Research Fellow (Level A) Reproductive Health

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Full-time Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($102047 - $109536 p.a.) 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Bundoora campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

As the Research Fellow you will carry out independent and/or team research which has a significant impact in the area of womens health with a primary focus on endometrial biology embryo implantation and endometriosis. It is expected that you will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop and assist in the supervision of research students. You will report to Professor Guiying Nie the Head of Implantation and Pregnancy Research laboratory.

To be successful in this position youll have:

Demonstrated emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications development of new research initiatives competitive research funding.
Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture organoid culture and analysis and stem cell biology.
Strong skills in molecular biology next-generation sequencing bioinformatics general microscopy and confocal microscopy.
Extensive experience in histology and immunohistochemistry immunocytochemistry flow cytometry and cell sorting.
Knowledge and research experience in reproduction in general and endometrial biology embryo implantation and endometriosis in particular.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in related field

Desirable: Experience in spatial analysis proteomics.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the RMIT School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas (Clinical Sciences Health Sciences and Medical Sciences). Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus we undertake teaching and research across our disciplines of: Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Medicine Medical Radiations Nursing Osteopathy Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Physiotherapy and Psychology. Our programs all included embedded Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning both through professional practice placements in partner health industries and through the Universitys student-led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora.

The Schools research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science complementary and alternative medicine medical physiology microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences and above world standard in psychology public health & health service and medical & health sciences. We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with globally distinctive research strengths in respiratory health neuroinflammation reproduction translational immunology and infection cancer diagnostics and therapeutics and cross-cutting themes of: Lifestyle Medicine Digital Health Indigenous Health Ageing in Health & Disease and Medical Devices Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research and Learning and Teaching innovation within the School is supported by a world class simulated hospital digital human anatomy facility state-of-the-art equipment and fully equipped laboratories and medical radiations facilities as well as a significant number of national and international partners.

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Position Description Research Fellow (Level A) Reproductive Health

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Applications close on Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 11.59pm.

Please note: Due to the Universitys end-of-year shutdown period from 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 there will be no talent support during this time. Recruitment will resume once the University reopens in January 2026.

Applications Close:

20 Jan 2026 11.59 pm

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Overview:Full-time Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026Salary Academic Level A6-A8 ($102047 - $109536 p.a.) 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Bundoora campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the UniversityAbout YouAs the Research ...