Explore current PhD and MPhil opportunities developed with university and industry partners.
Each RadInnovate project combines a defined research challenge, academic supervision, industry expertise and training.
AdvanCell is developing a generator that uses a thorium-228 source to produce lead-212, an isotope used in targeted alpha therapy. This project will investigate how radiation affects the source and surrounding materials over time.
This two year, masters by research (MPhil) project includes a full scholarship, industry placement, access to world class research infrastructure, all travel paid for by us, a competitive stipend and an $8,000 annual top-up.
MPhil, 2 years
Australian National University, Canberra + industry placement with AdvanCell in their Brisbane labs.
AdvanCell
Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) in materials science, engineering, chemistry or physics.
Applications open
Understanding the drivers for social acceptance and trust in radiation technologies is essential for governments and industries seeking to engage effectively with communities and respond to their concerns. This research will investigate the factors that strengthen or reduce acceptance of nuclear and radiation materials, technologies and applications in Australia.
This 3.5 year fully funded PhD includes a full scholarship, industry placement, access to world class research infrastructure, a competitive stipend and an $8,000 annual top-up.
PhD, 3.5 years
Australian National University, Canberra + industry placement with BHP at their Olympic Dam site.
BHP
Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) in relevant science fields
Applications open
Radioisotopes such as lead-210 can also be recovered from industrial waste streams, creating a unique opportunity to transform radioactive waste into a useful energy source. This project will design, synthesise and test polymer-based radioscintillator materials containing radioisotopes as energy sources.
This fully funded Masters by research (MPhil), includes a full scholarship industry placement, access to world class research infrastructure, a competitive stipend and an $8,000 annual top-up.
MPhil
Adelaide University, Adelaide + industry placement with enteX at their head office in Adelaide.
enteX
Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) in relevant science fields
Opening soon
In the field of nuclear medicine, numerous radioimmunotherapies (RIT) are being developed to tackle specific cancers. This involves building supply chains for precursor isotopes for RIT drugs. A key precursor isotope is thorium-228 (228Th) which is the parent for lead-212 (212Pb), the ideal alpha-emitter for RIT drugs. The concept of processing large amounts of 228Ra raises a problem – how to track the amounts and heritage of this isotope, as well as documenting its radioactive progeny while also accounting for: (i) fresh imports; (ii) natural exponential decay; (iii) periodic consolidation of 228Ra batches.
This fully funded Masters by research, includes a full scholarship, industry placement, access to world class research infrastructure, a competitive stipend and an $8,000 annual top-up.
MPhil
Adelaide University, Adelaide + industry placement with ARM Hub
ARM Hub
Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) in Engineering or a relevant science field
Opening soon
There is global gap in preparedness for nuclear and radiological incidents with regard to rapid triage of potentially exposed individuals. Current bioanalytical technologies rely on detection of biological processes such as highly dynamic and variable DNA damage repair markers, or ‘errors’ in cellular division, and necessitate well-equipped laboratory environments. This project aims to develop a rapid in-field, high throughput quantitative biodosimetry technology for radiation exposure triage.
This fully funded 3.5 year PhD, including a full scholarship, industry placement, access to world class research infrastructure, a competitive stipend and an $8,000 annual top-up.
PhD, 3.5 years
Adelaide University, Adelaide + industry placement with The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
ARPANSA
Bachelor’s degree (Honours preferred) in a relevant science field
Opening soon
We will continue updating this space as new projects are approved. Keep an eye out on our LinkedIn as well for the latest updates on opportunities.
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