• Full time, 4 year initial appointment with an underlying continuing academic position • From $146,324 to $193,296 per annum plus 17% superannuation (commensurate with experience/skills) • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer to join our recently established Australian Genome Foundry. This important role will supervise the foundry scientific team that works in our state-of-the-art laboratory co-housed with the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology. The appointment level will be either Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor) commensurate with experience and skills and will have an underlying continuing appointment in the School of Natural Sciences.
The Chief Scientific Officer will report to the Foundry Director and will:
Oversee the strategic vision and development of the Foundry in consultation with the Foundry Director
Demonstrate foundry capabilities by overseeing pilot projects, plus run an associated research group supported by external grant funding
Create a future workforce by training graduates in high-throughput synthetic biology
Establish and maintain academic and industry connections and collaborations
Take a lead role in business development including attracting new clients to the biofoundry, and recruiting synthetic biology companies to incubate at the biofoundry
Lead and expand the biofoundry team of functional experts including analytical chemists, build experts, fermentation scientists, automation engineers, data scientists and support staff
Following your term as Chief Scientific Officer of the Australian Genome Foundry , as the successful applicant, you will revert to your continuing 40:40:20 (research: teaching: service) academic role within the School of Natural Sciences and will be expected to develop, convene and teach relevant units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will lead and collaborate on research projects in these research disciplines, while supervising Higher Degree Research students. You will also demonstrate personal and professional skills that can enable service and leadership contributions to strengthen the impact and reputation of the School of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Macquarie University.
About You
As the Chief Scientific Officer, you will have a deep grounding in synthetic biology with a strong track record of attracting funding and developing productive and reciprocal relationships with industry. You will have a strategic mindset, a good understanding of foundry service models, and be confident in recruiting start-ups and seeding collaborations for long term reciprocal growth and innovation. You will have a track record of developing and mentoring scientific and professional staff and of modelling core university values. Your reputation for inspiring teams and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence will enable you to succeed in this role.
About Us
Macquarie University has established a national capability in synthetic biology. Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, our biofoundry facility works alongside the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology and enables a productive and efficient pipeline for research and research outcomes. We provide access to high throughput biofoundry capability through service models, recruit and incubate companies, and develop collaborations and deep partnerships for mutually beneficial outcomes. We also contribute to creating a future workforce by training graduates and scientists in high throughput synthetic biology.
The School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University was established on 1 January 2022 through the amalgamation of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Molecular Sciences, and Earth and Environmental Sciences. The School is a vibrant community of educators, researchers, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge across a diverse range of disciplines, including biological, biomolecular, biomedical, chemical, environmental, and geosciences.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a young and dynamic faculty driven by the spirit of discovery. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. From a handful of students on the University's first day, the Faculty now serves nearly 9000 students across all our programs. Our research and teaching addresses the big issues faced by society in Australia and globally – the changing environment, future materials and fuels, biotechnology and cyber security.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the following selection criteria:
Essential
Hold a PhD in molecular science or a relevant discipline with significant contributions to scholarship and research
Demonstrated academic leadership in synthetic biology and a sustained track record in competitive and/or industry research funding and partnerships
Working knowledge of access models to synthetic biology capability, experience managing projects using high throughput biofoundry capabilities and the successful oversight of a sustainable service facility
A track record of coaching, managing and developing a high performing team and fostering a culture of innovation and growth, including a track record of attracting and supervising HDR students to successful completion
Demonstrated teaching experience in delivering high quality and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas relevant to the molecular sciences including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and assessments
A demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity
Desirable
Working at the interface of academia, industry and commercialisation and translating research discovery to viable and impactful community outcomes
Experience with bacterial, yeast and algal/plant synthetic biology
Experience with both fundamental and applied research projects
Experience in designing and managing projects using automated laboratory evolution (ALE)
Specific Role Enquiries: Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen, via e-mail [email protected]
General Recruitment Enquiries: Rebecca Phillips, HR Consultant via e-mail [email protected]
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Applications Close:
22/09/2024 11:59 PM
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