Postdoctoral Fellowship (10) at Monash University, Australia

The National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU) is leading a Medical Research Future Fund–supported program (2026–2030) to strengthen evidence on addiction, self-harm and mental ill health. The multidisciplinary study will analyse 20 years of binational cohort and cross-sectional data, link administrative datasets, and establish a new cohort. It will examine how alcohol availability affects adolescent and young adult health, informing policy, services and economic responses.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Fellow to support the design and delivery of this complex program, ensuring rigorous methodology, data integration and high-quality outputs. The role includes managing large linked datasets, preparing ethics and governance documentation, coordinating milestones across investigators, engaging stakeholders and a Community Advisory Group and contributing to publications and reports to ensure timely project delivery.

We are seeking a candidate with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent multidisciplinary research experience. Strong expertise in data collection, management and advanced analysis is essential, alongside a proven publication record, proficiency in Stata and Microsoft Office, and the capacity to contribute to competitive grant development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program with tangible policy impact—candidates ready to deliver rigorous, influential research are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in multidisciplinary research projects. Candidates will need strong analytical skills and experience in manuscript preparation. Well-developed research skills, including data collection, management and analysis, along with the ability to contribute to grant applications, are also essential.

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow / Laboratory Manager (Level B) to join the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, based at the Clayton campus.

This research-only academic role combines independent research leadership with hands-on laboratory management and technical expertise. You will design and execute advanced experiments in molecular biology, membrane protein biochemistry and structural biology, while supporting the effective operation and capability of the laboratory. The role plays a critical part in driving high-quality research outputs, mentoring staff and students, and contributing to competitive grant and publication activity.

We are seeking a Research Fellow (Level A, research-only) to join the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI), one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic biomedical research environments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research investigating the structure and molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial and photosynthetic complexes. You will work with advanced structural biology and imaging technologies, including single particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM), cryogenic electron tomography (cryoET), and cryogenic plasma focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), alongside a broad range of biochemical and biophysical techniques.

Working under the supervision of a Senior Lecturer, you will be embedded in a collaborative research team and supported to further develop your research skills, contribute to publications and presentations, and build your academic research profile.

The Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is seeking an exceptional Research Fellow – Acoustic Sensing to join an innovative and collaborative research environment.

In this exciting role, you will contribute to a cutting-edge project focused on the design, development and real-world demonstration of specialised acoustic sensing technologies. Working at the intersection of engineering innovation and applied research, you will play a key role in advancing sensor performance through hands-on experimentation, technical design and data-driven insight.

Your work will span engineering design and testing, laboratory and field experimentation, trial coordination, advanced data analysis, and research administration. You will plan and conduct experiments, operate specialised equipment, develop and implement experimental procedures, and support project delivery through effective scheduling and computational analysis.

This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, contribute to impactful research outcomes, and collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic technical environment. All work is conducted within a safe, compliant and professionally managed research setting aligned with institutional and regulatory standards.

Monash University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Roman Group at the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, ARMI, based at the Clayton campus.

This research-only Level A position will contribute to innovative projects in skeletal muscle tissue engineering, with a focus on understanding intercellular communication at specialised cellular junctions in vivo and in vitro. The successful candidate will lead scientific projects involving iPSC culture and differentiation and apply spatial transcriptomics approaches to interrogate regenerative processes at high resolution.

You will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment and contribute to high-impact publications, conference presentations and collaborative research activities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your independent research profile while contributing to transformative discoveries in regenerative medicine.

The Research Fellow will contribute to an Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project entitled An Empirical Study of Agenda Setting in the High Court of Australia, playing a key role in producing rigorous, high-quality research and supporting the broader objectives of the team and institution. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to research in both collaborative and independent settings. 

Responsibilities include conducting research, producing publications and conference papers and engaging in professional activities such as seminars and conferences. The Research Fellow will also assist with administrative and coordination tasks for research projects and participate in relevant research meetings.

As the successful candidate, you will have a Ph.D, or be close to completing a Ph.D, in economics, political science, law or allied area. You will  demonstrate advanced expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, with proven experience in handling and analysing large datasets. You will be proficient in statistical software, such as R or Stata, and be capable of conducting independent research while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams. You will possess strong organisational skills to set and achieve research goals, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues. 

Join Monash University, a global leader in advanced electron microscopy and materials research. Based at the Clayton campus, this role is an exceptional opportunity to conduct leading research in the development of cryo-EM methods to solve problems in an important class of challenging materials.

This Level A Research Fellow position will contribute to the ARC Discovery Project “Revealing Order in Organic Semiconductors with Cryo-Electron Microscopy.”  The successful candidate will apply and develop advanced cryo-electron diffraction and imaging methods to uncover structure–property relationships in organic semiconductor materials, working closely with Professor Chris McNeill in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dr. Amelia Liu in the School of Physics & Astronomy as well as alongside two PhD students also funded to work on the project.

The research will be supported by Monash’s world-class research infrastructure in electron microscopy. This includes the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy and the Ramaciotti Centre for Cryo-EM that both house advanced scanning/transmission electron microscopes equipped with state-of-the-art electron detectors and a full suite of correlative and specimen preparation instruments (SEM, cryo-FIB-SEM, ultramicrotomy, etc). Monash researchers can also access a range of high-performance computing infrastructure.

Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent experience/education/training) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate expertise in advanced electron microscopy of materials or a closely related area. Additionally, the successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to lead and contribute to research projects as part of a diverse team.

The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic biomedical research environments, bringing together over 120 research groups across seven interdisciplinary health programs. BDI works at the intersection of discovery science, clinical translation and industry partnership, supported by world-class research infrastructure and teaching facilities.

The Smyth Lab at BDI is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (Level A) to join a growing and ambitious research team investigating neuroimmune communication at the borders of the brain. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an early career researcher to pursue high-quality independent research while contributing to the development and leadership of a fast-moving laboratory.

You will work on projects exploring how meningeal stromal and immune cells sense brain state, maintain barrier integrity, and contribute to neurological disease, including brain cancer and stroke. The lab integrates advanced imaging, omics approaches, mouse genetics and flow cytometry to uncover new principles of brain–immune interaction.

This position is ideal for a dynamic scientist seeking to build their research profile, contribute to impactful publications, and play an active role in shaping laboratory culture and capability.