Job no: 0058596
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services
Department/School: The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
Salary: UOM E – $209,428p.a. plus 17% super
Opportunity
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (the Doherty Institute) is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader for the position of Director—Research, of the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (the Centre). The Centre will focus on a new global-scale research program with the mission to develop therapeutics for pathogens of pandemic potential.
The CGCPT will develop new technologies to treat future pathogens of pandemic potential. The Centre is funded to realise an ambitious twenty-year research program with the mission to develop novel platform technologies for treating pathogens of pandemic potential using a ‘plug and play’ approach. This means that treatments can be rapidly adapted to a new pathogen within much shorter timeframes than possible with current technologies.
In collaboration with the Centre Director, this role will be charged with developing, implementing, and monitoring the scientific strategy for the CGCPT.
The Director—Research, will ensure high functioning integration of cross-mission technical cores relevant to the Centre, including high containment for in vitro and animal experiments, bioinformatics, genomics, computational science and other necessary technical platforms.
About You
You will have a distinguished international record in research and be experienced to support and integrate a large number of senior investigators leading innovative programs to develop breakthrough technologies needed for adaptable therapeutic platforms for pathogens of pandemic potential.
You will possess;
- A doctorate in a relevant discipline, with high-level experience in virology, immunology, drug development or therapeutics.
- A strong record of leadership of large scale, complex and successful scientific programs.
- A deep understanding of the role of discovery science in the development of ground-breaking inventions for the treatment of infectious diseases.
See attached position description for full Key Search Criteria
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that welcomes and values all people. We firmly believe that diversity, including in senior leadership, is essential to our Faculty’s continued success.
About Us
Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
The CGCPT was made possible by an historic $250 million philanthropic donation from Mr. Geoff Cumming, and a substantial foundational commitment from the Government of Victoria. This mission-driven, globally connected research program will enable rapid design and development of treatments for pathogens of pandemic potential. The Centre will advance the science behind antiviral therapeutics, transforming the management of future pandemics and saving lives.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Finding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases and understanding the complexities of microbes and the immune system requires innovative approaches and concentrated effort. This is why The University of Melbourne – a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence – and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – an internationally renowned institution providing outstanding care, research and learning – have partnered to create the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute); a centre of excellence where leading scientists and clinicians collaborate to improve human health globally. www.doherty.edu.au
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a cover letter, and CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
Position Description
