Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Behavioural Scientist
Job No.: 694138
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-years fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation) or $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 university through digital health research
- Senior Research Fellow advancing collaborative digital health programs
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas in wearable tech and AI health research
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary research program at the forefront of digital health and lifestyle medicine. This role provides leadership across projects focused on behaviour change, including the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition, sleep and 24-hour movement behaviours. The position also leads work in digital tools, wearable technologies, AI-enabled health coaching systems and immersive digital platforms, while supporting data collection activities at the BrainPark, Clayton Campus.
Responsibilities include behaviour change research and intervention design across funded and emerging projects, working with national and international collaborators. The role contributes to major programs such as ProPASS, UK Biobank and other large epidemiological platforms, translating findings into real-world behavioural interventions. It also involves grant development, managing research teams and budgets, supervising staff and higher degree research students and delivering high-quality outputs including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and stakeholder engagement.
We are seeking someone with a PhD in behavioural science, health psychology, public health, exercise science, or a related discipline with postdoctoral research experience. A strong track record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, success in competitive grant applications and demonstrated capability in research leadership and supervision is essential. Experience in digital health interventions, wearable and accelerometry-based data, co-design methodologies and implementation science will also be highly regarded.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, data-driven research that advances behaviour change science and translates evidence into meaningful health impact and we look forward to receiving your application.
Please state your preference for Research Fellow Level B or Senior Research Fellow Level C in your cover letter as the successful applicant will be appointed commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Applications are welcome from both domestic and international candidates. International candidates can click here for more information.
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, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. 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.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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'. Please ensure your cover letter clearly outlines how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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: Associate Professor Matthew Ahmadi, Matthew.Ahmadi@monash.edu
Position Description:
Level B Research Fellow
Level C Senior Research
Applications Close: Monday 29 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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