Postdoctoral Researcher in Cellular Biointerfaces Full-time

Postdoctoral Researcher In Cellular Biointerfaces

Monash University's Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking a talented Research Fellow to join the Drug Delivery Disposition and Dynamics (D4) group in an ARC-funded postdoctoral position, delivered in close partnership with Fonterra.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate the biological behaviour of lipid-based nutritional delivery systems, focusing on the compositional and functional biointerfaces of emulsions in physiological fluids, and their interactions with biological surfaces, especially the gastrointestinal tract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Studying lipid–protein–polysaccharide interfaces in complex biological media
• Conducting research involving cell culture, bacteriology, and compositional analysis
• Developing and optimising equipment and methods for analysing interface composition and cell interactions
• Performing quantitative analysis of particle–cell interactions
• Collaborating with internal teams and external infrastructure platforms

What you will bring:

• Expertise in cell culture, microbiology, or bacteriology
• Experience in biochemical or biophysical characterisation of emulsions or delivery systems
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
• Strong initiative and ability to engage across academic and industry domains

This is a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academic research and industry innovation in a world-leading Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty.

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To apply, Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application should include:

• A cover letter not exceeding two pages, addressing your experience in the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
• A resume

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Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Ben J. Boyd, ARC Industry Laureate Research Fellow, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ben.boyd@monash.edu

Applications close: Sunday 5 October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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