Professor and Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences
The University of QueenslandQueensland, Australia
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Queensland is a globally recognised institution dedicated to improving health in a changing and inequitable world.
Job Description
The University of Queensland invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will lead a world-class team in delivering high-quality teaching, research, and engagement, and shape the School's next strategic phase.
Requirements
- PhD in relevant biomedical sciences discipline
- Internationally recognised track record of research excellence
- Strong teaching portfolio
- Substantial publication record in high-quality journals
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding
- Effective PhD supervision
- Strategic capability
- Emotional intelligence
- Ability to unite and inspire diverse teams
- Strong external engagement skills
- Ability to lead with cultural awareness and understanding of the historical, social, and political contexts impacting First Nations peoples
Benefits
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Relocation support package
