LecturerSenior Lecturer in Analytical GeochemistryPetrology

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Analytical Geochemistry/Petrology

Job No.: 679581

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration:$118974 - $141283 pa Level B /$145740 - $168049 pa Level C (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

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic academic to join our School as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Analytical Geochemistry/Petrology. You will contribute to both research and teaching helping advance the Schools academic and professional goals.

As a Lecturer you would develop a leading research program in Analytical Geochemistry/Petrology and contribute to the education program of the School in areas broadly related to your expertise.

As a Senior Lecturer you would lead an outstanding research program in Analytical Geochemistry/Petrology and make a significant contribution to the education program of the School in areas broadly related to your expertise.

In both roles you will be expected to demonstrate the capacity to secure external funding and to build and supervise a research team of students and staff.

Successful candidates will employ trace-element andisotope geochemistry to geological systems particularly the solid support of this the school hosts a suite of state of the art clean laboratories (ISO 4-6) and the Monash Isotopia Facility which includes : ThermoFisher Neptune plus MC-ICP-MS Triton plus TIMS Triple-quadrupole iCAP-TQ and a single-quadrupole iCAP-Q ICP-MS ASI-RESOlution ArF 193 nm excimer and New Wave UP 213 nm Nd-YAG solid state laser ablation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Leadership: Develop and lead a significant programme of high-quality impactful and externally funded research in analytical geochemistry employing analytical experimental and/or observational approaches to study geochemical and high temperature physical processes of the solid Earth preserved in rocks and other relevant applications

• Teaching Excellence: Deliver engaging and comprehensive teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate units within the School and the Faculty of Science including general earth science education and specialised subjects such as igneous petrology volcanology resource geoscience and geochemistry at more senior levels

• Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students as well as postdoctoral scientists fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment

• Innovation and Collaboration: Bring new ideas to research and teaching building on and extending existing strengths in the School and developing new links across Monash University and beyond

As the successful candidate you will have a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline of solid Earth geoscience.

If you are passionate about advancing knowledge in analytical geochemistry and are eager to contribute to a world-class academic environment we encourage you to apply.

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To Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• a CV and four documents that together address the selection criteria:

  • Cover letter

  • Research statement (no more than 2 pages addresses KSC 2 & 3)

  • Teaching statement (no more than 1 page addresses KSC 4 & 5)

  • Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement (no more than 1 page addresses KSC 6-8)

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

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: Professor Andrew Mackintosh Head of School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment

Position Descriptions:

Lecturer - Level B analytical geochemistry

Senior Lecturer - Level C analytical geochemistry

Applications Close:Sunday 9 November 2025 11:55pm AEDT

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