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Biology Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand

Professors in biology in new zealand

36 professors found

Associate Professor

Victoria University of Wellington

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Natural Products Chemistry

Chemistry

Secondary Metabolite

Has grant

Associate Professor

University of Otago

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Systems Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Vertebrate Biology

Inflammatory Biology

Professor

University of Otago

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Conservation Biology

Ecology

Molecular Ecology

Dna Metabarcoding

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Has grant

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Immunology

Biochemistry

Vaccinology

Biology

Electron Transfer

Massey University

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Epidemiology

Systems Neuroscience

Biology

Philosophy

Adaptation Biology

Professor

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Conservation Biology

Botany

Comparative Biology

Molecular Phylogeny

Graph Theory

Has grant

Lecturer, Rutherford Fellow

University of Otago

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Marine Biology

Conservation Biology

Molluscan Biology

Algal Biology

Comparative Biology

Has grant

Senior Lecturer

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Sexual Selection

Molecular Ecology

Invertebrate Biology

Senior Lecturer

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Organic Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Chemical Synthesis

Stereoselective Synthesis

Chemical Biology

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University of Otago

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University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship supports doctoral study at the University of Otago in New Zealand. This funding is available for PhD candidates and professional doctorate candidates, including DClinDent, DMA, DBA, and EdD. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students. Funding includes a NZ$34,128 annual stipend. PhD awards include a domestic tuition fee waiver for 36 months, while professional doctorate awards include a tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months cappe...

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Dentistry
Business
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Victoria University of Wellington

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The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington supports international students undertaking full-time PhD research in New Zealand. The scholarship is open across a broad range of academic disciplines, including science, genetics, biotechnology, health, engineering, education, business, humanities, social sciences, law and technology. This multidisciplinary scope allows doctoral candidates to develop research projects aligned with the university's ava...

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Biotechnology
Business
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University of Waikato

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A fully funded PhD opportunity is available in conservation ecology at the University of Waikato, New Zealand . The thesis, titled “Fuel for Recovery: Using food-web science to improve translocation success of threatened birds,” will investigate how food-web science can support the conservation and successful translocation of threatened bird species. The project is associated with the Invertebrate Behavioural Ecology and EcoDiv Labs and will be supervised by Dr. Chrissie Painting . Research inte...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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1 week ago

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

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University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

NZ$12.3k

$7,200/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

NZ$641

$375/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

NZ$37.6k

$22,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Massey University

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Botany

Biochemistry

Plant Biology

Plant-pathogen Interaction

Plant Breeding

Has grant

Associate Professor

University of Otago

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Soil Science

Environmental Chemistry

Molecular Ecology

Soil Ecology

Nitrogen Cycling

Associate Professor

University of Otago

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Microbiology

Tissue Engineering

Biofilm Formation

Antimicrobial Peptide

A Simple Approach To Tailoring Biofilms For Effective Removal Of Micropollutants During Wastewater Treatment

Has grant

Opportunities these professors hire for

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National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research

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New Zealand

NIWA offers recurring postdoctoral fellowships that support its research programmes and give early career researchers the chance to lead a major research project in a defined area of science. Fellows work under the guidance of a senior scientist while also contributing to other research and consulting projects, gaining broader experience across NIWA’s science and applied research environment. The programme is designed for researchers who want to apply their expertise to practical questions in Ne...

Environmental Science
Biology
Geography
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Victoria University of Wellington

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New Zealand

The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington supports international students undertaking full-time PhD research in New Zealand. The scholarship is open across a broad range of academic disciplines, including science, genetics, biotechnology, health, engineering, education, business, humanities, social sciences, law and technology. This multidisciplinary scope allows doctoral candidates to develop research projects aligned with the university's ava...

Education
Biotechnology
Business
+6 more

1 week ago

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University of Waikato

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New Zealand

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available in conservation ecology at the University of Waikato, New Zealand . The thesis, titled “Fuel for Recovery: Using food-web science to improve translocation success of threatened birds,” will investigate how food-web science can support the conservation and successful translocation of threatened bird species. The project is associated with the Invertebrate Behavioural Ecology and EcoDiv Labs and will be supervised by Dr. Chrissie Painting . Research inte...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
+3 more

1 week ago

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