Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointmentAmplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityBe surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover themThe OpportunityAre you an immunology researcher passionate about advancing cancer immunotherapy? Join the La Gruta Laboratory as a Research Fellow, where you'll play a key role in engineering T cell receptors to enhance tumour recognition. This fixed-term position is for the specific task or project of performing lab management duties and conducting experimentation for this cutting-edge research initiative.In this role, you will:Conduct independent and team-based research in T cell development and immunityPerform molecular and cellular immunology experiments, including mouse models, viral infections, flow cytometry, in vitro assays, and genetic screeningSupport grant applications, manuscript preparation, and interdisciplinary collaborationsManage GMO mouse breeding, husbandry, and genotyping for experimental modelsOversee research data systems, including plasmid, antibody, and mouse databasesHandle regulatory submissions (animal ethics, OGTR compliance) and maintain laboratory safety protocolsTrain and supervise students and research staffWe're looking for candidates with:A PhD in Immunology or a related fieldExperience in cellular immunology, virology, or molecular biology techniques (e.g., mouse models, T cell culture, MHC tetramer reagents, recombinant DNA technologies, flow cytometry)Strong data analysis and bioinformatics skills (Seurat experience is a plus)Excellent organizational and project management skillsStrong written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate across disciplinesProficiency in Microsoft Office and scientific software for data analysisWhy Join Us?Be part of a leading immunology research team tackling cancer and infectious diseaseWork on high-impact projects advancing our fundamental understanding of T cell biologyTrain and collaborate with leading researchers in a world-class research environmentReady to answer big questions around how T cells develop and work? Apply now!About Monash UniversityAt Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.Be part of our story. Work with us to .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.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/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.Applications Close: Thursday 15 May 2025, 11:55pm AESTMonash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.