Summary
The Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) is offering two PhD scholarship opportunities focused on using clinical risk prediction, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data to improve maternal health outcomes. This program, funded by the MRFF, aims to develop and evaluate personalized prediction tools to support timely, targeted, and equitable care for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
PhD Opportunity: Clinical Risk Prediction, AI/ML and Big Data for Diabetes in Pregnancy, (MCHRI) Australia
Project Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | PhD Candidate (Two positions available) |
| Research Area | Clinical Risk Prediction, AI/ML, Big Data, Maternal Health |
| Location | Clayton, Australia |
| School | Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) |
| Time Commitment | Full-time |
Available PhD Projects
- PhD 1 – Data and biomarker analysis for risk prediction: Focuses on exploring and analyzing clinical, biomarker, and linked health data using modern statistical and machine-learning methods across large datasets.
- PhD 2 – Risk prediction model updating, evaluation and translation: Focuses on updating and evaluating prediction tools and screening approaches, including their clinical, economic, and equity value, and developing pathways for implementation in practice.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- A background in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, machine learning, public health, medicine, nutrition/dietetics, or a related quantitative discipline is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in applying advanced quantitative methods to real-world clinical and public health problems.
- Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements specified by Monash University Admissions.
Job Description & Benefits
Successful candidates will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary team and receive advanced training in:
- Clinical prediction modelling
- Biostatistics and Machine learning
- Data and biomarker analysis
- Health economics
- Implementation science and translation into practice
Support Includes:
- Australian Government Research Training Program stipend.
- Top-up scholarship available for domestic candidates for 3 years.
- Opportunity for additional paid research assistant hours.
- Conference funding of up to $2,300.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please click on Contact the researcher on the official project page.
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