Synthetic Chemistry (drug development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Synthetic Chemistry (drug development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Design and synthesis of a hybrid compound of RAR and VDR

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform chemical research on the design and organic synthesis of hybrid compounds at the Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AK Kutner

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

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Molecular Glues as Novel Tools for Tackling Big Challenges in Human Health

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Background. The need for new medicines is greater than ever because of an ageing population and the complex clinical challenges brought about by drug resistance and/or side effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Digital discovery of new photocatalysts for photoredox catalysis (EPSRC CDT PhD studentship in collaboration with AstraZeneca)

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Photoredox catalysis has come to the forefront in organic synthesis as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JW Ward, Prof A Troisi

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

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Drug metabolism - prediction, detection, and isolation

University of Birmingham School of Pharmacy

Electrosynthesis (ES) is a green methodology for preparing and interpreting drug metabolites linked to toxicology. ES describes the synthesis of chemical compounds in an electrochemical cell. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jones

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

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Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

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Photoredox molecular editing for enhanced drug discovery

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Molecular editing platforms, the process by which single atoms can be inserted or deleted selectively in or around a molecule’s skeleton, are transformative to synthetic chemists across industry and academia for the streamlined development of new drugs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Trowbridge

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

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Development of a DNA amplification-free assay for pathogen detection

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. The School of Chemistry is keen to achieve a gender and diversity balance across the School and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S J Jones

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

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Nanomedicines Prepared using Polymerization Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)

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

Background. Recent advances in polymer particle design have largely relied on developments in controlled/living or reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Aldabbagh

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

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Developing novel treatments for invasive fungal infections

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Invasive Fungal Infections. Invasive fungal infections, such as those caused by the fungi Candida, are an increasing global public health concern. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Metal-based Antimicrobials: Tackling Resistance with Catalytic Redox Stressors

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Background. New antibiotics are urgently needed to combat the widespread rise in resistance. However, only very few of the drug candidates in clinical development represent new structural classes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A-K Duhme-Klair, Prof G Thomas, Prof G Barlow

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

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Developing new treatments for leishmaniasis

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Leishmaniasis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

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PhD Studentship: High-Throughput Robotics in a Combined Organic Synthesis / X-ray Crystallography Approach for the Structural Elucidation of Complex Molecules

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Hall

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

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Enantioselective Cobalt-Catalysed Skeletal Rearrangements

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

Research in the Johnston group broadly focuses on the development of new catalytic reactions for (i) the streamlined synthesis of known small molecules or (ii) unprecedented access to novel building blocks, with potential applications in drug discovery and agrochemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C P Johnston

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleotide Analogues

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Nucleoside analogues (NAs) are an important class of antiviral and anticancer agents commonly used in the therapy of many different viral infections and cancer conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Serpi

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

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We have 16 Synthetic Chemistry (drug development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthetic Chemistry (drug development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Synthetic Chemistry (drug development) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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