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Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in synthetic biology in australia
136 professors found
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Synthetic Biology
Terpenoid Chemistry
Metabolic Engineering
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Rna Biology
Plant Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemical Engineering
Bacteria
Microbial Biology
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University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Bacterial Genetics
Biofilm Formation
Bacterial Physiology
Has grant
Charles Sturt University
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Genome Engineering
Murine Model
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology The University of Queensland St Lucia QL
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Enzyme Engineering
Protein Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Epigenetic
Stem Cell Biology
Plant Biology
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Botany
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Epigenetic
Synthetic Biology
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Dna Nanotechnology
Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Synthetic Biology
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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
University of California
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Gene Editing
Crispr/cas9
Genome Editing
Bond Life Sciences Center University of Missouri Columbia Missouri USA
United States
Research Interests
Crop Science
Agronomy
Plant Biology
Crispr/cas9
Plant Breeding
Professor
National University of Ireland Galway
Ireland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chromatin Biology
Chromosome
Chromosomal Biology
Opportunities these professors hire for
The University of Queensland
Just Landed
Australia
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The University of Queensland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Research Software Engineering to join the Integrated Design Environment for Advanced Biomanufacturing (IDEA Bio), based at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. The fellow will work with the LEARN team in a collaborative research environment focused on synthetic biology, advanced biomanufacturing and data-driven bioprocess optimisation . The project involves transforming ferment...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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The University of Queensland
Just Landed
Australia
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New Today
Just Landed
IDEA Bio at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to build computational infrastructure for the LEARN team. The role sits within a collaborative environment focused on synthetic biology and advanced biomanufacturing, where the fellow will develop open-source tools and reproducible workflows that turn complex biological datasets into actionable insight. The project brings together fermentation, proteomics, me...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
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