Role type: Part – Time (0.5 FTE) ; Fixed Term, 1 year Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health Salary: Level A $87,266 – $118,416 (pro rata) plus 17% super
NHMRC-funded translational perinatal research program / cutting-edge extracellular vesicle and multi-omics techniques / supportive, flexible, clinician-scientist led team
Apply now to grow your molecular research career while improving outcomes for babies affected by congenital infection.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity In this role, you will drive laboratory experiments that uncover how congenital infections affect fetal development. You will refine skills in extracellular vesicle methods, molecular biology and data management within a perinatal research group.
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You may be a great fit if you:
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What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
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Your new team You will join the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health within the Melbourne Medical School. Our department partners with leading maternity hospitals, combining clinical care, teaching and research to improve outcomes for families. You will work alongside clinician-scientists, researchers and students in a supportive, values -led culture that nurtures development.
Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
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Applications close: 1 June 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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