Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) & EMBL Group Leader Full-time

Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) & EMBL Group Leader

Are you ready to make a groundbreaking impact on the future of human health?

The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) to join us as an EMBL Australia Group Leader. In this pivotal role, you will head an independent research team dedicated to unraveling the basic mechanisms of the regenerative process, enabling the next generation of discoveries to prevent, halt, and reverse damage from disease and injury.

ARMI offers a highly stimulating, cross-disciplinary environment. You will collaborate closely with elite institutions like the Monash Institute for Medical Engineering (MIME), the Biomedical Discovery Institute (BDI), and CSIRO. As an EMBL Australia Group Leader you will also be deeply embedded within the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead & Innovate: Head an independent research team, driving major original contributions to the field of regenerative medicine.
• Mentor & Supervise: Manage and mentor research-support staff, less senior academic researchers, and postgraduate/honours research projects.
• Secure & Manage Funding: Prepare high-impact research proposals, secure external funding, and oversee grant financial management.
• Collaborate: Promote strong research links with external bodies and contribute significantly to the broader scientific community, especially the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network.
• Contribute: Represent ARMI and EMBL Australia through active participation in collaborative initiatives including mentoring, training, and outreach programs.

We are looking for recruits whose research program aligns with any of the current research themes at ARMI:

• Heart and Muscle Development and Regeneration
• Immunity and Regeneration
• Neural Regeneration
• Organ Engineering and Synthetic Biology
• Stem Cells and Regeneration

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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 submit the following documents:

• A Cover Letter outlining your motivation and aspiration for the role
• A CV (maximum 4 pages) with a full list of publications
• A Research Plan (maximum 5 pages) outlining your research direction and scientific plans for the initial 5 years in the role
• Two letters of recommendation

Applications are reviewed by an international committee including representatives from EMBL and the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to Melbourne, Australia for a scientific symposium and face-to-face interviews.

Applications close: Friday 2 October 2026, 11:55pm AEST