Senior Lecturer (Practice), Monash Synthetic Biology Platform
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Clayton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job No.:698218
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration:2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $150841 - $173931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as Senior Lecturer (Practice) in synthetic biology
- Join our collaborative community advancing protein and peptide discovery
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas in protein design and innovation
The Opportunity
Join the Monash Synthetic Biology Platform (MSBP) a newly developed research technology Platform advancing the design and development of novel proteins and peptides through the integration of in silico protein design protein chemistry liquid handling and functional screening. The Platform brings together complementary capabilities to enable discovery and development across the Faculty University and external academic and industry sectors with applications spanning new medicines diagnostics and advanced manufacturing.
As Senior Lecturer (Practice) you will develop and implement workflows for protein and peptide expression integrating AI-mediated protein design pipelines and contributing to research and industry projects involving the design and screening of new-to-nature proteins and peptides. You will provide specialist advice across MSBP and the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences contribute to scopes of work and complex data analysis and collaborate with capabilities in protein expression crystallography and high-throughput functional genetic screening. The role will also support Platform growth through technical expertise client engagement and promotion of its advanced capabilities.
We are seeking someone with a PhD or relevant Masters qualification with equivalent professional experience and substantial experience in protein or peptide biology and discovery research. Knowledge of protein expression screening and functional characterisation high-throughput molecular biology robotic workflows and computational protein design will be highly relevant together with research innovation industry or professional contribution and subject matter expertise. Strong project management mentoring communication and relationship-building skills will support effective collaboration with researchers students industry partners and other stakeholders.
Join the Faculty and contribute to an exciting research environment at the intersection of synthetic biology protein design and advanced research technologieswe look forward to receiving your application.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash 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 disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
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 Ian Smyth Associate Dean Research and Research Infrastructure
Position Description:Senior Lecturer (Practice)
Applications Close:Sunday 25 October 2026 11:55pm AEDT
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