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University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 165 University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 165 University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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A mechanism-led approach to reaction prediction
Background. The ab initio prediction of chemical behaviour has long been a holy grail for synthetic chemists as it will allow the targeting of the most efficient pathways to prepare high value commodity compounds. Read more
Research Opportunities in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work
As an internationally focused Department that has a world-class reputation, we draw on research excellence and expertise in social policy, social work and public management. Read more
PhD Studentship in Lifecourse Epidemiology & Public Mental Health
Research Group:
Mental Health and Addiction
The Department of Health Sciences, University of York, and the Bradford Institute for Health Research invite applications for a fully-funded full-time PhD studentship to start in September 2022. The project is on childhood mental health and early life experience funded by the Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC). . Read more
Research opportunities in Health Economics
York is at the forefront of the study of health economics. Health economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and helping people to live longer and healthier lives. Read more
Research opportunities in the Department of Economics and Related Studies
Our pioneering work in new fields such as health, development and experimental economics alongside our long-established excellence in more traditional areas such as finance, macroeconomics and econometrics has confirmed York as a world-leader in economic research. Read more
Total Synthesis of Decalin-Containing Natural Products
Bacterial infections are becoming increasingly hard to treat with current antibiotics and it is well recognised that new treatments are required. Read more
Total Synthesis of (–)-Quinine
Total Synthesis of (–)-Quinine. Supervisor. Peter O’Brien. Background. (–)-Quinine is one of the most famous molecules in organic chemistry and is an important compound from a medicinal perspective (anti-malarial) and as a chiral catalyst. Read more
Synthesis of small molecule probes for muscular dystrophy-associated enzymes
Background. Most proteins sitting at the surface of our cells are modified with a diversity of complex carbohydrate structures, or glycans. Read more
Stereospecific Csp3-Csp2 Cross-Coupling of Saturated Heterocyclic Boronates
Stereospecific Csp3-Csp2 Cross-Coupling of Saturated Heterocyclic Boronates. Main supervisor. Peter O’Brien. Co-supervisor. Ian J S Fairlamb. Read more
Photolysis reaction mechanisms with emerging and new technologies
Background. Photochemistry controls a vast array of the natural and man-made processes known to science. photosynthesis, atmospheric and combustion chemistry, plasma technology, solar energy. Read more
Nutrient-Mediated Delivery of ‘Dual Warhead’ Antimicrobials
Nutrient-Mediated Delivery of ‘Dual Warhead’ Antimicrobials. Professor Anne-Kathrin Duhme-Klair, Dr Anne Routledge and Dr Angela Oates (HYMS). Read more
Modular Synthetic Platform for the Optimisation of Fragment Hits Using Bifunctional 3-D Building Blocks
Modular Synthetic Platform for the Optimisation of Fragment Hits Using Bifunctional 3-D Building Blocks. Supervisor. Peter O’Brien. Read more
Luminescent Liquid Crystals
Background. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) represent a highly competitive, flat-panel display technology that is increasingly penetrating the market once dominated by liquid crystal displays. Read more
In silico glycosylation of AlphaFold protein structural models.
Background. The recent release of the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database by DeepMind and EMBL-EBI has made available to the scientific community highly accurate structural predictions for 20,000 human proteins and those from 20 other biologically relevant organisms. Read more