PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in biology in australia

The Kate Clinch Karenia Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney offers an outstanding PhD opportunity for candidates interested in marine biology, ecology, genetics, and physiology, with a focus on harmful algal bloom species. The research centers on Karenia cristata, a species implicated in a major South Australian algal bloom that devastated marine life across a vast area. The project aims to advance knowledge in early warning systems, environmental monitoring, and mitigation strate...

This PhD opportunity in Mathematical Modelling of Biofilm Development is offered by the Melbourne Mathematical Biology Group at the University of Melbourne, School of Mathematics & Statistics. The project investigates the complex interfaces within biofilms—communities of microorganisms adhering to surfaces and embedded in a self-produced matrix. These interfaces, specifically the cell-substrate (attachment) and cell-media (nutrient exchange and spread), are crucial for understanding biofilm grow...

The University of Sydney's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is offering an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity, with the possibility for exceptional candidates to pursue a Masters project. The research focuses on the therapeutic delivery of gene editing enzymes to musculoskeletal tissues, leveraging advanced molecular biology and biomolecular engineering techniques. The project, supervised by Associate Professor Aaron Schindeler, aims to develop and characterise engineered vector...

The Nanomedicine and Gene Therapeutics Laboratory (NGTL) at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, affiliated with La Trobe University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their team in Melbourne, Australia. This position focuses on translational nanomedicine, specifically the development and evaluation of targeted mRNA delivery systems using lipid nanoparticles (mRNA–LNPs) for next-generation cancer immunotherapy. The successful candidate will work on clinically relevan...

C₄ photosynthesis is a fundamental process underpinning the productivity of some of the world’s most important crops, such as maize and sugarcane, as well as grasslands. Despite its global significance and efficiency in converting CO₂ and sunlight into plant biomass, C₄ physiology and acclimation processes are not well represented in most vegetation and land surface models. This PhD project at the University of Technology Sydney aims to advance scientific understanding of C₄ photosynthesis and i...

The University of Southern Queensland, in partnership with CSIRO and Meat & Livestock Australia, is offering a prestigious PhD scholarship in Red Meat Functionality. This unique opportunity is designed for candidates passionate about food science, innovation, and making a real-world impact in the red meat sector. The project aims to re-imagine the role of red meat in a healthy lifestyle by leveraging novel technologies to create new usages and transform commodity red meat and by-products into fu...

A fully funded 3.5-year PhD position is available at La Trobe University, Melbourne campus, focusing on harnessing transcription factors for developing nitrogen efficient crops. This opportunity is part of a newly awarded ARC Future Fellowship and is ideal for candidates with a background in molecular biology, biotechnology, plant sciences, or related fields. The research aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by improving crop nitrogen efficiency through advanced plant molecular biology ...

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) at the Australian National University (ANU) is offering two fully funded, 3.5-year PhD positions for 2026. These positions focus on cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational biology, and mathematical modelling, with the goal of advancing whole cell modelling and the design of RNA-interacting molecules. Project 1 explores hybrid whole cell modelling, agentic AI virtual...

Murdoch University is offering two fully funded PhD positions in the research area of climate resilience and adaptation of Pilbara leaf-nosed bats (PLNB). The projects are based in the School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences and affiliated with the Harry Butler Institute Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability (TESS). The research program aims to predict the vulnerability of PLNBs to environmental change, with two project options: (1) predicting climate change impac...