Richard Scolyer Chair of Brain Cancer Research, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Richard Scolyer Chair of Brain Cancer Research, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Camperdown, NSW
The Richard Scolyer Professorial Chair will lead the development of a comprehensive program of translational brain cancer research at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Established with $5.9 million in Australian Government funding over five years, the Chair represents a significant commitment to improving understanding of adult brain cancer biology, improving survival and improving quality of life for people affected by brain cancer.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-scientist with an established or emerging international reputation in brain cancer research and a strong commitment to translating research discoveries into new therapeutic approaches, clinical trials and improvements in clinical practice.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to maintain an appropriate clinical practice relevant to their specialty, with clinical arrangements developed according to the requirements of the appointment.
About Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a comprehensive cancer centre with research embedded alongside clinical care. Through the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Research Institute, research spans discovery science, translational research, clinical trials and real-world cancer outcomes, with a strong focus on translating scientific discovery into improvements in treatment and clinical practice.
The Chair will work within a highly collaborative environment encompassing Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, with access to significant clinical and research infrastructure. This includes the Sydney Brain Tumour Bank, tumour modelling and ex-vivo drug screening capabilities, clinical trials and real-world cancer outcomes programs, together with established national brain cancer research networks.
About the University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading comprehensive research and teaching universities – ranked an 18th worldwide; 11th for sustainability and 4th for social impact according to QS ranking 2025.
We teach and research across an incredible breadth and depth of subjects and disciplines with the aim of making lives better, not just by producing leaders, but by supporting the development of knowledge and innovation with genuine benefit to society.
We are a diverse community of students and staff from more than 170 countries. Our values – trust, accountability and excellence – are embedded into everything we do, creating a culture in which every member of our community is valued and supported to thrive.
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A042231
Application deadline: Sunday 6th September 2026
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
