Research Fellow, Grade 1

Griffith University; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements including;

Parental leave

Job summary

Griffith University’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics seeks a Research Fellow to work on an NHMRC-funded project focused on vaccine adjuvant discovery. You will test large libraries of compounds, conduct cell-based assays, and perform mechanistic studies with ML/AI support.

The role includes program management responsibilities and collaboration across teams. The fixed-term, full-time position is based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) with potential multi-site duties, and

Qualifications

• PhD in cell or molecular biology/therapeutic discovery/vaccinology or related area.
• Experience in laboratory work including cell culture.
• Experience managing large datasets, performing assays and data analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent record keeping and time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently to meet project objectives.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement cytotoxicity, endotoxin and related assays.
• In vivo immunogenicity and reactogenicity studies in mice.
• Contribute to machine learning/AI approaches for compound triaging.
• Assist with immunological assays as required.
• Analyze data and prepare research reports, presentations and publications.
• Act as Program Manager for the Centre of Research Excellence.

Education

PhD in cell or molecular biology/therapeutic discovery/vaccinology

Tools

Machine learning tools

Job description

• Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics - IBG
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

This position will be within Griffith University's Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics . The Institute brings together Griffith’s formidable strengths in biomedical research.By combining outstanding discovery and translational research, infrastructure, and training expertise our goal is to deliver real and immediate impacts locally and globally, transforming the lives of people around the world, especially those in disadvantaged communities.

Job Description

The Research Fellow will work as part of a team on an exciting new project focused on vaccine adjuvant discovery and development funded under an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence. The position is responsible for testing of large libraries of compounds to facilitate the identification of novel immune potentiating molecules and follow up investigation to further define the action of hit and lead molecules. Research will include in vitro cell-based assays and mechanistic studies, in vivo assays, and application of machine learning/AI approaches to adjuvant discovery. The Research Fellow will also contribute to program and laboratory management.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Implementation of cytotoxicity, endotoxin and related assays
• In vivo immunogenicity and reactogenicity studies in mice
• Contributing to the development machine learning/AI approaches for compound triaging
• Contributing to immunological and other assays, as required
• Data analysis and preparation of research reports, presentation and publications as required
• Acting as Program Manager for the Centre of Research Excellence

This is a fixed term (three years), full-time position based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time salary for a Research Fellow, Grade 1 is in the range $91,705 - $107,420 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $107,295 - $125,682 per annum.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in cell or molecular biology/therapeutic discovery/vaccinology or a related area.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in laboratory work including cell culture
• Demonstrated experience in managing large datasets, including preforming assays and data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic discovery and development approaches
• A high level of oral and written communication, excellent record keeping and good time management skills to ensure research activities are completed to the highest possible standards and within the required timeframe.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to meet the requirements of the project.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours, where required, to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy .

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Katherine Andrews on [phone] and/or [e-mail]

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.