertake broad administrative functions.
11. Participate in the University’s Contribution Development Review (CDR).
12. Undertake such other duties as determined by the School Dean.
13. Project management and designing and conducting research with complex and
specialized tests involving cellular assays;
14. Conducting cellular immunology work-up such as tissue culture, flow cytometry, ICS
assays and ELISpot, molecular and genetic assays, tetramer design and T-cell cloning.
15. Work closely with a bioinformatics team in data analysis and data visualization tools
16. Work closely and liaise with an international team of researchers operating in different
timezones.
17. Engage in intercontinental travel and work for short periods of time at an international
location at short notice if necessary.
18. Deliver research papers for publication in top journals and oral delivery of the highest
calibre to learned audiences.
19. Commitment to continuous quality improvement and professional development.
20. Establish relationships with external stakeholders that will advance the research
interests of the institute and University.
These Murdoch principles come to life through our culture as evidenced by being an institution
where the following are clear:
Integrity
Respect and Diversity
Purpose
Excellence and Future-focus
Position Description
Senior Lecturer Level C: Standard Teaching and Research
All staff will comply with the University’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and demonstrate
a commitment to its Equity, Diversity and Safety principles and the general capabilities of
personal effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results.
All Staff are to complete a Development Review Annually. Details of the University policies
on Development Review can be accessed here. A Commencing Development Review should
be completed within 3 months of commencement.
Position Description
Senior Lecturer Level C: Standard Teaching and Research
1. Expertise in optimizing cellular and genetic assays.
2. Experimental design and analysis of complex datasets
3. Ability to analyse TCR and RNA seq data and contribute to development of visualization
tools.
4. Additional desirable skillsets include knowledge of single cell preparation methods, cell
sorting methods, X-ray crystallography, peptide elution and computing experience and
experience with liquid handling and automation and single cell platform such as 10X
Chromium, Drop-Seq, Fluidigm C1.
Work Requirements
(Include as appropriate)
Probationary Review
This position may be subject to a probationary period, during which time the academic staff
member is required to meet set probationary objectives and pass a probationary review.
Probationary objectives are set following appointment to the position and confirmed at the
first Academic Contribution Development Review (CDR).
Position Description
Senior Lecturer Level C: Standard Teaching and Research