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synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 443 synthesis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Polymerases for the synthesis of functionalised oligonucleotides
Background . Outside the cellular roles of nucleic acids as DNA and RNA, synthetic nucleic acids with chemical modifications have the potential to be exploited in diverse ways from DNAzymes to means of long-term data storage. Read more
Faculty of Science URSA Project: Synthesis of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites for energy applications and biology applications
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Design and synthesis of liquid crystal molecules exhibiting new nematic phases
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
PhD in Chemistry - Microwave assisted synthesis of doped semiconductors for photocatalytic applications
Microwave assisted synthesis of doped semiconductors for photocatalytic applications. Read more
PhD in Asymmetric Synthesis and developing Lewis base-mediated transformations
Our research is currently directed towards developing catalytic methods for the promotion of a range of synthetic transformations with varying applications in asymmetric synthesis. Read more
Research and data synthesis in different topics in ecology and evolution, including meta-science & methodolgical development
The PI will build an international hub or Centre for Open Science and Research Synthesis in Ecology and Evolution to revolutionize and improve scientific practises in ecology, evolution, and related fields, such as conservation and environmental sciences, by forming a large international collaborative network. Read more
A Data-Dense Approach to Catalyst Development for Sustainable Synthesis
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School of Chemistry
We are recruiting a motivated PhD student to develop non-precious metal catalysts for applications in sustainable synthesis. Read more
Identification and structural analysis of transient interactions in supra-molecular complexes involved in protein synthesis
The aim of this project is to understand the dynamic interactions in the mechanism and control of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells at the molecular level using hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS), and particularly the role of the eukaryotic translation initiation factors eIF2, eIF5 and eIF2B[1,2]. Read more
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Organic Electrochemistry as an Enabling Technology for Synthesis
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition for entry in September 2025. Read more
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Faculty of Science URSA PhD Project: 3D Scene Synthesis Using Diffusion Models and Large Language Models in Multimodal Generative AI
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Nanocatalyst for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
The successful candidate will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research involving the development of next-generation catalytic materials for electrochemical conversion of nitrate to ammonia. Read more
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RNA-catalyzed RNA synthesis and replication
A critical event in the origin of life is thought to have been the emergence of an RNA molecule capable of self-replication as well as mutation, and hence evolution towards ever more efficient replication. Read more
Design and synthesis of chemical tools to interrogate cannabinoid receptors - synthetic, medicinal chemistry
Research project. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary team at the University of Otago, to undertake research developing chemical probes for the cannabinoid receptor, a type of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). Read more
Green synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly-porous materials with molecule-sized channels, into which guest molecules can be loaded and unloaded. Read more
Investigating monogenic disorders of the protein synthesis machinery
Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular biological process. We recently described a novel human disorder, now called Faundes-Banka Syndrome (FABAS), caused by heterozygous variants in EIF5A1 that encodes a translation factor. Read more