The University of Adelaide in Australia invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia.
Current opportunities
| Grant Funded Researcher (Level A) – Almond BreedingJob No:517475 Level (Salary range): Level A – $81293- $109307 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Campus: Waite Campus Closing Date: 5 Dec 2025 23:55 . Find Out More |
| Executive OfficerJob No:517587 Level (Salary range): HEO6 – $92511- $99929 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Integrity Unit Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 12 Nov 2025 23:55 This role is open to internal applicants only who are current employees of Adelaide University including University of Adelaide and UniSA Find Out More |
| Senior Lecturer – C (IEM – CAHLN)Job No:517588 Level (Salary range): Type: Fixed term – Part-time Branch/School: Adelaide Medical School Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 23 Nov 2025 23:55 Level C $140,127 to $161,145 (pro rata) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation & clinical loading applies. Fixed term contract February-July 2027 @ 0.2 FTE We are seeking to appoint a level C Academic in the Discipline of Medicine, working cooperatively with the Endocrinology and Metabolism unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Find Out More |
| Project CoordinatorJob No:517554 Level (Salary range): HEO6 – $92511- $99929 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Student Experience Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025 23:55 Step into a role that values your energy, flexibility and positive, solutions-focused approach as we navigate an exciting period of transition. If you enjoy variety and a fast-paced environment, join our collaborative team and help create great outcomes. Find Out More |
| Associate Professor, Indigenous Academic Development (Level D)Job No:517558 Level (Salary range): Level D – $168146- $184955 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Indigenous Engagement Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 23 Nov 2025 23:30 Reporting to the Professor, Indigenous Learning and Teaching, the Associate Professor, Indigenous Academic Development will provide academic leadership in developing the new Indigenous Common Core Courses, advancing curriculum Indigenisation, and shaping the academic strategy to enhance high-quality teaching, enrich the student experience, and foster meaningful stakeholder engagement at Adelaide University. Find Out More |
| Professor, Indigenous Learning and Teaching (Level E)Job No:517559 Level (Salary range): Level E -From $215774 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Indigenous Engagement Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 23 Nov 2025 23:55 This position will provide a senior Indigenous academic perspective to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality Indigenous Learning and Teaching strategies. Find Out More |
| Open Music Academy Project OfficerJob No:517553 Level (Salary range): HEO6 – $92511- $99929 Type: Fixed term – Part-time Branch/School: Elder Conservatorium of Music Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 10 Nov 2025 23:55 To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised. Find Out More |
| Manager Rural Programs and ContractsJob No:517572 Level (Salary range): HEO10 – $146566- $156209 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Health and Medical Sciences Faculty Office Campus: Sth Austn Ctre for Rur & Rem H Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025 23:55 (HEO10) $146,566 to $156,209 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies. Fixed term, Full time initially until December 2026. This position can be based in any one of two major rural sites across South Australia (Whyalla or Pt Lincoln) Find Out More |
| Disability Support OfficerJob No:517549 Level (Salary range): Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: Student Experience Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025 23:55 Working under general direction, the Disability Support Officer will be responsible for provision of high level and customised administrative support for Disability Support. Find Out More |
| Research OfficerJob No:517568 Level (Salary range): Type: Fixed term – Part-time Branch/School: School of Animal and Veterinary Science Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 13 Nov 2025 23:55 Based at the Roseworthy campus, the Research Officer will be responsible for providing assistance in the collection and measurement of research data from sites across South Australia. Find Out More |
| Biomedical Engineer (HEO5)Job No:517476 Level (Salary range): HEO5 – $82922- $92203 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 12 Nov 2025 23:55 . Find Out More |
| Transformation LeadJob No:517210 Level (Salary range): Level B – $114917- $135932 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Campus: Waite Campus Closing Date: 11 Nov 2025 23:55 This position will lead Plant Synthetic Biology Australia’s (PSBA) plant transformation services as part of an expert team. The role will be responsible for managing transformation projects and leading the team focused on transforming key crop species that align with PSBA’s service offerings. Find Out More |
| Lecturers – Casual Academic opportunities – Adelaide Medical School – 2026Job No:517562 Level (Salary range): Casual rates apply Type: Casual Branch/School: Adelaide Medical School Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 23:55 We are seeking dedicated and passionate casual academic staff to assist with the delivery of our program in Semester 1, 2026. Casual rates aligned with the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement and an employer contribution of 12% superannuation will apply. Find Out More |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate / FellowJob No:517484 Level (Salary range): Level B – $114917- $135932 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 23:55 Seeking a postdoctoral researcher (Level A/B) to take the lead in conducting fundamental and demand-driven research on modelling and analysis of complex social networks. Find Out More |
| Research Fellow (Level B)Job No:517208 Level (Salary range): Level B – $114917- $135932 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 20 Nov 2025 23:55 We are seeking to attract an outstanding applicant who has the expertise in radiation sciences who will be expected to undertake research, education and service (including outreach). Find Out More |
| Research Fellow in Digital Tool Development for Combatting Wildlife Crime (Level A)Job No:517473 Level (Salary range): Level A – $81293- $109307 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Biological Sciences Campus: Waite Campus Closing Date: 24 Nov 2025 23:55 Join the Wildlife Crime Research Hub as a Research Fellow and help develop cutting-edge digital tools to combat wildlife crime. Work within the ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship program to design and apply innovative online surveillance systems that detect and prevent environmental harm. Find Out More |
| Research Fellow (A/B) (with PhD)Job No:517461 Level (Salary range): Level B – $114917- $135932 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Public Health Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 23:55 JBI at the University of Adelaide is seeking a qualified candidate for a fixed-term, full-time position available for 12 months as a Research Fellow. Find Out More |
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor – Mechanical EngineeringJob No:515180 Level (Salary range): Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 1 Dec 2025 23:55 We are seeking an outstanding applicant in all areas of mechanical engineering with demonstrable strong research and teaching experience. Find Out More |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A)Job No:517402 Level (Salary range): Level A – $81293- $109307 Type: Fixed term – Full-time Branch/School: School of Social Sciences Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 9 Nov 2025 23:55 We are seeking a Research Fellow with experience in machine learning research and development, particularly with a specialisation in such areas as: digital forensics, computer vision, biometrics (face or voice recognition, etc.) and natural language processing. Find Out More |
| Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer – Nuclear and/or Maritime EngineeringJob No:514497 Level (Salary range): Level C – $140127- $161145 Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Campus: North Terrace Campus Closing Date: 1 Dec 2025 23:55 We’re seeking a dynamic educator and researcher to teach and develop courses in submarine design, naval architecture, nuclear engineering, radiation detection, nuclear safety, thermal-fluids, propulsion systems, and maritime technologies. Find Out More |
| Veterinary Nurse, Equine and Large AnimalJob No:517137 Level (Salary range): HEO3 – $46130- $73340 Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 23:55 We are seeking a suitably qualified or experienced veterinary nurse to provide high quality care for all equine, large animal and hobby farm patients. Find Out More |
| Veterinary Emergency ClinicianJob No:516974 Level (Salary range): HEO7 – $101785- $113839 Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 28 Nov 2025 23:55 Join our state of the art vet hospital at Roseworthy. Where you’ll deliver top-tier care, teach future vets, and thrive in a collaborative, university based environment unlike any other. Find Out More |
| Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian – Casual OpportunitiesJob No:516252 Level (Salary range): HEO7 – $101785- $113839 Type: Casual Branch/School: Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 13 Nov 2025 23:55 Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian – Casual Opportunities Find Out More |
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor – Veterinary AnaesthesiaJob No:515604 Level (Salary range): Level B/C/D Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: School of Animal and Veterinary Science Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 5 Feb 2026 23:55 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Anaesthetist to join the team in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Find Out More |
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor – Small Animal Internal MedicineJob No:515370 Level (Salary range): Level B/C/D Type: Continuing – Full-time Branch/School: School of Animal and Veterinary Science Campus: Roseworthy Campus Closing Date: 16 Dec 2025 23:55 We are seeking an experienced and motivated Small Animal Internal Medicine Clinician. This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in clinical practice, teaching, and research within a supportive and collaborative academic setting. Find Out More |
