OpenFieldJCU Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) developing peptide vaccines against parasitic helminths and arboviruses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in parasitology, molecular immunology, or medical virology completed within last 5 years
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong track record of high-impact journal articles in tropical medicine
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referees
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $98,500 AUD to $108,000 AUD annual salary plus 17% superannuation
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (academic salaried position)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Academic Year 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official James Cook University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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