The Opportunity
An opportunity is open to a suitable applicant to conduct a fully funded, full-time PhD within the GPCR EcoPharmacology Lab, Monash
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), Monash University. The successful applicant will generate high-impact research by applying state-of-the-art deep learning, molecular modelling, and GPCR pharmacology to accelerate drug discovery for dementia treatment in
postmenopausal women. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team comprising experts in GPCR biology, computational pharmacology, artificial intelligence, and neurovascular in vivo models.
The applicant will have access to a unique research environment at MIPS – one of the world's leading centres in GPCR drug discovery – along with cutting-edge computational resources, AI platforms, and established collaborations in cardiovascular and neurovascular
disease.
* Be inspired, every day
* Drive your own learning at one of the world's top 80 universities
* Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
The successful applicant will be enrolled at Monash University and spend the majority of the time at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences under the supervision of Dr Anh TN Nguyen, ARC DECRA Fellow, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The Project
Project Title: Deep learning approaches to G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) targeted drug discovery.
Supervisory Team: Dr Anh TN Nguyen; Prof Chris Sobey
The candidate's attributes:
Applications are invited from outstanding and enthusiastic graduates with a relevant background in a health-related field e.g. paramedicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc. or economics.
The position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents only.
We are looking for students of high scholarly calibre with:
* A First-Class Honours degree, or High Second-Class Masters degree or equivalent in the health-related field.
* Strong quantitative research skills.
* An understanding of quantitative research methodology and data analysis.
* Evidence of research experience.
* Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
* Applicants with publications will be highly regarded.
* Fluency in written and oral English.
How to apply:
For general instructions on how to apply for roles at Monash, please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs
Interested applicants are encouraged to first contact Dr Anh TN Nguyen
Please include the following information in your enquiry:
* A cover letter (that includes a brief statement highlighting your research interest in
health economics and outcome research (max one page).
* Your CV, with a full citation of all publications and including details of two referees.
* Academic transcripts, which holds grades for every degree you hold.
* Evidence of English language proficiency (if appropriate).
Please submit your application via email to Dr Anh TN Nguyen
Applications Close: Saturday 31 Jan 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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