Research and tertiary education
Research forms a key element in the decisions made around human health.
Graduates can choose to work in research and may gain employment with government and non-government organisations interested in how best to improve health.
Research careers in nutrition can be found in universities, hospitals, research institutes and in the food industry. For more information on 'Research' careers you can go to our Research Careers Website.
You can use your contact with lecturers and tutors to find out about possible research opportunities.
Graduates wanting to further their qualifications can elect to do an honours degree. This can lead onto a Masters by Research or PhD.
In order to become an academic or work in a university it is usual to complete a research degree such as a Masters by Research or PhD
Academics are usually engaged in either research-focused or teaching-focused roles.
Find a comprehensive list of supervisors and their research interests:
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Food Science
Medicine and Biotechnology
Job titles/roles:
Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Senior Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Scientist, Research Nutritionist, Research Assistant, University Tutor, Demonstrator.
Employers:
Examples include:
Deakin University including the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN)
Sydney University Nutrition Research Foundation
Royal Children’s Hospital
Nestle
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
CSIRO
Australian Institute of Sport
National Health and Medical Research Council
Department of Health and Ageing
State Departments of Health
Baker IDI
The Cancer Council of Australia
National Heart Foundation
Nutrition Australia
Meat and Livestock Australia
Professional Associations:
The Nutrition Society of Australia
Nutrition Australia
Suggested electives:
HSN715 Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies
HSN719 Population Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment
HSN741 Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum
HSN750 Nutrition Research Project Part A
HSN751 Nutrition Research project Part B
If you have an interest in research then HSN750 and HSN751 are recommended electives.
Graduate profile:
Alba Granados (pdf 13KB) Completed the Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition in 2005 at Deakin University.
Jessica Biesieklerski (pdf 13KB) graduated from Bachelor Applied Science (Food Science and Nutrition) at Deakin in 2007.
Expert in area:
Dr Susan Torres (pdf 18KB) Lecturer from the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University provides an insight into career opportunities for Nutritionists in Research and Tertiary Education.
Dr Lynn Riddell (pdf 21KB) provides insight into careers for nutritionists in research and tertiary education.
