Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in the UK

Nanoscale assembly methods for manufacturing of quantum photonic systems

30 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Technological advances such as chip scale electronics, LED lighting and advanced power generation systems are often underpinned by new techniques in materials science and manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Strain

Visible light photonic circuits for quantum technology applications

Supervisors: Dr M Strain, Dr L Caspani

Quantum states of light such as single photons and entangled photon pairs play a fundamental role in many quantum technology applications, ranging from quantum imaging and metrology to quantum information processing. Read more

30 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Quantum Enhanced Imaging using High-Speed, High-Density Spatiotemporally Controlled Illumination

Supervisors: Prof M Dawson, Dr J Herrnsdorf

The Institute of Photonics is a recognised international pioneer of microscopic light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs), constituting a new high-brightness microdisplay and backlighting technology – being applied, for example, to advanced virtual and augmented reality headsets. Read more

30 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Photonic Technologies for Ultrafast Neuromorphic Information Processing

Supervisors: Dr A Hurtado, Dr M Strain

The human brain is exceptional at performing fast and efficiently, highly complex tasks such as recognising patterns or faces. Hence, neuromorphic (brain-like) computing approaches are the subject of increasing research interest for use in Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. Read more

30 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development of novel chemical synthesis methodologies for generating New drug molecules (BEWS2_USF)

University of East Anglia School of Chemistry

This exciting PhD opportunity will generate novel organic synthetic chemistry, develop new methodology within our group1 and expand your practical skill sets allowing you to fine-tune new techniques and methods in state-of-the-art chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bew

31 May 2021 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Designing New Halogen Bonding Catalysts for Asymmetric Synthesis (BEWS1_U21SF)

University of East Anglia School of Chemistry

This exciting PhD focuses on asymmetric synthesis and the development of new chiral non-racemic supramolecular halogen… Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bew

31 May 2021 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD Studentship on nanoparticles for therapy

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Candidates should have or expect to receive a first or upper second (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or other related discipline. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Pikramenou

15 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD in Chemistry: Targeted Protein Degradation for the Treatment of Infectious Disease

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a fully-funded 3.5-year PhD studentship (EPSRC DTA) which will commence on 1. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D France

17 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Mobile Robotic Chemists for Autonomous Synthetic Chemistry

Supervisors: Dr JW Ward, Prof A I Cooper

Industrial chemistry labs have not changed significantly in the last 25 years. The vast majority of experimentation supporting late phase drug development activities is performed manually one reaction at a time. Read more

31 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mechanochemistry with mechanical bonds

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Any force developed at the macroscopic scale can induce dramatic changes at the molecular scale, even breaking covalent bonds.[1] Indeed, mechanical force is a formidable source of energy that, with its ability to distort, bend and stretch chemical bonds, is unique in its ability to promote reaction pathways that are otherwise inaccessible to traditional methods of activation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G De Bo, Dr J Bures

7 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Supramolecular Capsules for Biomimetic Recognition and Creating Artificial Enzymes

The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme

This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr Charlie McTernan's Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). We are a synthetic chemistry group working in supramolecular and biological chemistry, and nanotechnology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM McTernan

22 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Development of rational approaches towards metal-containing antimicrobials

The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme

This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr Jeannine Hess' Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). Antibacterial drugs discovered several decades ago are the cornerstone of our modern healthcare settings allowing the treatment of previously life-threatening bacterial infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JH Hess

22 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Modular DNA nanopore (NP) for targeted cell killing

University of Southampton Chemistry

Supervisory Team. Dr Eugen Stulz (SoC), Dr Sean Lim (SoM). Project description. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic PhD student as part of the H2020 MSCA Training Network “. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Stulz

16 March 2021 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Targeting the IRES structure of mRNA for modulating gene translation

University of Southampton Chemistry

Supervisory Team. Eugen Stulz (SoC), Tilman Sanchez-Elsner (SoM). Project description. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic PhD student as part of the H2020 MSCA Training Network “. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Stulz

16 March 2021 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

⚡Let's go with the (ElectroPhoto) Flow ⚡: Flow ElectroPhotoSynthesis of high energy intermediates without the Bang! (In collaboration with GSK).

University of Greenwich Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences

Electrosynthesis is a powerful tool in organic chemistry that circumvents the use of expensive and toxic reagents for the green and safe generation of high energy intermediates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Lam

1 August 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Novel Electrochemical C-H Activation Methods for Heterocycle Synthesis

University of Greenwich School of Science

Saturated oxygen and nitrogen containing heterocycles are widespread across natural products and pharmaceutically active ingredients. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Dobbs, Dr K Lam, Dr J Pang

1 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Decarboxylative fluorination and trifluoromethylation of benzoic acids

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

In 2018, >40% of FDA approved small molecule drugs contained fluorinated aromatics. This is explained through a wide range of effects that fluorine can impart on drug molecules, such as modulating lipophilicity, basicity and bioavailability, among others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof I Larrosa, Prof D Procter

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

Fully Funded M2A EngD Scholarship: Advanced food packaging for a sustainable future

Swansea University College of Engineering

Start date: . October 2021. Academic supervisor. . Professor Davide Deganello. Industrial supervisor. Craig Hardwick. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Deganello

5 April 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

(Dual Award PhD with Tsinghua University) Establishing new microbial hosts for heterologous production of next generation antibiotics

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

The provision of new antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to treat neglected tropical diseases (NTD), which are problematic in the developing world, is a major global challenge. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Micklefield, Prof A Pitt

15 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Nanoporous Polymer Membranes for Sensor Technology

Imperial College London Department of Chemical Engineering

Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship supported by EPSRC and Schlumberger to develop new membranes for sensor technology applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Q Song

12 July 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Development and optimisation of photoacoustic contrast agents

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

An EPSRC iCASE studentship in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and GlaxoSmithKline is available at the University of Strathclyde, supervised by Dr Robert Edkins and Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Edkins, Prof D Graham, Dr AI Ivory

17 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Luminescent Anion Receptors for Cellular Imaging and Drug Discovery - Reference: SB/CM/2021

Loughborough University Department of Chemistry

Start date of studentship. 1. st. October 2021. Interview date. 1. st. March 2021. This PhD project aims to synthesise luminescent host molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, producing a luminescence response that enables measurement of enzyme activity in real-time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Butler

28 February 2021 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Fully Funded Swansea University PhD Scholarship: The Chemical Biology of Mismatch DNA

Swansea University Department of Chemistry

This scholarship is funded by Swansea University's College of Science. Start date. October 2021. Supervisors: . Supervisor 1: . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Gill

31 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Studentship: Machine learning for sustainable chemistry

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J D Hirst

8 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Tailoring Unspecific Peroxygenases for the Green Oxygenation of Agrochemical Intermediates

University of York Department of Biology

The oxygenation of organic compounds presents an ongoing challenge to synthetic chemistry as conventional reagents present difficulties with toxicity, harsh conditions and poor selectivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Grogan, Dr W Unsworth

10 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Tailoring Unspecific Peroxygenases for the Green Oxygenation of Agrochemical Intermediates

University of York Department of Chemistry

The oxygenation of organic compounds presents an ongoing challenge to synthetic chemistry as conventional reagents present difficulties with toxicity, harsh conditions and poor selectivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Grogan, Dr W Unsworth

10 March 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Computational Studies of Novel Functional Materials

30 July 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The PhD position is funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Functional Materials Design at the University of Liverpool via the Leverhulme Trust. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Darling

High-throughput Exploration of New Porous Materials

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr A Katsoulidis

The PhD position is funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Functional Materials Design at the University of Liverpool via the Leverhulme Trust. Read more

30 July 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Application of Machine Learning Tools to guide Materials Discovery

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr D Antypov, Dr V Gusev

The PhD position is funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Functional Materials Design at the University of Liverpool via the Leverhulme Trust. Read more

30 July 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)