The Opportunity
- Remuneration: Level B | $127,947 - $150,831 + 17% superannuation
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (on-site)
- Employment: Continuing (permanent) role
The Bioanalytical Mass Spectroscopy Facility (BMSF) is a facility within the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre. BMSF provides extensive expertise in mass spectrometry, including proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, qualitative and quantitative small molecule GC/MS, LC/MS and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry. The facility supports and collaborates with a variety of research groups within UNSW, as well as groups at other universities, other research institutes in Australia and overseas, along with commercial customers.
The Research Fellow plays a significant and strategic role in leading and supporting research projects, predominantly in CG/MS along with LC/MS, as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, scientists and technical staff in the area of Mass Spectrometry within the Facility. The role will mainly focus on supporting and training researchers, users and staff who access the BMSF. The Research Fellow will lead projects, method development, routine analysis and provide strategic advice on GC/MS research infrastructure to expand the types of mass spectrometry capabilities within the BMSF small molecule team.
The role of the Research Fellow report to the Director of BMSF and has no direct reports.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Who you are
You have a PhD in a discipline involving extensive use of GC/MS analytical equipment for bioanalytical mass spectrometry, including advanced small molecule analysis, data interpretation, and assay development.
You can demonstrate strong collaboration skills, with experience training users and building relationships in multidisciplinary environments. You also have excellent communication and time management skills.
A commitment to research integrity, safety, and continuous learning in analytical and biological research is essential.
To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Thursday 30th April 2026
Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
