School of Public Health | Sydney Medical School
Reference No. 2399/1115

The University of Sydney is Australia’s premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The School of Public Health, as one of eight schools within Sydney Medical School, it is a vibrant organic network of individuals, research groups and centres that offer a wide range of educational and research opportunities for students. The school is currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) to make a significant contribution to our research and teaching programs in environmental health. This is a stimulating position and is responsible for the development and leadership of the school’s expanding initiative in environmental health.

In this position you will:

• Develop and teach environmental health units as well as a possible degree program in environmental health.
• Lead the coordination and curriculum development in such units and programs.
• Develop and lead a research program in environmental health, including grant acquisitions, presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
• Develop and lead multidisciplinary collaborative research projects in environmental health at both the national and international level.
• Engage with relevant, major University of Sydney cross-disciplinary initiatives.

We encourage applications from candidates with expertise, and a strong research track record, in areas related to environmental health. A PhD in a field relevant to environmental health is essential.

You will be a world-leading researcher who demonstrates a willingness to provide significant leadership in the School of Public Health; to develop and lead multidisciplinary collaborative research programs at both the national and international level; to lead coordination, curriculum development and teaching in an environmental health program; and to undertake consultancy or contract work.

Term

The position is fixed-term for five years on a full-time basis, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. A salary package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated.

Apply

For more information on the position, faculty and University, please request the candidate brochure by contacting Ms Nicole Pearson, Recruitment Administrator – Senior Academic, at nicole.pearson@sydney.edu.au

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

 
Closing Date: 11.30pm 27 July 2016 (Sydney time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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