Postdoctorate Research Fellow
Job No.: 691007
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5)
Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B 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
This role is advertised through our Jobs for Indigenous Australians portal, prioritising opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
If you do not identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please visit Jobs at Monash Australia portal to view current opportunities.
The Opportunity
Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies is seeking a Level B Postdoctoral Research Fellow to undertake innovative research in the phenomenology and (neuro)physiology of dreaming and related mental states. The role involves conducting analyses of existing datasets using first-person phenomenological methods and designing and implementing follow-up experiments within established projects exploring dreaming, mind wandering, mind blanking, lucidity, and sleep-related meditation. The position includes preparing high-quality publications and is well suited to a newly awarded PhD, or a candidate near submission, with demonstrated expertise in dream research and neurophenomenological methods.
The appointee will contribute to the preparation of research funding submissions aligned with the Centre’s strategic priorities, mentor students, and support junior researchers. The role also includes producing conference and seminar papers, undertaking research-related administrative responsibilities, participating in professional activities, and contributing, where appropriate, to teaching and postgraduate supervision within the relevant research area.
As the successful candidate, you will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent research experience. Applications are welcome from candidates who have submitted, or are near submission of, their PhD thesis and can demonstrate an outstanding track record in the field. You will bring demonstrated expertise and established skills in dream research and first-person phenomenological methods as well as statistical analysis, manuscript and research proposal preparation, and a strong record of refereed publications. Experience in designing and conducting online and in-person experiments on the phenomenology and (neuro)physiology of dreaming and related mental states is essential.
You will have experience supervising or mentoring research staff and students, with evidence of developing leadership capability and supporting honours or postgraduate researchers. With the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, you will demonstrate excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills, a collegiate approach to working with colleagues, and advanced computer proficiency, including experience with analytical software and the Microsoft Office suite.
About Monash University
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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 Jennifer Windt, Senior Lecturer, Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, jennifer.windt@monash.edu
Position Description: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Applications Close: Wednesday 11th of March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
This role is advertised through our Jobs for Indigenous Australians portal, prioritising opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
If you do not identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please visit Jobs at Monash Australia portal to view current opportunities.
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