Senior Postdoctoral Full Time Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed nine days ago

Senior Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Fellow - Orthopaedic Clinical Research

at Medical Specialist

This is a Full time job

Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD

$110,000 – $140,000 per year

A role for a researcher with senior statistical expertise to apply to the clinical research programme.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Neuroscience

at Monash University

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A plus 17% super

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

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 Department of Neuroscience has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Full time job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$4912.70 - $5286.40 p/fn

Career development
Supportive team
Job security

Career development
Supportive team
Job security

You will apply advanced scientific knowledge, technical expertise and leadership to support the provision of complex genetic referrals

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Research Officer

at Garvan Institute of Medical Research

This is a Full time job

Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW

$135,400 – $140,400 per year

The Senior Research Officer will join the lab and lead an exciting project focused on the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Rsch Fellow (Molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698 - $138769. p.a. + 17% super + leave loading

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join IMB to lead research developing next-generation therapeutics for drug-resistant cancers, from discovery to translation.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Rsch Fellow in Quantum Algorithms (Decarbonisation)

at The University of Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698 - $138769 p.a. + 17% super + leave loading

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Fast track your career with our early career academic development program

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Fast track your career with our early career academic development program

Join a fast-growing quantum research team tackling real-world decarbonisation challenges.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Generative AI

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Full time job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

$95565 to $116393 per Year

Work with the CI at UTS across the full research lifecycle of the ARC Discovery Project

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Condition Monitoring

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83698.92 - $111431.10 p.a. + 17% super

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues

Join UQ's Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre to advance transformer performance and asset life in renewable power systems.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Clinical Data Manager

at PURECDM

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Coach and develop future Data Management Leads
Make a visible impact on quality, delivery and clients

Coach and develop future Data Management Leads
Make a visible impact on quality, delivery and clients

Lead complex CDM studies, develop future data management leaders, and deliver high-quality clinical data in a growing specialist CRO.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Post-doctoral Researcher

at University of Tasmania

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Fishermans Bend, Victoria
Work in Australia’s largest urban innovation precinct
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research

Full Time, Fixed term opportunity based in Fishermans Bend, Victoria
Work in Australia’s largest urban innovation precinct
Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research

Advance the future of maritime propulsion by leading cutting‑edge fluid dynamics research at the forefront of Australia’s defence innovation

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Research Officer

at The Kids Research Institute Australia

This is a Full time job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$103,000-$107,000 (depending on experience)+ Super

Salary package up to $15,899 – increase your pay
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter
Flexible working hours |Work from home options

Salary package up to $15,899 – increase your pay
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter
Flexible working hours |Work from home options

Support projects through high-quality written communications (including publications), reporting, and grant applications in a leading research team.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biochemical Assays

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

St Lucia, Brisbane QLD

$83k - $111k p.a. + 17% super

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Access a range of on-site services, facilities, museums, and events

Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
Access state-of-the-art facilities to further your research endeavours
Access a range of on-site services, facilities, museums, and events

Join the Walker Research Group to support vaccine assay development through enzyme assays, antigen work, and translational research

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

at The Kids Research Institute Australia

This is a Full time job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$98,500-$114,900 (depending on experience) + Super

Salary package up to $15,899 – increase your pay
Flexible working hours | Work from home options
Internal training programs | Mentoring program & support for researchers

Salary package up to $15,899 – increase your pay
Flexible working hours | Work from home options
Internal training programs | Mentoring program & support for researchers

Support cutting-edge malaria research to inform global policy, working with leading scientists in a collaborative team.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Research Officer/Senior Research Fellow

at The Kids Research Institute Australia

This is a Full time job

Nedlands, Perth WA

Salary package up to $15,899 – increase your pay

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter
Meaningful work with real-world impact
Internal training programs | Support for researchers

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter
Meaningful work with real-world impact
Internal training programs | Support for researchers

Gain research exposure in a clinical-facing role that contributes directly to improving outcomes for children and families.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Forensic Scientist

at WA Health

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

HSO Level P2 $112,597 - $130,265 per annum

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/ assistance
Flexible working arrangements

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/ assistance
Flexible working arrangements

Applies advanced procedures and techniques, both routine and complex, to examine forensic specimens within Forensic Biology.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Director of International Research

at Institute for Economics & Peace

This is a Full time job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

IEP is a renowned international think tank.
Media reach measured in billions
Produces Global Terrorism Index, Global Peace Index

IEP is a renowned international think tank.
Media reach measured in billions
Produces Global Terrorism Index, Global Peace Index

We are seeking an exceptional Director of International Research to lead the next phase of IEP’s global research, partnerships, and impact.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Lecturer in Health Sciences

at Macquarie University

This is a Full time job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $127,138 to $150,425 p.a. plus 17% super & annual leave loading
Contribute to innovative health sciences education
Join a collaborative and student-centered academic team

From $127,138 to $150,425 p.a. plus 17% super & annual leave loading
Contribute to innovative health sciences education
Join a collaborative and student-centered academic team

Shape the next generation of health professionals through innovative, student-centered teaching at Macquarie University.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Research Scientist - Analytical Workflows

at MASSAFFINITY PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

High-impact senior role leading analytical workflows and experimental execution
Join a fast growing biotech shaping scientific direction and experimental output
• Work on cutting-edge mass spec and proteomics applications in drug discovery

High-impact senior role leading analytical workflows and experimental execution
Join a fast growing biotech shaping scientific direction and experimental output
• Work on cutting-edge mass spec and proteomics applications in drug discovery

Take a central role in running and scaling the experimental engine behind MassAffinity’s native mass spectrometry platform.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Clinical Research Associate - NSW

at Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

+ Car Allowance + Bonus

Hybrid and Flex Working Options I Inclusive and Vibrant Culture I Career Growth I Diverse Therapeutic Areas

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Clinical Research Associates

at mexec

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Any State
Flexible Working
Clinical Trials

Any State
Flexible Working
Clinical Trials

Exciting opportunity to be part of this progressive company. Due to continued growth our client is seeking new SCRA's across Australia.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Officer - Cellular Immunotherapies

at The University of Queensland

This is a Full time job

Dutton Park, Brisbane QLD

$83k - $111k p.a. + 17% super

Engineer CAR T/CAR NK therapies in UQ's collaborative research environment
Apply flow cytometry and molecular biology in world class UQ facilities
Deliver translational immunotherapy research creating change together

Engineer CAR T/CAR NK therapies in UQ's collaborative research environment
Apply flow cytometry and molecular biology in world class UQ facilities
Deliver translational immunotherapy research creating change together

Join a collaborative UQ team advancing CAR T/CAR NK and antibody immunotherapies, delivering translational cancer research with real world impact.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Development Lead

at Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead nationally significant brain cancer research at COGNO and help drive innovative clinical trials and research partnerships.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Department of Treasury and Finance

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa + Superannuation

Are you passionate about data and modelling? We are looking for a systems-minded person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Research Director

at Melbourne Institute of Technology - Melbourne

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD opposite Melbourne Central train station
Join a diverse, dynamic, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team
Full-Time role

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD opposite Melbourne Central train station
Join a diverse, dynamic, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team
Full-Time role

The Research Director will provide leadership in the strategic evolution of the research culture at MIT

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Clinical Research Coordinator

at GenesisCare

This is a Full time job

St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Take the next step in your clinical research career today
Make a real impact in cancer care through clinical trials
Join a supportive team shaping the future of patient care

Take the next step in your clinical research career today
Make a real impact in cancer care through clinical trials
Join a supportive team shaping the future of patient care

Apply now to join GenesisCare and advance your career while helping deliver innovative clinical trials and better outcomes for cancer patients.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Research Scientist - Plant Microbiology

at Agriculture Victoria

This is a Full time job

Bundoora, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$116,413 - $140,849 + super

Based at AgriBio (a state of the art biosciences research centre)
Join a collaborative, forward thinking research environment
Undertake a wide variety of work across the branch

Based at AgriBio (a state of the art biosciences research centre)
Join a collaborative, forward thinking research environment
Undertake a wide variety of work across the branch

Provide high level leadership and scientific, technical, and operational expertise to Agriculture Science and Technology's research and diagnostics

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Research and Policy Officer

at Department of Justice and Community Safety

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$116,413 to $128,631 per year, plus super.

Research major law reform issues that shape life in Victoria.
Write reports and policy advice that may influence future Victorian laws.
Join a small expert team that values strong ideas and clear thinking.

Research major law reform issues that shape life in Victoria.
Write reports and policy advice that may influence future Victorian laws.
Join a small expert team that values strong ideas and clear thinking.

As senior research & policy officer, you will help deliver a major Victorian law reform inquiry.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Head of ScotsX and Caledonian Research Fellow

at The Scots College

This is a Full time job

Bellevue Hill, Sydney NSW

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of boys' education by transforming high-level academic inquiry into the everyday classroom experiences

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Lecturer OR Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research)

at Macquarie University

This is a Full time job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

Salary Package: $127,138 to $178,523 (Level B - C) p.a., plus 17% superannution
Appointment type: 2 x Full time continuing positions, available to start in 2026
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

Salary Package: $127,138 to $178,523 (Level B - C) p.a., plus 17% superannution
Appointment type: 2 x Full time continuing positions, available to start in 2026
Macquarie University (North Ryde) location

Macquarie Law School is seeking applications from highly motivated law academics with extensive tertiary legal education experience.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vanadium ore hyperspectral characterisation

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

This is a Full time job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$80,371 - $107,395p.a. + up to 17% super

Generous superannuation with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Work and life balance with employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Well-equipped on-campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare

Generous superannuation with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Work and life balance with employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Well-equipped on-campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare

This position involves close collaboration with Critical Minerals Queensland and external industry stakeholders.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) (with PhD)

at The University of Adelaide

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Integrative Network Modelling Laboratory within SAiGENCI’s Computational...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Lecturer, Neuroscience

at Swinburne University of Technology

This is a Full time job

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Academic Level C salary + 17% super

Join the Department of Biomedical, Health and Exercise Sciences
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
Academic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

Join the Department of Biomedical, Health and Exercise Sciences
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
Academic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

Join the Department of Biomedical, Health and Exercise Sciences at Swinburne in delivering the Bachelor of Health Science degree.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

230 senior postdoctoral jobs in Australia - Full Time

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Senior Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Fellow - Orthopaedic Clinical Research

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Neuroscience

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Senior Research Officer

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/ Rsch Fellow (Molecular Biologist, Drug Discovery)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Rsch Fellow in Quantum Algorithms (Decarbonisation)

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Generative AI

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Officer - Condition Monitoring

Principal Clinical Data Manager

Post-doctoral Researcher

Senior Research Officer

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biochemical Assays

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

Senior Research Officer/Senior Research Fellow

Senior Forensic Scientist

Director of International Research

Lecturer in Health Sciences

Senior Research Scientist - Analytical Workflows

Clinical Research Associate - NSW

Senior Clinical Research Associates

Research Officer - Cellular Immunotherapies

Research Development Lead

Senior Data Scientist

Research Director

Clinical Research Coordinator

Senior Research Scientist - Plant Microbiology

Senior Research and Policy Officer

Head of ScotsX and Caledonian Research Fellow

Lecturer OR Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vanadium ore hyperspectral characterisation

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) (with PhD)

Senior Lecturer, Neuroscience

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