Senior Lecturer (Practice), Monash Synthetic Biology Platform

About the role

Monash University is recruiting a Senior Lecturer (Practice) for its Monash Synthetic Biology Platform (MSBP) on the Clayton campus. The platform advances the design and development of novel proteins and peptides through in silico protein design, protein chemistry, liquid handling and functional screening, with applications in new medicines, diagnostics and advanced manufacturing. The appointment is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term position at Level C, with remuneration of $150,841-$173,931 per year plus 17% employer superannuation.

Key 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, and 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.

Required profile

• PhD or relevant Master's qualification with equivalent professional experience.
• Substantial experience in protein or peptide biology and discovery research.
• Research innovation, industry or professional contribution and subject matter expertise.
• Strong project management, mentoring, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

Required skills

• Knowledge of protein expression, screening and functional characterisation
• High-throughput molecular biology and robotic workflows
• Computational protein design

Applications close on 25 October 2026 and must address the Key Selection Criteria; employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of pre-employment and background checks.