Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jemma Todd. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.
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.
Clinical Psychology Unit, School of Psychology • University of Sydney
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, focusing on research and teaching.
School of Psychological Science • University of Western Australia
Conducted research in psychological science.
Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program • Melbourne
Provided psychological support to youth experiencing early psychosis.
Royal North Shore Child Youth Mental Health • Sydney
Supported child and youth mental health initiatives.
This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.