Research Fellow in Biochemistry of Photosynthesis

Research Fellow in Biochemistry of Photosynthesis

Job No.: 691684

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-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

The School of Biological Sciences is looking for a Research Fellow to join a dynamic ARCfunded Discovery Project exploring how plants adapt to extreme environments. This is an exciting opportunity to build your research career while contributing to breakthrough science that could transform plant resilience.

You will work within the Plant Energy and Biotechnology Research Group to identify structural and molecular means by which plants regulate stress responses through the examination of a newly discovered protein that controls photoprotection in grasses some of the most resilient plants.

As the successful candidate you will have experience in cloning plant genetic transformation analysis of DNA RNA and protein samples protein structure analysis and using a variety of spectroscopic methods for studying plant photosynthesis.

If you would like to shape the future of plant stress biology with cuttingedge research then apply today!

About Monash University

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We value difference anddiversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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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 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: Dr Maria Ermakova Lecturer School of Biological Sciences

Position Description:Research Fellow - School of Biological Sciences - Ermakova lab

Applications Close: Monday 27 April 2026 11:55pm AEST

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