Research Fellow
Job No.: 691791
Location: Parkville campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment with possibility to extend
Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this doctoral-level researcher will be involved in Chemical Biology research, exploring the mechanism of drug molecules targeting protein-protein interactions. They will be responsible for investigating and characterizing the dynamic interactions between small molecules and proteins at the molecular level using biophysical techniques (DSF, MS, NMR, alpha-screen). Experience with these and associated techniques is highly desirable. Experience in the organic synthesis of small molecules is also desirable but not essential.
The candidate will also contribute to the preparation of scientific documentation, publications, and patent applications. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students and supporting general laboratory management.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in chemical biology or a related life sciences discipline. Knowledge of metabolic and fibrosis indications would be advantageous.
Please refer to the selection criteria for a complete listing of skills and attributes.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor, Bernard Flynn, Professor, Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, +61 3 9903 9650
Position Description: Research Fellow - Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Applications Close: Sunday 12th April 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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