Flinders University in Bedford Park, Australia, seeks a Professor of Genomics for a full-time, fixed-term position lasting five years. This senior academic leadership role within the College of Medicine and Public Health focuses on driving internationally competitive research and shaping strategic genomics direction. The successful candidate will lead high-impact research programs, secure significant external funding, and mentor researchers. A key opportunity involves leading the South Australian Genomics Centre as Scientific Director, leveraging its state-of-the‑art laboratory facilities. Requirements include a PhD in genomics or a related field, an outstanding international research reputation, and a proven track record in securing competitive grants. The university offers Academic Level E salary at $217,876, along with benefits such as 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive staff wellbeing support. Applications are due by December 3, 2026.

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 solid 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.

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