Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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PhD studentship in Organic/Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

A fully funded PhD position (tuition fees and stipend) is available in the group of Dr James Cooper (https://www.cooperchemistry.com/) at the University of Reading. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cooper

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ionising radiation is a part and parcel of nuclear energy production, medical radiotherapy and radiography, space exploration and security screening. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Dr A Baidak

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

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Understanding decoupled electrochemistry for energy storage, conversion and electrosynthesis

Lancaster University Department of Chemistry

Background. Decoupled electrochemistry is broadly the process of using a mediating chargeable redox species to drive an electrochemical process with a freely dispersed catalyst instead of a reaction directly at an electrode. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Toghill

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Chemical energy conversion in biology studied using advanced spectroscopic and structural tools

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Redox properties of metal-containing active sites are critically important to many biocatalytic processes. one third of all proteins contain a redox-active metal, and ca 22% of submissions to the Protein Data Bank contain a transition metal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PA Ash, Dr H Kwon

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

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Solid-Supported Chalcogen Bonding Catalysis

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

A 3.5 year fully-funded PhD position is available in the group of Dr Mark Greenhalgh at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with GoldenKeys High-Tech Materials Co. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Chemistry: Studies in heterogeneous catalysts

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

The Max Planck Centre for fundamental studies on heterogeneous catalyst was established in 2019 and has two themes operating on experimental heterogeneous catalysis; namely catalyst design and acetylene chemistry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Hutchings, Prof S Taylor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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(MRC DTP CASE) Prediction of substrate binding geometry and strength in promiscuous enzymes: computational chemistry applicable to the design of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

We are often taught about the power of enzymes to select particular substrates from the biological milieu and of their ability to perform highly selective reactions on those substrates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Leach, Dr S De Visser, Dr C Trujillo

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

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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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Novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen by seawater electrolysis PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This research aims at discovery and development of novel iridium-free electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production by seawater electrolysis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aria

24 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship: Enzymatic DNA synthesis for novel nanomaterials

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 A Pike

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

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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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PhD Studentship: Polyoxoniobates for Catalysis in Green Chemical Processes

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). The studentship includes attendance at international conferences and annual placements at Mitsubishi Chemical UK, Wilton. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R.J. Errington

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

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Responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Department of Material Science and Technology

About the stegbauerlab. The mission of the stegbauerlab at the Biogenic Engieering Materials group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is to transform. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Stegbauer

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

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We have 158 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 158 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Drug metabolism - prediction, detection, and isolation

PhD studentship in Organic/Supramolecular Chemistry

Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

Understanding decoupled electrochemistry for energy storage, conversion and electrosynthesis

Chemical energy conversion in biology studied using advanced spectroscopic and structural tools

Solid-Supported Chalcogen Bonding Catalysis

PhD in Chemistry: Studies in heterogeneous catalysts

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

(MRC DTP CASE) Prediction of substrate binding geometry and strength in promiscuous enzymes: computational chemistry applicable to the design of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

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

Novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen by seawater electrolysis PhD

PhD Studentship: Enzymatic DNA synthesis for novel nanomaterials

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

PhD Studentship: Polyoxoniobates for Catalysis in Green Chemical Processes

Responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources

We have 158 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 158 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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