News · November 25, 2025
Global Search underway for the Chair of the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute, Sydney, Australia
At the World Congress of Endometriosis in Sydney in May this year, the announcement of the $50 million Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) was made and is now a reality. AERI is a basic research Institute, centred at UNSW Sydney, with partner organisations at other Australian Universities. The Institute will undertake scientific research that leads to translational changes for all people with endometriosis. This will include programs such as pre-clinical models for endometriosis, drug repurposing and a ‘blue-sky’ program to progress the challenges that endometriosis presents.
AERI’s ‘5 C’ philosophy of Collaboration, Clinical Care, Community, Coordination and Capacity building drive AERI to ensure a program of research that is progressive, directed and adaptive. The 10-year philanthropic gift that underpins AERI provides the surety for researchers willing to take on challenges for now, and challenges for the future.
We are undertaking a global search for AERI, who will play a key leadership role by leading an internationally recognised, innovative and impactful program of translational research focused on endometriosis. The AERI mission of ‘cause and cure’ has been determined by people with endometriosis as the most meaningful outcomes that will change their lives. Changing our fundamental understanding of endometriosis and how it impacts individuals, their families and society can and will be achieved.
This is a fulltime (35 hours a week) role based at UNSW, Sydney Australia for a level D-E academic (Associate Professor/Professor) who has the technical skills, passion and vision to lead AERI. The chair appointment will be 5 years initially, plus a continuing substantive Professorial appointment and has an attractive salary package.
Further information:
Please see LinkedIn or Jobs UNSW for detailed description and job application.
Enquiries:
Prof Jason Abbott, Interim Director AERI for more information
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW, Sydney
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au