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We have 159 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK
Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK
We have 159 Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK
Synthetic nucleic acids for intelligent sensors
In this project we will use organic chemistry to synthesise and evaluate a new class of nucleic acids designed to deliver rapid and simple detection and diagnostic approaches. Read more
Determining molecular mechanisms of action of anti-obesity medications in neural stem cells and neurons
medications in neural stem cells and neurons. Project Description. (Max 700 words). Project Overview Due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in human medicine. 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
CO2 and Bioderived Polymers for Sustainable Environmental and Biological Sensors
Background. 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
Enantioselective Cobalt-Catalysed Skeletal Rearrangements
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
The origin of biological homochirality
Application deadline. 26th January 2025. Interview date. TBC. Start date. 29th September 2025. The UCL Chemistry Department is offering a fully funded four-year studentship to a highly motivated candidate to start in September 2025. Read more
Abasic pivots as a new modality for the development of oligonucleotide therapeutics
Background. Oligonucleotide (ON) therapeutics is an exciting clinically approved platform for the treatment of a range of diseases not readily accessible by small molecule drugs. Read more
Using CryoEM to trap and visualise PROTAC drugs in action against cancer targets
We invite applicants for a 4-year iCASE studentship to work in collaboration with our industrial partner Sygnature Discovery. Second Supervisor. Read more
(Bicentenary) Developing WSB-1 inhibitors as anti-cancer therapeutic agents
More effective therapeutic approaches targeting tumour metastases remains a clear area on unmet need in cancer research, especially considering the majority of patients unfortunately die from metastatic rather than primary disease. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Design of Enzymes for Applications in RNA Therapeutics Manufacturing
The field of biocatalysis has advanced to the stage where it is now viewed as a key enabling technology for the development of a greener and more efficient chemical industry. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Catalysis-driven molecular machinery
A recent series of breakthroughs (Nature 604, 80 (2022), Nat. Chem. 14, 728 (2022), J. Am. Chem. Soc. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Accurate Design of Enzymes using Deep Learning
The ability to reliably design efficient enzymes from scratch would have profound impacts on chemistry, biotechnology and medicine. Read more
(Bicentenary) Super-resolution proximity nucleotide labelling
The spatiotemporal coordination of biomolecular interactions is fundamental to every known biological process. Read more
Smart, safe, scalable, & sustainable synthesis of MXenes - nanomaterials for the transition to net-zero
MXenes are a promising new family of nanomaterials. They have unique properties and show great promise in many applications fundamental to the net-zero transition (e.g. Read more
Catalytic Upgrading of Commodity Polymers by Backbone Modification
This PhD position will be located at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus. For more details about this opportunity, please reach out to Dr Liam Donnelly at l.donnelly@hw.ac.uk. Read more