Research Fellow - Ultrafast modulation of reconfigurable metaphotonics

Research Fellow - Ultrafast modulation of reconfigurable metaphotonics 

Job No.: 698472 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2 year 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 School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University as a Research Fellow, contributing to cutting-edge research in reconfigurable metasurfaces and ultrafast photonics.

The Research Fellow will work on developing a reconfigurable metasurface platform using phase-change materials and investigating its temporal modulation through an ultrafast pump–probe optical system. The research will explore laser-induced phase transitions in low-loss phase-change materials, alongside ultrafast carrier-driven modulation in semiconductor platforms, advancing new approaches to dynamic photonic technologies.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A doctoral qualification (PhD) in a relevant discipline or a closely related field.
• Research experience relevant to the development of reconfigurable metasurfaces, phase-change materials or ultrafast photonics.

This is a genuine opportunity to deepen your expertise in an area where materials science, nanophotonics and ultrafast optics converge — working alongside researchers in one of Australia's leading physics schools, with access to the facilities and collaborative networks that serious experimental photonics demands.

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. 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.

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

Your application should include: 

• A resume ( No longer than 2 pages )
• a response addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) from the PD 

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 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:

Dr Haoran Ren, Senior Lecturer, School of Physics and Astronomy, +61 406 981 830

Position Description: 

Research Fellow

Applications Close: 

Monday 23 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.