Dr. Rebecca Pinkus

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Pinkus is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology. Prior to joining the University, she was a Lecturer at Western Sydney University and has held visiting postdoctoral fellowships at UNSW and the State University of New York at Buffalo. She earned her PhD and Master of Arts from the University of Toronto, and her Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Pinkus's research focuses on social cognition and close relationships, particularly how individuals balance personal concerns with relationship dynamics and the impact partners have on each other's health outcomes. Her work aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in health and wellbeing across the lifespan, as well as understanding and treating disease and disorders in humans. Dr. Pinkus teaches various courses, including Social Psychology and Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology, and supervises numerous postgraduate students exploring diverse topics in psychology and social relationships.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC1001: Social Psychology PSYC2012: Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology PSYC2017: Social Influence Techniques PSYC3017: Self PSYC4123: Close Relationships

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.

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