Job Description
Research Fellow in Atomically Thin Quantum Materials for Low-Energy Electronics
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Job No.: ******
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Location: Clayton campus
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Employment Type: Full-time
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Duration: 2.5 years fixed-term appointment
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Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
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Join our inclusive, collaborative community
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Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
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The Opportunity
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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.
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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.
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About the role
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Conduct experimental research in condensed matter physics and surface science
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Grow and fabricate 2D materials and thin-film heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy, exfoliation and/or stacking techniques
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Fabricate devices and undertake low-temperature electrical transport measurements on electrostatically gated devices
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Fabricate and characterise novel quantum materials,



including magnetic topological insulators
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Publish research in high-impact journals and present findings at major conferences and workshops
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Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of PhD and Honours students
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About you
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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.
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You will have relevant expertise in 2D materials or heterostructure fabrication, device fabrication and low-temperature electrical transport measurements, together with a solid research publication record and ability to work collaboratively.
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About Monash University
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At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
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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.
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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.
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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 ****.
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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.
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at
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in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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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.
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Enquiries: Associate Professor Mark T Edmonds, School of Physics and Astronomy, ********************
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Applications Close: Wednesday 26 August ****, 11:55pm AEDT
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Supporting a diverse workforce
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Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.
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📌 Research Fellow In Atomically Thin Quantum Materials For Low-Energy Electronics (Victoria)
🏢 Monash
📍 Victoria