Senior Lecturer – Chemical and Biological Engineering Full-time NEW

Senior Lecturer – Chemical and Biological Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University is seeking a dynamic and innovative academic to join our growing team as a Senior Lecturer.

We are looking for a colleague with a strong research track record, a passion for teaching, and a collaborative spirit to help drive the continued success of our department.

As a Level C academic, you will:

• Deliver undergraduate and/or Master's coursework and contribute to curriculum design.
• Conduct high-quality, independent research in chemical and/or biological engineering.
• Supervise Honours and postgraduate research students. Foster an inclusive and supportive academic environment.

We welcome applicants in all areas of chemical and biological engineering, particularly:

• Catalysis
• Biochemicals and biofuels
• Biomedicine and therapeutics
• Sustainable energy technologies

Research with strong translational potential and/or use of facilities such as the ANSTO/Monash Advanced Characterisation Platforms will be highly regarded.

You will have:

• A PhD in Chemical, Biological, or a related Engineering discipline.
• A strong record of impactful research and scholarly publications.
• Experience in unit coordination and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education.
• Fresh ideas that enhance both research and teaching within the department.

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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.