Research Fellow in Cryo-EM of organic semiconductors
About The Position
Join Monash University, a global leader in advanced electron microscopy and materials research. Based at the Clayton campus, this role is an exceptional opportunity to conduct leading research in the development of cryo-EM methods to solve problems in an important class of challenging materials. This Level A Research Fellow position will contribute to the ARC Discovery Project “Revealing Order in Organic Semiconductors with Cryo-Electron Microscopy.” The successful candidate will apply and develop advanced cryo-electron diffraction and imaging methods to uncover structure–property relationships in organic semiconductor materials, working closely with Professor Chris McNeill in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dr. Amelia Liu in the School of Physics & Astronomy as well as alongside two PhD students also funded to work on the project. The research will be supported by Monash’s world-class research infrastructure in electron microscopy. This includes the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy and the Ramaciotti Centre for Cryo-EM that both house advanced scanning/transmission electron microscopes equipped with state-of-the-art electron detectors and a full suite of correlative and specimen preparation instruments (SEM, cryo-FIB-SEM, ultramicrotomy, etc). Monash researchers can also access a range of high-performance computing infrastructure. Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent experience/education/training) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate expertise in advanced electron microscopy of materials or a closely related area. Additionally, the successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to lead and contribute to research projects as part of a diverse team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career researcher to deliver high-impact research using state-of-the-art microscopy infrastructure within a world-leading research environment. Take the next step in your research career—apply now and make your mark at Monash University. About Monash University At Monash , work feels different. There’s 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 everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 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 world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s 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 .
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent experience/education/training) in a relevant discipline
- demonstrate expertise in advanced electron microscopy of materials or a closely related area
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- be able to lead and contribute to research projects as part of a diverse team
Responsibilities
- apply and develop advanced cryo-electron diffraction and imaging methods to uncover structure–property relationships in organic semiconductor materials
- working closely with Professor Chris McNeill in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dr. Amelia Liu in the School of Physics & Astronomy as well as alongside two PhD students also funded to work on the project
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
