Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Isotope Geochemistry

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 p.a. Level B / $145,740 - $168,049 p.a. Level C (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

The School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University is seeking an innovative Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Isotope Geochemistry to join our team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and education in the field of isotope geochemistry, with a particular focus on solid-Earth geosciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Leadership: Develop and lead a significant programme of high-quality, impactful, and externally funded research in isotope geochemistry, employing analytical, experimental, and/or observational approaches to study geochemical and physical processes preserved in rocks and other relevant applications.
• Teaching Excellence: Deliver engaging and comprehensive teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate units within the School and the Faculty of Science, including general earth science education at the first-year level, and specialised subjects such as igneous petrology, volcanology and geochemistry at more senior levels.
• Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, as well as postdoctoral scientists, fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment.
• Innovation and Collaboration: Bring new ideas to research and teaching, building on and extending existing strengths in the School, and developing new links across Monash University and beyond.

As the successful candidate you will have a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline of geoscience.

If you are passionate about advancing knowledge in isotope geochemistry and are eager to contribute to a world-class academic environment, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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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 hr-recruitment@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: Professor Andrew Mackintosh, Head of School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, Andrew.Mackintosh@monash.edu

Position Descriptions: 

Level B - Lecturer - Isotope Geochemist

Level C - Senior Lecturer - Isotope Geochemist

Applications Close: Sunday 29 June, 11:55pm AEST 

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