Organisation/Company CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline 27 Aug *********:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Build world-class partnerships with industry and government
Shape solutions for agriculture, biosecurity and the environment
Access purpose-built molecular research facilities and infrastructure
The role
Full Time, Fixed Term (5 years from appointment)
Level D - $167,348 to $184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Join Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Institute and lead the development of a nationally recognised molecular diagnostics research program addressing some of Australia's most significant agricultural, environmental and biosecurity challenges.
This is a rare chance to establish and grow a cutting-edge capability applying molecular ecology, environmental DNA (eDNA) and emerging molecular technologies to deliver practical outcomes for communities, industry and government.
Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment, you'll secure competitive research funding, build strategic partnerships and mentor the next generation of researchers.
Backed by significant investment in purpose-built molecular laboratories and research infrastructure,



you'll help shape the future of applied molecular diagnostics while strengthening the University's reputation as a leader in regional and globally relevant research.
Success in this role will be reflected in the lasting research capability, partnerships and environmental impact you create.
About you
You are an ambitious and collaborative research leader who is driven to build a nationally recognised research program with lasting environmental and societal impact.
You have a proven ability to attract competitive research funding and develop sustainable partnerships across government, industry and the research sector.
You thrive on building and mentoring high-performing, inclusive research teams, creating opportunities for the next generation of researchers to succeed.
You are passionate about translating molecular science into practical solutions that inform environmental policy, biosecurity and natural resource management.
You bring a strong track record of scientific excellence and are motivated to grow Charles Sturt University's reputation as a leader in applied molecular diagnostics through innovation, collaboration and research impact.
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions.
True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption,



we have soul and we collaborate with others.
We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.
This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos.
It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Gulbali Institute here .
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Job specific enquiries: Professor Lee Baumgartner | Executive Director, Gulbali Institute | ******
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📌 Associate Professor Of Molecular Diagnostics (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Charles Sturt University
📍 Wagga Wagga