Research Fellow Physiology

Clayton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 83283 - 113025

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Research Fellow - Physiology

Job No.:687420

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $83283 - $113025 Level A plus 17% super

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Join a leading biomedical research institute
Work at the frontier of brain-immune science

The Opportunity

The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is one of Australias largest and most dynamic biomedical research environments bringing together over 120 research groups across seven interdisciplinary health programs. BDI works at the intersection of discovery science clinical translation and industry partnership supported by world-class research infrastructure and teaching facilities.

The Smyth Lab at BDI is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (Level A) to join a growing and ambitious research team investigating neuroimmune communication at the borders of the brain. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an early career researcher to pursue high-quality independent research while contributing to the development and leadership of a fast-moving laboratory.

You will work on projects exploring how meningeal stromal and immune cells sense brain state maintain barrier integrity and contribute to neurological disease including brain cancer and stroke. The lab integrates advanced imaging omics approaches mouse genetics and flow cytometry to uncover new principles of brainimmune interaction.

This position is ideal for a dynamic scientist seeking to build their research profile contribute to impactful publications and play an active role in shaping laboratory culture and capability.

What You Will Do

Conduct high-quality research under limited supervision and contribute to peer-reviewed publications
Design and perform advanced laboratory experiments using modern biomedical techniques
Contribute to collaborative research activity within the lab and across BDI programs
Co-supervise honours and postgraduate students and support their research development
Assist with laboratory organisation systems and day-to-day research operations
Participate in seminars conferences and professional development activities
Contribute where appropriate to research-related teaching activities

What You Will Bring

You will hold a doctoral qualification or be near completion in a relevant biomedical or closely related discipline or demonstrate equivalent research experience. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills a developing publication record and the ability to manage multiple research priorities effectively.

You enjoy working collaboratively in a research environment communicate clearly and are motivated to contribute to both scientific discovery and the smooth operation of a research laboratory. Experience with mouse models flow cytometry immunostaining or in vitro culture will be highly regarded as will experience in neurological disease models though this is not essential.

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.

Learn more about Monash.

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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 disabilitiesneurodivergent 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 Leon Smyth eduor

Position Description:Research Fellow - Level A

Applications Close: Sunday 18 January 2026 at11:55pm AEST

Research Fellow - PhysiologyJob No.:687420Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 12 month fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: $83283 - $113025 Level A plus 17% super Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin a leading biomedical research instituteWork at the frontier ...