Overview:

• Full time, fixed term (2 years) available within the School of Science
• Salary Academic Level A6 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the city and Bundoora campuses, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
The Research Fellow will work predominantly in the research team of Dr Nicholas Reynolds and will undertake collaborative research with other groups within the School and Research Institutes. The Research Fellow is required to undertake research activities in line with the University’s research strategy. The position will carry out independent and team research which has a significant impact in the area of bionanotechnology and be acknowledged at a national level as being influential in expanding the knowledge in this discipline. The position is funded through an ARC Discovery Project entitled “Unravelling the role of amyloids in viruses (DP250101215)”, and will focus on the discovery, characterisation and biological interactions of aggregated amyloid proteins from a range of different viruses.
The Research Fellow’s role is primarily to plan, develop and engage in high quality research projects that are aligned with the University’s research focus areas. The Research Fellow will embed their research expertise into the life of the School through the development of high-quality, productivity driven research networks across RMIT and with local and national, internal and external partners. Research Fellows will be expected to engage in high quality research projects, and to produce high
quality outputs.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:

Essential

• Extensive lab experience in nanobiotechnology or a related field, ideally working with self-assembled proteins/peptides and/or lipids (model cell membranes, vesicles, lipid nanoparticles, lipid droplets etc).
• Nanoscale characterisation expertise including Electron Microscopy and/or Atomic Force Microscopy.
• Evidence of research outputs including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports in the field.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
• Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills.

Preferable

• Experience in eukaryotic cell culture/tissue culture
• Expertise with advanced graphing and/or data analysis software (Prism, Origin Pro, Matlab etc)
• A good understanding of appropriate statistical analysis techniques

Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter and address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. Please indicate in your cover letter for which position you are applying for.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dr. Nick Reynolds, Vice Chancellor’s Senior research Fellow at
nick.reynolds2@rmit.edu.au
Position Description - Research Fellow, level A
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Applications Close:
19 Aug 2025 11.59 pm
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