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PhD in Genetics of Gastro-Intestinal Cancers QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 23, 2026

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Australia

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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

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Keywords

Computer Science
Cancer Biology
Biostatistics
Biology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Gastric Cancer
Genetic Epidemiology
Omics
Genetic
Statistics
Bioinformatic

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PhD opportunity in Genetics of Gastro-Intestinal Cancers at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia.

This funded PhD project focuses on the genetics of gastro-intestinal cancers, including colorectal, gastric, oesophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancers. The project explores shared and cancer-specific genetic architecture, pleiotropic risk loci, biological pathways, and the translational potential of cross-cancer genetic risk models for precision screening.

Research methods include statistical genetics, genome-wide association study techniques, multi-omics data analysis (DNA, gene expression, metabolomics), clinical data analysis, and Mendelian randomisation. The project also examines modifiable risk factors such as alcohol, adiposity, smoking, H. pylori infection, gut microbiome composition, and the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors for early-onset gastrointestinal cancers and progression from pre-malignant lesions.

Applicants should ideally have experience in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, or bioinformatics. Strong computing skills and experience with large datasets are desirable. Cancer genetics and clinical medicine are helpful but not required. Non-statistical applicants should have some statistical knowledge, and statistics-trained applicants should have some genetics background.

Funding includes a living allowance scholarship and single cover OSHC insurance. The listing is for a Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide). The deadline shown on the page is 2026-08-23.

To apply, register your interest via the FindAPhD listing and wait for the university to respond directly.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

More information can be found here

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