Professor of Genomics

Position Details

• Fixed Term – 5 Years | Full-Time

• Academic Level E | $217,876

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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College of Medicine and Public Health 

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Professor of Genomics is a senior academic leadership position responsible for driving internationally competitive research and shaping the strategic direction of genomics within the College of Medicine and Public Health. The role leads high-impact research programs that advance health, biomedical and population research outcomes, while strengthening the University’s global reputation. Working collaboratively with academic, industry and government partners, the position plays a key role in securing major research funding, building multidisciplinary capability, and developing the next generation of researchers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering internationally recognised, high-impact genomics research programs and securing significant external funding

• Setting strategic research priorities and expanding the University’s genomics capability and reputation

• Building and sustaining strong collaborations with industry, government, health services and academic partners

• Mentoring and developing higher degree research students, fellows and academic staff to foster a high-performing research culture

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to the strategic driver of Research that Matters and fostering Innovation and Excellence, by leading impactful genomics research that delivers meaningful health, biomedical and population outcomes while strengthening global collaboration and translation.

About You

You are an internationally recognised genomics researcher and academic leader with a distinguished track record of delivering high-impact research and securing substantial competitive funding. You bring deep expertise in leading large-scale research programs, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and translating research outcomes into real-world impact. Passionate about developing future researchers, you are committed to mentoring emerging academics and building a strong, sustainable research culture aligned with institutional priorities.

Your attributes and accomplishments include:

• A PhD in genomics or a closely related discipline, with an outstanding international research reputation and sustained record of high-quality publications and competitive grant success

• The ability to think strategically and identify emerging opportunities that translate into impactful research initiatives

• A collaborative mindset, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals

• A demonstrated commitment to supervising and mentoring higher degree students and early- to mid-career researchers, fostering a high-performing research environment

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Billie Bonevski

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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