Dear all,

The Charles Perkins Centre and the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney is currently seeking a Professor of Medicines Use and Health Outcomes. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 946/0612 for more information and to apply.

PROFESSOR OF MEDICINES USE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES

FACULTY OF PHARMACY / CHARLES PERKINS CENTRE

REFERENCE NO. 946/0612

§ Teaching and research role in the Faculty of Pharmacy

§ Lead world-changing research to improve health outcomes

§ Be part of a rich multidisciplinary community

The University has applied its internationally recognised academic credentials to ease the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease by forming the Charles Perkins Centre – a unique collaboration of scholars across many disciplines and faculties.

To this end, the Charles Perkins Centre and the Faculty of Pharmacy are seeking an outstanding researcher with an internationally recognised reputation in the broad area of medicines use and health outcomes. The successful candidate is likely to have a research focus in pharmacy; medicine; pharmacotherapeutics; pharmacoepidemiology, pharmaceutical policy, health services research; pharmacoeconomics health technology assessment; evidence-based practice or patient-centred care.

As an inspirational teacher in areas that intersect the research and education strategy of the centre, with its focus on obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and the Faculty of Pharmacy’s five core research themes of cancer, cardiovascular and diabetes, mental health, respiratory disease and health services, you will assist the centre and the faculty to maintain and further improve an international reputation in both teaching and research. You will also contribute to the faculty’s research-enriched learning and teaching activities, administration and engage with the pharmacy profession and the community.

This is an opportunity to take on a leading role in collaborative research within the field of pharmacy and to join a vibrant and high-achieving faculty training approximately 20% of all pharmacists in Australia. 

To succeed, you will demonstrate:

· contributions to independent as well as collaborative research with evidence of impact in quality use of medicines

· experience in successfully leading multidisciplinary research teams at national and international levels and working collaboratively with the broader health sector and other key stakeholders

· an outstanding publication record in high-quality (ERA recognised) international journals successfully applied for nationally competitive research funding or major consultancies

· significant experience in capacity building, supervising and mentoring early career researchers and research students 

· a strong commitment to teaching and development of education programs within the broad areas of pharmacy including but not limited to pharmacotherapeutics, chronic disease state prevention/management, medication management, quality use of medicines, epidemiology and pharmaceutical policy in both undergraduate and postgraduate professional pharmacy courses (Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy) and research degrees (Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy)

· the ability to embrace cultural change and to embody a collaborative and cooperative ethos in all aspects of academic life.

Term and remuneration

The position is full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Iqbal Ramzan, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy on +61 2 9351 8381 or [log in to unmask]. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Rodney Waterson, Senior Recruitment Manager on +61 2 8627 1214 or [log in to unmask]

Closing Date: 3 February 2013