Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Immunology
Job No.: 692163
Location: The Alfred campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A plus 17% superannuation
- Work at the forefront of translational immunology research
- Join a leading medical research environment at the Alfred precinct
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a Research Fellow (Immunology) to join the Department of Immunology within the School of Translational Medicine, based at the Alfred campus.
This role will contribute to cutting-edge research in the Allergy and Humoral Immunity , and Immune Memory Labs, supporting projects focused on understanding immune responses and improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will design and conduct experiments, analyse complex data, and contribute to high quality research outputs including publications and presentations. You will also collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support the broader research program within the Department.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
• Designing, conducting and analysing immunology research experiments
• Contributing to publications, conference papers and research outputs
• Supporting and collaborating on research projects across laboratory teams
• Operating advanced laboratory equipment and experimental techniques
• Assisting with supervision of students and junior researchers
• Participating in research meetings, seminars and collaborative activities
• Supervising students and technical staff in laboratory practices and data analysis
• Remaining current with progress in the field and incorporate that knowledge into the research programme
• Contributing to limited teaching and research support activities
About You
You will be an emerging researcher with strong technical expertise and a passion for immunology and both translational and basic biology research.
You will demonstrate:
• A doctoral qualification in immunology or a closely related discipline
• A developing track record of research publications
• Strong analytical, problem solving and experimental design skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in research teams
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable:
• Experience with small animal models
• Expertise with small animal analgesia, and surgery experience
• Experience with high dimensional or spectral flow cytometry
• RNAseq, scRNAseq, or scATACseq analysis competence
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.
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is the largest faculty at Monash University and a global leader in medical research and education.
The School of Translational Medicine is embedded within the Alfred Research Alliance, a leading research precinct that integrates discovery science with clinical application. The Department of Immunology is internationally recognised for its research into immune processes, including lymphocyte biology, inflammation, infection and vaccine responses.
The Department of Immunology at Monash University is focused on understanding basic immunological processes to improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease. We research lymphocyte biology, mucosal immunology, inflammation, chronic infection, vaccine responses and asthma and allergy. The department uses its strong research links with clinical departments, its exemplary educational program and advanced technology to advance the discipline of immunology, to discover new treatment options for immune-related diseases and to continue to be a centre for the training of tomorrow's discipline leaders.
Monash and the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences values staff diversity and champions inclusive practices. We are committed to equitable decision making and apply the principles of achievement relative to opportunity in our selection processes.
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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 Marcus Robinson, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University +61399030128 marcus.robinson@monash.edu
Position Description: Postdoc Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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