Research Fellow Proteomics
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Clayton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job No.:694388
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration:12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $123138 - $146228 pa Level B (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
At the Monash Proteomics and Metabolomics Platform (MPMP) we dont just run samples we solve complex biological puzzles. We are seeking a dynamic independent and collaborative Level B Research Fellow to join our world-class facility.
This isnt just a lab role. This is a pivotal position where you will act as a scientific consultant an innovative method-developer and a key research driver. You will work across a massive breadth of projects supporting both brilliant academic minds and high-profile commercial clients.
Why This Role is Different
Diverse Impact: One day youre designing a complex custom experiment for a major client; the next youre implementing cutting-edge LC-MS/MS protocols or co-authoring high-impact manuscripts.
Autonomy and Collaboration: Enjoy the freedom of independent research whilst mentoring junior staff and postgraduate students within a highly collegiate multi-disciplinary team.
Cutting-edge Tech: Gain unmatched hands-on experience with the latest analytical instrumentation and advanced bioinformatic pipelines.
Your Everyday Responsibilities
As a critical pillar of the MPMP team your responsibilities will bridge advanced science and strategic collaboration:
End-to-End Project Ownership: Independently assist collaborators and clients by designing experiments managing sample preparation acquiring LC-MS/MS data and delivering sophisticated data analyses and reports.
Innovation and Development: Implement and refine novel proteomic methodologies and techniques to keep MPMP at the absolute forefront of the field.
Academic Contribution: Write and revise high-quality manuscripts contribute to external funding proposals and present your findings at national and international conferences.
Leadership and Mentorship: Guide junior research staff and co-supervise major honours or postgraduate research projects shaping the next generation of scientific talent.
Who You Are
Education and Qualifications
A PhD in Mass Spectrometry Proteomics Biochemistry Protein Chemistry or a closely related field.
Your Technical Toolkit
- Proteomics Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with both label-free and label-based qualitative and quantitative proteomic approaches.
- Software Fluency: Proficiency in handling massive datasets using advanced proteomic software tools (e.g. Proteome Discoverer Skyline FragPipe Spectronaut) alongside strong bioinformatic and biostatistical skills.
- Instrument Mastery: Proven track record operating a broad range of analytical instrumentation specifically LC-MS/MS instruments.
Your Professional Strengths
- The Mindset of a Writer: A solid track record of refereed research publications and a knack for writing clear succinct reports and research proposals.
- Leadership Trajectory: Natural ability to mentor coach and support the development of research staff and students.
- Dynamic Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to operate seamlessly as an independent researcher and a collegiate team player.
Join Us at Monash
Monash University is a modern global research-intensive institution delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. By joining MPMP you will be part of an environment that values innovation fosters career development and champions a deeply supportive collegiate culture
About Monash University
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats 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.
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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: Prof. Ralf Schittenhelm Director of Monash Proteomics and Metabolomics Platformor
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close:Tuesday 7th July 2026 11:55pm AEST
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