Senior Research Fellow (Inflammation and Immunology)

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 174,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University’s Rheumatology Research Lab is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in Inflammation and Immunology to contribute to translational research on innate and adaptive immunity and autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus. The role focuses on delivering funded projects and advancing clinical relevance.

The successful candidate will lead programs, supervise staff and students, publish outcomes, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers while supporting honours and

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong record of publications and research outputs.
• Experience securing external funding.
• Experience supervising researchers and students.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake translational research across immunity and autoimmune diseases.
• Coordinate and deliver research projects, including funding proposals.
• Supervise and mentor Research Assistants and PhD students.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues and teaching activities.

Skills

Research leadership

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Research Fellow (Inflammation and Immunology)

Senior Research Fellow (Inflammation and Immunology)

Job No.: 698805

Location: Monash Medical Centre

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5) - Full-time (1.0)

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)

• Amplify your impact as a Senior Research Fellow at Monash
• Join our inclusive, collaborative rheumatology research community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas in immunity and autoimmune research

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

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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.

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.

Position Description: Senior Research Fellow

Applications Close: Thursday 5 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT