Research Fellow - Chemical & Biological Engineering

Job No.: 697580

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

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

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious researcher looking to drive innovation at the intersection of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, rheology, and advanced mineral processing? Join our world-class team in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as a Research Fellow (Level A) and play a critical role in an exciting ARC Centre of Excellence project.

In this role, you’ll lead the theoretical and rheological investigation for ARC Centre Project S27b. You’ll explore how non-Newtonian suspension rheology governs ultrafine particle transport and gravity separation in inclined channels under variable acceleration fields. Working alongside leading experts and key collaborators at the University of Newcastle, you will bridge the gap between fundamental fluid dynamics and real-world separation performance.

What You’ll Do

• Advance Rheological Discovery: Formulate and characterise model suspensions across Newtonian, shear-thinning, and shear-thickening regimes using state-of-the-art rotational and high-shear rheometry.

• Bridge Theory and Practice: Develop and validate cutting-edge theoretical and numerical models connecting suspension mechanics to gravity separation performance.

• Collaborate and Impact: Publish high-impact papers, present at key international conferences, and work closely with the broader ARC Centre community.

• Mentor the Next Generation: Provide expert guidance to postgraduate research students while contributing to a vibrant academic environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: A PhD (or near completion) in Chemical, Mechanical, or Minerals Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field.

• Rheology and Fluid Mechanics Expertise: Hands-on experience in complex fluid/suspension rheometry, constitutive modelling, and a strong foundation in particle-laden multiphase flows.

• Analytical and Computational Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyse complex suspension flows, with proficiency in scientific programming (Python or MATLAB) being highly valued.

• Research Excellence: A strong track record of refereed publications, exceptional problem-solving skills, and top-tier written and verbal communication.

Why Join Us? 

This position offers some supervision autonomy within a collaborative, collegiate environment, providing the ideal platform to build your academic profile, expand your research network, and tackle complex industrial and scientific challenges.

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.

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. 

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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. Rishabh V. More, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Research, Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering, ************@monash.edu 

Position Description: Research Fellow - Ultrafine Gravity Separation

Applications Close: Tuesday 8th September 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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