EMBL Australia Group Leader, Neural Regeneration

Shape the Future of Regenerative Medicine – Become an EMBL Australia Group Leader at Monash University

Are you a visionary researcher ready to lead world-class work in Neural Regeneration and help to create the treatments of the future for neurodegenerative conditions? Join the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University and take on a prestigious, five-year research-only position as an EMBL Australia Group Leader. This opportunity places you at the forefront of one of the globe’s largest regenerative medicine hubs.

Based at our cutting-edge Clayton campus and embedded within the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network, you’ll gain access to outstanding infrastructure, long-term funding, and a dynamic international research culture. This role is designed to empower early- to mid-career researchers to launch bold, independent programs, backed by mentorship from the world’s leading bioscience minds.

As the successful applicant, you will:

• Lead an innovative research group exploring neural regeneration, contributing to major discoveries in regenerative medicine.
• Drive and publish high-impact research, leveraging your strong national reputation and emerging international profile.
• Supervise a collaborative team of academic and professional staff, while cultivating a vibrant and inclusive lab culture.
• Manage a laboratory budget of up to $3.4 million with strategic oversight of external research funding and governance.
• Represent ARMI and EMBL Australia through active participation in collaborative initiatives including mentoring, training and outreach programs.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A PhD in a relevant field.
• Proven record of scientific excellence, originality and research independence.
• Commitment to team science, open, responsible research (FAIR data), and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong track record of publication in top-tier journals and proven ability to attract competitive research funding.
• A passion for mentoring emerging researchers and contributing to a globally connected research network.

Benefits

• Dedicated research leader position as an independent laboratory head
• Five-year ‘EMBL Australia Group Leader’ appointment with the opportunity of additional four years upon successful international review as per EMBL Australia policies. A Monash University internal review after three years applies.
• Provision of very generous core research funding and research management support, including EMBL Australia Group Leader loading and payment for relocation
• Critical mass of outstanding researchers within a collaborative scientific environment
• The opportunity to foster excellence, deliver original and ambitious research programs and provide supervision to graduate students
• State-of-the-art laboratories and access to leading-edge core research facilities
• Access to EMBL Australia development activities and collaboration
• Australia’s research and research infrastructure communities
• Provision of visas and working permits for successful candidates and their families

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