Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Biophysics Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in biophysics in australia
113 professors found
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cell Biology
Physiology
Ecophysiology
Biophysics
Associate Professor, Teaching Specialist in Physiology
Flinders University
Australia
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Systems Neuroscience
Physiology
Ecophysiology
Homeostasis
Professor
Griffith University
Australia
Research Interests
Virology
Cell Biology
Hiv
Molecular Biology
Sars-cov-2
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
University of South Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cell Biology
Physiology
Ecophysiology
Cardiovascular Biology
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Allosteric Regulation
Oscillatory Systems
Computational Biology
Deputy Head of Scholarship & Professional Learning
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cell Biology
Physiology
Ecophysiology
Medical Education
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Membrane Biology
Membrane Protein
Signal Transduction
Emeritus Professor
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Allosteric Regulation
Muscle Biology
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Exercise Physiology
Physiology
Adipose Tissue Biology
Ecophysiology
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Popular positions
University of Mainz
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Mainz , Germany, in the Czodrowski Lab on identification of new small molecule inhibitors for the aspartic protease endothiapepsin . The project combines structural biology , machine learning , and biophysical methods such as ITC , STD NMR , X-ray diffraction , switchSENSE , and FRET to study drug discovery and protein-ligand interactions. The research aims to virtually identify and experimentally verify novel inhibitors structurally related to endothiapepsin...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+7 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 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
Popular professors
Professor
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Condensed Matter Physics
Terahertz Technology
Photonic
Metamaterial
RMIT University 1
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanostructured Materials
Device Engineering
Photonic
Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Fluorescence Imaging
Microscopy
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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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...
Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
+13 more
1 month ago
Donna Whelan
La Trobe University
Australia
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2 months ago
La Trobe University is advertising two funded PhD positions in a research program led by Donna Whelan (Senior Lecturer) in Bendigo, Australia. The projects sit at the intersection of DNA repair , advanced microscopy , single-molecule biophysics , and quantitative biology , with a strong emphasis on understanding how proteins locate the correct place on DNA and how damaged DNA is found and repaired. Project 1: DNA Damage with Advanced Imaging (PRO-26144) This PhD will investigate how cells find a...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
+8 more
2 months ago
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