APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH), INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE

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1 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH), INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

2 0ii CONTENTS The University of Queensland 01 Governance 02 Strategic Directions 02 Strategic Plan Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) 04 Role of the Deputy Director (Research) 05 Selection Criteria 07 Selection Committee 07 Advertisement 08 Conditions of Employment 09 How to Apply 10 Further Information and Website Addresses 10

3 01 THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND The University of Queensland (UQ) contributes positively to society by engaging in the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. UQ helps shape the future by bringing together and developing leaders in their fields to inspire the next generation and to advance ideas that benefit the world. UQ strives for the personal and professional success of its students, staff and alumni. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world. UQ ranks in the world s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (45), the US News Best Global Universities Rankings (52), QS World University Rankings (51), Academic Ranking of World Universities (55), and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (60). UQ again topped the nation in the prestigious Nature Index; and secured a greater share of Australian Research Council grants in 2016 than any other university nationally. Our Life Sciences subject field ranking in the Academic Ranking of World Universities was the highest in Australia at 20. UQ has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teachers, its educational programs and employment outcomes for its students. Our students remain at the heart of what we do. The UQ experience the UQ Advantage is distinguished by a research enriched curriculum, international collaborations, industry engagement and opportunities that nurture and develop future leaders. UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence (see winning more national teaching excellence awards than any other in the country and attracting the majority of Queensland s highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students. UQ is one of Australia s Group of Eight, a charter member of edx and a founding member of Universitas 21, an international consortium of leading research-intensive universities. Our 50,000-plus strong student community includes more than 13,000 postgraduate scholars and more than 13,000 international students from 144 countries, adding to its proud 230,000- plus alumni. The University has about 7,000 academic and professional staff and a $1.7 billion annual operating budget. Its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston, in addition to teaching and research sites around Queensland and Brisbane city. The University has six Faculties and four University-level Institutes. The Institutes, funded by government and industry grants, philanthropy and commercialisation activities, have built scale and focus in research areas in neuroscience, biomolecular and biomedical sciences, sustainable minerals, bioengineering and nanotechnology, as well as social science research. UQ has an outstanding track-record in commercialisation of our innovation with major technologies employed across the globe and integral to gross product sales of $11billion+ (see UQ has a rapidly growing record of attracting philanthropic support for its activities and will have further success in this area as an important strategic aim going forward.

4 02 GOVERNANCE The University is governed by a 22-member Senate representing University and community interests. Senate is led by a Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor. The Senate has delegated to the Vice-Chancellor many of its powers under the University of Queensland Act 1998 to appoint staff, manage and control University affairs and property, and manage and control finances. STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Opportunity enriched learning experiences Solutions to important questions research focus and translation The University of Queensland (UQ) sets its agenda within a truly global context on the pillars of Learning, Discovery and Engagement. It is a university that is connected with the global community, addressing the issues that are impacting on the modern world. UQ s aim is to attract the best minds of today, and to develop and support the leaders of tomorrow. The University has an ongoing commitment to strengthening its impact and reputation by building greater research capacity and through the delivery of high quality teaching and learning programs. Learning programs informed by research Choice different pathways to qualification LEARNING DISCOVERY ENGAGEMENT Outstanding infrastructure A meeting of the best minds staff, students and alumni Access to world leaders global, national and local partnerships A rich campus experience UQ is educating a broad and representative student body and providing them with qualifications relevant to the local and global workforce. UQ is committed to actively promoting access, equity and diversity and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and international students. UQ is characterised by an overriding focus on quality and an increasingly internationalised focus across its learning, discovery and engagement activities. It has involved the application of strategic initiative funding to support existing and emerging priorities that leverage external support, and the development of major collaborative research institutes, alongside its faculties, as a vehicle for building critical mass and attracting the best students and staff from around the world. In 2020 UQ seeks to be a major global university that is developing solutions to global problems. UQ will attract students of the highest calibre who are destined and supported to become future leaders locally, nationally and internationally. We nominate student success, coupled with employers conviction that UQ graduates are recognised worldwide as must have employees, as the first of six foundations for UQ s continued success. A larger suite of postgraduate entry programs will cater to the needs of a modern workforce. Growth in UQ s postgraduate research student population will drive the University s capacity for discovery.

5 03 STRATEGIC PLAN The University s strategic objectives for are defined around the key themes of Learning, Discovery and Engagement. We are reviewing our Strategic Plan during 2016 taking into account the consequences of and drivers in the Australian Federal Government s recent innovation statement. The new Student Strategy will inform this review ( UQ s strategies are further underpinned by its values, which are the Pursuit of Excellence, Creativity and Independent Thinking, Honesty and Accountability, Mutual Respect and Diversity and Supporting our People. The University s Strategic Plan is available to view on the following website: Learning Plan Enrol students of the highest calibre, irrespective of background. Distinguish the learning experience at UQ by enriching learning environments and pathways. Remain committed to developing the next generation of global citizens and leaders of the future and for them to be proponents for and able to create change. Discovery Plan Recruit and retain high-quality researchers and research higher degree candidates with the drive and passion to conduct research of international quality. Sustain a first class research environment characterised by world leading research infrastructure and a culture that supports excellence and enhances interdisciplinary and international collaborations. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with key research organisations, public agencies, communities and industries to maximise our research opportunities and benefits to society and industry. Engagement Plan Enhance the University s reputation as an engaged institution by engaging our communities, in pursuit of the goals of the University, through service, advocacy and support. Enrich society through knowledge and understanding by engaging actively with our communities to affect social change and contributing discoveries that help shape our future. Benefit alumni and communities through an ongoing connection with UQ that provides personal enrichment and life-long learning.

6 04 INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE The University of Queensland s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is a leading global research institute. IMB was established in 2000 as UQ s first research institute and is the cornerstone of one of the largest bioscience research precincts in Australia. The Institute s 500 scientists, support staff and postgraduate students from more than 40 countries are working to improve quality of life for all. IMB s multidisciplinary research programs focus on discovery for disease application, working across a number of fields including medical genomics, drug discovery and biotechnology. By investigating the basis of growth and development at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ level, our researchers aim to better understand the development processes and pathways involved in human and animal health and disease. They also work to translate these findings into diagnostics, technologies and therapeutics to more effectively prevent, detect and treat disease, and deliver a sustainable future for Australia through initiatives such as clean energy and new agricultural compounds. IMB is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure including mouse and zebrafish facilities, advanced imaging and microarray platforms, high-throughput sequencing, advanced bioinformatics and proteomics all of which support the Institute s leading life sciences research. Details of the research interests of the Institute may be accessed on the Institute s website at:

7 05 ROLE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH) As Deputy Director (Research), you will be responsible for the development, facilitation and reporting of the strategic direction of research within the Institute, the quality and impact of that research, the growth of local, national and international research collaborations, and engagement and impact with a broad range of stakeholders, including academia and industry. As a Group Leader, you will run a research group funded largely by competitive grants and fellowships, conducting world leading science in your field of expertise. You will be a driver of relevant area(s) of research in national and international arenas. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The position reports to the Director, Institute for Molecular Bioscience. It works closely with the Deputy Director (Operations & Strategy), the Senior Management Committee (SMC) and Institute Advisory Board. It will develop relationships with IMB Group Leaders, peers, University Executive Management and external stakeholders to engage in collaborative research that meets the strategic goals of the Institute, University and State and Federal Government priorities. DUTIES Policy and leadership Advise the Director on all Institute matters relating to Research; Facilitate growth of research activity in the Institute, including developing mechanisms and targets to achieve this; Coordinate and plan the development of research infrastructure across the Institute, working with the Institute s Platform Technologies Committee to achieve this; Develop and coordinate strategies for maximising the Institute s success in gaining external and internal research funding; Represent the Institute on appropriate University committees, working parties and review teams e.g. University Research Committee; Maintain and disseminate current information about relevant research policy areas and initiatives in government (state and federal), in the professions and in relevant industries, including external funding opportunities; Develop strategies to foster research collaborations within the Institute, across Faculties and Institutes, and with parties external to UQ. Research enhancement and external relations Work with the Director, SMC and Advisory Board to establish and develop Institute research priorities; Interact with industry, government, professions and the wider community on all research matters and promote Institute research activities to external stakeholders; Work with Uniquest to realise timely commercialisation opportunities; Assist the Director to maintain effective links with government departments, authorities, business, commerce and industry organisations relevant to the Institute s research activities. Research scholarship and staff development Advise staff and students about forthcoming research opportunities (e.g. ARC and NHMRC programs) and alert staff to grant opportunities; Coordinate Institute workshops and staff development activities on research-related issues; Facilitate research mentorship within the Institute;

8 06 Ensure staff and students are aware of UQ policies and procedures around research; Encourage development of activities to attract the best research higher degree students. Research As a Group Leader, oversee an independent research program including securing external research funding; Conduct high quality research and publish scholarly papers; Engage with industry and/or medical collaborators and stakeholders for the translation of research; Work with colleagues and postgraduate students in collaborative research projects; Act in a leadership role for the relevant field of research at Institute, University, national and international levels. Teaching This is a Research Focused position. All IMB Group Leaders are encouraged to engage with undergraduate students for research training, lecturing and/or other learning focused activities. Supervision of Honours (1-year research project; PhD qualifier year) and PhD students. Administration Assist the Director as required in the management of Institute s human resources and finance functions as per the HR Authorisation Schedule and Financial Delegation Framework; If required, perform in an acting capacity as Director, Institute for Molecular Bioscience. Other Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including: the University s Code of Conduct. requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/ School. the adoption sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures. requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

9 07 SELECTION CRITERIA The successful appointee will have a demonstrated capacity to provide academic leadership, a track record of success within the university and a commitment to building excellence in research within the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, and UQ. Essential A PhD and an international research profile in a field of research relevant to life sciences and consistent with the research foci of the Institute. Demonstrated ability to provide academic leadership in research and professional activities. The ability to think and act strategically including the ability to plan and to deliver continuous improvement of research programs; to deploy human, financial and other resources effectively; and to manage a broad range of administrative and research oversight processes. Strong interpersonal ability and communication skills including the ability to work with others to achieve outcomes and continual improvement, including the ability to lead and implement change, and to lead and motivate staff. The skills to represent the Institute s interests in the University and the wider community, and with relevant professional and other bodies. Seminar Applicants invited for interview will be expected to present a research seminar in conjunction with the selection interview process. Qualification Verification An appointment to this position is subject to the verification of the highest academic qualification from the conferring institution. SELECTION COMMITTEE The selection committee for this appointment will be chaired by the Provost.

10 08 ADVERTISEMENT Deputy Director, (Research), Institute for Molecular Bioscience As one of the world s leading universities, The University of Queensland (UQ) engages in the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. The University s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is a leading global research institute that forms the cornerstone for one of the largest bioscience research precincts in Australia. The IMB advances research discovery for disease application. The Deputy Director (Research) is responsible for the development, facilitation and reporting of the strategic direction of research within the Institute, the quality and impact of that research, the growth of local, national and international research collaborations, and engagement and impact with a broad range of stakeholders, including academia and industry. The Deputy Director (Research) will conduct leading-edge research in their field of expertise at a national and international scale. The Deputy Director (Research) should have high level academic credibility in a field of research aligned to that of the Institute. They should have outstanding strategic skills, including the ability to develop, articulate and sustain shared vision, strategy and to implement it across the Institute to achieve research excellence with tangible outcomes of output, engagement and impact. The position is full-time, fixed-term for five years with the potential for renewal and subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation for new appointees. A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. For more information on the position, Institute and University, please view the Candidate Brochure available on the job s listing on The University of Queensland careers website If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Professor Brandon Wainwright, telephone or director@imb.uq.edu.au. To apply for this role please visit The University of Queensland jobs website at and submit your application for job reference Applications will close on 14 April CRICOS Provider Number 00025B Visit for more career opportunities and to obtain a copy of the position description and application process. The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

11 9 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Tenure The position is full-time, fixed-term for five years with the potential for renewal and subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation for new appointees. Salary and benefits An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Remuneration will be subject to periodic review. Relocation The University will meet all reasonable removal and establishment expenses. Details will be negotiated as part of the contract of employment.

12 10 HOW TO APPLY Please apply through the University of Queensland jobs website: Please access job reference to submit your application. Applications should include a full curriculum vitae and a statement addressing the selection criteria. Applicants should provide the names and contact details of at least three potential referees. These referees need not be approached in advance, as they will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant. If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Professor Brandon Wainwright, telephone or director@imb.uq.edu.au. The Institute for Molecular Bioscience recognises and values equity and diversity, and encourages applications from any individual who meets the requirements of this position irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or other protected attributes. IMB strives to provide an inclusive working environment, and along with the University is committed to supporting staff with family and caring responsibilities by providing policies, programs and initiatives to help balance work and family responsibilities. Specific initiatives at IMB can be found at ( The University reserves the right to fill the position by invitation at any time. Applications close on 14 April FURTHER INFORMATION AND WEBSITE ADDRESSES General information on the University is available through the University s website. Other documents which you may wish to refer to include: Annual Report: Governance: Key statistics: UQKeyStatistics.aspx Organisation chart: pdf Research at UQ: Strategic Plan : strategicplan/strategicplan2014.pdf UQ Global Strategy: CRICOS Provider Number 00025B

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