Deputy Dean (Research) / Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine and Health
Lead strategic research initiatives and shape the future of medical research excellence at Australia’s top-ranked faculty.
Best for:Best for senior academic leaders with a proven track record in research administration, strategic planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in health sciences.
Overview
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health seeks an experienced academic leader to serve as Deputy Dean (Research) or Associate Dean (Research). This role focuses on advancing research performance, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful outcomes across the faculty’s diverse research portfolio. The successful candidate will develop and implement research strategies, strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and health organizations, and ensure alignment with the University’s 2032 strategic vision. Reporting to the Dean with dotted-line oversight from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the position requires a blend of strategic vision, leadership, and hands-on research engagement. The role emphasizes building inclusive research cultures, optimizing infrastructure, and maximizing translational impact in health and medical sciences.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement Faculty-wide research strategies aligned with the University’s 2032 strategic vision.
- Lead initiatives to enhance research performance, capability, and collaboration across disciplines.
- Strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders, including industry, government, and health organizations.
- Oversee research investment, workforce development, and infrastructure to support high-performing research teams.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and research-active culture within the Faculty.
- Represent the Faculty in internal and external research leadership forums.
- Ensure compliance with research integrity, governance, and evolving policy requirements.
- Maintain active research engagement and contribute to the Faculty’s research output.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline (Health Sciences, Medical Research, or related field) with a distinguished academic record.
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic leadership roles (typically IELTS 7.0+ or equivalent).
Instruction: English
Publications: Distinguished record of academic achievement, including competitive research funding, research supervision, and recognition in the field.
- Proven experience in academic leadership within a complex university or research environment.
- Strong ability to develop and implement research strategies and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Deep understanding of contemporary research landscapes, including funding, impact, and policy.
- Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to build cross-disciplinary collaborations.
- Experience in fostering research cultures, developing research leaders, and supporting career growth.
- Established network for building partnerships with universities, industry, government, and community stakeholders.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided if required.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-04 (Australia/Sydney)
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how their skills, experience, and achievements meet the role requirements. Applications are to be submitted via the University’s online portal. For further details, refer to the candidate information brochure and position description provided in the application materials.
- CV
- Cover letter detailing how skills and experience meet the role requirements
Contact
Mushtaq Sobhan· Recruitment Operations
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