Job Description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Job Description
The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics (IBG), is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Fellow to support and help drive a dynamic, fast-growing research program.
The laboratory works at the interface of basic science, clinical research, and industry to develop innovative zebrafish disease models that recapitulate human neurological disorders, including motor neuron diseases, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative conditions. By integrating genetics, chemical genetics, advanced microscopy, and high-throughput automated behavioural platforms, our research aims not only to understand disease mechanisms but also to identify therapeutic pathways and candidate drugs (giacomottolab.com).
The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment and will be expected to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians, pharmaceutical partners, and academic researchers.
Importantly, both the laboratory head and the Institute are strongly committed to the career development of the appointed Research Fellow. Active support will be provided to enable the candidate to rapidly develop independence and secure their own funding through competitive grants and/or fellowship applications.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct research that contributes to the research objectives of the Institute.
- Develop and maintain a good publication record in high-impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals.
- Apply to external funding agency for fellowship and grant. The fellow will benefit from the strong support of the group leader.
- Manage the preparation and formulation of publications, presentations and research reports arising from the research.
- Assist in mentoring and supervision of higher degree research candidates.
- Supervise Research Assistants and technical staff.
- Contribute to teaching activities as required.
This is a fixed term (12 months with possibility for extensions), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be Research Fellow, Grade 1 in the range $91,705 - $107,420 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $107,295 - $125,682 per annum.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field such as molecular and cellular biology, genetics or disease modelling using zebrafish as a model.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience with the zebrafish model or equivalent.
- Extensive experience with molecular biology and cloning.
- Experience with microscopy.
- Outstanding organisational skills and a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Exceptional written communication skills.
The following would be desirable:
- Demonstrated experience in embryo injection or equivalent techniques.
- Experience using CRISPR/Cas9 methodologies.
- Experience in drug screening and toxicology.
- Experience in behavioural phenotyping, including the use of automatic systems.
- Proven experience in immunostaining methodologies.
Additional Information
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Jean Giacomotto, Research Leader at [email protected]
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
