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Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects for European Students (exc UK)

We have 89 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Research Projects for European Students (exc UK)

Hydride-based materials for hydrogen storage

We are looking for highly motivated researchers to kick off their PhD journey on an exciting project on the development of hydrogen storage materials at The University of Sydney. Read more

Understanding the role of RNA modifications

All classes of RNA are chemically modified in vivo. ~160 distinct chemical moieties can be appended to nucleotides’ functional groups in all four bases as well as the ribose to modulate RNA structure, dynamics and interactome (1). Read more
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P4. Green Polymers from Sugars towards Polyethylene-Like Materials (CSHP CDT)

Polymers are widespread in modern society as they produce light, strong, and cheap plastic materials, with an ever-increasing demand, which are critical to many technologies from consumer goods, electronics to healthcare. Read more
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P3. Functional Sugar-derived Polymers for Sustainable Agricultural Applications (CSHP CDT)

Beyond plastics, polymers play a vital role in our lives as key ingredients of liquid formulations. They are found in millions of everyday products, from the shampoo in our bathrooms to the paint on our walls. Read more
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P28. Late-Stage Oxygenation of Medicinally Important Bridged Bicyclic Hydrocarbons using Unspecific Peroxygenases (UPOs) (CSHP CDT)

We will establish methods for the synthesis of novel, medicinally important bridged bicyclic hydrocarbon (BBH) scaffolds using late-stage oxygenation enabled by unspecific peroxygenase (UPO) enzymes. Read more
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P27. An exploration of “greener” alternatives for oligonucleotide synthesis (CSHP CDT)

The solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides, historically conducted on controlled pore glass, but more recently on polystyrene, typically proceeds in a 3′ to 5′ direction by a four-step synthesis cycle with each step followed by a solvent wash. Read more
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P17. sp3–sp2 Suzuki-Miyaura Cross Coupling of Heterocyclic Organoborons: Exploring 3D Pharmaceutical Space (CSHP CDT)

There is significant interest in sp3-rich heterocyclic scaffolds for medicinal chemistry and there is thus a need for methods to construct sp3-sp2 bonds on such scaffolds in a simple, controllable, programmable and sustainable way. Read more
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P16. Systematic Exploration of 3D Pharmaceutical Space using 3D Bifunctional Building Blocks (CSHP CDT)

There is much interest in 3D heterocyclic scaffolds for medicinal chemistry. Within fragment-based drug discovery, we are developing a synthetic platform to enable the elaboration of 2D fragments into 3D lead compounds, addressing limitations highlighted by industry. Read more

Exploring new reactivity in low-oxidation state main-group chemistry

Main-group chemistry has seen a rapid rise in popularity in recent years; from the synthesis of chemical curiosities that are impossibly stable, to the use of main-group complexes in catalysis, bond activation and materials applications. Read more

Exploring Momoatomic Oxygen in Organic Synthesis

Low-valent reactive intermediates continue to play a central role in organic synthesis. But while we are taught about the generation and reactivity of carbenes and nitrenes, the chemistry of oxene – the low-valent monoatomic form of oxygen – remains virtually unexplored. Read more

PhD Studentship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry – New Catalytic Methods for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Axially and Planar Chiral Materials

Award summary . 100% UK tuition fees covered, a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,795 (2025/26 UKRI rate). Significant additional funding of £19,200 will be available to cover research costs and local, national and international travel (conferences and exchanges).  . Read more

Sustainable responsive gel electrolytes for next generation energy storage solutions

Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. This studentship is supported by the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. AIME is a unique, interdisciplinary, intersectoral research and training hub for translational membrane science. Read more

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