
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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The open position in pharmaceutical chemistry in Australia listed here is at The University of Queensland.
The University of Queensland
Australia
6 days ago
The University of Queensland is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Medicinal Chemist for a fixed-term appointment through December 2028 at the St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, Australia. Based in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, the successful candidate will develop a research program in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development . Work will include hit-to-lead and lead optimisation, synthetic organic chemistry, small-molecule and peptide synthesis, compoun...
6 days ago
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The University of Queensland
Australia
6 months ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at The University of Queensland for a domestic student project on micro- and nanoplastics in drinking water . The research is based at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) and is supervised by Dr Elvis Okoffo (ARC DECRA Research Fellow). The project investigates how micro- and nanoplastics enter drinking water systems, their sources and environmental pathways, how they behave through water treatment processes, and how they can be detected ...
6 months ago
University of Sydney
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Australia
1 month ago
Top university
2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...
1 month ago
University of New South Wales
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Top university
Australia
1 week ago
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UNSW is advertising a Research Associate in Chemistry based in Sydney, Australia . The project sits within the School of Chemistry and focuses on electrochemical aptamer-based sensors , with a strong emphasis on electrochemistry , biosensors , electrode development , and fundamental research that may support future commercialisation. This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 12 months , with salary of $118K–$126K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. The role reports to Scientia P...
1 week ago
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Petrochemical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Boundary Layer Theory
Spark Plasma Sintering
Metallurgy
Has grant
University of South Australia
Australia
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Food Science
Lipidomic
Nanostructured Materials
Nanomedicine
Senior Lecturer
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Nanofluidics
Chemical Sensors
Liposome Technology
Distinguished Professor
Griffith University
Australia
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Chemical Biology
Drug Development
Malaria Research
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Drug Formulation
Drug Development
Bioactive Compound
University of Western Australia
Australia
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Antioxidant Activity
Hplc
Phytochemical

Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.

The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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