Professor of Genomics

Position Details

• Full Time | Fixed Term for 5 years
• Academic Level E | $217,876
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Professor of Genomics is a senior academic leadership position responsible for driving internationally competitive research and shaping the strategic direction of genomics within the College of Medicine and Public Health. Working collaboratively with academic, industry and government partners, the position plays a key role in securing major research funding, building multidisciplinary capability, and developing the next generation of researchers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering internationally recognised, high-impact genomics research programs and securing significant external funding.
• Setting strategic research priorities and expanding the University’s genomics capability and reputation.
• Building and sustaining strong collaborations with industry, government, health services and academic partners.
• Mentoring and developing higher degree research students, fellows and academic staff to foster a high-performing research culture.

In addition to the above, Flinders is now proudly home to the tremendously successful South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), which is expanding byway of an acquisition of the highly automated genomics laboratory – propositioning the highest-throughput and lowest-cost genomics capabilities in the Southern Hemisphere. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a senior Genomics academic to lead SAGC as new Scientific Director and the new facility.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to the Strategic Driver of Research that Matters and fostering Innovation and Excellence, by leading impactful genomics research that delivers meaningful health, biomedical and population outcomes while strengthening global collaboration and translation.

About You

You are an internationally recognised genomics researcher and academic leader with a distinguished track record of delivering high-impact research and securing substantial competitive funding. You bring deep expertise in leading large-scale research programs, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and translating research outcomes into real-world impact. Passionate about developing future researchers, you are committed to mentoring emerging academics and building a strong, sustainable research culture aligned with institutional priorities.

Your attributes and accomplishments include:

• A PhD in genomics or a closely related discipline, with an outstanding international research reputation and sustained record of high-quality publications and competitive grant success.
• The ability to think strategically and identify emerging opportunities that translate into impactful research initiatives.
• A collaborative mindset, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals.
• A demonstrated commitment to supervising and mentoring higher degree students and early- to mid-career researchers, fostering a high-performing research environment.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
• Genuine flexible working arrangements.
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers. 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice.
• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

• Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Jill Carr.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.