Summary:
Monash University offers a Research Fellow position within the Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation, focusing on innovative solutions for brain health challenges. This is a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to contribute to important translational research in pharmacokinetics and drug delivery.
Research Fellow – CNS Drug Delivery, Parkville Campus, Monash University, Australia
Designation:
Research Fellow – CNS Drug Delivery
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | CNS Drug Delivery |
| Location | Parkville Campus, Monash University |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Duration | 12-month fixed-term appointment |
| Remuneration | $83,280 – $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation) |
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical science, or related disciplines.
- Experience with in vivo models, bioanalysis, and/or drug or biologics delivery research is highly regarded.
- A background in animal ethics, gene technology applications, and developing ELISAs for quantification in biological matrices.
Job Description:
The Research Fellow will:
- Design and conduct in vivo studies to evaluate nanobody and antibody delivery across the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
- Establish and maintain compliance with animal ethics and gene technology applications.
- Develop novel ELISA based approaches for quantifying proteins in biological matrices.
- Work with in vitro cell culture systems and relevant disease models.
- Collaborate with national partners across a multidisciplinary research network.
This role emphasizes advancing translational research and assessing brain exposure in vivo using ELISA techniques.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressing their experience in the key selection criteria listed in the position description. Applications can be submitted through the Monash University job portal.
Last Date to Apply:
June 11, 2026, 11:55 PM AEDT
For further inquiries regarding the role, please contact:
Professor and Director Joseph Nicolazzo
Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Phone: + 61 3 9903 9605
Monash University is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
