Research Assistant
Job No.: 694659
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $79,430 - $84,963 pa HEW Level 4 (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
We are seeking a detail-oriented, passionate, and driven Research Assistant to join our cutting-edge Neuroscience research program. Working under the general direction of Dr. Daisuke Shimaoka, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful neuroscience outcomes.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work with advanced technologies, manage critical transgenic mouse colonies, and contribute directly to groundbreaking experimental research.
What You’ll Do:
As our Research Assistant, you will provide vital experimental and administrative support to keep our laboratory operations running smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Advanced Imaging and Science: Conducting optical imaging experiments using custom-built recording systems and state-of-the-art microscopy.
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Animal Colony Management: Managing animal breeding colonies in a compliant, safe environment.
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Support for Transgenic Mouse Development: Supporting the development of transgenic mouse lines, including histological and physiological characterisation.
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Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all laboratory activities align with established methodologies, policy, protocols, and strict OHS/regulatory requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, organisational prowess, and a collaborative spirit.
Education and Experience:
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A degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience) with subsequent laboratory experience.
Core Skills and Knowledge:
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Animal Husbandry: Demonstrated capability to perform regular animal husbandry and experimental duties.
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Project Management: Outstanding organizational skills, with a knack for setting priorities, managing deadlines, and record keeping
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Communication and Teamwork: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaborate seamlessly within a diverse team.
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Ethics and Protocol: A thorough understanding of research ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and protocol adherence.
Desirable (But Not Essential):
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Experience or knowledge of optical imaging techniques.
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Familiarity with genetic engineering or transgenic animal technologies.
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Publication in research journals.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research environment that values continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing. This role offers excellent exposure to advanced methodologies and the chance to work alongside leading experts in the neuroscience field. For more information about us please see: https://www.monash.edu/discovery-institute/shimaoka-lab/home
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.
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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
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria in the position description. For further 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. Daisuke Shimaoka, Research Fellow, +61 3 9905 9869 or daisuke.shimaoka@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Assistant
Applications Close: Wednesday 1st July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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