EMBL Australia Group Leader at Level C or D

MONASH UNIVERSITY; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in Canada is seeking a visionary researcher for the role of EMBL Australia Group Leader. You will lead innovative research in neural regeneration, manage substantial funding, and cultivate a collaborative lab culture. Ideal candidates have a PhD in a related field and a strong track record in competitive research funding and mentoring. This prestigious five-year role offers access to world-class infrastructure and support for your research ambitions.

Benefits

Long-term funding

Research management support

Flexible working arrangements

Access to state-of-the-art laboratories

Qualifications

• Proven record of scientific excellence, originality and research independence.
• Strong track record of publication in top-tier journals.
• Ability to attract competitive research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative research group exploring neural regeneration.
• Drive and publish high-impact research.
• Manage a laboratory budget of up to $3.4 million.

Skills

Scientific excellence

Research independence

Publication track record

Team science commitment

Mentoring emerging researchers

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company MONASH UNIVERSITY Research Field Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Canada Application Deadline 16 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job No.:677953

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type:Full-time

Duration:Up to 5-year initial appointment

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Shape the Future of Regenerative Medicine – Become an EMBL Australia Group Leader at Monash University

Are you a visionary researcher ready to lead world-class work in Neural Regeneration and help to create the treatments of the future for neurodegenerative conditions? Join the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University and take on a prestigious, five-year research-only position as an EMBL Australia Group Leader. This opportunity places you at the forefront of one of the globe’s largest regenerative medicine hubs.

Based at our cutting-edge Clayton campus and embedded within the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network, you’ll gain access to outstanding infrastructure, long-term funding, and a dynamic international research culture. This role is designed to empower early- to mid-career researchers to launch bold, independent programs, backed by mentorship from the world’s leading bioscience minds.

As the successful applicant, you will:

• Lead an innovative research group exploring neural regeneration, contributing to major discoveries in regenerative medicine.
• Drive and publish high-impact research, leveraging your strong national reputation and emerging international profile.
• Supervise a collaborative team of academic and professional staff, while cultivating a vibrant and inclusive lab culture.
• Manage a laboratory budget of up to $3.4 million with strategic oversight of external research funding and governance.
• Represent ARMI and EMBL Australia through active participation in collaborative initiatives including mentoring, training and outreach programs.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A PhD in a relevant field. Proven record of scientific excellence, originality and research independence.
• Commitment to team science, open, responsible research (FAIR data), and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong track record of publication in top-tier journals and proven ability to attract competitive research funding.
• A passion for mentoring emerging researchers and contributing to a globally connected research network.
• Dedicated research leader position as an independent laboratory head
• Five-year ‘EMBL Australia Group Leader’ appointment with the opportunity of additional four years upon successful international review as per EMBL Australia policies. A Monash University internal review after three years applies.
• Provision of very generous core research funding and research management support, including EMBL Australia Group Leader loading and payment for relocation
• Critical mass of outstanding researchers within a collaborative scientific environment The opportunity to foster excellence, deliver original and ambitious research programs and provide supervision to graduate students
• State-of-the-art laboratories and access to leading-edge core research facilities
• Access to EMBL Australia development activities and collaboration Australia’s research and research infrastructure communities
• Provision of visas and working permits for successful candidates and their families

About EMBL Australia

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to molecular biology research and is supported by 29-member states, two prospect member states, and one associate member state - Australia.

A key initiative of the associate membership is the ‘EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network’, a partnership of leading Australian host institutions that provide long-term, funded, research-only positions for early to mid-career researchers to pursue ambitious research programs. It aims to seed a dynamic, highly collaborative culture across Australia, conducting research of the highest international standing.

The successful candidate will have a strong motivation to collaborate across the Partner Laboratory Network, grasping the opportunity to interact with other research groups across the EMBL Australia community and to contribute to national and international training and outreach events.

About The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

Established through a joint venture between Monash University and the Victorian Government, the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) builds on the University's existing strengths in biomedical research and supports the critical infrastructure required to deliver the next generation of discoveries in regenerative medicine. ARMI is located at one of the world's largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research centres, at the Clayton campus. Its scientists are focused on unravelling the basic mechanisms of the regenerative process with ultimate goal of halting and reversing damage to vital organs due to disease, injury, or genetic conditions.

For more information about the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute visitwww.armi.org.au.

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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 includessupporting 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 [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Applications are reviewed by an international committee including representatives from EMBL and the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to Melbourne, Australia for a scientific symposium and face-to-face interviews

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 16 October, 2025 at 11:55pm AEDT