Research Fellow Molecular Pharmacologist

Parkville, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 83280 - 113025

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Research Fellow - Molecular Pharmacologist

Job No.: 687591

Location: Parkville campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 1 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83280 - $113025 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

The Opportunity

This Research Fellow position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to an NHMRC Ideas Grant investigating G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) signalling and identify novel selective GPER agonists to prevent cognitive impairment in post-menopausal women.

Working within the GPCR EcoPharmacology Laboratory at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) and collaborating closely with the neurovascular research teams led by Professor Chris Sobey at La Trobe University you will join a highly multidisciplinary environment spanning G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) pharmacology cerebrovascular physiology neuroinflammation and translational drug discovery.

About you

A PhD in Pharmacology Molecular Biology Biomedical Science or a related discipline.
Strong hands-on experience in molecular pharmacology preferably GPCR-focused
Solid understanding of receptor pharmacology
Evidence of high-quality publications and independent research capabilities.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Experience with primary cell culture
Interest in translational drug discovery

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking 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 everyones 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.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 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 worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds 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

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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 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: Anh TN Nguyen ARC DECRA Fellow Head of GPCR EcoPharmacology Lab Ph:

Position Description:Research Fellow

Applications Close:Sunday 4 January 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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Research Fellow - Molecular PharmacologistJob No.: 687591Location: Parkville campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 1 year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin our inclusive collabora...