EMBL Australia Group Leader at Level C or D

Job No.: 677953

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Up to 5-year initial appointment

Remuneration: $145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C / $175,487 - $193,326 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

For more information about the EMBL Australia visit

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 visit

About Monash University

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

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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 at hr- 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.

Enquiries: Professor Peter Currie, Director, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute,

Position Description: Senior Research Fellow - EMBL Australia Group Leader

Associate Professor (Research) - EMBL Australia Group Leader

Applications Close: Thursday 16 October, 2025 at 11:55pm AEDT