"Research Fellow"

locations

Perth, WA

time type

Part time

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Posted Today

time left to apply

End Date: 18 February 2026 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR104809

About The Team

The Personalised Medicine Centre is a joint initiative between Murdoch University and the Perron Institute, bringing together leading researchers and clinicians to advance personalised medicine. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to developing tailored treatments based on individual genetic and lifestyle factors. We focus on a wide range of critical health challenges, including genetic therapies, genomics, motor neurone disease, sepsis, immunogenomics, drug hypersensitivity, cognitive health, muscular dystrophy, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, myositis, and multiple sclerosis.

Your New Role!

The Research Fellow is expected to develop scholarly research outputs and professional activities relevant to the discipline. The position contributes to the teaching effort of the Discipline through supervision of honours and postgraduate students and is expected to perform a range of administrative and service functions within the College and across the University.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Develop and perform research into the manipulation of transcript splicing to modify gene expression for therapeutic outcomes, using antisense oligomer-based techniques and a variety of in vitro and in vivo approaches.
• Develop and perform specialised and complex laboratory procedures, including brain and spinal cord tissue processing, RNA in situ hybridisation assays and co-immunostaining to assess oligomer biodistribution in the central nervous systems.
• Contribute to research projects individually and as a member of a team, examine and interpret results and their significance and produce quality publications.
• Make applications for external competitive research funds, individually and as a member of a team.
• Undertake independent research of quality that aligns with Murdoch’s strategic vision and provide leadership in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Develop a scholarly research profile and professional expertise relevant to the profession of discipline.
• Supervise honours, Masters by Coursework, and HDR students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant literature and play a role in the education of others in the Centre.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (ending 12/2027) | Part Time (22.5 hours per week) attracts a competitive remuneration plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• PhD in an area relevant to appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in the research discipline or profession, or two or more years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities and work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to engage in high quality independent research, with an established record of scholarly publications.
• Capacity to produce grant applications, with a track record in the generation of research funding, either independently or as part of a research team.
• Ability to engage in high quality independent research, with an established record of scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to successfully assist with the supervision of honours, postgraduate and HDR students.
• High levels of written and oral communication skills in English.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ianthe Pitout, Research Fellow i.pitout@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104809 as the reference.

Applications Close on 17/02/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.