Monash University in Australia invites applications for vacant PhD, Research and Academic Positions, a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia.
Postdoctoral and Research Positions
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Technologist | Clayton campus | HEW 4 ($76,744 – $82,090) | 14 Dec 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. | |||
| Animal Facility Manager | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Join us as Animal Facility Manager and drive excellence in animal welfare and research support. | |||
| Research Fellow – Neuronal stem cell biologist | Parkville campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) is seeking a Level A Research Fellow to join the Drug Discovery Biology theme and contribute to innovative research in neurological therapeutic development. | |||
| Research Fellow – Molecular Pharmacologist | Parkville campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Join a dynamic research environment at MIPS, collaborating with leading neurovascular experts to advance discoveries across GPCR pharmacology, cerebrovascular physiology, neuroinflammation, and translational drug development. | |||
| Research Fellow in Fractional Edge Decompositions of Graphs | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Join the Faculty of Science and contribute research to our combinatorics team! Work on a project concerning fractional-edge decompositions of graphs, addressing well-studied open problems, and exploring related variants and special cases | |||
| Senior Research Project Manager – Workplace Mental Health | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Join us as Senior Research Project Manager shaping future-focused workplace wellbeing projects. | |||
| Research Fellow in Sustainable Mobility | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Fellow to join a major global initiative spanning Australia, Asia and Europe. | |||
| Professor (Research) and Deputy Director of Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation | Monash Medical Centre | Level E ($226,052) | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Advance high-impact research in women’s health as a senior leader shaping collaboration and innovation across MCHRI and Monash Health. | |||
| Research Fellow in S/TEM | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Join the School of Physics and Astronomy as a postdoc research fellow and drive research of new transmission electron microscopy methods (STEM and/or TEM) and their application to solve important problems in condensed matter physics and materials science | |||
| Research Fellow in S/TEM (with beam blanker) | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Join the School of Physics and Astronomy as a postdoc research fellow and drive research of new transmission electron microscopy methods (STEM and/or TEM) using a beam blanker to solve important problems in materials science. | |||
| Research Fellow – Australian Green Ironmaking | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 22 Dec 2025 |
| The Faculty of Engineering, within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is seeking a standout Research Fellow to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Australia’s transition to green ironmaking by developing a quantitative framework that connects impurity content, process parameters and microstructural evolution to scalable, low-emission processing pathways. | |||
| Research Fellow – High-temperature Process Engineering on Pyrolysis and Pyro-hydrolysis | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 15 Dec 2025 |
| The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow (Level A) to contribute to the University’s research effort and further develop their expertise in their chosen field. | |||
| Senior Research Nurse Officer | Monash Medical Centre | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Join as Senior Research Nurse Officer and drive cutting-edge women’s health research. | |||
| Research Fellow – Zero Emissions Built Environment | Caulfield campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Be part of the solution. Help transform the built environment to be zero emissions, resilient, and healthier for all! | |||
| Lecturer, Film and Screen | Caulfield campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Shape Film and Screen teaching and research, grow creative production, and engage industry partners in an evolving media and technology environment. | |||
| Associate Professor/ Professor – Film and Screen | Caulfield campus | Level E ($226,052) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| The School of Media, Film and Journalism is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) of Film and Screen to provide leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement. | |||
| Senior Establishment Project Manager – Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Join us as Senior Establishment Project Manager shaping the future of Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia. | |||
| Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Journalism | Caulfield campus | Level D ($175,487 – $193,326) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| We are seeking a Senior Lecturer (Level C) or Associate Professor (Level D) in Journalism to drive excellence in teaching and research within a dynamic, future-oriented academic environment. | |||
| Senior Research Computing Engineer | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Monash University is seeking a Senior Research Computing Engineer to deliver expert level technical guidance to researchers in leveraging advanced GPU based high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. | |||
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Theoretical Quantum Physics | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Monash University is excited to announce a prestigious opportunity for an exceptional academic to shape the next frontier of theoretical quantum physics—the fundamental research driving tomorrow’s quantum breakthroughs. | |||
| Professor – Actuarial Studies | Clayton campus | Level E ($226,052) | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The successful candidate will possess a distinguished record of scholarly contributions to the actuarial discipline, underpinned by a sustained commitment to advancing high-quality research of national and international significance. A proven capacity to secure competitive research funding, to provide academic leadership in postgraduate programs, | |||
| 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. | |||
| Lecturer, Monash Rural Health | Monash Rural Health Gippsland (Leongatha) | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Join as a Lecturer and deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching in medicine. | |||
| Associate Professor (Practice) / Professor (Practice) and Executive Director & Co-Lead | Clayton campus | Level E ($226,052) | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Lead MHWA as Professor & Executive Director, shaping Australia’s future of workplace mental health and wellbeing. | |||
| IT Service Centre Team Leader | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Lead a dynamic IT support team at Monash, driving innovation, hands-on service, and strong faculty partnerships to power world-class teaching and research! | |||
| Investment Manager – Monash Ventures | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Help us to shape the next generation of university spinouts and investment initiatives. Work closely with inventors, founders, and investors to guide early-stage technologies through the spinout pathway, connecting ideas to capital, strategy, and execution | |||
| Lecturer (Continuing (Defined Periods) Academic Employment) – Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics | Caulfield campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Seeking applications from current sessional staff for opportunities to be engaged into Continuing (Defined Periods) Academic Employment (CDPAE) at Level A and Level B! | |||
| Lecturer – Strategic Management | Caulfield campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Seeking a Lecturer in the Department of Management with expertise in Strategic Management! | |||
| Head of Fund Operations – Monash Ventures | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Monash Ventures is seeking a visionary Head of Fund Operations to design and lead the operational engine that powers our investment strategy. | |||
| Senior Patent Administrator | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Be the backbone of our IP operations, ensuring smooth workflows, managing critical deadlines, and maintaining accurate records for our patent portfolio | |||
| Associate Professor – International Trade Law, Taxation Law and Technology Law | Caulfield campus | Level D ($175,487 – $193,326) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Join Monash Business School’s growing Department of Business Law and Taxation as an Associate Professor and shape the future of digital regulation, taxation, and international trade. | |||
| Lecturer | Caulfield campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Join the Department of Marketing in the role of either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C)! | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Optimising the health of women during pregnancy: scaling accessibility, equity and culturally appropriate healthy lifestyle initiatives in health systems | Clayton campus | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| We are seeking expressions of interest talented candidates who wish to apply for a PhD to undertake research in digital health technology and implementation science to improve health outcomes for women and their families in public healthcare settings. | |||
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Employment Relations and the Future of Work | Caulfield campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management with expertise in Employment Relations and the future of work. | |||
| Indigenous EOI for PhD Opportunities | Clayton campus | ||
| Monash University is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous Australians to explore a PhD research area | |||
| Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School, PhD Program 2026 | 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. | |||
| Senior Engagement and Projects Adviser | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice President are looking for a Senior Engagement and Projects Adviser. | |||
| Senior Laboratory Technician | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Coordinate and support efficient, safe, well-resourced science labs across campuses, preparing practicals, maintaining equipment and enhancing learning. | |||
| Clinical Site Administrative Officer, Monash Rural Health Bendigo | Monash Rural Health Bendigo | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Join as Clinical Site Administrative Officer and be responsible for administration of operational elements for the MD program | |||
| Senior Student and Academic Services Officer | Melbourne CBD | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Provide student admin support, manage enquiries, the learning management system, results and assessments, and work with teams to enhance service quality! | |||
| Senior Program Coordinator | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Join the Campus Engagement and Culture team as a Senior Program Coordinator. | |||
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | Mulgrave | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| The Strategic Sourcing Manager drives the development and implementation of sourcing strategies ensuring value for money, compliance, balanced risk management and sustainability across the University | |||
| Category Manager | Mulgrave | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| The Category Manager is responsible for shaping, governing, and delivering University-wide category strategies aligned with Monash University’s strategic objectives. | |||
| Residential Support, Engagement and Development Manager | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The Residential Support, Engagement and Development Manager will lead the development and implementation of processes, programs and projects that foster engagement, strengthen community, and enhance the overall residential experience. | |||
| Transition and Success Project Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| The Access, Inclusion and Success team have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transition and Success Project Officer! | |||
| Senior Lecturer – Entrepreneurship (Education Focused) | Caulfield campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Drive educational excellence and innovation within the Entrepreneurship Portfolio in the Faculty of Business and Economics! | |||
| Partnerships Manager | Caulfield campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Drive the growth and expansion of Monash Business School’s Corporate Education portfolio! | |||
| Senior Payment Services Officer | Mulgrave | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Play a key role in delivering high-quality financial and administrative services to support the effective operation of the Payment Services Division. | |||
| Indigenous Graduate Program Manager | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Culturally experienced Indigenous person to coordinate and deliver a range of services to deliver and oversee the Indigenous Graduate Program. | |||
| Adviser, Curriculum Data Management | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Play a pivotal role in ensuring that timely and accurate curriculum information is published for students and in accordance with government requirements. | |||
| Senior Manager Content Strategy | Mulgrave | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Drive Monash’s content vision as a Senior Manager, Content Strategy Lead bold strategies, unite teams, and create stories that spark engagement! | |||
| Senior Project Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| The Strategic Projects team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Officer. | |||
| Deputy Director, Strategic Sourcing | Mulgrave | HEW10A ($184,668) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| This senior leadership role will lead complex and high-value sourcing initiatives, develop and implement commercial strategies, and ensure procurement aligns with the University’s strategic objectives. | |||
| Deputy Director, Category Management | Mulgrave | HEW10A ($184,668) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| The Deputy Director, Category Management is a senior leadership role within Strategic Procurement, responsible for shaping, governing, and delivering University-wide category and supplier portfolio strategies that align with the University’s strategic objectives. | |||
| Educational Designer | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Are you ready to revolutionise the way future doctors learn? As an Educational Designer, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, designing and delivering cutting-edge online learning experiences that empower the next generation of medical professionals. | |||
| Disability Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Monash University is seeking a Disability Officer to support accessibility and student success at Clayton campus. | |||
| Disability Adviser | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Monash University is seeking a Disability Adviser to support accessibility and student success at Clayton campus. | |||
| Senior Adviser – Governance | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Deliver end-to-end governance services that uphold integrity, ensure compliance, and promote efficiency | |||
| Management Accountant | Mulgrave | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Management Accountant provides a range of quality financial management services, including business partnering, budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting. | |||
| Executive Director, Financial Planning and Analysis | Mulgrave | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Monash University is seeking a visionary leader with exceptional commercial acumen and a transformative mindset to drive strategic financial leadership across its global operations. | |||
| PhD Opportunity on Generative-AI driven Requirements Regulation in Space Missions | Clayton campus | 31 Jan 2026 | |
| This is an exceptional opportunity for a PhD candidate to shape the future of space-mission design through AI. The project focuses on building and evaluating a generative-AI requirements regulatory compliance solution that helps translate complex mission briefs and regulations into rigorous, traceable, regulator-ready requirements. | |||
| Professor and Senior Academic Director, Learning and Teaching | Clayton campus | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | 7 Dec 2025 |
| This is a role for a forward-thinking leader – someone who thrives on strategic influence, fosters academic excellence, and drives innovation that shapes the future of education at Monash University. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Phase Transformations in Advanced Steel Design | Clayton campus | 30 Jun 2026 | |
| Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic and international candidates for PhD study within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Faculty of Engineering, Monash University. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Australian Green Ironmaking | Clayton campus | 30 Jun 2026 | |
| Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic and international candidates for PhD study within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Faculty of Engineering, Monash University. | |||
| PhD Opportunity – Indigenous (Energy) | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus | 31 May 2026 | |
| Monash Energy Institute and Faculty of IT, Faculty of Engineering and Monash Business School invites Indigenous applications for a fully funded, 3.5-year PhD scholarship starting 2026 | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volunteer Animal Ethics Committee Member Category C – Welfare | Clayton campus | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| 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 | |||
