Senior Lecturer (Practice), Monash Synthetic Biology Platform
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- PhD or relevant Master’s qualification with equivalent professional experience.
- Substantial experience in protein or peptide biology and discovery research.
- Knowledge of protein expression, screening and functional characterisation.
- Knowledge of high-throughput molecular biology.
- Knowledge of robotic workflows.
- Knowledge of computational protein design.
- Research innovation, industry or professional contribution and subject matter expertise.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Ability to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement workflows for protein and peptide expression, integrating AI-mediated protein design pipelines.
- Contribute to research and industry projects involving the design and screening of new-to-nature proteins and peptides.
- Provide specialist advice across MSBP and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Contribute to scopes of work and complex data analysis.
- Collaborate with capabilities in protein expression, crystallography and high-throughput functional genetic screening.
- Support Platform growth through technical expertise, client engagement and promotion of its advanced capabilities.
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for combining work and personal commitments
- Support for parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
