Job No.: 692139
Location: Parkville campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed‐term appointment
Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (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 the newly‐established Academic Node within the Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation (CDCO), where you will contribute to innovative work addressing some of the most complex challenges in brain health.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary and multi‐institutional research programme within the CDCO Academic Node. This role focuses on evaluating novel strategies to enhance the delivery of small molecule drugs and biologics across the blood–brain barrier (BBB), with applications in brain cancer and neuro‐degenerative diseases.
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing translational research, with a strong emphasis on assessing brain exposure in vivo using quantitative analytical approaches.
Key Responsibilities
* Designing and conducting in vivo studies to evaluate drug and biologics delivery across the BBB
* Performing quantitative analysis of small molecules and biologics
* Working with in vitro cell culture systems and relevant disease models
* Applying imaging modalities to support drug distribution and efficacy studies
* Collaborating with national partners across a multidisciplinary research network
About You
You will bring demonstrated experience in a relevant field such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical science, or a related discipline. Experience with in vivo models, bioanalysis, and/or drug or biologics delivery research will be highly regarded.
This is a 12‐month appointment at Level A, ideal for an early‐career researcher looking to build expertise in a high‐impact research programme with strong collaborative links.
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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change‐maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This includes supporting parents and enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments.
To Apply
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
To apply, please submit a resume along with a cover letter that addresses your experience in the 4 key areas outlined under the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.
* No.2: Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including a track record of refereed research publications
* No.3: A demonstrated ability and hands‐on experience working with mice in a research environment
* No.4: A demonstrated ability to quantitatively analyse small molecules and/or biologics (e.g. proteins, antibodies) in biological matrices
* No.5: Ability to solve complex problems by using discretion, innovation and exercising diagnostic skills and/or expertise
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, neuro‐divergent 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‐ 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 and Director Joseph Nicolazzo, Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Tel: + 61 3 9903 9605
Position Description
Research Fellow
Applications Close
Monday 13 April 2026, 11:55 pm AEDT
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