Research Fellow
Job No.: 667222
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 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
Are you passionate about cutting-edge research and scientific discovery? The Flanagan Laboratory at Monash University is seeking a dedicated Research Fellow to join our team. As a Level A research-only academic, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of gastrointestinal stem cells and their role in health and disease.
About the Flanagan Laboratory: Led by Dr Dustin Flanagan, our lab investigates the molecular regulation of gastrointestinal stem cells. We explore the intricate cross-talk between stomach stem cells and their surrounding niche, particularly in disease states such as cancer and inflammation. Our multidisciplinary approach combines immunolabelling (immunohistochemistry, RNAscope), confocal microscopy, mouse models, organoid cultures (both mouse and human), flow cytometry, and gene profiling techniques (qPCR, bulk RNA sequencing, scRNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics).
Key Responsibilities
- Research Excellence: Conduct original, high-level research under limited supervision from the lab head. Collaborate with team members (staff and students) and independently contribute to defined research projects
- Publication and Dissemination: Contribute to the production of scholarly publications, including manuscript writing and figure preparation. Present your findings at national and international conferences and seminars
- Professional Engagement: Engage in professional activities, subject to availability of funds. Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay abreast of the latest developments in your field
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead research projects related to gastrointestinal stem cells
- Manage mouse colonies and oversee student supervision
- Design and execute experiments, ensuring rigorous scientific methodology
- Write grant proposals to secure external funding
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., cell biology, molecular biology, or related disciplines)
- Strong expertise in stem cell research, microscopy and molecular techniques
- Excellent communication skills for presenting research findings and collaborating with colleagues
- Skills/experience processing and analysing RNAseq, scRNAseq datasets will be advantageous.
- Animal surgery skills (e.g. orthotopic transplant) would be advantageous
If you’re ready to make a significant impact in stem cell research, apply today! Join our dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that shape the future of medicine.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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.
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 Dustin Flanagan, Senior Research Fellow, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, +61 3 9902 9354
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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