Role type:Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department/ School:School of Chemistry
Salary:Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
Level B:$124,656 - $148,023p.a. plus 17% super
Level C:$152,695 - $176,065p.a. plus 17% super
Apply now to lead interdisciplinary materials characterisation research, leverageworld‑classspectroscopy facilities, and train the next generation of chemists.
Accessto comprehensive optical instrumentation and university infrastructurewithsupportive environment to build funding and collaborations.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will join the School of Chemistry toestablishand lead an independent research programinthe area ofmaterials characterisation/spectroscopy. You will gain access to extensive instrumentation and institutional infrastructure, superviseHonours, Masterto PhD students, teach across undergraduate and graduate chemistry subjects, and pursue external funding and industry partnerships to grow your research impact.
Lead Research and Funding: Develop and deliver an independent materials characterisation/spectroscopyresearch program, publish in internationaljournalsand prepare competitive grant applications.
Teach, Supervise and Mentor: Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, coordinate laboratory demonstrators, and supervise honours,MScand PhD students.
Academic Leadership and Engagement:Participatein School and Faculty planning and committee work, engage with industry and community outreach, and promote an inclusive research and teaching culture.
You may be a great fitif:
You have a PhD in Chemistry.
You are a researcher withhands‑onexperience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy, confocalfluorescenceor Raman microscopy.
Youpossessa track recordofpeer‑reviewedpublications anddemonstratedresearch impact.
You have experience preparing or contributing to competitive research funding proposals and building collaborations.
You are an effective educator with experience teaching chemistry subjects and supervising postgraduate students.
Youdemonstratestrong communication, collegiality and a commitment to diversity,inclusionand research integrity.
For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team –School of Chemistry
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then, the school has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons),MScand PhD research students.It has an excellent international reputation inresearchand an outstanding record of achievement in attracting externalresearch funding.Research in the School of Chemistry covers a wide spectrum from the design, synthesis, and properties of new materials through to protein structure and chemistry. Many research programs sit at interdisciplinary boundaries with physics, engineering, and biology.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particlesto the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positivelyimpactthe community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We'recommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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This role is eligible for visasponsorshipand we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
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Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
For queries related to this specific position, contactProf. Uta Willeat[email protected]
For questions related to our recruitment process emailOliver Bukasaat[email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact KimGroizardon +61 3 9035 3218 or at[email protected](subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applytoday, andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.
Applications close:27 July 2026 at11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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