Group Leader Full-time

EMBL Australia Group Leader at Level C or D

Shape the Future of Regenerative Medicine – Become an EMBL Australia Group Leader at Monash University

Are you a visionary researcher ready to lead world-class work in Neural Regeneration and help to create the treatments of the future for neurodegenerative conditions? Join the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University and take on a prestigious, five-year research-only position as an EMBL Australia Group Leader. This opportunity places you at the forefront of one of the globe's largest regenerative medicine hubs.

Based at our cutting-edge Clayton campus and embedded within the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network, you'll gain access to outstanding infrastructure, long-term funding, and a dynamic international research culture. This role is designed to empower early- to mid-career researchers to launch bold, independent programs, backed by mentorship from the world's leading bioscience minds.

As the successful applicant, you will:

• Lead an innovative research group exploring neural regeneration, contributing to major discoveries in regenerative medicine.
• Drive and publish high-impact research, leveraging your strong national reputation and emerging international profile.
• Supervise a collaborative team of academic and professional staff, while cultivating a vibrant and inclusive lab culture.
• Manage a laboratory budget of up to $3.4 million with strategic oversight of external research funding and governance.
• Represent ARMI and EMBL Australia through active participation in collaborative initiatives including mentoring, training and outreach programs.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• A PhD in a relevant field. Proven record of scientific excellence, originality and research independence.
• Commitment to team science, open, responsible research (FAIR data), and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong track record of publication in top-tier journals and proven ability to attract competitive research funding.
• A passion for mentoring emerging researchers and contributing to a globally connected research network.

Benefits

• Dedicated research leader position as an independent laboratory head
• Five-year 'EMBL Australia Group Leader' appointment with the opportunity of additional four years upon successful international review as per EMBL Australia policies. A Monash University internal review after three years applies.
• Provision of very generous core research funding and research management support, including EMBL Australia Group Leader loading and payment for relocation
• Critical mass of outstanding researchers within a collaborative scientific environment
• The opportunity to foster excellence, deliver original and ambitious research programs and provide supervision to graduate students
• State-of-the-art laboratories and access to leading-edge core research facilities
• Access to EMBL Australia development activities and collaboration Australia's research and research infrastructure communities
• Provision of visas and working permits for successful candidates and their families

About EMBL Australia

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to molecular biology research and is supported by 29-member states, two prospect member states, and one associate member state – Australia.

A key initiative of the associate membership is the 'EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network', a partnership of leading Australian host institutions that provide long-term, funded, research-only positions for early to mid-career researchers to pursue ambitious research programs. It aims to seed a dynamic, highly collaborative culture across Australia, conducting research of the highest international standing.

The successful candidate will have a strong motivation to collaborate across the Partner Laboratory Network, grasping the opportunity to interact with other research groups across the EMBL Australia community and to contribute to national and international training and outreach events.

About Monash University

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.