Shape planetary health research and learning at UNSW Sydney through microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, and inclusive teaching. The appointment is full time for two years.

This Senior Lecturer role focuses on environmental One Health microbiology and microbial connectivity across environmental, plant, and animal-associated systems. You will develop research outputs, grant applications, partnerships, and research-led learning in microbiology, microbial ecology, genomics, One Health, or planetary health. The position supports curriculum innovation and academic supervision.

Key Responsibilities:
Establish research in environmental One Health microbiology
Connect microbial diversity and function across health systems
Collaborate with government, industry, communities, and research organisations




Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate microbiology teaching
Supervise HDR students and support academic development

Requirements:
PhD in microbial ecology, microbiome science, or related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in microbial ecology and evolution
Experience with fieldwork, metagenomics, bioinformatics, or ecological modelling
Capacity for inclusive, research-led learning and course development
Understanding of biosafety, biosecurity, ecological risk, and data stewardship

Apply microbial ecology, planetary health research, and team-oriented teaching to develop impactful academic work at UNSW.

📌 Senior Lecturer Microbial Ecology Planetary Health Montreal
🏢 UNSW
📍 Montreal