Research Fellow in Organic Synthesis

Job No.: 691754

Location: Parkville campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment with the possibility to extend

Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (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

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team at the interface of basic science and innovation in Chemical Biology, this doctoral-level researcher will be responsible for the design and synthesis of novel molecular architectures with innovative therapeutic mechanisms and disease- or tissue-specific delivery modalities. Experience in targeted drug delivery is highly desirable.

The role will involve designing and synthesising novel compounds, exploring scaffold modifications, and developing practical synthetic strategies.

The candidate will also contribute to the preparation of scientific documentation, publications, and patent filing, and grant applications. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students and supporting general laboratory management.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry discipline. Knowledge of metabolic and fibrosis indications would be advantageous.

Please refer to the selection criteria for a complete listing of skills and attributes.

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. 

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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: Professor Bernard Flynn, Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, +61 3 9903 9650

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Sunday 12th April 2026, 11:55pm AEDT