Summary The Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) at Victoria University is seeking a skilled and passionate post-doctoral researcher to investigate the role of lactate as a metabolic signal that communicates with cells. This ARC-funded project will use advanced molecular biology techniques to challenge the long-standing paradigm of lactate as a metabolic “poison” and aim to discover its new biological roles as a regulator of skeletal muscle adaptations.
Post-Doctoral ARC Research Fellow – Molecular Biology of Exercise, Victoria University, Australia
Designation ARC Research Fellow (Research Level B)
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Identification | 18130 |
| Job Category | Academic (research focused) |
| Salary | $113,221 – $134,499 per annum |
| Employment Type | Fixed term (3 years) |
| Job Schedule | Full-time, 36.75 hours per week |
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Research Area Molecular Biology of Exercise and Exercise as Mitochondrial Medicine, under the Exercise Prescription Lab (EPL).
Location Footscray Park, Australia
Eligibility / Qualification
- A PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Exercise Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in cell culture techniques relevant to mechanistic molecular biology studies.
- Experience in sample preparation, quality control, and data validation procedures for Next-Generation Sequencing and Proteomic analyses.
- Demonstrated training and experience in bioinformatics, including the analysis, interpretation, and integration of large-scale transcriptomic and proteomic datasets.
- Compliance: Must hold or be willing to obtain a current Employee – Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Work Rights: Must have full and permanent working rights in Australia (Visa sponsorship is not available).
Job Description
- Undertake quality academic research in collaboration with research students and/or research staff.
- Publish papers, articles, and reports in high-impact academic journals and conference proceedings.
- Assist with the supervision of undergraduate interns, honours, Masters, and PhD students on individual or group projects.
- Prepare and submit external grant applications, and develop external research collaborations and partnerships.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and other relevant professional development activities.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted online as a single document via the “Apply” button and must include:
- A cover letter.
- Your curriculum vitae/resume.
- Responses addressing all selection criteria detailed in the position description.
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licenses, and registrations.
Last Date to Apply
- July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM (System posting closes at 12:30 PM).
- Early applications are strongly encouraged as the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
