Research Fellow in Mechanobiology

Job Description

The Biorheology Research Laboratory within Griffith Health, leads internationally recognised work in the field of blood mechanobiology.

As a Research Fellow in Mechanobiology, you will be a primary contributor to a transdisciplinary program funded by the Australian Research Council (DP250104387): Unlocking the mechanobiological events in oxygen unloading by erythrocytes. Working alongside experts in blood mechanobiology (Prof Simmonds), glycoscience (Prof Kolarich), and cardiovascular physiology (A/Prof Peart), you’ll expand your research capacity in a cutting-edge environment.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Conduct experimental research using mechanobiological approaches to evaluate blood cell responses to mechanical stress.
• Design and use bespoke microfluidic and optical platforms for cellular interrogation.
• Work collaboratively across physiology, glycomics, biophysics, and clinical partners.
• Publish high-impact research and seek competitive external funding.
• Supervise junior researchers and contribute to research training and workshops.

This is a fixed-term (2.5 years), full time position based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow Grade 1.4+ range $100,206 - $103,888 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $117,241 - $121,549 per annum.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as mechanobiology, microfluidics, biophysics, physiology, engineering, or glycomics.
• Experience with fabrication and use of bespoke microfluidic platforms (highly desirable).
• Strong capacity for independent and team-based interdisciplinary research.
• A developing publication record in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.