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PhD Program – Neurocognitive Addiction Treatment Implementation Trial

September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
This fully funded Ph.D. program offers a unique opportunity to join the first real-world implementation trial of a scientifically proven neurocognitive training intervention for individuals undergoing alcohol withdrawal in Australia. Backed by an NHMRC Partnership Project Grant, this visionary research will co-design and deploy a next-generation Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) platform and smartphone app, developed in collaboration with consumers and clinicians. The project will leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to personalize CBM training, enhance patient outcomes, and unlock deeper insights into treatment effectiveness and user experience. As a Ph.D. candidate, you will work within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a clinician-friendly infrastructure for delivering CBM during inpatient care and a seamless app-based experience for continued training post-discharge.

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Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Salary
Annual Salary: $43,333 AUD/year tax-free stipend Benefits: $5,000 AUD/year research expenses, $5,000 AUD international travel allowance, $840 AUD thesis allowance, $5,000 AUD cost-of-living allowance ($2,000 at enrolment, $3,000 at confirmation), 6-month industry placement (or equivalent)
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 3.5 years Location Requirement: Campus-based at Turning Point, Richmond, Melbourne
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Eastern Health Clinical School (EHCS) • Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (MNHS) • Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC) • Action Lab (within Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University) • Turning Point
Supervisor(s)
Professor Victoria Manning Professor Patrick Olivier
Supervisor Email
research.admin@turningpoint.org.au
Turning Point
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