Monash University in Australia invites applications for vacant Research Positions, a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia.
| Position | Location | Level / Salary | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Awards Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Join our dynamic team as a Major Awards Officer and help shape the future of research by delivering expert advice and strategic insights that power major breakthroughs! | |||
| Research Officer | Clayton campus | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 26 Oct 2025 |
| The Jaffré Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Officer to support cutting-edge investigations into the molecular mechanisms of congenital heart defects and cardiomyopathies in children with rare genetic disorders. | |||
| Veterinary and Scientific Services Manager | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Lead innovative veterinary care and research services at Monash Animal Research Platform | |||
| Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Support the development of innovative, evidence-based research into Australia’s legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding carbon mitigation technologies! | |||
| Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 30 Sep 2025 |
| We are seeking a highly motivated Level A Research Fellow to join the Good-Jacobson Laboratory, a leader in immunology research, this is a full time, 3 year opportunity based at Clayton campus. | |||
| Research Fellow in Ultrafast Science of Graphene Thermoradiative Devices | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Join the Faculty of Science and School of Physics and Astronomy as a Research Fellow to study ultrafast light-matter interactions in graphene metamaterials, with the aim of developing efficient thermoradiative devices for harvesting energy from the cold night sky. | |||
| Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 30 Sep 2025 |
| The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University is seeking a Research Fellow with strong expertise in solid mechanics modelling and machine learning to join and lead a dynamic international team of early-career researchers. | |||
| Clinical Trials Administrative Officer | Box Hill Hospital | HEW 5 ($83,424 – $95,825) | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Join us as a Clinical Trials Administrative Officer and support vital respiratory research. | |||
| Research Fellow in Neurocognition & Modelling | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Join as a Research Fellow and uncover neurocognitive mechanisms driving innovative therapies. | |||
| First Nations Community Liaison (Indigenous) | Monash Rural Health Gippsland (Warragul) | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Indigenous person to build culturally safe partnerships in cancer and palliative care and liaise with Community to deliver medication education and care to support people with cancer | |||
Research Fellow – Environmental Informatics Hub | Clayton campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Join Monash as a Research Fellow and be at the forefront of developing innovative AI solutions to tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. | |||
| Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry (Therapeutic Biomolecules) | Parkville campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Join Monash University as a Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry, supporting cutting-edge research into therapeutic biomolecules. Reporting to Dr Emma Watson, you will use advanced synthetic techniques to develop safer drug-targeting systems through templated chemical reactions. | |||
| Research Fellow in Dynamical Systems | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Join Monash as a Research Fellow to tackle Hilbert’s 16th & n-body problems in dynamical systems through theory & computation. | |||
| Research Fellow, Implementation Science in Addiction Treatment | Turning Point – 110 Church Street, Richmond | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Research Fellow role driving innovation in addiction treatment across Australia | |||
| Research Fellow in Neuroscience | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Join our team as a Research Fellow exploring how neural circuits shape perception and behaviour | |||
| Research Fellow in AI for Drug Discovery | Parkville campus | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Working with Professor Barca at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and partnering with QDX Technologies, this role aims to drive innovative research combining quantum chemistry, artificial intelligence, and drug discovery. | |||
| Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Join ARMI as a Research Fellow to lead cutting-edge projects in skeletal muscle tissue engineering using iPSCs and spatial transcriptomics! | |||
| Research Fellow – Pharmacology | Parkville campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 7 Sep 2025 |
| The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University is seeking a Research Fellow (Level A) to join the Drug Discovery Biology team at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS). This research-only role focuses on the pharmacological, biochemical, and biophysical characterisation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), contributing to advanced drug discovery efforts. | |||
| Research Fellow in Neuropsychology | Epworth Hospital | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Be a Research Fellow driving meaningful impact in long-term head injury outcomes. | |||
| Research Fellow – Exploiting duality in quantum relative entropy optimisation | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 14 Sep 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! | |||
| Senior Engineer – Data Warehouse Development | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Institute of Railway Technology (IRT), Australia’s leader in rail research and training is seeking a Senior Research Engineer Automation Services to drive real‑time monitoring and automation solutions that enhance rail safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. | |||
| Senior Engineer – Embedded Sensor Edge Computing | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Institute of Railway Technology (IRT), Australia’s leader in rail research and training is seeking a Senior Research Engineer Automation Services to drive real‑time monitoring and automation solutions that enhance rail safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. | |||
| Senior Project Officer – MedChem Australia | Parkville campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Led by Monash, MedChem Australia is a national initiative driving small-molecule drug discovery, working with Australia’s biomedical researchers to deliver projects with strong clinical promise and commercial impact. MedChem Australia is seeking to recruit a Senior Project Officer, for the role of Operations Manager. | |||
| Research Fellow, Health Economics (Level A or Level B ) | 553 St Kilda Road | Level B ($118,974 – $141,283) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contribute to methodological innovation in modelling and data analytics and help shape policy that improves lives. | |||
| Senior Manager, Legal Services – Research & Education | Clayton campus | HEW10A ($184,668) | 24 Sep 2025 |
| In this senior leadership role, you will deliver expert legal support across major research projects and collaborations, funding and grant agreements, research service agreements and consultancies, clinical trials, Intellectual Property related advice and staff and student engagement matters. | |||
| Associate Director, Legal Services – Research & Education | Clayton campus | HEW10B ($201,867) | 24 Sep 2025 |
| As the Associate Director, Legal Services – Research and Education (R&E), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic legal landscape of Monash University’s research and education portfolio. | |||
| EMBL Australia Group Leader at Level C or D | Clayton campus | Level D ($175,487 – $193,326) | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Join Monash University as an EMBL Australia Group Leader in Neural Regeneration. This prestigious research-only role offers generous funding, global collaboration, and the chance to lead pioneering work at the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. | |||
| Associate Professor/Professor of Emergency Nursing – Alfred Health | Clayton campus, Peninsula campus, The Alfred Centre | Level E ($226,052) | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Join Monash University and Alfred Health to provide strategic and research leadership, driving progress in emergency care through impactful research, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships | |||
| Dean, Sub-Faculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine (Monash University) & Chief Research and Innovation Officer (Monash Health) | Monash Medical Centre, Clayton campus | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | |
| Monash University together with Monash Health offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead academic and clinical research strategy across one of the nation’s most dynamic health partnerships. | |||
Professor & Head of Department – Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Clayton campus | Level E ($226,052) | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Come and join a world leading university and help shape the future of research, education, and also impact Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, one of the most dynamic fields of our time. | |||
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Join our innovative team as a Level B or C academic and shape the future of medical education and research. We’re looking for an expert in anatomy, imaging anatomy, and pathophysiology! | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Seeking a talented and motivated Postdoc to join Jaffre Group to assist in new therapeutic approaches for children with rare genetic conditions. | |||
| Expression of Interest: Climate Change and Health Opportunities at Monash University | 553 St Kilda Road | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Monash University invites expressions of interest for two key roles—Professor and Senior Research Fellow—within the Monash Health and Climate Initiative. Lead impactful research on climate-related health challenges and help drive global change. Based in Melbourne with competitive pay and relocation support. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Senior Lawyer (Research & Education) | Clayton campus | HEW 9 ($140,157 – $148,769) | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector? | |||
| Associate Professor (Practice) – Department of Marketing | Caulfield campus | Level D ($175,487 – $193,326) | 30 Sep 2025 |
| In this position you will drive the integration of industry engagement into our research and education missions, and shape the future of marketing education by embedding senior industry perspectives into curriculum design and research initiatives. | |||
| Velos Senior Program Coordinator | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Join Velos as Senior Program Coordinator and lead innovative program management initiatives. | |||
| Velos Training Program Coordinator | Clayton campus | HEW 6 ($96,768 – $104,450) | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Join Velos as Training Program Coordinator and help deliver dynamic entrepreneurship education programs. | |||
| Dean, Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health (Monash University) & Director of Research (Alfred Health) | Clayton campus, The Alfred Centre | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | |
| Monash University in partnership with Alfred Health seeks an exceptional leader to to drive excellence across academia and healthcare, and shape local, national and global health outcomes. | |||
| Finance Business Partner | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Drive financial strategy and impact world-class research at Monash. Join us as a Finance Business Partner in the Faculty of IT. | |||
| Indigenous Collections Coordinator | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Identified Position | Curating and preserving materials relating to Indigenous cultures, histories, languages and research | |||
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Occupational Therapy (Psychological Theories) | Peninsula campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Join our team as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer! Lead innovative, culturally safe teaching to prepare students for dynamic, evidence-based practice! | |||
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Monash University’s School of Primary and Allied Health Care are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer within Radiography, for a short term appointment that will contribute to the delivery of the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging | |||
Professor and Head, Department of Banking and Finance at Monash Business School | Caulfield campus | Level E ($226,052) | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Join the Monash Business School and lead our Banking & Finance Department in the role of Professor and Head. | |||
| Lecturer or Senior Lecturer – Banking and Finance | Caulfield campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 28 Sep 2025 |
| The Department of Banking and Finance, Monash Business School, Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to recruit top academic talent to tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) level, starting July 1, 2026. | |||
| Assistant Lecturer Fixed Term | Clayton campus | Level A ($83,280 – $113,025) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Support the next generation of health professionals by delivering impactful teaching in the Centre for Human Anatomy Education | |||
| PhD Scholarships in Climate and/or Environmental Change | Clayton campus | 29 Sep 2025 | |
| Scholarship opportunities for competitive applicants who are interested in advancing research in tackling the contemporary and future challenges associated with climate and environmental change. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Senior Manager, Legal Services – Commercial & Property | Clayton campus | HEW10A ($184,668) | 24 Sep 2025 |
| In this senior leadership role, you will be managing a small team of senior lawyers, and will deliver expert legal support for University stakeholders in the the specialised area of Commercial and Property. | |||
| PhD Scholarship in History | Clayton campus | 29 Sep 2025 | |
| This PhD scholarship is funded as an important part of an ARC funded project, “Asterix and the Making of Modern France: The Creation of a National Myth”, conducted by Professor Julie Kalman. This project will undertake a comparative study of the extraordinary popularity of the Asterix comic book series across two case studies, in Germany and the UK, from the 1960s onwards. | |||
| Content and UX Lead | Clayton campus | HEW 7 ($106,789 – $117,128) | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Bring your wide range of specialist knowledge, technical skills and practical experience to improve the end-to-end user journey, and work to make it easier for our users to understand our services and access what they need. | |||
| Library Business Partner | Clayton campus | HEW 8 ($120,138 – $132,610) | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Are you ready to drive impactful strategic change and build strong connections? The Monash University Library is looking for experienced Library Business Partners to join our team and help us to shape the future of our Library services. | |||
| Faculty General Manager (Executive Director) – Monash Arts | Clayton campus | – A competitive remuneration package will apply | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Join Monash Arts in the role of Faculty General Manager and play a critical leadership role in shaping the operational, resourcing and business planning functions of the Faculty as we shape a bold future together through global engagement and transformation. | |||
| Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Focused), Indigenous Health Advocacy | Clayton campus | Level C ($145,740 – $168,049) | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Lead change in Indigenous health! Join Monash’s Gukwonderuk Centre to shape inclusive education and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. | |||
| Provost and Senior Vice-President | Clayton campus | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
