Research Fellow - Aerosol and spray research
Job No.: 694040
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 18 Month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 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 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a motivated Research Fellow (Level A) to join an international team on an Australian Research Council Linkage Project focused on inhaled drug delivery and fluid dynamics. This research-only role offers the opportunity to contribute to the University’s research while developing expertise through defined projects in engineering and fluid dynamics.
The successful candidate will manage advanced aerosol and spray research facilities within the Multiphase Flow Laboratory and oversee data collection, software development, data analysis, and numerical modelling. They will also contribute to publications and presentations, collaborate on joint research outputs, present at conferences, and co-supervise undergraduate students.
Applicants should have experience working in a research laboratory setting, and expertise in engineering numerical modelling and simulation.
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and interests, 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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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
Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a document addressing your experience in the four key areas outlined under the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.
- 1. A doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area
- 2. Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including a track record of refereed research publications
- 9. Substantial experience working in a research laboratory in the field of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, or electrical engineering
- 10. Demonstrated expertise in Engineering numerical modelling and simulation. Experience in computational fluid dynamics
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
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. Daniel Duke, Senior Lecturer, Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, daniel.duke@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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