Academic Director, Charles Perkins Centre

Job Description

About The Opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking to appoint the next Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC), a world-renowned multidisciplinary research initiative dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Established to combat chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, the CPC unites leading experts from diverse fields, including biology, medicine, social sciences, and engineering. By employing a unique systems-based approach, the CPC fosters innovative collaborations that drive transformative research and deliver real-world solutions aimed at improving global health outcomes. This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape the strategic and operational direction of a centre that is redefining chronic disease prevention and treatment.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Deans, Heads of School, and other senior leaders, providing both academic and operational leadership to advance the CPC?s strategic and research

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