The Opportunity

At the Monash Proteomics and Metabolomics Platform (MPMP), we don’t just run samples, we solve complex biological puzzles. We are seeking a dynamic, independent, and collaborative Level B Research Fellow to join our world-class facility.

This isn’t just a lab role. This is a pivotal position where you will act as a scientific consultant, an innovative method-developer, and a key research driver. You will work across a massive breadth of projects, supporting both brilliant academic minds and high-profile commercial clients.

Why This Role is Different

• Diverse Impact: One day you’re designing a complex, custom experiment for a major client; the next, you’re implementing cutting-edge LC-MS/MS protocols or co-authoring high-impact manuscripts.

• Autonomy and Collaboration: Enjoy the freedom of independent research whilst mentoring junior staff and postgraduate students within a highly collegiate, multi-disciplinary team.

• Cutting-edge Tech: Gain unmatched, hands-on experience with the latest analytical instrumentation and advanced bioinformatic pipelines.

Your Everyday Responsibilities

As a critical pillar of the MPMP team, your responsibilities will bridge advanced science and strategic collaboration:

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Independently assist collaborators and clients by designing experiments, managing sample preparation, acquiring LC-MS/MS data, and delivering sophisticated data analyses and reports.

• Innovation and Development: Implement and refine novel proteomic methodologies and techniques to keep MPMP at the absolute forefront of the field.

• Academic Contribution: Write and revise high-quality manuscripts, contribute to external funding proposals, and present your findings at national and international conferences.

• Leadership and Mentorship: Guide junior research staff and co-supervise major honours or postgraduate research projects, shaping the next generation of scientific talent.

Who You Are

Education and Qualifications

• A PhD in Mass Spectrometry, Proteomics, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, or a closely related field.

Your Technical Toolkit

• Proteomics Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with both label-free and label-based qualitative and quantitative proteomic approaches.
• Software Fluency: Proficiency in handling massive datasets using advanced proteomic software tools (e.g., Proteome Discoverer, Skyline, FragPipe, Spectronaut) alongside strong bioinformatic and biostatistical skills.
• Instrument Mastery: Proven track record operating a broad range of analytical instrumentation, specifically LC-MS/MS instruments.

Your Professional Strengths

• The Mindset of a Writer: A solid track record of refereed research publications and a knack for writing clear, succinct reports and research proposals.
• Leadership Trajectory: Natural ability to mentor, coach, and support the development of research staff and students.
• Dynamic Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to operate seamlessly as an independent researcher and a collegiate team player.

Join Us at Monash

Monash University is a modern, global, research-intensive institution, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. By joining MPMP, you will be part of an environment that values innovation, fosters career development, and champions a deeply supportive, collegiate culture

About Monash 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.

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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

For instructions on how 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: Prof. Ralf Schittenhelm, Director of Monash Proteomics and Metabolomics Platform, +61 3 9905 4324 or ralf.schittenhelm@monash.edu

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Tuesday 7th July 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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