Senior Lecturer in Computational Immunology (Teaching & Research)

This position is based in Kensington, Sydney and requires full rights to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.

About the School

The School of Biomedical Sciences is one of the largest teaching and research-intensive schools at UNSW. It inspires the next generation of science and medical graduates while leading in the discovery and development of diagnostics, treatments, and cures. The school fosters strong cross-faculty connections with biotechnology, chemistry, maths, physics, and engineering, creating a synergistic and innovative environment through collaboration with academic staff and key partners in the clinical or biotech space.

About the Role

The Senior Lecturer (Level C) will conduct high-quality research focused on the application of computer sciences to immunology (e.g., protein folding, antigen discovery, antibody design, structure-guided vaccinology, or systems immunology data analysis). The role involves making a significant contribution to educational excellence in the School of Biomedical Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

You will drive an independent, high-impact research program, build national research recognition, and contribute to the supervision and development of higher degree research students. Additionally, you will deliver inspiring, evidence-based teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a focus on immunology in the context of infection and disease. The role includes collaborating across disciplines to strengthen research networks, attract competitive funding, and contribute to innovative curriculum design that enhances student learning, employability, and academic excellence.

The Senior Lecturer reports to the Head of Department (nominally Pathology) and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in computational immunology, focusing on areas such as protein folding, antigen discovery, antibody design, or systems immunology data analysis.
• Drive an independent, high-impact research program and build national research recognition.
• Supervise and develop higher degree research students.
• Deliver evidence-based teaching in immunology, with a focus on infection and disease, across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen research networks and attract competitive funding.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum design that enhances student learning and employability.
• Keep up to date with developments in immunology, infection, and disease models.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science and/or Immunology or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated track record in computational sciences research with high-quality, high-impact outcomes, and a clear commitment to achieving research excellence and leadership.
• Proven ability to obtain research income from nationally competitive grants, fellowships, or research end-users as a member or leader.
• Experience in recruiting and supervising high-caliber higher degree research students.
• Well-defined teaching philosophy and critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning in immunology or related subjects.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, including development and delivery of courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels using a range of pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.

Pay

Remuneration ranges from $155,403 to $178,290 base salary, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Full-time (35 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2030.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Access to lifelong learning and career development opportunities.
• Progressive HR practices.