University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW

Job no: 543722
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Academic Leadership, Professor

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- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) seeks to appoint a Professor of Biotechnology Entrepreneurship to provide senior academic leadership at the interface of molecular bioscience, biotechnology translation, industry engagement and venture creation. This strategic appointment will strengthen the School's capacity to translate outstanding discovery research into high-impact biotechnology outcomes, including intellectual property, industry partnerships, translational funding, start-up activity and national and international commercial engagement.

The Professor of Biotechnology Entrepreneurship will be an internationally recognised leader in an area of biotechnology aligned with the School's strategic priorities, with relevance to protein chemistry, biologics, antibody or protein-based therapeutics, molecular biotechnology, synthetic biology, translational bioscience or related fields. The appointee will have an outstanding record of senior-author publications, success in competitive national and international research funding, and evidence of significant disciplinary leadership through invited presentations, conference leadership, advisory appointments, international collaborations and qualified recognition.





A key focus of the role is biotechnology entrepreneurship and research translation. The appointee will bring a demonstrated record of translating research into real-world outcomes through venture capital engagement, company formation, start‑up or spin‑out activity, patent generation, therapeutic development and commercialisation. They will foster an entrepreneurial research culture across BABS and UNSW by mentoring researchers, strengthening links with industry and investors, and supporting the development of translational biotechnology opportunities.

The Professor will contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives across science, medicine, engineering and industry, helping connect discovery research with clinical need, commercial opportunity and societal impact. The role will support the School's broader ambition to build a globally recognised biotechnology and precision medicine research capability aligned with UNSW's innovation, health and impact agendas.

About the role

- LEVEL E - $247k - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 5 years
- Full time (35 hours per week)

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

- Establish and grow biotechnology entrepreneurship and translational research activities within BABS and UNSW, including the development of start‑up and spin‑out opportunities,



venture partnerships and industry collaborations.
- Carry out original and innovative research at the highest level, actively contributing to the advancement of knowledge in biotechnology and related disciplines.
- Maintain a distinguished program of research at UNSW and ensure a critical mass of internationally competitive research activity is occurring within the School.
- Lead significant research programs and initiatives that address major scientific, clinical and translational challenges in biotechnology.
- Secure substantial research income for UNSW through competitive government, philanthropic and industry funding schemes, primarily as a leader of major grant applications and cooperative programs.
- Lead significant research proposals submitted to national and international funding agencies and demonstrate impact on research end users.
- Foster a culture of innovation, research excellence and entrepreneurial practice by mentoring researchers, postdoctoral fellows, HDR candidates and early career academics.
- Recruit and supervise HDR candidates to successful and timely completion as primary supervisor.
- Develop productive relationships with industry, investors, government agencies and research organisations to enhance research impact and translation.
- Lead knowledge exchange activities that promote the application of biotechnology research for economic, health and societal benefit.
- Lead the commercialisation of research outcomes through patents, licensing activities, venture capital engagement, company formation and strategic partnerships.
- Initiate and lead major interdisciplinary and international research collaborations.
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📌 Professor - Biotechnology Entrepreneurship (Sydney)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Sydney