Senior Lecturer in Immunology; Teaching & Research

Senior Lecturer in Immunology (Teaching & Research)

Job no: 540147

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31 December 2030

Remuneration: $155,403 – $178,290 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Employment type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)

Work rights: Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship not available.

A Senior Lecturer (Level C) will conduct high‑quality research and make a significant contribution to educational excellence in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Faculty of Medicine and Health. You will drive an independent, high‑impact research program, build national research recognition, and supervise higher‑degree research students.

Alongside research leadership, you will deliver evidence‑based teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, focusing on immunology in the context of infection and disease. You will collaborate across disciplines, strengthen research networks, attract competitive funding, and contribute to innovative curriculum design that enhances student learning, employability and academic excellence.

The role reports to the Head of Department (nominally Pathology) and has no direct reports.

• A PhD in Immunology or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated track record in research with high‑quality, high‑impact outcomes and a proven willingness and capacity for research leadership.
• Committed to keeping up to date with developments in immunology, infection, disease models or closely allied subjects.
• Experience obtaining research income from nationally competitive grants and fellowships, and from research end‑users at a level relevant to leading universities.
• Experience successfully recruiting and supervising higher‑degree research students.
• Established teaching philosophy and reflective practice that inspires learning in immunology with an infection/disease focus.
• Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Ability to work in teams, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.

• 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development.
• Progressive HR practices.

• National and international criminal history checks.
• Entitlement to work and s.
• Working with children checks.
• Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
• Verification of qualifications.
• Verification of professional membership.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Financial responsibility assessments.
• Medical checks and assessments.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.