PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Job No: GEORGE896
Location: Barangaroo, Australia

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  

We have an exciting Scholarship opportunity for a full-time PhD candidate to undertake research on cutting-edge adaptive platform trial design to revolutionise chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment. Adaptive, platform clinical trials evolve in real-time, test multiple treatments efficiently across diverse patient populations.

The trial structure allows:

  • The addition/removal of treatments depending on success/ futility
  • Treatments analysed individually and in combination
  • Use advanced statistical methodologies, including response adaptive randomization

The research will involve the successful candidate being involved in:

  • Contributing to innovative trial design and methodology
  • Contributing to/leading statistical modelling, adaptive strategies or health economic analyses
  • Being embedded in the implementation and delivery of innovative trials
  • Secondary analyses of completed trials
  • Collaborating with an international team of leading cardio-kidney researchers

 

Supervision Team

Primary: Sradha Kotwal

The rest of the supervision team will be determined based on the candidate’s interests and the evolution of the chosen research topic.

 

Who are we Looking for?

Candidates must have a strong interest in clinical trials, nephrology, and translational research. They will be enthusiastic, well-organised, and have excellent oral and written communication skills, as evidenced by previous publications in peer-reviewed journals. An ability to work autonomously and to be self-directed in learning, as well as to contribute to team activities and discussions, is necessary for the successful completion of this thesis.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a relevant first or second-class Honours degree or Masters degree with a substantial research component and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience.

Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply.

The selected candidate will be supported through the UNSW HDR application process and must apply for the program 1776 – Medicine (The George Institute for Global Health).

Award Amount

The successful candidate will receive a living allowance stipend of $38,438k* p.a. + indexation for 3.5 years.

*Based on 2025 UNSW RTP rate, 2026 rate currently unknown

 

Application Guide

To support your application, we ask that you include a cover letter, current CV, copy of academic transcripts, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Please see Admission Requirements section of Medicine (The George Institute for Global Health) UNSW handbook

Candidates are recommended to highlight in their cover letter:

•            Evidence of meeting the eligibility criteria

•            Relevant professional experience

•            Evidence of scientific writing skills

•            Evidence of prior mixed methods research experience

•            Ability to work as part of a team

•            Other applicable indicators of excellence

 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday 13th June, 2025

If you have any further enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Liz Jenson, Student Support Officer via email EJenson@georgeinstitute.org.au.

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 Please Note:

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

 

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

  • Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
  • Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
  • Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs 
  • Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

 

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

  • Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay 
  • Learning and career development opportunities 
  • Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave 
  • YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location 
  • A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact 
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