Research Fellow - Neuroscience

Job No.: 682196

Location: The Alfred Campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 p.a. Level A plus 17% employer superannuation

• Be at the forefront of neurological research and innovation
• Join a department dedicated to improving care for people with neurological conditions
• Contribute to a high-impact biosensor project with real clinical potential

The Opportunity

Are you a highly motivated and technically proficient researcher with expertise in electrochemical sensor development and biomedical engineering? We are seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to a project funded by the Australia Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite program, focusing on the design and integration of a novel point-of-care diagnostic platform for dementia and related neurological conditions.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that integrates neuroscience, electrical engineering, and translational clinical research.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and characterisation of a diagnostic electrochemical biosensor, incorporating signal processing and prototype integration to translate sensor outputs into clinically relevant protein biomarker data. The role will involve laboratory-based experimentation, data analysis, and active contribution to scholarly outputs.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A doctoral qualification in biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Research experience in electrochemical sensor technologies, including surface chemistry, functionalisation, and biomarker detection
• Proficiency in signal processing, prototype design and integration, and microcontroller programming (e.g. Arduino)
• Experience with PCB design, FET-readout circuitry, and diagnostic hardware development
• Competency with sensor characterisation instrumentation and experience working in PC2 laboratories and cleanroom environments
• A track record of research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and strong organisational, analytical, and scientific communication skills

About Us

The Department of Neuroscience is a leading academic department within the Monash University School of Translational Medicine, located at the Alfred Research Alliance. We conduct high-impact translational research across a range of neurological conditions including epilepsy, neurodegeneration, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury. The department benefits from direct access to early-phase clinical trial units, advanced clinical registries, and bio-databanks integrated with Alfred Health’s clinical services.

Working closely with Professor Patrick Kwan, a recognised leader in translational neurology, you’ll play a key role in the experimental development, characterisation, and integration of sensor technology designed to improve diagnostic tools in clinical practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical technology development within a collaborative academic–clinical environment.

Further information can be found at our website: monash.edu/medicine/neuroscience

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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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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: Dr Mosarof Hossain, mosarof.hossain1@monash.edu

Position Description: Position Description

Applications Close: Monday 28 July 2025 at 11:55pm AEST