PhD Opportunity – Forensic Medicine (Toxicology), Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine Full-time

PhD Opportunity – Forensic Medicine (Toxicology), Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Join a leading forensic medicine institute and contribute to high-impact research that informs clinical practice, policy, and public health. Multiple PhD projects are available across key areas of forensic medicine, including:

• Forensic Toxicology – substance use, drug harms, coronial investigations
• Violence and injury Prevention – injury epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies
• Forensic epidemiology – patterns of mortality, population health insights
• International humanitarian issues – forensic response in crisis settings, mass casualties, disaster victim identification
• Work alongside internationally recognised experts within a collaborative and supportive research environment.

We're looking for a candidate with:

• First Class Honours (or equivalent) in a health-related field
• Experience with mixed methods research, systematic reviews & data analysis
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• (If applicable) IELTS 7.0 (no band < 6.5)
• Peer-reviewed publications (preferred)

Work in a supportive, collaborative research environment

Access cutting-edge forensic science facilities

Supervision from internationally recognised experts

Email the following to Jennifer Schumann: jennifer.schumann@monash.edu

• CV (highlight research experience/publications)
• Cover letter with statement of interest
• Academic transcript

Applications Close: Sunday 1 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Minimum entry requirements: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum

Research webpages: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/forensic https://www.vifm.org/teaching-research/

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