Peter Rutledge

PhD opportunity in radiochemistry at the University of Sydney through the ARC Training Centre for the Development of Advanced Radiochemical Technologies (DART). This is a fully funded PhD scholarship for a student in the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science , focused on the synthesis of new radiolabelled molecules for radiopharmaceutical studies. The project sits within DART’s broader mission to develop advanced radiochemical technologies and train the next generation of researchers working at the interface of chemistry, radiochemistry, and radiopharmaceutical science. Research themes and keywords: radiochemistry, radiochemical technologies, radiopharmaceuticals, radiolabelled molecules, synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, rare earth metal chemistry, multinuclear NMR, mass spectrometry. Supervisors: Prof. Louis Rendina, Prof. Elizabeth New, and/or Prof. Peter Rutledge. Funding: stipend equivalent to the University of Sydney RTP rate for up to 14 research periods; the page states $42,754 per annum in 2026. International students also receive tuition fee coverage for the same period. The post additionally mentions support for laboratory work, conferences, and domestic/international travel. Eligibility highlights: applicants need an unconditional offer of admission to a PhD in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney and a First-Class Honours degree or Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Chemistry. Majors in pharmacy, biology, biotechnology, or medical sciences are not eligible. Preferred experience includes synthetic organic chemistry, NMR, mass spectrometry, rare earth metal chemistry, medicinal chemistry, radiochemistry, chemical biology, analytical thinking, data analysis, and independent research ability. Deadline: 4 June 2026. How to apply: use the University of Sydney scholarship application link and follow the instructions on the DART website. If you are interested in DART projects more broadly, the centre notes that projects may be listed and that an expression of interest process may apply.