Research Fellow

18 hours ago


Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

Are you an immunology researcher passionate about advancing cancer immunotherapy? Join the La Gruta Laboratory as a Research Fellow, where you'll play a key role in engineering T cell receptors to enhance tumour recognition. This fixed-term position is for the specific task or project of performing lab management duties and conducting experimentation for this cutting-edge research initiative.

In this role, you will:

- Conduct independent and team-based research in T cell development and immunity
- Perform molecular and cellular immunology experiments, including mouse models, viral infections, flow cytometry, in vitro assays, and genetic screening
- Manage GMO mouse breeding, husbandry, and genotyping for experimental models
- Oversee research data systems, including plasmid, antibody, and mouse databases
- Handle regulatory submissions (animal ethics, OGTR compliance) and maintain laboratory safety protocols
- Train and supervise students and research staff
- A PhD in Immunology or a related field
- Experience in cellular immunology, virology, or molecular biology techniques (e.g., mouse models, T cell culture, MHC tetramer reagents, recombinant DNA technologies, flow cytometry)
- Strong data analysis and bioinformatics skills (Seurat experience is a plus)
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scientific software for data analysis

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading immunology research team tackling cancer and infectious disease
- Work on high-impact projects advancing our fundamental understanding of T cell biology
- Train and collaborate with leading researchers in a world-class research environment

**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.

Learn more about Monash.

**Be part of our story. Work with us to**#ChangeIt**.**

**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**

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 Fellow_Laboratory Manager

**Applications Close**:Thursday 15 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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