Research Fellow - Neuronal stem cell biologist

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The Opportunity

The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) is seeking a Level A Research Fellow to join the Drug Discovery Biology theme and contribute to innovative research in neurological therapeutic development.

In this research-only role, you will grow your research expertise while supporting a major, long-standing partnership between MIPS and the French pharmaceutical company Servier, focused on discovering new treatments for neurological disorders.

As a key member of the MTDD team, you will undertake a range of activities, including:

Developing ex vivo neuronal and stem cell biology models
Testing and evaluating new therapeutics in support of a drug discovery program
Delivering high-quality, timely data to the MTDD–Servier joint project team
Supporting project milestone progression and collaborating with stakeholders across MIPS, Monash University, and Servier
The appointee will have:

A doctoral qualification in stem cell biology, with experience in neurobiology or a closely related field

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful translational research within a collaborative and high-performing scientific environment.