Brian Metcalf Chair in Biological Chemistry

**The University of Western Australia** is a leading global university, renowned for excellence in education and research. Today, UWA is among the top 100 universities in the world, number one in Western Australia, and is one of Australia’s most respected research institutions.

The UWA **School of Molecular Sciences** educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to key global problems in chemistry; chemical biology; human, microbial and plant biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics; materials; nanotechnology; ’omics technologies; synthetic biology; and systems biology. Based in UWA’s iconic Bayliss Building, the School supports a vibrant, multidisciplinary community pursuing high-quality research, research-led education, and industry engagement.

**About the opportunity**

The Brian Metcalf Chair in Biological Chemistry will drive an aspiring program across molecular sciences and is expected to deliver paradigm-shifting research with a cross-functional program of experimental science at the intersection of chemistry and biology. The Chair will engage and foster opportunities for collaboration across the molecular sciences, within the School, across the University and with external partners and organisations.

The Brian Metcalf Chair in Biological Chemistry will present an internationally recognised track record of excellence in research, supported by peer reviewed grants and publications. The Chair will be an effective, inclusive, supportive, and future orientated leader with demonstrated experience of managing and engaging an inclusive and diverse team. They will show commitment to mentoring and supporting high-performing research staff, including post-doctoral associates, and have demonstrated success in the professional development of students, including the supervision of PhD students to timely completion.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission.

**Closing date: 30**th** October 2023**

This position is open to international applicants.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability. UWA demonstrates this commitment through:

- providing globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- UWA has on-campus childcare facilities for children (6 weeks to 4 years).
- UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTIQA+ Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021).
- UWA has Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively works to improve gender equity.

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