Dr. Jemma Todd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jemma Todd is an early career researcher and lecturer at the Clinical Psychology Unit within the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. Her primary research interests encompass clinical psychology, cognitive and health psychology. Jemma’s work investigates the cognitive and emotional processes that contribute to disability and psychopathology, particularly in relation to pain, anxiety, sleep-related disorders, and diabetes. She has published approximately 20 peer-reviewed articles that have garnered around 600 citations, leading to international recognition and invitations for guest presentations at specialized meetings focusing on cognitive biases and somatic disorders. Jemma is passionate about supervising clinical research students and is dedicated to mentorship and effective teaching practices. In addition to her current role, she holds an adjunct Research Fellow position at the University of Western Australia. Throughout her career, Jemma has collaborated extensively with colleagues across the globe and her research aligns with the Faculty of Science’s strengths in brain behavior and cognition, understanding diseases, and promoting health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Clinical Psychology Unit, School of Psychology • University of Sydney

Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, focusing on research and teaching.

Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

School of Psychological Science • University of Western Australia

Conducted research in psychological science.

Clinical Psychologist

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program • Melbourne

Provided psychological support to youth experiencing early psychosis.

Clinical Psychologist

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Royal North Shore Child Youth Mental Health • Sydney

Supported child and youth mental health initiatives.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.