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Make your future Melbourne

WEHI is one of Australia’s leading biomedical research organisations, with a strong national and international reputation for performing highly influential basic and translational research.

With more than 1400 staff and students, the institute is addressing some of the major health challenges of our time, with a focus on cancer, infection, inflammation, immune disorders and healthy development.

We are at the forefront of research innovation, with a strong commitment to excellence and investment in research computing, advanced technologies and developing new medicines and diagnostics. And our researchers are strongly supported by Professional Services teams.

WEHI is dedicated to welcoming scientists wishing to pursue their work in an environment conducive to innovation, excellence and academic freedom.

WEHI is located in Melbourne’s prestigious biomedical precinct

  1. WEHI
  2. The University of Melbourne
  3. The Florey
  4. The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
  5. Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  6. CSL
  7. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  8. VCCC Alliance
  9. The Royal Melbourne Hospital
  10. The Royal Women’s Hospital
  11. Bio21 Institute
  12. The Royal Children’s Hospital

Interested in finding out about senior opportunities at WEHI?

Express your interest today and become a key player in WEHI’s journey of scientific excellence.

Shape the future of science at WEHI

Are you a seasoned fundamental or clinician research scientist ready to lead innovative projects and mentor the next generation of scientists? WEHI invites you to join our team of distinguished researchers dedicated to advancing medical science and improving global health.

At WEHI, your expertise and vision will be at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs. Join us in our mission to transform health outcomes and leave a lasting legacy in the world of medical research.

To commence conversations, please email recruitment@wehi.edu.au.

Your email should effectively communicate your area of interest, qualifications, and suitability for the opportunity you’re pursuing.

Laboratory Head recruitment

Please note applications for Laboratory Head positions have now closed.

Visitors in the WEHI galleria

Why join WEHI?

WEHI offers an exceptional environment for researchers to thrive, with state-of-the-art facilities, strong institutional support, and connections with healthcare and industry partners. As an independent institute, we are uniquely positioned to set our own scientific priorities, ensuring that research remains at the heart of everything we do.

Australia is an attractive destination as a democratic country with a growing and ethnically diverse population. Melbourne, as one of the world’s “most liveable” cities, is a great place for scientists and their families to live.

WEHI embraces diversity and actively supports inclusion, equity, and flexibility to enable our staff and students to reach their full potential. At WEHI, we believe that a collaborative and diverse research community leads to better science.

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