Research Fellow in Atomically Thin Quantum Materials for Low-Energy Electronics

Job No.: 694378

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2.5 years 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

Join the Faculty of Science at Monash University’s School of Physics and Astronomy and contribute to cutting-edge research in experimental condensed matter physics, surface science and atomically thin quantum materials.

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will investigate the electronic properties of two-dimensional materials, thin-film heterostructures and magnetic topological insulators, with a focus on applications in low-energy electronics. You will work across advanced fabrication and characterisation facilities at Monash University and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, alongside low-temperature, high-magnetic-field cryogenic facilities at Monash.

About the role

You will:

• Conduct experimental research in condensed matter physics and surface science
• Grow and fabricate 2D materials and thin-film heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy, exfoliation and/or stacking techniques
• Fabricate devices and undertake low-temperature electrical transport measurements on electrostatically gated devices
• Fabricate and characterise novel quantum materials, including magnetic topological insulators
• Publish research in high-impact journals and present findings at major conferences and workshops
• Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of PhD and Honours students

About you

You will hold a PhD in physics, materials science, engineering or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in experimental condensed matter physics, surface science or a related field.

You will have relevant expertise in 2D materials or heterostructure fabrication, device fabrication and low-temperature electrical transport measurements, together with a strong research publication record and ability to work collaboratively.

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.

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.

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.

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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

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'..

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: Associate Professor Mark T Edmonds, School of Physics and Astronomy, (+61) (03) 9905 3*** 

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Wednesday 26 August 2026, 11:55pm AEDT 

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