We offer the following five academic opportunities in the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences (CPHMVS) at James Cook University, a world-leading institution with tropical campuses in Cairns and Townsville:

1. 18075 – Lecturer, Biomedicine (Cairns based)
2. 18076 – Lecturer Molecular Genetics (Townsville based)
3. 18077 – Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Microbiology (Townsville based)
4. 18078 – Senior Lecturer, Physiology (Townsville based)
5. 18079 – Lecturer, Biomedicine – 4yr fixed term contract (Townsville based)

 

Brief Summary

All five positions aim to provide high-quality research, student-centric contemporary teaching, and curriculum design in Biomedical subjects at JCU. We offer,

• Excellent research facilities and infrastructure
• Ongoing professional and career development support
• Work alongside world-leading Scientists
• Five weeks annual leave | cash out annual leave | time in lieu options
• Enjoy an affordable tropical lifestyle whilst still achieving your career goals
• Level B $97,856 - $115,465
• Level C $118,983 - $136,591
• Level D $142,460 - $156,540.

 

Biomedicine at JCU

Biomedicine at JCU has an excellent research profile in key areas relevant to the region, including infectious disease, immunology, microbiology, respiratory physiology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. These efforts are supported through high quality research infrastructure in the campuses Biomedicine, Molecular Cell Biology disciplines and at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM). We aim to strengthen both our research profile and teaching activity in these areas through this series of strategic recruitments to five newly created positions. You will join an established team at a time of exciting new growth helping to set the pathway for our future success.

JCU is also a leader in experiential learning.  Our students develop skills with a world-class education, develop a solid foundation in vertebrate and human physiology, anatomy, new and emerging diseases and cell-molecular biology, and benefit from hands-on, practical learning with clear relevant experience. We pride ourselves in producing Biomedical Sciences graduates who are flexible and adaptable, working worldwide to enact positive change.

 

About The Positions

Lecturer Biomedicine (18075) is a mixed research and teaching position based in Cairns. Part of the teaching role will be to support the roll out of the new medical curriculum starting in 2023 in Cairns and linked to the successful medical program already running in Townsville. Content will include most aspects of fundamental cell biology and physiology. The research activities connected to this role will be based in the AITHM, Cairns and can be focussed on a range of research topics relevant to infectious and emerging diseases.

 

Lecturer Molecular Genetics (18076) is a mixed research and teaching position based in Townsville, but also with access to the research facilities of the AITHM in Cairns. The teaching role will include fundamental aspects of genetics and molecular biology, as well as specialty subjects relating to genetics to final year and graduate students. For research activities we would prefer an individual using genetic model systems to explore fundamental aspects of cell biology and metabolism. This could link to existing programs using Drosophila as a tool and linking that to other insect models.

 

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Microbiology (18077) is also a mixed research and teaching position based in Townsville. Teaching will include all aspects of microbiology to undergraduate students with more focussed specialty subjects relating to infectious disease. Research programs of interest ideally will link in with our current research efforts on tuberculosis and malaria, or other infectious disease models.

 

Senior Lecturer, Physiology (18078) is a mixed research and teaching position, with teaching expertise in respiratory physiology, both clinical and comparative. The research component of this position ideally will focus on the impact of infectious disease on respiratory function at a physiological level.

 

Lecturer, Biomedicine – 4yr fixed term contract (18079) is a teaching only position supporting the College’s Medical Laboratory Science program. Knowledge of haematology and microbiology are particularly desirable.

All positions will contribute to the growth and development, coordination, and delivery of the Biomedicine curriculum. You will deliver high-quality and modern teaching and will also play a major role in scholarship and graduate research activities.

 

About Townsville

Bordered by the Coral Sea, the Wet Tropics and the Outback, the Townsville region has a vibrant natural landscape, rich Indigenous history and beautifully preserved Federation architecture.  Located approximately 1350 kms north of Brisbane (or a 1.50hr flight) and 350 kms south of Cairns, Townsville has a strong and diverse economy with prospering industries such as health and education services, government and defense, construction and mining.  Sunny days, warm waters, cool ocean breezes and a generally comfortable climate are part of what make Townsville such a popular place to live.  Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

 

Why CPHMVS and JCU

The CPHMVS is one of six colleges at JCU and is JCU’s home for One Health. The College provides a collaborative environment for its disciplines of Biomedicine, Molecular Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, and Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• 36.25 hour working week, with flexible work options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• relocation and accommodation assistance provided
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance

 

Interested?

Visit the Careers at JCU website - vacancy reference 18075, 18076, 18077, 18078 & 18079 or Contact deanCPHMVS@jcu.edu.au for further information.

 

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