Research Fellow  - Neuronal stem cell biologist

Job No.: 687835

Location: Parkville campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 1 year fixed-term appointment

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

The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) is seeking a Level A Research Fellow to join the Drug Discovery Biology theme and contribute to innovative research in neurological therapeutic development.

In this research-only role, you will grow your research expertise while supporting a major, long-standing partnership between MIPS and the French pharmaceutical company Servier, focused on discovering new treatments for neurological disorders.

As a key member of the MTDD team, you will undertake a range of activities, including:

• Developing ex vivo neuronal and stem cell biology models
• Testing and evaluating new therapeutics in support of a drug discovery program
• Delivering high-quality, timely data to the MTDD–Servier joint project team
• Supporting project milestone progression and collaborating with stakeholders across MIPS, Monash University, and Servier

The appointee will have:

• A doctoral qualification in stem cell biology, with experience in neurobiology or a closely related field

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful translational research within a collaborative and high-performing scientific environment.

If you are passionate about drug discovery and neurological research, we encourage you to apply.

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

• A cover letter 
• A resume 

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 Natalie Diepenhorst, Research Fellow, Neuromedicines Discovery Centre (NDC) - natalie.diepenhorst@monash.edu 

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 4 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT