Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) & EMBL Group Leader

Monash • Clayton, NC

82d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor (Research) to join us as an EMBL Australia Group Leader. In this pivotal role, you will head an independent research team dedicated to unravelling the basic mechanisms of the regenerative process, enabling the next generation of discoveries to prevent, halt, and reverse damage from disease and injury. Located at one of the world's largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research hubs, ARMI offers a highly stimulating, cross-disciplinary environment. You will collaborate closely with elite institutions like the Monash Institute for Medical Engineering (MIME), the Biomedical Discovery Institute (BDI), and CSIRO. As an EMBL Australia Group Leader you will also be deeply embedded within the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network. This research leadership position will lead a group for an initial period of five years at ARMI, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.

Requirements

• A PhD/Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline with significant subsequent research experience.
• An emerging international trajectory with a strong national or international profile in regenerative medicine.
• A proven track record of publishing in high-quality international scientific journals.
• Demonstrated success in generating research income and managing large research projects/teams.
• A commitment to team science, open, responsible research (FAIR data), and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong motivation to work in the multidisciplinary and collaborative environment of the PLN.
• Willingness to grasp the opportunity to interact with many other research groups across the network.

Responsibilities

• Head an independent research team, driving major original contributions to the field of regenerative medicine.
• Manage and mentor research-support staff, less senior academic researchers, and postgraduate/honours research projects.
• Prepare high-impact research proposals, secure external funding, and oversee grant financial management.
• Promote strong research links with external bodies and contribute significantly to the broader scientific community, especially the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network.
• Represent ARMI and EMBL Australia through active participation in collaborative initiatives including mentoring, training and outreach programs.
• Actively participate in the development of the PLN culture by contributing to various programs such as scientific summits and student programs aimed to raise scientific excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for parents
• Access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree