Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research as part of a collaborative research team
• Perform experimental work including cell culture, organelle isolation, membrane protein purification and reconstitution
• Apply biochemical, enzymatic, biophysical, structural and spectroscopic techniques
• Operate advanced laboratory and imaging equipment, including cryoEM-related technologies
• Contribute to data analysis, figure preparation and scientific writing for publications and grant applications
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, data archiving and reagent documentation
• Participate in research meetings, seminars and professional activities
• Contribute to research-related administrative tasks and limited teaching-related material as required

About You

You are an early-career researcher with strong laboratory skills, attention to detail and a genuine interest in structural and molecular biology. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a research team, and you are motivated to build your research capability in a supportive, high-performing environment.

You will bring:

• An honours degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related discipline
• Laboratory experience in biochemistry, molecular, cellular or structural biology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and well-organised research records
• Experience or familiarity with organelle isolation, membrane protein purification or functional characterisation
• Experience or demonstrated interest in structural biology techniques, particularly cryoEM and/or cryoET
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to research

Why Join Us?

• Work within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, home to over 700 researchers and 120 research teams
• Access world-class research infrastructure and advanced imaging platforms
• Be part of a highly collaborative, internationally connected research environment
• Build your research profile through publications, presentations and grant contributions
• Develop your career within a globally recognised research-intensive university

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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: Assoc Prof James Letts, email james.letts@monash.edu

Applications Close: Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

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