
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
614 professors found
Adjunct Associate Professor
University of Queensland
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Energy Storage
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Water Splitting
Lecturer
University of Sydney
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Photoelectrocatalysis
University of Adelaide
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Electrochemistry
Catalysis
Curtin University
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Perovskite Physics
Electrochemistry
University of Sydney
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Electrocatalysis
Associate Professor
University of Adelaide
Australia
Physical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Electrochemistry
Catalysis
University of Adelaide
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Water Splitting
Material Chemistry, Energy Storage
Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage
Nanoelectronic
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Macquarie University
Australia
2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in catalysis, batteries, recycling, and advanced materials , with research themes spanning battery materials and energy storage , catalysis and photocatalysis , polymer chemistry , sustainable materials , and chemical recycling/circular technologies . The opportunity is associated with Macquarie University, Australia and the University of St Andrews, United Kingdom . The post highlights an international PhD pathway and notes that domestic and international candidates...
2 weeks ago
University of New South Wales
Closing soon
Top university
Australia
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Top university
UNSW is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry based in Sydney, Australia . The project focuses on electrocatalysts , ion exchange membranes , electrolyzers , and fuel cells , with responsibilities spanning synthesis, prototyping, scaled-up demonstration, performance/durability assessment, and life-cycle cost analysis. The role sits in the School of Chemistry at the University of New South Wales and reports to Professor Chuan Zhao and Dr Quentin Meyer . The successful candidate will cont...
2 weeks ago
Flinders University
Australia
2 months ago
Flinders University is advertising a PhD scholarship in the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) for a project titled Nanoengineering a New Class of Biomaterials for Antibiotic Potentiation . The project is multidisciplinary, with a primary focus on biomaterials science and a secondary focus on microbiology . The successful candidate will work on developing and characterizing novel biomaterials with modified surface properties (c...
2 months ago
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | |
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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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Professor
University of Adelaide
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
High-temperature Oxidation
Electrocatalysis
Catalysis
Alfred Deakin Professor and Chair for Nanotechnology
Deakin University - Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Lithium-ion Batteries
Electrochemistry
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
University of Wollongong
Australia
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Lithium-ion Batteries
Ionic Conductivity
University of New South Wales
Closing soon
Top university
Australia
1 week ago
Closing soon
Top university
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
Bin Luo
The University of Queensland
Australia
4 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in sustainable manufacturing of composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries . This project sits within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the School of Chemical Engineering at UQ. The research focuses on developing composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries , with an emphasis on sustainable, cost-effective materials such as biomass carbon and recycled plastics, alongside new manufacturing methods to impr...
4 months ago
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