Research Fellow in STEM at Monash

Research Fellow in S/TEMJob No.: 686966Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 3-year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration:$83280 - $113025 pa Level A /$118974 - $141283 pa Level B (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 themThe OpportunityMonash University in Melbourne Australia is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research fellowship position in the School of Physics and Astronomy.This position offers an exceptional opportunity to conduct high quality research in the development of new transmission electron microscopy methods (STEM and/or TEM) and their application to solve important problems in condensed matter physics and materials science. The successful candidate will exploit aberration-corrected FEG-TEMs with tailored electron-optics and pixelated single electron detector systems operating in customised modes to deliver new information about key functional materials. Please see the Level A and Level B position descriptions below for full details.This research fellowship will be part of a diverse international research group led by Professor Joanne Etheridge and will enjoy a creative and collaborative environment for the development and application of electron microscopy methods and more broadly in the physics of imaging and materials science.The position will utilise instruments in the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy which has a powerful suite of instrumentation including the Thermo Scientific Spectra-φ an advanced S/TEM with beam blanker multiple fast pixelated detectors and unique electron-optical elements to optimise performance in S/TEM. It is located on the Clayton Campus in a dedicated electron microscopy building specifically designed to provide exceptional mechanical thermal and electro-magnetic stability to optimise instrument performance.The successful applicant will have advanced understanding and knowledge in the theory and application of S/TEM and a PhD or equivalent qualification and will possess sound interpersonal skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills.About Monash UniversityAtMonash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.We value difference anddiversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion aninclusive 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 theworlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.Together with ourcommitment 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 themomentum 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 includessupporting parents.To ApplyFor 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 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: Professor Joanne Etheridge Head of Group Physics of ImagingPosition Descriptions:Research Fellow in STEM - Level AResearch Fellow in STEM - Level BClosing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026 11:55pm AEDTPlease note: Monash University will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Friday 2 January 2026 inclusiveSupporting 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: 118974 - 141283