School of Molecular Sciences
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2025.
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The UWA School of Molecular Sciences educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to key global problems in chemical sciences, molecular plant sciences, medicine and health, and future materials.
Research and education in the School spans the fields of chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, ’omics, nanotechnology, molecular materials, synthetic biology and systems biology.
About the opportunity
- Develop and deliver teaching activities from across the School, as well as teaching and research activities in the areas of Biochemistry and Aquatechnology, including work directed towards a new specialisation in Aquaculture and Aquatechnology within the Masters of Biotechnology with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- Maintain and manage activity at the Shenton Park Aquaculture facility.
About you
- Completed 4 years of tertiary study or equivalent qualifications and experience and may be required to hold a relevant higher degree in academic field relevant to the discipline
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and effective teaching approaches, materials for units and courses
- Demonstrated commitment in participating in high quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in respected scholarly journals
- Maintain operation, access and compliance of the UWA aquaculture facility
Position description: 
POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Associate Lecturer (Biochemistry and Aquatechnology)] - Level [A].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Paul Low at paul.low@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 5 June 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Learn more about us.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.