organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthesis of macrocycles and medium-sized rings via new ring expansion approaches

University of York Department of Chemistry

Summary. Macrocycles (12+ membered rings) and medium-sized rings (8–11-membered) are cyclic molecules with great potential in many scientific fields and technologies – especially in medicinal chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Unsworth

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Chemistry - Self-Assembled Organic Thermoelectric Generator Materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Thermoelectric materials convert a temperature gradient to electricity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Draper

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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High throughput mechanochemical synthesis for sustainable advanced materials

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking highly motivated and talented students who have a background and interest in research across engineering, chemistry, and/or materials science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stafford

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

The Cliffe group at the University of Nottingham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our research team on a 4 year PhD Scholarship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cliffe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Self-funded applicants are invited to join our vibrant research community at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemistry for a PhD position focused on functional Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Easun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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High-throughput exploration of multicomponent metal organic frameworks (MOFs)

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

New porous materials are important for advances in key technologies such as carbon dioxide sequestration and storage or catalysts for clean manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr A Katsoulidis

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Synthesis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Quantum and Electronic Devices

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Iain Wright School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Dr Iain A. Wright | School of Chemistry (ed.ac.uk). Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Wright

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Stability and efficiency improvement of perovskite solar cells by controlling synthesis and deposition processing parameters

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Organic–inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained extensive research interest in the last decade due to their low-cost fabrication, excellent optoelectronic properties, and rapid increase in power conversion efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.R. Mohammadi

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Chemistry: Applications of main group Lewis acids in synthetic organic chemistry

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Applications of main group Lewis acids in synthetic organic chemistry. This project will investigate the use of boron or aluminium Lewis acids in transformations typically catalysed by transition metals. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Melen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Research Assistant (PhD student)

Philipps-University Marburg Department of Chemical Biology

Profile. MSc-degree or equivalent in subject of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy with a strong background in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology with synthesis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof OV Vazquez

4 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mechanically Interlocked Ligands for Medical Imaging

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – metal coordination and the mechanical bond. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ecteinascidin 743 (ET-743, Trabectedin) is a marine-derived natural organic compound approved for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Takano, Prof H Oguri

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Non-Metal Organic Frameworks for proton and ion conduction

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

We have recently developed a novel class of porous materials, non-metal organic frameworks [1], that display remarkable proton and ion conduction properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A I Cooper, Dr LJ Hardwick

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel Material (MOFs) Synthesis using Microfluidic Reactor

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project description. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), composed of organic linkers and metal nodes, are a class of crystalline porous materials with great application potential. Read more

Supervisor: Dr XX Xu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Glycerol valorisation by clay-supported ruthenium catalysts

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

The valorisation of glycerol has gained significant recent attention as it is considered as an industrial waste product from biodiesel production. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Heift

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We have 105 organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 105 organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthesis of macrocycles and medium-sized rings via new ring expansion approaches

PhD in Chemistry - Self-Assembled Organic Thermoelectric Generator Materials

High throughput mechanochemical synthesis for sustainable advanced materials

Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

High-throughput exploration of multicomponent metal organic frameworks (MOFs)

Synthesis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Quantum and Electronic Devices

Stability and efficiency improvement of perovskite solar cells by controlling synthesis and deposition processing parameters

PhD in Chemistry: Applications of main group Lewis acids in synthetic organic chemistry

Research Assistant (PhD student)

Mechanically Interlocked Ligands for Medical Imaging

(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

Non-Metal Organic Frameworks for proton and ion conduction

Novel Material (MOFs) Synthesis using Microfluidic Reactor

Glycerol valorisation by clay-supported ruthenium catalysts

We have 105 organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 105 organic synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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