MOBIUS Postdoctoral Research Officer

Job No.:569773

Work type:Fixed Term

• Full time opportunity Fixed Term up to 3 years
• Level A Academic Research Only
• 17% superannuation contribution
• Based at our vibrant La Trobe Universitys Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

This position is for a Postdoctoral Researcher who will play a key role in advancing research excellence in sensing technologies. The role involves contributing to a major industry-aligned project funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Councils Industrial Transformation Research Programme.

This position will work as part of a collaborative team working closely with fellow postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates across ARC Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS) and other research groups focused on molecular biosensing for point-of-use applications.

To learn more visit MOBIUS website at primary objective of MOBIUS is to accelerate the growth of Australias biosensing industry. The Hub brings together industry government and academic experts from diverse fields in chemistry biology physics and engineering to collaborate on complex problems and generate new commercial opportunities. It also aims to build an ecosystem to train the next generation of biosensor researchers through deep engagement of researchers and students with industry.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to acquire analyse and interpret complex research data with expertise in advanced electrochemistry and electrochemiluminescence (ECL).
• Proven experience developing prototype sensors including surface modification and electrochemical interface design.
• Capability to integrate optical characterisation methods (e.g. multispectral imaging) and computational tools such as machine learning or AI into research workflows.
• Strong project management skills including planning milestone delivery and working with industry partners toward commercialisable outcomes.
• Experience collaborating with industry and academic stakeholders to translate research findings into practical applications.
• Track record of high-quality research outputs presentations and contribution to supervision of students.
• Other skills and experience as outlined in the PD.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday1 March 2026

Position Enquiries: Vesna Stefanovski Chief Operating Officer MOBIUS

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Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer Yola El-hassanieh;

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Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

PD Research Officer (MOBIUS).pdf

Position open to international applicants. Only visa assistance up to a max. $2000 AUD will be offered and covered by La Trobe Uni. Relocation assistance will be at the cost of the candidature.

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered for this position:

• A complete application (upload as one file only) that includes a detailed cover letter and an up-to-date resume that outlines the applicants relevance and addresses the skills and experience listed in the position description. No page limit upon submission.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobes Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassmentabuseor threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.