Advertised in: The West Australian (Uni Appts) Saturday 14 & 28 October 2006

The Australian (HES) Wednesday 18 October & 1 November 2006

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (REF: 1533)

NEUROLOGY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACOLOGY, SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL

Applications are invited for appointment to the position of Professor or Associate Professor of Neurology in The University of Western Australia, School of Medicine and Pharmacology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s academic achievement as evidenced by publication record, research funding and peer recognition. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to University and Hospital activities and play a significant role within the discipline of Neurology in the University, Hospital and wider community. The appointee is expected to demonstrate a visionary perspective to the discipline providing academic leadership to the University and the Hospital in undergraduate and postgraduate education and be actively involved in clinical practice, providing clinical leadership to the hospital in the delivery of clinical service. The successful candidate must also be able to show evidence of a strong record of published research, be actively involved in research productivity and possess the ability to foster the research of others. The appointee must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and show evidence of his/her ability to enthuse staff and students at all levels.

For further information regarding the position please contact A/Professor David Bruce, Head of School, telephone 61 8 9431 3774 or email dbruce@cyllene.uwa.edu.au Alternatively contact Professor Michael Millward, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Unit, telephone 61 8 9346 2098 or email millward@cyllene.uwa.edu.au, or Dr William Carroll, Head of the Department of Neurology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, telephone 61 8 9346 3088, or email neur.scgh@health.wa.gov.au

The appointment will be fixed term for five years, is renewable, and includes limited rights of private practice. The University offers an attractive benefits package including generous leave provisions, superannuation and fares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependants along with a relocation allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.

Closing date: Friday, 19 January 2007

The Information for Candidates brochure which includes details to assist with your application can be found via a link at http://jobs.uwa.edu.au/ or at http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/13212/CandidateInformation.pdf or by contacting Ms Toni Pilgrim, Human Resources on +61 (08) 6488 3533, email toni.pilgrim@uwa.edu.au. Written applications should be sent to Ms Toni Pilgrim, Human Resources, M350, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009 or to lodge an application electronically please refer to the Information for Candidates brochure for details.

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