Monash University Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Structural Biology 2026 | Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Monash University Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Structural Biology 2026 | Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Monash University (Clayton campus, Australia) is hiring a Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Structural Biology (Job No. 699553) via its official PageUp careers board. The role is full-time, 2-year fixed-term, and requires a PhD / Doctorate in biochemistry, structural biology or a related field.

Job Details

Organization: Monash University

Job Title: Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Job No.: 699553

Employment: Full-time, 2-year fixed-term

Faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Experience: Postdoctoral / Level A Research Fellow (early-career doctorate; Freshers eligible as recent doctorates)

Qualification: PhD / Doctorate in biochemistry / structural biology / related

Location: Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Job Description

Join a research program investigating the structure and molecular mechanisms of the heme biosynthetic machinery. The Research Fellow leads independent research projects using advanced structural biology techniques including single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) and cryogenic electron tomography (cryoET) to advance understanding of these biological processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading independent research projects using single-particle cryoEM and cryoET to advance understanding of the heme biosynthetic machinery.
• Working with a degree of independence and in collaboration with other researchers.
• Contributing to research design, analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Preparing research publications.
• Supporting postgraduate students.
• Participating in broader academic activities.

Experimental approaches listed include organelle isolation, sub-mitochondrial particle preparation and native membrane protein isolation, alongside biochemical, enzymatic, biophysical, structural and spectroscopic assays.

Eligibility Criteria

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or closely related field.
• Track record of refereed research publications.
• Experience in purification and functional characterisation of membrane protein complexes.
• Practical experience in single-particle cryoEM or cryoET (required).
• Present valid and current Australian work rights as stated on the posting.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated manuscript preparation skills.

Salary

Remuneration: Level A AU$86,195–$116,981 pa plus 17% employer superannuation.

How to Apply

Applicants must ensure the cover letter clearly outlines how skills and experience align with the role requirements.

Additional Information

Monash’s notice also describes the university’s scale (about 20,000 staff and 95,000 students; campuses in Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia; top-50 global rankings including QS 2026), commitment to academic freedom, access to research facilities and international collaboration, and flexible/hybrid working policies including support for parents.

The diversity statement encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities and neurodivergent people.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

Apply through the official PageUp careers board, Monash Job No. 699553.