Monash University 
Melbourne, Australia Resumen de la oferta
Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Senior Research Fellow for its Rheumatology Research Lab. This fixed-term position runs until December 31, 2027, offering full-time or part-time employment with remuneration between $150,841 and $173,931 per annum plus superannuation. The role focuses on translational research into innate and adaptive immunity, specifically regarding glucocorticoids, targeted therapies, and autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus. Candidates must hold a doctoral qualification and demonstrate a strong publication record, experience securing external funding, and skills in supervising students and managing research projects. The successful applicant will contribute to clinical practice translation within a collaborative, world-class research environment. Applications close on November 5, 2026.
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Descripción del proyecto
Senior Research Fellow (Inflammation and Immunology)
Job No.: 698805
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2027
Remuneration: $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation) or for part-time pro-rata of $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
Join the Rheumatology Research Lab at Monash University as a Senior Research Fellow and contribute to high-quality translational research exploring innate and adaptive immunity. The Rheumatology group is a world-famous cluster of clinical and laboratory researchers with five externally funded teams and a strong focus on translating research into clinical practice. The position will contribute to externally funded and international pharmaceutical industry-funded projects focused on glucocorticoids, emerging targeted therapies and human autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus.
The position will undertake research across established programs and contribute to the delivery and coordination of research projects, including publications, conference papers, external funding proposals and research project management. The role will provide day-to-day supervision and mentoring of Research Assistants and PhD students, collaborate with clinician colleagues and research teams, and contribute to honours and postgraduate supervision and occasional teaching.
We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, subsequent research experience and a strong record of publications and research outputs. You will bring experience securing significant external funding, supervising and developing research staff and students, and contributing to successful research teams. Strong organisational, communication and research management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively are also essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly collaborative research environment and advance translational research in autoimmune disease. We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
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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 disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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: Associate Professor Sarah Jones, Sarah.A.Jones@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Research Fellow
Applications Close: Thursday 5 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT