Careers in research


ResearchMany people completing research degrees become academics who usually have both research-focused and teaching-focused roles.

As research is a key element in decision making regarding human health, our graduates also gain employment with government and non-government organisations interested in how best to improve health.

Job titles/roles:
Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Demonstrator, University Tutor.

Employers:
Examples include:
Deakin University, including the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN)
Sydney University Nutrition Research Foundation
Nestle
CSIRO
Australian Institute of Sport
Baker IDI
The Cancer Council of Australia

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

1st March 2012