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Research fellow or senior research fellow, behavioural scientist

Melbourne
Monash University
Posted: 5 June
Offer description

Job No.: 694138

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-years fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation) or $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Position

Research Fellow (Level B) or Senior Research Fellow (Level C)

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research program at the forefront of digital health and lifestyle medicine. This role provides leadership across projects focused on behaviour change, including the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition, sleep and 24‐hour movement behaviours. The position also leads work in digital tools, wearable technologies, AI‐enabled health coaching systems and immersive digital platforms, while supporting data collection activities at the BrainPark, Clayton Campus.

Responsibilities
* Behaviour change research and intervention design across funded and emerging projects, working with national and international collaborators.
* Contribute to major programmes such as ProPASS, UK Biobank and other large epidemiological platforms, translating findings into real‐world behavioural interventions.
* Grant development, managing research teams and budgets, supervising staff and higher degree research students.
* Deliver high‐quality outputs including peer‐reviewed publications, conference presentations and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
* PhD in behavioural science, health psychology, public health, exercise science or a related discipline with post‐doctoral research experience.
* Strong track record of publications in leading peer‐reviewed journals and success in competitive grant applications.
* Demonstrated capability in research leadership and supervision.
* Experience in digital health interventions, wearable and accelerometry‐based data, co‐design methodologies and implementation science will be highly regarded.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including support for parents.
Legal and EEO Statements

Monash is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. 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.

Application Deadline

Applications Close: Monday 29 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST

Contact

Associate Professor Matthew Ahmadi,

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Ensure your cover letter clearly outlines how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.

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