Associate Professor of Molecular Diagnostics

• 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 - $167348 to $184243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• On site: Albury-Wodonga

Join Charles Sturt Universitys Gulbali Institute and lead the development of a nationally recognised molecular diagnostics research program addressing some of Australias most significant agricultural environmental and biosecurity challenges. This is a rare opportunity 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 youll 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 youll help shape the future of applied molecular diagnostics while strengthening the Universitys 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 Universitys 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 phraseyindyamarra winhanganhameans 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.

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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.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online submit a 2 page statement of suitability demonstrating your skills knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in theposition description or by contacting:

Job specific enquiries: Professor Lee Baumgartner Executive Director Gulbali Institute

Closing Date: 11pm 27 August 2026