Research Fellow (Computational Microbiome Scientist)

Job No.: 698679

Location: Box Hill Hospital

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University through microbiome research
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community of computational researchers
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people advancing cancer research

The Opportunity

Join the Gunjur Laboratory as a Research Fellow (Computational Microbiome Scientist) and contribute to research investigating the relationship between the human-associated microbiome, diet and cancer outcomes. Working across prospective clinical cohorts, biospecimens, shotgun metagenomics and large public datasets, the position will work closely with the principal investigator to support a growing computational microbiome research program.

The position will develop, implement and apply bioinformatics approaches to analyse shotgun metagenomic sequencing and other -omics datasets from laboratory and clinical research studies. Key activities include establishing reproducible computational workflows, contributing to study design and data curation, undertaking statistical analyses and data integration, and generating publication-quality figures, reports and presentations. The position will also contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications and the supervision and training of research students.

We are seeking someone with an honours degree and/or progress towards or completion of a doctorate in a relevant or closely related field. Strong analytical and manuscript preparation skills, experience analysing complex clinical or biological datasets and the ability to develop well-documented code in R, Python or another bioinformatics language are required, along with experience analysing shotgun metagenomic data. Knowledge of other -omics analysis, Unix-based systems and high-performance computing will also support success in this role, together with strong communication, organisational and collaborative skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing area of microbiome and cancer research, and we look forward to receiving your application.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

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Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Ashray Gunjur, Senior Lecturer & Laboratory Head, [email protected]

Position Description:Research Fellow

Applications Close: Friday 6 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT