Director, Betty Lynch Bipolar Research Centre

About the Role

NeuRA is seeking for a Professorial level academic research leader with a distinguished national and international profile in bipolar disorder research to serve as the new Director of Betty Lynch Bipolar Research Centre.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, spearhead research in bipolar disorder at NeuRA and translate their discoveries into clinical impact, by:

1. Establishing a nationally/internationally acclaimed centre for Bipolar Research, complete with capability to translate discoveries to patient care to improve health outcomes.
2. The role may extend across bipolar spectrum disorders, including linkage with neurological and neurodegenerative disease states, to explore shared disease mechanisms, including structural brain imaging and network function.
3. Work effectively with NeuRA founding partners, the University of New South Wales and the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District to contribute to those partners as well as driving collaborations
4. Be the Australian flagship of Bipolar Research
5. Establish a training centre for bipolar disease researchers
6. Build future leaders/teams in neuroscience research.

Does this sound like you?

The key selection criteria for this position includes:

• Proven track record in research leadership in the area of bipolar disorder, with publications of high quality and high international impact, with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding contribution to research and scholarship.
• Successful leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession, stakeholders, industry and the broader community.

To apply

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via seek.com.au.

View the full position description Candidate information pack Apply via Seek here

Closing date: 30 June 2024

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.

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