Description
EMBL Australia Group Leader in neural regeneration and/or organ
engineering and synthetic biology
Applications are invited from exceptionally motivated scientists with an
ambitious and original vision for research that aligns with Australian
Regenerative Medicine Institutes (ARMI) core research themes. ARMI is
excited to be offering the opportunity for a Level C Senior Research Fellow or
Level D Associate Professor (Research) to join its dynamic research
leadership. ARMI welcomes applications from individuals who seek to make major
transformational discoveries running their independent research program and
who wish to accelerate their scientific research career as an EMBL Australia
Group Leader.
ARMI is now in its 12th year and has established itself as a leader both in
Australia and globally in the science of regenerative medicine. The 17
independent research groups now located within the Institute are divided into
5 themes, Heart and Muscle Development and Regeneration, Neural Regeneration,
Immunity and Regeneration, Organ Engineering and Synthetic Biology and Stem
Cells and Regeneration. All Institute researchers are co-located in purpose-
built research facilities.
We are now seeking to recruit an outstanding Research Group Leader who will
head up an independent research team undertaking research within one of two
existing research themes:
Neural regeneration: The Centre for Dementia and Brain Repair is a newly
formed research Centre with ARMI, leveraging off and complementing ARMI’s
current research excellence in diverse research activities in the neural
regeneration theme. A new expert in this area would bring the Centre to its
full potential. We are looking to recruit an individual who will bring novel
approaches to the issue of brain repair and neural degeneration.
Organ engineering and synthetic biology: Our aim is to strengthen capacity
in this new research strength at ARMI and we seek to recruit an individual
using novel and cutting-edge research methodologies and directions to the
theme. Individuals with research strengths in creating new biological material
from stem cells in vitro , understanding pluripotency, organoid biology, as
well as those who study enhancing the body’s endogenous repair systems through
tissue engineering approaches would complement the Institute’s current
researchers in this theme.
The successful applicant will also participate in the collegial, collaborative
culture of ARMI as well as the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network
(PLN). They will actively support the development of the PLN by
participating in the various programs aimed at increasing research excellence
and internationalisation.
EMBL Australia and Monash University are committed to supporting a gender-
diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunity
to attract and retain the best in their field. Attractive conditions and
benefits are offered to ensure a flexible and family-friendly working
environment.
About EMBL Australia
Australia is the first Associate Member of the European Molecular Biology
Laboratory (EMBL). EMBL is an international research organisation that
fosters excellence by providing a highly collaborative environment that
benefits the research of all its scientists, whether at the graduate, post-
doctoral or group leader level.
A key initiative of the associate membership is an EMBL Partnership Programme
established in 2010, entitled ‘EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network’. The
partnership of EMBL with Australian host institutions provides long-term
funded research-only positions for early to mid-career researchers to pursue
ambitious research programs. This position is modelled on the ethos and
support offered by EMBL within its European network of research laboratories.
It also aims to seed a dynamic, highly collaborative culture across Australia,
conducting research of the highest international standing. In general, the PLN
appoints Group Leaders early in their career and provides them with a
supportive environment to achieve highly ambitious research goals. The
successful candidate will exhibit a strong motivation to work in the
multidisciplinary and collaborative environment of the PLN and a willingness
to grasp the opportunity to interact with many other research groups across
the network. The candidate will also be expected to actively participate in
the development of the PLN culture by contributing to various programs such as
scientific summit and student programs aimed to raise scientific excellence.
This research leadership position will lead a group for an initial period of
five years at ARMI, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash
University. Appointments will be made on merit and classified at the relevant
level according to the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
For more information about the EMBL Australia Partner Laboratory Network and
its research groups visit www. emblaustralia.org.
Monash University is one of Australia’s and the world’s leading
universities. A member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities,
Monash has been consistently recognised amongst the top 100 universities
internationally for delivering innovative research and achieving the highest
educational standards. If you accept this offer of employment, you will become
part of the worldwide Monash community of over 6,800 staff, almost 63,000
students, and over 280,000 alumni. You will become part of an exceptionally
talented team that makes Monash one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic
universities, with all the rewards and opportunities that it can offer.
About Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
Established through a joint venture between Monash University and the
Victorian Government, the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
builds on the University’s existing strengths in biomedical research and
supports the critical infrastructure required to deliver the next generation
of discoveries in regenerative medicine.
ARMI is located at one of the world’s largest regenerative medicine and stem
cell research centres, at the Clayton campus. Its scientists are focused on
unravelling the basic mechanisms of the regenerative process, enabling doctors
to prevent, halt and reverse damage to vital organs due to disease, injury, or
genetic conditions.
For more information about the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
visit www. armi.org.au.
Benefits:
EMBL Australia Group Leader
support
environment
research projects and to supervise graduate students
facilities
loading and payment for relocation
retreats, reviews, selection panels, and student programs)
families
Additional benefits
At Monash University, we believe to be truly excellent we must embed diversity
into the fabric of who we are. A focus on gender equity and inclusivity has
been fundamental to our organisational strategy for more than three decades.
We believe equity makes us better as a University and stronger as a community.
We strive to create an organisational culture that is inclusive and in which
female staff participate equally at all levels in our pursuit of excellence.
Monash University also provides attractive benefits and excellent support to
maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration
benefits, including four weeks annual leave (i.e. paid vacation) per year,
highly attractive salary packaging options, and assistance with visa and
relocation expenses.
Remuneration
Market competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful
candidates, including highly attractive salary packaging options.
Contract Term: The appointment will be a five-year fixed-term appointment. At
the expiry of the five-year term, the University has the discretion to offer
further employment subject to the University’s operational requirements and
approvals.
Commencement Date: Anticipated commencement is in 2022 or as otherwise agreed.
How to apply
To apply, please provide a cover letter, CV (in English), and a summary of
present and future research interests (max. 5 pages) to
maree.trovato@emblaustralia.org.
Application closing date: Applications will be accepted until Wednesday 29
September 2021, 11:55pm AEST
Interviews are planned for and will be conducted initially via a virtual
platform. Government restrictions allowing, and under public health advice,
subsequent interviews will be held in Melbourne, Australia. Monash University
will support applicants invited to interview with travel arrangements.
Position Description Level C
Position Description Level D
Enquiries
All enquiries will be held in confidence.
Contact: Professor Peter Currie, Director, Australian Regenerative Medicine
Institute
Closing Date
Wednesday 29 September 2021, 11:55pm AEST
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