Research Officer - BDI
Job No.: 693490
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:$86,344 - $99,179 pa 6 plus 17% superannuation
- Contribute to innovative Parkinson's disease & mitochondrial biology research
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
An exciting opportunity is available for an emerging researcher to join the Autophagy and Mitochondrial Quality Control Laboratory within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI).
Working within a collaborative and technically advanced research environment, you will contribute to translational research investigating autophagy, mitophagy and Parkinson’s disease biology, helping generate discoveries that may shape future therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disease.
This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on expertise across a broad range of molecular biology, biochemistry and imaging techniques while working alongside leading researchers within one of Australia’s largest and most internationally connected biomedical research institutes.
The Opportunity
As the Research Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality laboratory research outcomes and day-to-day research operations. You will contribute to experimental workflows, data analysis and laboratory coordination activities while supporting students and researchers across the laboratory environment.
The role will provide exposure to:
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Cell culture and gene editing workflows
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Molecular biology and biochemistry techniques including PCR, plasmid construction and Western blotting
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Confocal microscopy and mitophagy reporter assays
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Translational neurodegeneration and mitochondrial biology research
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Collaborative multidisciplinary biomedical research environments
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Research training, laboratory operations and scientific data management
This position is ideally suited to a motivated and detail-oriented researcher looking to further develop their technical laboratory capabilities and research career within a supportive and high-performing team.
About You
You will bring:
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An honours degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline
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Experience working within a laboratory or biomedical research environment
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Experience with human cell culture
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Experience with core molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
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Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate research records
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
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A proactive approach and willingness to contribute across both research and laboratory operations
Experience with confocal microscopy, immunostaining or advanced cell biology techniques will be highly regarded.
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. At Monash, you’ll join a globally recognised university where ambitious researchers, students and industry collaborators work together to solve some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute brings together more than 700 researchers across 120 research teams and is home to Australia’s largest biomedical research program. Based at Clayton campus, you will work within an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports professional growth, scientific discovery and meaningful impact.
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.
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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: Prof Michael Lazarou, Head, Mitophagy and Mitochondrial Quality Control in Disease, michael.lazarou@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Officer
Applications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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