Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Theoretical Quantum Physics

Job No.: 685904

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B / $145,740 - $168,049 pa 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

Monash University is excited to announce a prestigious opportunity for an exceptional academic to shape the next frontier of theoretical quantum physics—the fundamental research driving tomorrow’s quantum breakthroughs.

We invite applications for a Level B or Level C (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) appointment, seeking a visionary physicist  with an outstanding research record in one or more areas of theoretical quantum science, including:

• Quantum computing
• Quantum information
• Quantum communication
• Quantum sensing
• Quantum optics
• Quantum materials
• Quantum energy

This is a rare opportunity to establish and grow a world-class research program at the heart of Monash’s growing quantum technologies ecosystem. We are especially keen to attract candidates whose work complements and enhances the activities of our Quantum Light, Information, Matter and Electronics (QLIME) group.

As part of the vibrant and collaborative QLIME team—spanning both theory and experiment—you’ll be immersed in pioneering work across atomically precise materials, semiconductors, metamaterials, nanomaterials, polaritonics and cutting-edge quantum theory. Our theoretical physicists develop novel models and mathematical frameworks to explore the most complex behaviours of quantum systems—driving the development of transformative technologies.

At Monash, academics at the Lecturer (Level B) and Senior Lecturer (Level C) levels play a vital role in advancing research, delivering high-quality education, and contributing to a collaborative academic environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your independent research program, supervise students, and engage with interdisciplinary teams—helping to shape the future of quantum science while growing into a leadership role.

Monash University and the Faculty of Science are deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace inclusive recruitment practices and apply achievement relative to opportunity principles in all hiring decisions.

If you’re ready to lead a pioneering research program and make a lasting impact in quantum science and technology, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

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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 Stefan Maier, Head of School of Physics and Astronomy, Stefan.Maier@monash.edu  

Professor Meera Parish, Head of Quantum Light Matter & Electronics Group, meera.parish@monash.edu  

Position Description: 

Level B - Lecturer

Level C - Senior Lecturer

Applications Close:

Monday 26 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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