• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 100 high-calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programs to approximately 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is responsible for the supervision of ~150 PhD students, reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Zoology, Computational Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology and Science Communication. Many of our team are also active members of the UWA Oceans Institute and the UWA Institute of Agriculture, which further nurtures cross-disciplinary research and educators to serve the needs of Western Australia, Australia and the world.

About the opportunity

• Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching in zoology and general biology, including field-based learning, while supporting and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Build a developing research profile in terrestrial zoology through publications, grant applications, and collaboration within research groups.
• Contribute to service, engagement and academic governance, including industry and community partnerships, while supporting an inclusive and collaborative School culture.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline.
• Demonstrated record of strong communication skills, including science communication beyond academic colleagues.
• Experience, relative to opportunity, in contributing to the development and delivery of a breadth of curricula and the use of innovative teaching and/or communication approaches, assessments and materials for units, courses and other knowledge-transfer situations.  
• A strong track record relative to opportunity of excellence in research at a national level evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high-quality journals.    
• Demonstrated evidence of research leadership relative to opportunity, including collaborations with internal and external colleagues.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD [Lecturer (Zoology)] [523067].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Greg Skrzypek at grzegorz.skrzypek@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.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 10 May 2026 

This position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia, as well as  international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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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.

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