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spectroscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 spectroscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

Updated: 13 May 2026 
Project Overview. Functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy (fMRS) is an emerging neuroimaging approach that measures rapid, task‑evoked changes in brain metabolites. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Bell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Four-year PhD Position in Sustainable Aviation leading to Successful Start-Ups

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Tax-Free Stipend of €31,000 per annum + Academic Fees Paid (all nationalities) x four years. Commencing Oct 1 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SD Dooley
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

Updated: 12 May 2026 
This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham
 4 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the Role of Precursors in Catalyst Efficacy (Ref: CM/SD-SF2/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Catalysts will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Prof B Buckley, Dr S Kondrat
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
The aim of this PhD project is to synthesise luminescent molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, which are produced during pharmaceutically important enzyme reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Prof B Buckley
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Synthesis of Fluorinated Heterocycles (Ref: CM/MK-SF2/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
This project will involve synthetic organic chemistry to prepare novel nitrogen heterocyclic compounds based (including pyridones, cinnolines or quinoxalines) using nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) of fluoroarenes to allow rapid construction of small molecules of interest as drug candidates as antibiotics, anti-cancer agents or against Neglected Tropical Diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Weaver, Dr M Kimber
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

Updated: 11 May 2026 
Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

Updated: 11 May 2026 
The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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4 Year GTA - Chemical Speciation of Aluminium in Novel Electrolytes; The Drive Towards Sustainable Abundant Energy Storage

Updated: 8 May 2026 
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Ryder, Dr S Kilpatrick
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - Accessing deuterated amine-based pharmaceuticals through new approaches to hydrogen isotope exchange

Updated: 8 May 2026 
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pulis, Dr K Suntharalingam
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - Rare Earth Materials for Reprocessing and Spintronics

Updated: 8 May 2026 
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Ortu, Dr J Yang
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - A Biophysical Approach to Uncovering Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythm Regulation

Updated: 8 May 2026 
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Hudson, Dr H Kwon
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - Chemical energy conversion in biology studied using advanced spectroscopic and structural tools

Updated: 8 May 2026 
Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PA Ash, Dr PR Macia
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Photochemical synthesis of new drug-like scaffolds

Updated: 7 May 2026 
Our laboratory is interested in the application of enabling technologies, such as continuous flow[1] and photochemistry,[2] for the synthesis of useful functional molecules such as drugs, agrochemicals and materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentship in organic / supramolecular chemistry: Membrane-bound molecular machines

Updated: 7 May 2026 
Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of organic / supramolecular chemistry. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic student who wants to conduct research in synthetic supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry, or lipid membranes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Cooper
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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