Research Assistsant

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a passionate Research Assistant to join our cutting-edge research team in molecular science within Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI).
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Level A Research Assistant who will contribute to the University’s research efforts and develop their scientific expertise through focused and meaningful projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to work in a collaborative environment, supporting ongoing studies and pursuing new scientific insights.

This position involves hands-on research, including the expression and purification of proteins and protein complexes, molecular biology techniques such as PCR and mutagenesis, and a variety of biophysical and cell-based assays. You’ll also be responsible for cell culture, flow cytometry, and comprehensive data analysis. In addition to experimental work, the role includes lab management duties—such as maintaining inventories, preparing reagents, writing protocols, and ensuring a clean, safe working environment. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of both research projects and day-to-day lab operations.

**Biochemistry and Molecular Biology** are closely-related disciplines which study the chemical components of living cells, including the genetic material, in order to understand biological processes and how these are altered in disease.

Research and teaching in the department encompasses six broad themes: cell biology, signal transduction, host/pathogen interaction, structural biology, immunology and developmental biology. Our research is highly relevant to major human diseases and pathological processes, including infection, inflammation, diabetes and obesity, developmental and degenerative disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

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**About Monash University**

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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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.

**To Apply**

**Please note**: The shortlisted applicants will be expected to conduct interviews in the first two weeks of **September 2025.**

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**:Research Assistant**

**Applications Close**: Sunday, 24 August 2025, 11:55 pm AEST

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