Role type: Full time, fixed term position for 24 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Anatomy and Physiology
Salary: Level A - $108,156 - $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super

• Collaborate with world-leading industry partner
• Apply now to join a dynamic team advancing metabolic disease research and shaping the future of obesity treatments
• Investing in you - 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
As a Research Fellow, you'll play a crucial role in investigating the effects of anti-obesity pharmacotherapies on cellular signalling and metabolism in skeletal muscle cells. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate an exploratory research project, utilising advanced technologies such as mass spectrometry phosphoproteomics and metabolomics. This role offers you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in collaboration with a world-leading industry partner, potentially shaping the future of obesity treatments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Independent Research: Perform experimental investigations on cellular signalling and metabolism using advanced 'omics' technologies.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work with team members, industry partners, and the broader research community to advance project outcomes and prepare data for publication.
• Supervise and Mentor: Provide guidance to undergraduate students and graduate researchers, contributing to their academic development.
• Support Laboratory Operations: Contribute to the smooth running of a busy and productive laboratory, including maintenance of cell lines and technical support for other projects.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field, possessing expertise in cell signalling and metabolism analysis, with experience in 'omics' technologies and bioinformatics approaches.

You may also:

• Have hands-on experience with mass spectrometry proteomics and/or metabolomics.
• Possess strong bioinformatics skills for analysing and integrating 'omics' data.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
• Show enthusiasm and expertise in skeletal muscle biology and metabolic research.
• Be willing to occasionally work outside normal hours to complete crucial experiments.

For further information please 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 fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - "Department of Anatomy and Physiology"
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology is a highly successful teaching and research department within the School of Biomedical Sciences. We teach into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and the Master of Biomedical Science through the delivery of subjects across the teaching disciplines of Anatomy, Cell & Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. Our teaching programs are widely recognised for their innovative approach and delivery, both through the development of online resources and in the use of student-focused, active learning approaches. Constant review and refinement of the curriculum and educational methods ensures that we best prepare students for scientific independence as they enter graduate and postgraduate professional and research careers.

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology's key research themes are Metabolic and Cardiovascular Sciences, Muscle Biology, Neuroscience, and Stem Cell and Developmental Biology. We are home to 35 world-class research laboratories led by a dynamic team of forward thinkers. Through cutting-edge facilities, innovative research, training opportunities and the support of diverse funding streams, we remain at the forefront of disease-focused research.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 12.01AM Friday 8 August 2025 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-001457_Research Fellow in Muscle Signalling and Metabolism_PD.pdf