Last Updated on November 12, 2026 by admin
Monash University in Australia invites applications for vacant PhD and Academic Positions, a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia.
PhD and Academic Positions
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow – Application-focused Quantum Algorithmic Developments | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 20 Dec 2026 |
| Join the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University as a Research Fellow (Level B), driving cutting-edge research in application-focused quantum algorithm development. | |||
| Deputy Director, Development – HASS | Clayton campus | HEW10A ($191,131) | 26 Nov 2026 |
| This pivotal leadership role serves as the primary driver for securing transformational philanthropy across the Monash University Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ecosystem. | |||
| Senior Lecturer / Lecturer – Department of Economic | Caulfield campus | Level C ($150,841 – $173,931) | 10 Jan 2027 |
| Join one of Australia’s leading Economics departments and make your mark through world-class research, inspiring teaching and academic leadership. We are seeking an ambitious Lecturer / Senior Lecturer to help shape the next generation of economic thinking. | |||
| Lecturer (Practice), Clinical Psychology | Notting Hill | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 26 Nov 2026 |
| Join us as Lecturer (Practice) and help shape the next generation of clinical psychologists. | |||
| Research Fellow in Dynamical Systems and Variational Quantum Circuits | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 10 Jan 2027 |
| An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow to join the School of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. The position will be based at Monash University, with regular contact with MathQuEST Chief Investigators at other universities. | |||
| Research Fellow in Discrete Mathematics and Group Theory | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 10 Jan 2027 |
| An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow to join the School of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. The position will be based at Monash University, with regular contact with MathQuEST Chief Investigators at other universities. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Privacy-Preserving Cryptography | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 10 Jan 2027 |
| Undertake research on post-quantum cryptography as part of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security & Trust (MathQuEST), under the guidance of Professor Ron Steinfeld in collaboration with Chief Investigators across the Centre. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Quantum-Enhanced Machine Learning Models for Digital Health and Medical Diagnostics | Clayton campus | 28 Feb 2027 | |
| This is an unprecedented opportunity to work on Quantum Machine Learning for Medical Imaging and Digital Health. The PhD project will be developed as a collaboration between Monash University (Professor Muhammad Usman’s Lab at Faculty of Information Technology) and Quantum Motion (Led by Dr Matt Sims-Goh). The successful candidate will work at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning – two most fascinating fields of research. | |||
ERP Senior Project Manager – Finance | Mulgrave | HEW10A ($191,131) | 24 Nov 2026 |
| Large-scale ERP transformations don’t manage themselves – and Monash Finance is looking for a Senior Project Manager who knows exactly what it takes to deliver complex technology programs in a high-stakes environment. | |||
| ERP – Finance Lead | Mulgrave | HEW10C ($227,857) | 24 Nov 2026 |
| Monash University is preparing to embark on an ERP transformation journey. If you’re ready to make a measurable contribution to a transformation of genuine scale, we’d welcome your application. | |||
| Senior Partnerships and Strategy Manager | Clayton campus | HEW10A ($191,131) | 22 Nov 2026 |
| The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is seeking a Senior Partnership & Strategy Manager to drive external engagement, expand global networks and translate world-leading research into real-world outcomes. | |||
| Lecturer (Education Focused), Inclusive Education | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 23 Nov 2026 |
| As Lecturer (Education-Focused), Inclusive Education, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening inclusive teaching and assessment practice across the University. | |||
| Expressions of Interest – Lecturers – School of Media Film and Journalism – Multiple Opportunities | Caulfield campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 9 Dec 2026 |
| join our growing School of Media, Film and Journalism, based in the Faculty of Arts in Melbourne, Australia. In MFJ, you will join an inclusive and collaborative research community focussed on media, film, communications, journalism and storytelling, where creativity leads, ideas connect, and research and teaching shapes global communication and impact. | |||
| Expression of Interest – Sessional Academics in Banking and Finance | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus | – Sessional rates will apply | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Join our dynamic academic team as a sessional academic and contribute your industry expertise to the education of tomorrow’s finance leaders. | |||
| Volunteer Welfare Animal Ethics Committee Member – Monash University | Clayton campus | ||
| Each Monash University AEC member plays an important role in ensuring the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals used for research and teaching at Monash University. Expressions of interest are sought from Animal Welfare representatives, as per the criteria stipulated in the Code in the advert. | |||
| Specialist – Psychosocial Risk | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($124,343 – $137,251) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Monash University is seeking a Specialist – Psychosocial Risk to play a pivotal role in driving a safe, supportive and thriving workplace culture | |||
| ERP Senior Finance Specialist – Controlled Entities | Mulgrave | HEW10A ($191,131) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Monash University is preparing to embark on a journey to upgrade our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. We’re seeking an experience subject matter expert in Controlled Entities to join the team. | |||
| Dean, Faculty of Science | Clayton campus | 26 Nov 2026 | |
| We are in search of our next Dean, Faculty of Science – an internationally respected academic leader who leads with purpose, vision and a passion for excellence and shaping the future of science. | |||
| ERP – Senior Finance Business Analyst | Mulgrave | HEW 9 ($145,062 – $153,976) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| If you are an experienced finance business analyst driven to shape transformative systems and elevate operational excellence across a premier institution, apply now. | |||
| Senior Workforce Strategy & Change Specialist | Mulgrave | HEW 9 ($145,062 – $153,976) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Reporting to the Director, Organisational Change Enablement, you will play a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide change, shaping modern governance and operating models, and delivering key workforce strategies for both professional and academic staff. | |||
Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Structural Biology | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 26 Nov 2026 |
| Join us as a Research Fellow and advance structural biology research using cutting-edge cryoEM and cryoET techniques. | |||
| Research Assistant (Sexual and Reproductive Health) | Other | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Join as a Research Assistant and help deliver impactful clinical research. | |||
| Manager – Contractor Safety | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($145,062 – $153,976) | 18 Nov 2026 |
| Monash University is seeking a Manager – Contractor Safety to provide strategic leadership across its property and infrastructure portfolio. | |||
| Lecturer – Medical Ethics | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 17 Nov 2026 |
| Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Medical Ethics Program across the prestigious Monash medical degree. | |||
| Research Fellow (Program Evaluation and Food Security), Level A or Level B | Northern Territory | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 17 Nov 2026 |
| Join as Research Fellow and turn community-led research into meaningful policy action. | |||
| Lecturers – Shape the future at Monash Arts – Expressions of Interest | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 9 Dec 2026 |
| Shape the future at Monash Arts – We’re seeking multiple ambitious early career academics to join our inclusive, collaborative and globally connected Faculty in Melbourne, Australia | |||
| PhD Scholarship – Wiser Healthcare: Better Care for Patients, Practitioners, the Public and the Planet | St Kilda Road | 7 Dec 2026 | |
| An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join Wiser Healthcare at Monash University as part of a new NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) focused on strengthening health system sustainability and resilience. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Developing the Next Generation of Evidence-Based Rheumatology Researchers | St Kilda Road | 7 Dec 2026 | |
| Based within the Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC) Clinical Trials Network, this project offers the opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research that directly informs clinical care for people with rheumatic diseases.. | |||
| Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Microbiology | Clayton campus | Level D ($181,629 – $200,092) | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Join Monash University’s Department of Microbiology and help shape the future of microbiology research and education. | |||
| Research Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 5 ($86,344 – $99,179) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| The Mitochondrial Biology, Metabolism and Disease Lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Officer to support research activities through laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, research documentation and general laboratory administration. | |||
Workshop and Stores Technical Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 5 ($86,344 – $99,179) | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Seeking a skilled Workshop and Stores Technical Officer to support its research programs through the design, fabrication, assembly, modification and repair of specialised equipment and bespoke components. | |||
| Senior Marketing Technology Specialist | Mulgrave | HEW 8 ($124,343 – $137,251) | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Step into a pivotal technical role where marketing technology, engineering and innovation come together to create connected, scalable audience experiences! | |||
| Research Nurse (Oncology) | Box Hill Hospital | HEW 7 ($110,527 – $121,227) | 12 Nov 2026 |
| The Research Nurse (Oncology) will play a vital role in advancing clinical research at Monash University, coordinating oncology clinical trials that contribute to improved understanding and treatment of cancer. | |||
| Senior Technical Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($100,155 – $108,106) | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Join our team as a Senior Technical Officer – Luminescence Dating Laboratory, supporting innovative research and high-quality technical services in luminescence dating. | |||
| ARDC PMO Lead | Caulfield campus | HEW 8 ($124,343 – $137,251) | 24 Nov 2026 |
| Lead PMO excellence for nationally significant research programs, driving governance, reporting and measurable impact. Apply now! | |||
| Senior Technical Officer – School of Translational Medicine | The Alfred Centre | HEW 7 ($110,527 – $121,227) | 17 Nov 2026 |
| The Monash University School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the FMNS’s leading clinical school for biomedical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. | |||
| Community Engagement Officer | St Kilda Road | HEW 5 ($86,344 – $99,179) | 17 Nov 2026 |
| Are you passionate about community impact? Join the RISE project and help shape healthier, more connected rural communities. | |||
| Associate Professor of Psychology – Indigenous | Clayton campus | Level D ($181,629 – $200,092) | 24 Nov 2026 |
| Lead both research and teaching for the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s social and emotional well-being | |||
| IT Service Centre AV Support Officer | Caulfield campus | HEW 5 ($86,344 – $99,179) | 22 Nov 2026 |
| The AV Support Officer is a key member of a dynamic customer-focused team of IT support professionals providing excellent front line support to University customers. | |||
| Research Fellow – Ultrafast modulation of reconfigurable metaphotonics | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University as a Research Fellow, contributing to cutting-edge research in reconfigurable metasurfaces and ultrafast photonics. | |||
Research Fellow – Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) | Clayton campus | Level A ($86,195 – $116,981) | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Two new opportunities exist for two Research Fellows to join the Monash University node of the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery at Monash University, and the OzGrav Centre of Excellence. | |||
| Lecturer (Education Focused), Midwifery | Peninsula campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Join as Lecturer (Midwifery – Education-focused) and shape the future of midwifery education. | |||
| Lecturer in Physiotherapy | Peninsula campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Join as Lecturer (Physiotherapy) and shape the next generation of physiotherapy professionals. | |||
| Lecturer in Applied Mathematics / Mathematical Physics | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 22 Nov 2026 |
| In this role you will conduct cutting-edge research in applied mathematics and mathematical physics. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in applying mathematical methods to real world problems arising in areas such as engineering, climate science, physics, and the life sciences, as well as a multidisciplinary background. | |||
| Associate Professor of Architecture and Deputy Head of Department | Caulfield campus | Level D ($181,629 – $200,092) | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Join the Department of Architecture within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) as an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department, contributing to excellence in education, research, creative practice and engagement. | |||
| PhD Research Opportunity – Public Policy for Carbon Upcycling and Australia’s Circular Economy | Clayton campus | 15 Nov 2026 | |
| This PhD project contributes to the Hub’s research program and investigates policy frameworks required to accelerate Australia’s transition toward a circular economy, focusing on carbon upcycling and emerging chemical recycling technologies. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Future Lives | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Lead essential fieldwork exploring the paid and unpaid workforce resources tackling violence against women across the Pacific Island countries and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Monash Education PhD Scholarship: Hitting the limits – Intersectional sexisms in Australian universities | Clayton campus | 30 Nov 2026 | |
| Applications are invited from outstanding domestic candidates for a fully funded research-based PhD scholarship, based at the School of Education and Culture at the Faculty of Education in Melbourne, Australia. | |||
| Manager Cyber Security Operations Centre | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($145,062 – $153,976) | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Lead Monash’s 24×7 CSOC, driving performance, standardisation, and continuous improvement across global cyber security operations! | |||
| Animal Ethics Committee Member: Category A – Veterinarian | Clayton campus | 6 Dec 2026 | |
| This currently advertised position will fulfil a role on an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) that will review research activities that will be instrumental in improving patient treatments and health outcomes through our biomedical research programs, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and reproductive health. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Quantum-Secured Artificial Intelligence Models | Clayton campus | 15 Dec 2026 | |
| This is an unprecedented opportunity to work at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence – two most fascinating fields of research. The PhD candidate will be supervised by world-leading quantum computing expert Professor Muhammad Usman at the Faculty of Information Technology. The PhD project involves developing novel quantum artificial intelligence models which are intrinsically robust against adversarial attacks, with applications in wide range of industry sectors such as autonomous vehicles, military systems, and medical diagnostics. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Secure Quantum Computation on Shared Quantum Processors | Clayton campus | 15 Dec 2026 | |
| This project offers an unprecedented PhD research opportunity to work on secure quantum computations on a shared quantum processor. Quantum computing is an emerging area of research with potential for revolutionary industry applications. In the near-term, the access to quantum processors is provided through shared environment via cloud systems. In this model, many users access the same quantum processor to perform their computing jobs. However, such shared environment poses a serious security vulnerability where an adversary can create cleverly selected sequence of quantum gates interfering with the computing jobs by other users leading to wrong answers. Similar security issues have been detected in the process of quantum error correction or software level compilations. In this project, PhD student will analyse security vulnerabilities of shared quantum computers and develop software level solutions to ensure secure and reliable sharing of quantum compute resources. | |||
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Scalable Artificial Intelligence Decoding for Quantum Error Correction | Clayton campus | 15 Dec 2026 | |
| Quantum computers suffer from noise or errors which significantly reduce their fidelity to perform large-scale useful computations. To overcome errors, quantum error correction protocols are implemented which detect and correct errors using classical processing known as Decoding. However, decoding must be completed at fast speed and large-scale to ensure errors are fixed before they accumulate. In this project, the student will develop scalable artificial intelligence based methods such as deep neural networks or transformers to perform decoding in microsecond time scales while processing error information from millions of qubits. The project will lead to a timely and critical development for rapidly advancing quantum computing industry and play an important role in enabling real-world applications of quantum computers. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Quantum Compiler for Efficient Circuit Transpilation | Clayton campus | 15 Dec 2026 | |
| This PhD project will develop efficient quantum compiler methods to bridge the gap between quantum algorithms and their execution on quantum processors. The project will develop innovative quantum software components and reinforcement machine learning models to enable efficient transpilation of quantum circuits on a wide range of quantum processor modalities and topologies. The key aim of the project is to minimise resource requirements (number of qubits, gates, etc) for quantum circuit execution. | |||
| Indigenous Research Fellow (Identified) | Clayton campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Lead Indigenous research advancing culturally safe, intersectional outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Machine Learning for In Situ Materials Characterisation | Clayton campus | 30 Apr 2027 | |
| We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to develop machine learning methods for advanced and in situ materials characterisation. Modern characterisation techniques generate increasingly complex datasets describing microstructure, crystallography, phase evolution, chemistry and morphology. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Metallurgy of Hydrogen-Based Iron Oxide Reduction | Clayton campus | 30 Apr 2027 | |
| We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to investigate the physical metallurgy of hydrogen-based iron oxide reduction, with applications to low-carbon and green ironmaking. The project will investigate how phase transformations, reduction pathways and microstructure evolution interact during the conversion of iron oxides to metallic iron. | |||
| Masters by Research Scholarship in Engineering Science – Ionic liquids for safe, long-lasting sodium metal batteries | Clayton campus | 30 Nov 2026 | |
| This project aims to develop advanced electrolyte systems based on safe and stable ionic liquids for high-energy sodium metal batteries capable of long-term operation in demanding environments. The outcomes will support the development of Australian battery technologies for applications including defence systems, agriculture, and off-grid energy storage. | |||
| PhD: Self-Evolving Agents: Continual, Trustworthy, and Resource-Efficient Agentic AI | Clayton campus | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| As part of the CSIRO Industry PhD scholarship program, this is an unprecedented opportunity for an outstanding data science and AI PhD candidate interested in agentic AI, supervised by Dr Teresa Wang and Dr Tongtong Wu at Monash University, jointly with Dr He Zhao and Dr, Dan Steinberg from CSIRO, Dr Yue Yang and David Lemphers from Maincode. | |||
| Monash/Bayreuth Double PhD Degree Opportunity – Accelerating organic semiconductor discovery with generative AI, molecular dynamics and DFT | Clayton campus | 30 Nov 2026 | |
| As part of this program (integrated within the DFG-funded IRTG 2818 / OPTEXC framework), candidates complete an extended research stay of 6 to 12 months at the partner institution. Doctoral researchers gain access to cross-continental industry links, specialized facilities, and dual academic networks, graduating with two doctoral degrees to maximize global career impact. | |||
Indigenous Pool for Professional Appointments – Expression of Interest | Alfred campus, Caulfield campus, Clayton campus, Gippsland campus, Melbourne City campus, Parkville campus, Peninsula campus | ||
| Fantastic opportunity for Indigenous Australians to start their promising career at Monash University | |||
| Indigenous Pool for Academic Appointments – Expression of Interest | Alfred campus, Caulfield campus, Clayton campus, Gippsland campus, Melbourne City campus, Parkville campus, Peninsula campus | ||
| Fantastic opportunity for Indigenous Australians to start their promising career at Monash University | |||
| PhD scholarship opportunity in Materials Science and Engineering: NOₓ production by plasma bubble reactor | Clayton campus | ||
| The current project is titled “NOₓ production by plasma bubble reactor”. This project explores a plasma bubble reactor, where tiny plasma‑filled bubbles are injected into water to create nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) directly from the air. Because the bubbles are so small, they provide a large contact area, making the process highly efficient at room temperature and without any fossil fuels. | |||
| PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Safe and Sustainable Electrolytes for Next-Generation Rechargeable Metal Batteries | Clayton campus | 30 Nov 2026 | |
| We are seeking highly motivated PhD candidates to undertake research on the design and development of safe and sustainable electrolyte materials for advanced energy storage systems. | |||
| PhD Stipend Scholarship – School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University (Human-Animal Interactions) | Peninsula campus | ||
| This PhD stipend scholarship offers a unique opportunity for a talented candidate to define their own research direction within the field of human-animal interactions. | |||
| PhD Opportunity – Indigenous (Energy) | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus | 31 Dec 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Indigenous EOI for PhD Opportunities | Clayton campus | ||
| Monash University is seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous Australians to explore a PhD research area | |||
| 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. | |||
| Indigenous Health Education Positions | Caulfield campus, Clayton campus, Peninsula campus | Level B ($123,138 – $146,228) | |
| 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 | |||
| Monash Law – Sessional Teaching Opportunities | Clayton campus | – Sessional rates will apply | |
| The Faculty of Law is seeking expressions of interest from talented educators to join our sessional teaching cohort for upcoming teaching periods | |||