Director of Depertment of Bioengineering (University of Queensland)

National Imaging Facility – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) The University of Queensland Appointment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term for up to 5 years Academic Level: Level E or Level D (dependent on combined industry and academic experience) Location: St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia About This Opportunity UQ hosts the National Imaging Facility Queensland Node (NIF-Q) with facilities at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) at Herston Campus. This role encompasses the NIF-Q Director and AIBN Group Leader and will be embedded within the research-intensive and infrastructure-rich environment at AIBN. As a dynamic and strategic research leader, the applicant would establish high-quality discovery and translational research programs across cross-disciplinary fields within radiotheranostics. The position will build critical mass in novel programs exploring theranostics as a new paradigm for understanding and treating disease, addressing critical gaps in the field. The research should align strongly with AIBN and UQ strategic research strengths and actively contribute to their goals, including leading programs that exploit molecular imaging capabilities to enhance the radiopharmaceutical program at UQ. These activities should drive technological advancements across radiochemistry, pre-clinical imaging, and human and companion imaging, and build capacity in emerging areas of personalized nanomedicine. The role provides opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of UQ’s biotechnology ecosystem and, as Director of NIF-Q, support the national NIF office and oversee the delivery of the NIF-Q Facility. The leadership role includes linkages with the broader UQ imaging ecosystem, including HIRF, and opportunities to strengthen international recognition across academia, industry, and government. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in outstanding research that sustains a reputation at Associate Professor level, while growing international leadership in radiotheranostics. The incumbent will lead within AIBN’s thriving research environment, contribute to service and engagement, and support supervision and training of emerging scientists and facility staff. Key Responsibilities Research Establish a research program Collaborate on research projects Seek and manage research funding Publish in reputable journals Use best-practice methodologies Participate in project discussions Teaching Achieve high teaching quality in undergraduate and postgraduate settings Improve or innovate teaching based on feedback Supervision & Researcher Development Supervise students Recruit and manage employees Provide performance feedback and training Resolve conflicts Ensure correct remuneration and benefits Citizenship & Service Develop partnerships Demonstrate leadership and mentoring Engage in internal service roles and committees Perform administrative functions Support colleagues Uphold university values This is a research-focused position. Further information is available in UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. Further Information To view the information brochure or appointment booklet, contact: talent@uq.edu.au About UQ UQ offers a collaborative environment with world-class facilities, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a strong commitment to educational excellence and accessibility. Staff benefit from: World-class laboratories, equipment, and research support Grant writing assistance Strong research funding opportunities Group of Eight university advantages Recognition of prior service at Australian universities Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave 17.5% annual leave loading Flexible working arrangements Genuine career progression pathways About You Academic & Industry Background: PhD in life sciences; 10+ years international experience Nanotechnology Research Expertise: Track record in theranostics, diagnostics, radiotherapies, radiotherapy-immune interactions Executive & Leadership Experience: Leadership in nanobiotechnology Commercialisation & IP Strategy: Knowledge of IP management and biotech commercialisation Local Ecosystem Engagement: Understanding of Queensland and Australian imaging/biotech landscape Collaborative Track Record: Successful academic and industry partnerships Ethical Conduct & Integrity: Commitment to research excellence Advocacy & Representation: Ability to promote initiatives across sectors Organisational Management: Experience managing people, finances, and resources Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work, criminal history, education verification, and research-related immunisations. Relocation support may be available for interstate/overseas candidates. Questions? For more information, contact: Lachlan Inch, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition – talent@uq.edu.au For application enquiries: talent@uq.edu.au (include job reference number below) How to Apply Please upload: Resume Cover letter addressing the About You section UQ is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates not meeting all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate potential. Adjustments for accessibility or personal circumstances can be arranged via talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ ensures fair and inclusive selection processes, acknowledging that some applicants may face barriers impacting career trajectory. The panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunities. Application Closing Date Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST Reference: R-58873 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

National Imaging Facility – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)
The University of Queensland

Appointment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term for up to 5 years
Academic Level: Level E or Level D (dependent on combined industry and academic experience)
Location: St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia

About This Opportunity

UQ hosts the National Imaging Facility Queensland Node (NIF-Q) with facilities at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) at Herston Campus. This role encompasses the NIF-Q Director and AIBN Group Leader and will be embedded within the research-intensive and infrastructure-rich environment at AIBN.

As a dynamic and strategic research leader, the applicant would establish high-quality discovery and translational research programs across cross-disciplinary fields within radiotheranostics. The position will build critical mass in novel programs exploring theranostics as a new paradigm for understanding and treating disease, addressing critical gaps in the field.

The research should align strongly with AIBN and UQ strategic research strengths and actively contribute to their goals, including leading programs that exploit molecular imaging capabilities to enhance the radiopharmaceutical program at UQ. These activities should drive technological advancements across radiochemistry, pre-clinical imaging, and human and companion imaging, and build capacity in emerging areas of personalized nanomedicine.

The role provides opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of UQ’s biotechnology ecosystem and, as Director of NIF-Q, support the national NIF office and oversee the delivery of the NIF-Q Facility. The leadership role includes linkages with the broader UQ imaging ecosystem, including HIRF, and opportunities to strengthen international recognition across academia, industry, and government.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage in outstanding research that sustains a reputation at Associate Professor level, while growing international leadership in radiotheranostics. The incumbent will lead within AIBN’s thriving research environment, contribute to service and engagement, and support supervision and training of emerging scientists and facility staff.

Key Responsibilities

Research

Establish a research program
Collaborate on research projects
Seek and manage research funding
Publish in reputable journals
Use best-practice methodologies
Participate in project discussions

Teaching

Achieve high teaching quality in undergraduate and postgraduate settings
Improve or innovate teaching based on feedback

Supervision & Researcher Development

Supervise students
Recruit and manage employees
Provide performance feedback and training
Resolve conflicts
Ensure correct remuneration and benefits

Citizenship & Service

Develop partnerships
Demonstrate leadership and mentoring
Engage in internal service roles and committees
Perform administrative functions
Support colleagues
Uphold university values

This is a research-focused position. Further information is available in UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

Further Information

To view the information brochure or appointment booklet, contact:
talent@uq.edu.au

About UQ

UQ offers a collaborative environment with world-class facilities, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a strong commitment to educational excellence and accessibility. Staff benefit from:

World-class laboratories, equipment, and research support
Grant writing assistance
Strong research funding opportunities
Group of Eight university advantages
Recognition of prior service at Australian universities
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
17.5% annual leave loading
Flexible working arrangements
Genuine career progression pathways

About You

Academic & Industry Background: PhD in life sciences; 10+ years international experience
Nanotechnology Research Expertise: Track record in theranostics, diagnostics, radiotherapies, radiotherapy-immune interactions
Executive & Leadership Experience: Leadership in nanobiotechnology
Commercialisation & IP Strategy: Knowledge of IP management and biotech commercialisation
Local Ecosystem Engagement: Understanding of Queensland and Australian imaging/biotech landscape
Collaborative Track Record: Successful academic and industry partnerships
Ethical Conduct & Integrity: Commitment to research excellence
Advocacy & Representation: Ability to promote initiatives across sectors
Organisational Management: Experience managing people, finances, and resources

Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work, criminal history, education verification, and research-related immunisations.

Relocation support may be available for interstate/overseas candidates.

Questions?

For more information, contact:
Lachlan Inch, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition – talent@uq.edu.au

For application enquiries:
talent@uq.edu.au (include job reference number below)

How to Apply

Please upload:

Resume
Cover letter addressing the About You section

UQ is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates not meeting all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate potential. Adjustments for accessibility or personal circumstances can be arranged via talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ ensures fair and inclusive selection processes, acknowledging that some applicants may face barriers impacting career trajectory. The panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunities.