Monash University in Australia invites applications for vacant Research Positions, a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia.
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Manager – Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 31 Aug 2025 |
| The Centre to Impact AMR is seeking an experienced Research Manager to oversee and deliver high-quality research services, amplify Centre visibility, and expand funding and industry engagement | |||
| Animal Technologist | Clayton campus | HEW 4 ($76,744 – $82,090) | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Join MARP as Animal Technologist and make make a meaningful impact by supporting cutting-edge research while upholding the highest standards of animal care and welfare | |||
| Research Fellow in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Implementation Science | Epworth Hospital | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Join MERRC as a Research Fellow driving consumer-led concussion care reform. | |||
| Senior Research Officer | Parkville campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Monash University’s Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation (CDCO) is seeking a Senior Research Officer to join its Chemistry-Analytical team. The role involves characterising drug candidates using LCMS/MS, preparing biological samples, developing formulations, and conducting in vitro assays to support drug discovery efforts. | |||
| Human Research Ethics Committee – Volunteer Committee Members | Clayton campus | 19 Aug 2025 | |
| Join the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee! The Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC) is seeking volunteer members to review research involving human participants and ensure their welfare and rights are protected. | |||
| Research Fellow in Neuropsychology | Epworth Hospital | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Be a Research Fellow driving meaningful impact in long-term head injury outcomes. | |||
| Research Fellow – Psychiatry – HER Centre Australia | The Alfred Centre | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Drive impactful research in women’s mental health, publish and mentor, and advance your career in a leading translational psychiatry department | |||
| Research Fellow – Data Scientist | 553 St Kilda Road | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Use AI and data science to analyse neuro ICU data and drive impactful research that improves outcomes for critically ill brain-injured patients | |||
| Research Fellow – Exploiting duality in quantum relative entropy optimisation | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 31 Aug 2025 |
| The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering invites applications for a Level A Research Fellow to work on the ARC-funded project “Exploiting duality in quantum relative entropy optimisation.” The role involves developing mathematical theory and optimisation algorithms in quantum information, under the guidance of Dr James Saunderson and Professor Hamza Fawzi. | |||
| Research Fellow in Econometrics | Caulfield campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Advance the University’s research objectives by contributing to a defined project in the field of applied econometrics! | |||
Research Fellow | Parkville campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 28 Aug 2025 |
| The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University is seeking a Research Fellow (Level A) to join our world-class Drug Discovery Biology team at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS). | |||
| Research Fellow – Monash Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH) | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Advance the research objectives of the University by contributing to defined research projects within the Korean Studies discipline! | |||
| Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow in Neuroimaging | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Join as Senior Research Fellow and lead ground-breaking neuroimaging research in alcohol addiction. | |||
| Research Fellow in Earth System modelling | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Join Monash as a Research Fellow! Drive cutting‑edge ice‑sheet–climate modelling with ISSM+ACCESS and reshape Earth system science. | |||
| Research Fellow in Electromagnetic Field Mapping via Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Join the Faculty of Science and School of Physics and Astronomy as a Research Fellow to develop methods to map and measure electromagnetic fields inside materials via scanning transmission electron microscopy. | |||
| Research Assistant, Evidence Synthesis and Research Quality | 553 St Kilda Road | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Support development of an NLP tool assessing systematic review reporting; contribute to improving research quality in global health evidence. | |||
| Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 15 Aug 2025 |
| An exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, a Monash University-led initiative dedicated to understanding and addressing climate change impacts on Australia’s weather! | |||
| Research Assistsant | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Seeking a passionate Research Assistant to join our cutting-edge research team in molecular science within Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI). | |||
| Accounting Officer | 553 St Kilda Road | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 18 Aug 2025 |
| This role is critical in supporting research operations by delivering expert financial services, maintaining accurate data, and building effective working relationships with academic and professional staff. | |||
| Senior Clinical Psychotherapist | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Join the team as Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and advance mental health care in a dynamic research setting. | |||
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (Clinical Trials Lead) | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Drive innovation in addiction research as Senior Research Fellow (Clinical Trials Lead) | |||
| Level A or Level B Research Fellow, Psychiatry | Monash Medical Centre | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Join us as a Research Fellow and help shape refugee mental health research that makes a difference. | |||
| Research Fellow – Neurobionics | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Work closely with Professor Yan Wong across the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, neuroscience, and clinical domains to design, execute, and analyse acute electrophysiological experiments. | |||
| Research Fellow — Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Modelling and Control | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Drive innovation in sustainable energy! Join our ARC Linkage Project shaping Australia’s EV fast-charging future by designing advanced controllers that seamlessly integrate with renewable energy systems. | |||
| Professor and Head of School, School of Media, Film and Journalism | Caulfield campus | Level E ($226,052) | 7 Sep 2025 |
| The Head of School will be part of a revitalised structure aligning staff to reinvigorated clusters of research excellence including the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub and the newly established Constructive Institute Asia Pacific, which will drive the future of media, film and journalism in the Asia Pacific region. The Head of School will shape the media landscape through these research centres, impacting national policy, enhancing curriculum and setting up the next generation of students. | |||
| ARDC – Finance Reporting Analyst | Caulfield campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Become a key player in the ARDC’s Finance Team, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and financial governance policies while working within a complex multi University structure. | |||
| Associate Professor / Professor – Theoretical Quantum Technology Science | Clayton campus | Level E ($226,052) | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Monash University is excited to announce a prestigious opportunity for an exceptional academic to shape the next frontier of theoretical quantum technology science—the fundamental research driving tomorrow’s quantum breakthroughs. | |||
| Lecturer / Senior Lecturer | Caulfield campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 3 Oct 2025 |
| An exciting opportunity exists for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics within the Faculty of Business and Economics. The relevant fields of specialisation for this appointment are operations research, operations management, or a closely related discipline with strong computational and/or mathematical skills. | |||
| Senior Finance Business Partner | Mulgrave, Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Senior Finance Business Partner will provide tailored financial services designed to improve financial capability, address financial management issues and support the achievement of the business’ goals. | |||
| Public Communications Manager | Melbourne CBD | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 10 Aug 2025 |
| We are seeking a Public Communications Manager to join us, where you will play a crucial role in building Climateworks’ profile and positioning the organisation through compelling communications aimed at media and public audiences. | |||
Lecturer in Japanese | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement within our Japanese Studies program! | |||
| Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Accounting | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join the Department of Accounting within Monash Business School. The Department is particularly seeking to appoint a candidate with research and teaching experience in one of the following accounting disciplines: audit and assurance; information systems; digital technologies, performance measurement or management control systems. | |||
| Professor of Accounting | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus | Level E ($226,052) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Accounting, ideally with research and teaching experience in one or more of the following accounting disciplines: audit and assurance; information systems; digital technologies, performance measurement or management control systems. | |||
| Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Genomics | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Join our School of Biological Sciences as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Genomics, contribute to cutting-edge research and deliver innovative teaching. | |||
| Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Ecology (2 positions) | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The School of Biological Sciences have two exciting opportunities for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Ecology to contribute to the advancement of the School’s academic and research objectives. | |||
| Associate Professor – Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering | Clayton campus | Level D ($175,487 – $193,326) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| The Faculty of Engineering at Monash University is seeking an inspiring and accomplished academic to join our Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) as an Associate Professor. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class education, research, and innovation in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. | |||
| Australian Research Council (ARC) Funded PhD Opportunity at Faculty of Engineering | Clayton campus | ||
| We are seeking 2-4 outstanding PhD candidates to join a nationally significant research program funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project titled “Discovering the sustainable size of cities”. This interdisciplinary project investigates how high-speed rail (HSR) investments could reshape the size, structure, and sustainability of Australian cities. | |||
| Lecturer | Clayton campus, Peninsula campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Monash Nursing and Midwifery (MNM) have multiple fixed term vacancies for Level B Lecturer positions. These vacancies include different durations and fractions. If you have a passion for teaching, research and engagement within the Nursing and Midwifery space, we look forward to hearing from you. Please note these positions require on campus work on a weekly basis | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) Domestic Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering | Clayton campus | ||
| Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments, within the Faculty of Engineering. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) International Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering | Clayton campus | ||
| Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments, within the Faculty of Engineering. | |||
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD research opportunity -The economics of preventing future health inequalities – Project-specific PhD opportunity in the Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School | Caulfield campus | ||
| This PhD research opportunity will focus on evaluating the impact of preventative health policies on current and future health inequalities. Preventative health interventions can affect health inequality because baseline risks, and intervention uptake, effects and adherence vary across groups. | |||
| Cécile Parrish Memorial Scholarship (2 Positions) | Clayton campus | 1 Sep 2025 | |
| We are seeking enthusiastic and committed graduate research students to undertake doctoral research. | |||
| Indigenous Graduate Program 2026 | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus, Parkville campus, Peninsula campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Identified Position | This 12-month Indigenous Graduate Program places you in a position that aligns with your studies and desired career pathways. The program is designed to boost your career prospects, equip you with key skills and help you reach your full potential. You will have the dedicated support from the Indigenous Graduate Program Coordinator and after successful completion, you will have a guaranteed pathway to ongoing employment. | |||
| Lecturer in Linguistics | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Join our globally recognized Linguistics program! | |||
| Lecturer – Counselling, Educational Psychology and/or Applied Behaviour Analysis | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contribute to teaching and supervision across programs in psychology, counselling, and/or Applied Behaviour Analysis as a Lecturer! | |||
| Lecturer – Humanities & Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Learning & Teaching | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) in Humanities and a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Learning and Teaching in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education! | |||
| Lecturer – Learning Design and Technology | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Design and deliver engaging courses in learning design as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education! | |||
| Assistant Lecturer/Demonstrator – Anatomy & Developmental Biology – opportunities at Monash University | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 26 Oct 2025 |
| This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team at a leading university in a top-ranked school of Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Modelling the social and political drivers of net zero transitions | Clayton campus | ||
| The PhD opportunity is based at Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) and will support a research project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) on modelling the technological, social and political drivers of the net zero transition. The PhD candidate will be supervised by at least two senior researchers. | |||
| Indigenous EOI for PhD Opportunities | Clayton campus | ||
| Monash University is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous Australians to explore a PhD research area | |||
PhD Scholarship – Development of novel Radiotracers for the Fibrosis Detection – PhD scholarship available with an International Team | The Alfred Centre | ||
| We are seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic PhD applicants to join a supportive, vibrant research team. A full PhD scholarship for 3.5 years will be offered to successful candidates | |||
| Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School, PhD Program 2025 | Caulfield campus | ||
| If you are looking for rigorous graduate research training and want to make a substantial contribution to research in the economics of health and health care, the Centre for Health Economics at Monash University offers a fully funded PhD in health economics. | |||
| Expression of Interest – Teaching Associates (Practice Educators) in Occupational Therapy | Peninsula campus | – Sessional rates will apply | |
| Join our team of practice educators in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Monash University. | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Development of a digital consumer-focused intervention in community pharmacy to increase access to contraception | 553 St Kilda Road | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| PhD Scholarship opportunity that is focused on developing an intervention to support women’s contraceptive decision-making in a pharmacy setting | |||
| PhD Scholarship – What is reproductive wellbeing? | 553 St Kilda Road | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| This qualitative PhD project will involve describing women’s views on what constitutes reproductive wellbeing and how health services can help them achieve this. It will involve interviews with women of reproductive age in Australia. The outcomes from the project can be used to inform the co-design of new health services that are truly patient-centred and policy initiatives that lead to improved reproductive wellbeing. | |||
| Office Coordinator (Indigenous) | Monash Medical Centre | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Support the daily operations of the School of Clinical Sciences, providing advice and support to projects and events, and general administrative duties | |||
| Provost and Senior Vice-President | Clayton campus | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| We are in search of our next Senior Vice-President – a distinguished individual with a passion for leading with purpose, driving academic excellence and inspiring meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future. | |||
| Director, Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) | Caulfield campus | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | 24 Aug 2025 |
| As Director, Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC), you will lead this high-impact initiative, expand Australia-Indonesia and ASEAN-region ties, and manage complex cross-sector collaborations. | |||
| Senior Defence Industry Security Program Coordinator | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Join Monash as a Senior Defence Industry Security Program Coordinator and shape Defence security excellence! | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Movement Metrics for Physical Health | Clayton campus | ||
| This PhD project will develop algorithms to track movements, detect harmful patterns and apply interventions to reduce injury risk. | |||
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Optoelectronic Semiconductors at the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science (Multiple Positions) | Clayton campus | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| In this IRTG, you will be part of an international and diverse team working on both, organic and inorganic semiconductors, in order to develop a general understanding of the effects of external stimuli on the photophysical properties of these types of semiconductors. | |||
| PhD Scholarship in bias propagation in generative AI-driven decision systems and its implications for trust, governance, and regulatory compliance | Clayton campus | ||
| This opportunity invites applications from outstanding domestic and international candidates who are interested in undertaking a PhD focused on bias propagation in generative AI-driven decision systems and its implications for trust, governance, and regulatory compliance. | |||
| PhD Program – Understanding core competencies and mechanisms in the development and prevention of problem behaviour and poor mental health in the adolescent and early adult years | Turning Point – 110 Church Street, Richmond | ||
| This project will build on the ideas and concepts from Positive Youth Development (PYD) literature and classical Greek philosophy (Eudaimonia), which argue that civic and social engagement can be used to develop important social and emotional competencies. | |||
| Scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program – Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration | Clayton campus | ||
| This Project develops techniques for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure critical infrastructure from quantum attacks. The expected outcome is the design of methods, techniques and their prototype to implement trusted PQC migration. The potential benefit is to enhance the security of Australian critical infrastructures against quantum attacks. | |||
| Scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program – Project 1: Resilient & Practical Quantum-Safe Threshold Cryptography | Clayton campus | ||
| This Project will design quantum-safe threshold encryption and/or authentication algorithms. The expected outcome is the design of methods, techniques and their software prototype to implement quantum-safe threshold encryption and/or authentication algorithms. The potential benefit is to enhance the security of Australian critical infrastructures, safeguarding them against quantum attacks. | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Gaining a Holistic Understanding of Eating Disorders: Phenotyping and Genotyping Illness | Clayton campus | ||
| This PhD program would suit applications with interests in the intersection of biological, psychological, and social mechanisms underpinning mental illness. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Software Engineering for Social Good | Clayton campus | ||
| This PhD project will address this critical challenge by developing novel software engineering techniques, methodologies, and tools designed specifically to detect, mitigate, and prevent the spread of misinformation across digital platforms, ensuring ethical and socially responsible outcomes. | |||
| Volunteer Animal Ethics Committee Member Category C – Welfare | Clayton campus | 1 Oct 2025 | |
| Become a volunteer Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) member to help to ensure, on behalf of Monash University, that all activities relating to the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code | |||
| Volunteer Animal Ethics Committee Member Category C – Welfare – Wildlife expert | Clayton campus | 1 Oct 2025 | |
| Become a volunteer Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) member to help to ensure, on behalf of Monash University, that all activities relating to the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code | |||
| Indigenous Health Education Positions | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus, Peninsula campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | |
| Monash University seeks talented First Nations scholars to join the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Level B (Education Focused) to support the teaching of the Indigenous health curriculum and support of Indigenous students in any of the Faculty’s disciplinary fields | |||