Professor/Associate Professor (Research Fellow) – Prostate Cancer

About the role

The Professor/Associate Professor (Research Fellow) – Prostate Cancer will provide strategic leadership for prostate cancer research within the University of Newcastle’s College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing. The role involves leading a clinically‑informed, translational research programme, securing competitive funding and enhancing the university’s national and international reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for prostate cancer research activities.
• Develop and manage multidisciplinary collaborations with clinicians, health services, industry and research partners.
• Attract and manage competitive research funding and oversee major research initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise higher degree research students, research fellows and emerging scholars.
• Build partnerships with government, industry and community stakeholders to ensure research impact.

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification with recognised expertise in prostate cancer or a closely related field.
• Outstanding record of high‑quality, impactful research and evidence of national/international collaborations.
• Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and leading major projects.
• Proven experience supervising higher degree candidates and mentoring early‑career researchers.
• Leadership experience in a senior academic or research role, with ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Full‑time, 5‑year fixed‑term contract with a salary range of $178,962 – $230,530 plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
• Wellbeing and support programmes promoting mental, physical and emotional health.
• Opportunity to live in coastal Newcastle with a vibrant cultural scene and easy access to Sydney.