Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Biochemistry in Australia
Postdoc Positions in biochemistry in australia
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Universities with open postdoc positions in biochemistry in Australia include The University of Queensland and University of New South Wales.
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This postdoctoral role is based in IDEA Bio at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. The successful researcher will work within the IDEA Bio LEARN team on the biological interpretation and integration of multi-omics data to generate practical insights for advanced biomanufacturing. The project brings together fermentation, proteomics, metabolomics and ¹³C-labelling data to understand microbial metabolism in depth. Th...
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Chemistry
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University of New South Wales
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Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia This is a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral opening in the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) at UNSW Sydney. The project sits within the Golden Genome Project and is funded by Revive and Restore. The research focus is algal genetic engineering for climate resilience , with work on microalgae, deletion library generation, CRISPR-mediated gene editing, and transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata ....
Immunology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
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Charles Sturt University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Functional Biomaterials for Sustainable Agriculture at Charles Sturt University This full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral opportunity is based at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia . The project sits within an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowship and focuses on transforming agricultural waste into low-cost, high-quality substrates and soil amendment products. The research aims to develop controlled-release biomaterials that improve nut...
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Environmental Science
Agriculture
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University of Sydney
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Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity in Polymer Chemistry and Hydrogel Materials at the University of Sydney in Australia. The position is being promoted by Markus Müllner , Professor of Polymer Chemistry, who is looking for a synthetic polymer chemist with expertise in hydrogels and ideally also 3D printing of gels . This is a research-focused postdoctoral opening for candidates with strong experience in polymer synthesis and soft materials. The post includes an advertised salary range o...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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University of Melbourne
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology , Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, based at the Doherty Institute in Australia. This project explores the intersection of diet and immunity , focusing on whether plant-derived metabolites interact with the MR1–MR1T cell axis and how these interactions influence immune activation. The work is highly relevant to immunology , medical science , and chemistry , with methods i...
Immunology
Chemistry
Biology
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
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 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 |
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University of Sydney
Australia
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Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
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Cancer Biology
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University of Sydney
Australia
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Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
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Australia
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Australian National University
Australia
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University of Queensland
Australia
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Protein Chemistry
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