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quantum chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 62 quantum chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Exploring and explaining vibrational control of photo-reactivity using a combination of quantum chemistry, quantum dynamics, and machine-learning (S3.5-MPS-Meijer)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof AJHM Meijer, Dr JG Hill
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Computational Design of Sigma-Hole Organocatalysts: From Molecular Interactions to Predictive Catalyst Discovery

How can some of chemistry’s weakest molecular interactions be transformed into powerful tools for controlling chemical reactivity?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Trujillo , Dr M James
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling actinide speciation in solution with multiconfigurational quantum chemistry techniques

  Research Group: Computational and Theoretical chemistry
Nuclear power is a central part of the UK’s plans for energy security and net zero, but the legacy of the nuclear fuel cycle remains a major challenge, with waste management alone estimated to cost over £120bn. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Oakley
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Plasser
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Methodologies for Quantum Molecular Dynamics in Complex/Large Systems

The PhD project offers training in modern theoretical and computational chemistry, with a focus on quantum statistical mechanics and nonadiabatic quantum molecular dynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quantum Sensing for Healthcare: Using Single Spins for Early Disease Detection

Project overview. What if we could detect disease using a sensor so small that it can probe biological processes at the molecular scale?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Cristian Bonato
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Chiral Nanographenes for Molecular Quantum Memory

Quantum technologies require new materials capable of storing, manipulating and reading quantum information with high fidelity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Keerthi, Dr B Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Non-Markovian Open Quantum Dynamics of Molecular Spin States in Complex Biological Environments (S3.5-MPS-Iles-Smith)

EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Supervised by Dr Jake Iles-Smith and Prof Pieter Kok. The University of Sheffield is one of the leading Russell Group universities in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Iles-Smith, Prof P Kok
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Attosecond Photoelectron Imaging with Quantum Light

Professor Carla Faria invites applications for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD position at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Faria, Prof A.S. Serafini, Prof SB Bose
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Computational Discovery of High-Performance Energy Storage Materials using Quantum Machine Learning

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6-year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Physics and will be supervised by Dr Fahad Ahmad. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Ahmad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Quantum Technology Engineering

As part of a multi-disciplinary year group at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering, you can pursue exciting Quantum Technology research while following a specialist programme of courses and practical training to prepare you for a career in Quantum Technology science, engineering and industry. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Backreaction of quantum fields on black hole space-times

  Research Group: Applied Mathematics
In classical general relativity, Einstein’s equations involve the curvature of space-time on the left-hand-side, and the stress-energy tensor of matter on the right-hand-side. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Winstanley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Photosynthesis to Sustainable Solar Materials: Simulating Photoexcited Molecules in Complex Environments

Nature offers many shining examples of circular (zero-waste) economy and one of its secret weapons is manipulating molecules to behave in unexpected and useful ways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SBW Bourne-Worster
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Quantum Dynamics of Isomerising molecules

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Law, Dr P A Henderson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only