Group Leader – Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) Full-time

Senior Research Fellow, Senior Principal Research Fellow, Professorial Research Fellow

IMB is now inviting expressions of interest from exceptional scientists ready to shape the next 25 years of discovery. We are seeking outstanding individuals for the roles of Senior Research Fellow (Level C; Assistant Professor), Senior Principal Research Fellow (Level D; Associate Professor), and Professorial Research Fellow (Level E; Professor) to join one of our four world-class research centres. Join us and help drive the breakthroughs that will define the future of health.

Our four research centres:

• Centre for Population and Disease Genomics
• Centre for Cell Biology of Chronic Disease
• Centre for Superbug Solutions
• Centre for Chemistry and Drug Discovery

It is expected that the appointed Group Leader will lead a high-calibre internationally competitive research program; train, supervise and mentor Higher Degree by Research students; and contribute to the academic mission of the IMB, The University of Queensland, and their research disciplines through high-level service and engagement roles and activities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in natural products, peptide chemistry, medicinal chemistry, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, data science, machine learning/artificial intelligence methodologies, and bacteriology, but will consider applications relevant to all our Centres.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research
• Teaching
• Supervision and Researcher Development
• Citizenship and Service

About You

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Expert knowledge and an established profile in research in your discipline area(s).
• Recognition in area of expertise and a strong record of high-quality publications, presentations at conferences, and a pipeline of new research targeting high-quality journals.
• A compelling record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A strong record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students through to successful completion.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully lead a collaborative multidisciplinary and multicultural research group.

Level D incumbent additional criteria:

• A sustained record of outstanding impact and achievement in research in your disciplinary area(s).
• International recognition in area of expertise, evidenced by an excellent record of publications in high-quality refereed journals and invited presentations at major national and international conferences.
• Experience successfully leading a research team, with an excellent record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources.
• A strong record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with evidence of leadership in external activities.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary background.

Level E incumbent additional criteria:

• International recognition for leadership in research in area of expertise with an outstanding record of publications in high-quality refereed journals and invited keynote/plenary presentations at major national and international conferences.
• Ability to lead strategic research agendas and research teams, with an outstanding record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing significant external research funding from institutional and commercial sources.
• An outstanding record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• An outstanding record of meaningful internal leadership roles in conjunction with a high level of leadership in external activities at a national and international level.

Applications close Monday 5 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55777).