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$ 83280 - 113025
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Job Description
Research Assistant
Job No.: 682036
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 Month fixed-term appointment (with a possibility of extension)
Remuneration: $83280 - $113025 pa Level A plus 17% superannuation
Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Breakthroughs in the lab into clinical applications that transform lives
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate Research Assistant to join our cutting-edge research team in molecular science within Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI).
Were offering an exciting opportunity for a Level A Research Assistant who will contribute to the Universitys research efforts and develop their scientific expertise through focused and meaningful projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to work in a collaborative environment supporting ongoing studies and pursuing new scientific insights.
This position involves hands-on research including the expression and purification of proteins and protein complexes molecular biology techniques such as PCR and mutagenesis and a variety of biophysical and cell-based assays. Youll also be responsible for cell culture flow cytometry and comprehensive data analysis. In addition to experimental work the role includes lab management dutiessuch as maintaining inventories preparing reagents writing protocols and ensuring a clean safe working environment. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of both research projects and day-to-day lab operations.
The successful candidate will report to a Senior Research Fellow Ram Bhusal and Professor Martin Stone who co-lead this project.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are closely-related disciplines which study the chemical components of living cells including the genetic material in order to understand biological processes and how these are altered in disease.
Research and teaching in the department encompasses six broad themes: cell biology signal transduction host/pathogen interaction structural biology immunology and developmental biology. Our research is highly relevant to major human diseases and pathological processes including infection inflammation diabetes and obesity developmental and degenerative disorders cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Learn more about Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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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.
Please note:The shortlisted applicants will be expected to conduct interviews in the first two weeks of September 2025.
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 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: Dr Ram Bhusal Senior Research Fellow
Position Description:Research Assistant
Applications Close: Sunday 24 August 2025 11:55 pm AEST
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Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Employment Type
Full Time
