Research Fellow in Experimental Particle Physics (MWAPP)

Job No.: 694525 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 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

Join the School of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science as a Research Fellow and contribute to internationally recognised research in experimental particle physics. You will undertake high-impact research using data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Run 3, with a focus on better understanding the Standard Model and identifying potential Beyond the Standard Model effects through the analysis of data from the LHCb experiment.

Working within Monash’s experimental particle physics group, you will contribute to research that complements and extends the group’s existing program, with opportunities across areas including rare b-hadron decays, doubly heavy hadron production, charm CP violation and forbidden hyperon decays. You will also have the opportunity to combine experimental data analysis with phenomenological studies and contribute to the LHCb simulation framework, working closely with QCD phenomenologists at Monash.

This role forms part of the final research phase of the Monash Warwick Alliance in Particle Physics (MWAPP) collaboration, with the research program scheduled for completion by Q3 2029. You will also have opportunities to contribute to research and development for the future LHCb Upgrade II or experiments at a future electron–positron collider, including emerging detector technologies such as SiPMs for single-photon timing measurements.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in particle physics or a closely related discipline. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your research expertise, collaborate within a leading particle physics research environment, and contribute to the search for new physics through the analysis of cutting-edge LHC data and the development of technologies for future experiments. 

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

Your application will include:

• A current CV
• A one-page research statement outlining your research to date and your future research plans

For 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: Professor Ulrik Egede, School of Physics & Astronomy, ulrik.egede@monash.edu 

Position Description: Research Fellow- Experimental Particle Physics

Applications Close: Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT