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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Bioinformatics Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in bioinformatics in new zealand
33 professors found
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Bioinformatics
Human Papillomavirus
Protein Folding
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Bacterial Genetics
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemoinformatics
Predictive Modeling
Bioinformatics
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Marine Biology
Ecological Genetics
Bioinformatics
Dna Analysis
Senior Lecturer
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Ct Imaging
Solid Tumor
Generative Adversarial Network
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor, Distinguished Professor
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Marine Biology
Zoology
Micropaleontology
Benthic Ecology
Natural History
Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Marine Biology
Ecological Genetics
Evolutionary Biology
Genomic
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Case-control Study
Social Determinants Of Health
Deep Learning
Teaching Assistant
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cardiology
Inflammatory Biology
Mirna
Cardiac Pathology
Exosome Biology
24 more professors to explore
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Lecturer, Rutherford Fellow
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Marine Biology
Conservation Biology
Molluscan Biology
Algal Biology
Comparative Biology
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Social Psychology
Ensemble Learning
Influencer Marketing
Reputation Management
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Hormone Biology
Biopharmaceutics
Growth Hormone Therapy
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Quick
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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.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.
