Research Fellow Australian Green Ironmaking at Monash

Research Fellow - Australian Green IronmakingJob No.: 686321Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 2 year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin our inclusive collaborative communityBe surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover themAbout the OpportunityThe Faculty of Engineering within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a standout Research Fellow to join our this role you will play a key part in supporting Australias transition to green ironmaking by developing a quantitative framework that connects impurity content process parameters and microstructural evolution to scalable low-emission processing pathways. You will design and conduct laboratory experiments apply advanced microstructural thermodynamic and kinetic analyses and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team across academia and industry. This position forms part of a major national program in Australian green ironmaking and will utilise Monashs world-class analytical capabilities and pilot-scale facilities.About YouYou are an emerging researcher with strong materials science expertise particularly in phase transformations who thrives in collaborative environments. You are ready to build your research profile through laboratory experimentation advanced microstructural characterisation and thermodynamic and kinetic modelling and you are motivated to contribute to high quality publications and to Australias broader decarbonisation goals.About Monash UniversityAt Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.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.Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.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 ApplyFor instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.Your application should include:A cover letter not exceeding two pages addressing your experience in the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position descriptionA resumeDiversity 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 in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.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:Dr Yuxiang WuMaterials Science & EngineeringPosition Description:Research FellowApplications Close:Sunday 22 February 2026 11:55pm AEDTSupporting a diverse workforce Email Job Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.WhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail App Key Skills Bioinformatics,Genetics,R,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills,Flow Cytometry,Microscopy Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 83280 - 113025