Research Fellow
Job No.: 689739
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 Level B plus 17% superannuation
- Lead advanced molecular and structural biology research
- Play a key role in laboratory leadership and capability
- Join a world-class biomedical research institute at Monash
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow / Laboratory Manager (Level B) to join the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, based at the Clayton campus.
This research-only academic role combines independent research leadership with hands-on laboratory management and technical expertise. You will design and execute advanced experiments in molecular biology, membrane protein biochemistry and structural biology, while supporting the effective operation and capability of the laboratory. The role plays a critical part in driving high-quality research outputs, mentoring staff and students, and contributing to competitive grant and publication activity.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Research Fellow / Laboratory Manager, you will:
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Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to high-quality publications
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Design and perform experiments in molecular biology, protein expression and membrane protein biochemistry
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Apply advanced structural biology approaches, including single particle cryogenic electron microscopy
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Analyse data and prepare figures, manuscripts and research reports
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Contribute to the development of grant applications and funding proposals
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Provide guidance and supervision to research staff and students
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Support laboratory operations, research planning and administrative functions
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Participate in departmental, school and faculty research activities and meetings
About You
You will bring:
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A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent research experience
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A strong track record of refereed research publications
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Demonstrated expertise in membrane protein biochemistry and cryo-electron microscopy
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Experience supervising or mentoring research staff and postgraduate students
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High-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently while contributing collegially within a multidisciplinary research environment
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Experience using relevant analytical and computational tools such as cryoSPARC and RELION
About Monash University
At Monash, you will work in an inclusive, globally connected research environment with access to world-class facilities, infrastructure and collaboration opportunities. You will play a meaningful role in advancing biomedical discovery while developing your research leadership and career.
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: Assoc Prof James Letts, email james.letts@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - Level B
Applications Close: Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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