Lecturer in Analytical / Physical Chemistry
Job No.: 695647
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 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
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer to contribute to the research and education effort of the School of Chemistry, within the Faculty of Science at Monash. The Lecturer will lead a research program in analytical and/or physical chemistry with the ultimate focus being to refine and enhance current knowledge and practice in chemistry and science.
The Lecturer will establish a strong independent programme of research, engage in collaboration with other research groups, and seek research funding through the National Competitive Research Grants Schemes and other sources. Any proposed research program should align with and contribute to the School’s Strategic Priorities and the University’s long term vision as outlined in the Impact 2030 statement.
The Lecturer will lead and participate in innovative teaching programmes, including the initiation and development of subject and course material (with the appropriate advice and support of more senior staff), workshops, tutorials, e-learning, and group teaching. They will be required to undertake year level and/or unit coordination, assessment, student consultation, and supervision and mentoring of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral qualification in Analytical and/or Physical chemistry, a demonstrated track record of research achievements in the chemical sciences and a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment. Applicants with experience in environmental or biological/medicinal chemistry are strongly encouraged.
The Lecturer will have strong interpersonal skills and a well-developed ability to convey information in both teaching and research.
About Monash University
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.
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: Professor Phil Andrews, Head of School, School of Chemistry, phil.andrews@monash.edu
Position Description: Lecturer
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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