Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Anatomy & Developmental Biology

Job No.: 697945

Location: Clayton Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $150841 - $173931 pa Level C / $181629 - $200092 pa Level D (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

Join Monash University as an Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer and make a leading contribution to research and education in developmental biology. You will bring expertise in developmental biology reproductive health or stem cell biology advancing research excellence while delivering outstanding teaching across developmental biology histology Biomedical Science postgraduate programs and medical education. At Level D you will provide recognised disciplinary leadership and distinction; at Level C you will make a major contribution to research scholarship and teaching.

This position will be responsible for delivering engaging lectures tutorials practical classes seminars and workshops; developing and coordinating high-quality curriculum learning materials and assessment; and supporting effective teaching teams and student learning. You will supervise honours postgraduate and PhD students and contribute to postgraduate training. You will also lead and undertake original impactful research that generates high-quality publications attracts competitive external funding and aligns with the departments culture and priorities. You will play a significant role in research engagement and team leadership while contributing to the broader academic community. At Level D you will additionally provide substantial leadership through mentoring course coordination and discipline-building activities nationally and internationally; at Level C you will demonstrate strong research leadership and contribute actively to departmental and faculty planning.

To be successful in this role you will have a doctoral qualification and significant experience in developmental and cell biology and/or reproductive health with a strong record of high-quality research publications external research funding and postgraduate supervision. You will bring demonstrated excellence in teaching developmental biology and histology including curriculum and assessment development and course coordination alongside strong interpersonal collaborative and mentoring skills. Level D candidates will additionally demonstrate distinction in their discipline significant leadership a sustained record of research funding and scholarly achievement and the capacity to mentor colleagues and lead the discipline. Level C candidates will demonstrate emerging or established research leadership and a strong capacity to lead research projects and teams.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. 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.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom you will have access to quality research facilities infrastructure world-class teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities.

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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 background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Helen Abud

Position Description:

Level C - Senior Lecturer

Level D - Associate Professor

Applications Close: Wednesday 7 October 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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