Strategic Research Cluster Initiative - Faculty of Science

• One of Australia's leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
• Flexible working arrangements and support for carers

This Job is based in Australia

• One of Australia's leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
• Flexible working arrangements and support for carers

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

• Lecturer (Level
  
  B) / Senior Lecturer (Level
  
  C), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing academic appointment
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Approximately 10 positions available
• Located in Sydney, Australia

The Faculty of Science at UNSW is one of Australia's leading scientific research and teaching communities. As part of its 10-Year Strategy and UNSW's Progress for All strategy, the Faculty is making a significant investment in interdisciplinary research excellence through the establishment of Strategic Research Clusters. This initiative will strengthen collaborative research capability, build critical mass in areas of strategic importance, and develop the scientific leadership needed to address the Faculty's priority Societal Challenges.

More information on the Strategic Research Cluster Initiative can be found here:
Shape the Future of Science

Successful candidates will join one of three Faculty Strategic Research Clusters while being academically based within a host School aligned with their disciplinary expertise. This model combines the strengths of a disciplinary home with opportunities to collaborate across Schools, establish internationally competitive research programs, and contribute to innovative research-led education. They will benefit from:

• Membership of a Faculty-wide Strategic Research Cluster
• Opportunities to build interdisciplinary collaborations across Schools and disciplines
• Research development, mentoring and career support
• Access to competitive internal funding opportunities
• A vibrant and inclusive research environment.

UNSW Science is committed to gender equity across our academic workforce. As part of this initiative, UNSW Science is seeking to achieve a recruitment outcome of at least 50% women through proactive attraction and equitable recruitment practices. All appointments will be made on merit. We strongly encourage applications from women, and from candidates of all backgrounds who will contribute to a diverse, inclusive and collaborative Faculty.

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