Monash University 
Clayton, Australia Descripción del proyecto
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Chemical and Biological Engineering
Job No.: 698489
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
Are you a driven materials researcher looking to pioneer the next wave of scientific discovery? Join the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University as a Research Fellow (Level A) and help to lead the charge in discovering, fabricating, and optimising emerging 2D halide perovskite materials.
Positioned at the dynamic intersection of materials science, optoelectronics, laboratory automation, and data science, this role offers an extraordinary platform to elevate your research career within a world-class, collaborative environment.
Why You Should Apply
About the Role
As a Level A Research Fellow, you will contribute directly to defined research projects while building your independent academic profile.
Key Responsibilities:
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about combining experimental materials research with emerging data-driven and autonomous approaches to accelerate materials discovery.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 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 world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s 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.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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 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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Professor Udo Bach, Chemical and Biological Engineering, udo.bach@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow - CBE
Applications Close: Tuesday 13th October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.
