Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department / School: School of Chemistry
Salary: Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will join the School of Chemistry to establish and lead an independent research program in the area of materials characterisation / spectroscop y . You will gain access to extensive instrumentation and institutional infrastructure, supervise H onours , Master to PhD students, teach across undergraduate and graduate chemistry subjects, and pursue external funding and industry partnerships to grow your research impact.
Teach, Supervise and Mentor: Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, coordinate laboratory demonstrators, and supervise honours, MSc and PhD students.
You may be a great fit if :
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Your new team – School of Chemistry
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then, the school has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. It has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. Research in the School of Chemistry covers a wide spectrum from the design, synthesis, and properties of new materials through to protein structure and chemistry. Many research programs sit at interdisciplinary boundaries with physics, engineering, and biology.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] .
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 27 July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
JR-012039 - Lecturer in Materials Characterisation, Spectroscopy_PD.docx
JR-012039 - Lecturer in Materials Characterisation, Spectroscopy_PD.pdf
