Research Fellow, Australian Research Council

Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $75,115 - $101,944 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

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.

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

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The Opportunity

This Research Fellow position is an exciting opportunity to join the recently founded Molecular Physiology of Microbial Pathogens lab, headed by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Dr Rhys Grinter.

The successful candidate will be a crucial contributor and intellectual driving force for Dr Grinter's ARC-funded research program to develop novel protein antibiotics targeting bacterial pathogens. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in molecular microbiology and will allow them to grow their expertise in antibiotic discovery, synthetic biology and protein engineering. It will also provide the opportunity for the candidate to engage in collaborative research within Dr Grinter's wider research program.

As a successful candidate, you will conduct day-to-day research independently, under the broader guidance of Dr Grinter, to fulfil the stated objectives of the antibiotic discovery project. Supporting your transition to independence, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of more junior researchers and engage in professional development activities. The candidate will also provide limited administrative functions primarily connected with Dr Grinter's lab and broader research program. The position will provide the opportunity to contribute to University teaching efforts related to the project and skills of the candidate.

The appointee will have a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a closely related field.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

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Enquiries

Dr Rhys Grinter, Lab Head, Microbiology, rhys.grinter@monash.edu

Position Description

Research Fellow

Closing Date

Monday 3 April 2023, 11:55 pm AEST