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Epidemiology Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in epidemiology in australia
5,536 professors found
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Virology
Epidemiology
Pediatric
Immunization
Infectious Disease
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Respiratory Infection
Molecular Epidemiology
Disease Transmission
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Cohort Study
Respiratory Medicine
Allergy Immunology
University of New South Wales
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Sars-cov-2
Disease Transmission
Professor
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Infectious Disease
Molecular Epidemiology
Cohort Study
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Occupational Health
Covid-19
Lung Disease
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Sars-cov-2
Molecular Epidemiology
Professor
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Disease Transmission
Malaria Epidemiology
Sars-cov-2
University of New South Wales
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Disease Transmission
Covid-19
Vaccinology
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University of Adelaide
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Australia
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1 month ago
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Adelaide University is promoting a large graduate research scholarship intake for 2027, with over 200 fully funded opportunities for PhD and MPhil candidates. The post says the scholarships are open across all academic disciplines , making this relevant for applicants in fields such as biology, computer science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, medical science, business, and education. Funding: fully funded support including tuition fees and a living stipend . Eligibility focus: the an...
Computer Science
Education
Chemistry
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne Project title: Improving the formation of protective immunity against human viruses . This opportunity is in immunology and biochemistry/cell biology , with a focus on how CD4+ helper T cells , CD8+ killer T cells , B cells , and regulatory T cells (Tregs) contribute to long-lasting protective immunity against infectious disease and human viruses. The project is especially relevant to students interested in vaccine efficacy, immune memor...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Biochemistry
+4 more
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne This project is titled Reptile macroecology & biodiversity and is offered by the School of BioSciences, Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne in Australia (Parkville campus). The project will investigate the global-scale biodiversity of reptiles, or potentially all land vertebrates, across multiple dimensions: taxonomic, phylogenetic, morphological, life history, physiological, and functional . This is a strong fit for studen...
Physiology
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
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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
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Exercise Physiology
Physical Activity
Cardiometabolic Health
Exercise Therapy
Conjoint Senior Lecturer
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Vaccinology
Public Health
Vaccine Safety
Professor
Bond University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Patient-centered Care
Covid-19
Grounded Theory
Opportunities these professors hire for
Rachelle Buchbinder
Top university
Just Landed
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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New Today
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Just Landed
This PhD scholarship sits within Monash University’s evidence-based rheumatology research environment and the Australian and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network (ANZMUSC). The project focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of living clinical practice guidelines in rheumatology, an area that aims to keep recommendations current through continuous evidence surveillance, systematic reviewing, GRADE methodology, and digital guideline platforms. The successful cand...
Epidemiology
Patient Care
Meta-analysis
+11 more
New Today
Denise O’Connor
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Just Landed
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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New Today
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Wiser Healthcare at Monash University is offering a PhD scholarship within a new NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence focused on strengthening health system sustainability and resilience. The project sits inside an internationally recognised Australian research collaboration that aims to improve the value, sustainability and equity of health care while supporting stronger outcomes for patients, practitioners, the public and the planet. The successful candidate will join the Wiser Healthcar...
Epidemiology
Health Services Research
Health Policy
+8 more
New Today
University of New South Wales
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Just Landed
Australia
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Posted Yesterday
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Just Landed
The University of New South Wales is recruiting a part-time Research Associate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Injury Prevention within the School of Population Health in Sydney, Australia. This two-year fixed-term role will contribute to collaborative public health research focused on improving injury prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Activities include community consultation and engagement, data collection, literature reviews, independent resea...
Epidemiology
Injury Prevention
Health Disparities
+7 more
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