synthetic chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 153 synthetic chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Tailoring Unspecific Peroxygenases (UPOs) for Applications in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. 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, Dr J Cartwright

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

University of Bristol School of Chemistry

Our PhD programme combines world-leading research in Chemical Synthesis with state-of-the-art training in technology and automation to prepare you for a career in modern synthetic chemistry, whether in industry or academic research. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Synthesis of macrocycles and medium-sized rings via new ring expansion approaches

University of York Department of Chemistry

Summary. Macrocycles (12+ membered rings) and medium-sized rings (8–11-membered) are cyclic molecules with great potential in many scientific fields and technologies – especially in medicinal chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Unsworth

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Design and synthesis of chemical tools to interrogate cannabinoid receptors - synthetic, medicinal chemistry

University of Otago Department of Chemistry

Research project. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary team at the University of Otago, to undertake research developing chemical probes for the cannabinoid receptor, a type of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Vernall

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry: Metallo-Peptide Cages - Peptides as Adaptable Building Blocks in Metal-Organic Supramolecular Self-Assembly

King’s College London Department of Chemistry

We are a synthetic chemistry group working in supramolecular and biological chemistry, and nanotechnology. We work in the Francis Crick Institute in London, and at King's College London - find more details at https://www.mcternanresearchgroup.com/. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CMT McTernan

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mechanochemical Preparation of Biodegradable Pharmaceuticals

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Twin-screw extrusion (TSE) has been demonstrated as an excellent means of industrialising mechanochemistry (instigation of a chemical reaction by mechanical energy, in the absence of solvents), overcoming the barriers involved in batch processing (such as ball milling) such as scalability and reaction temperature control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D C Crawford

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

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

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

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The Physical Organic Chemistry of Non-covalent interactions and Solvent Effects

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Scott Cockroft, School of Chemistry, the University of Edinburgh, see https://www.cockroft.chem.ed.ac.uk. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S L Cockroft

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainable enantioselective cross-couplings: reaction development and applications in synthesis

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

A PhD position is available in the group of Professor John Bower at the University of Liverpool (https://bowerresearchgroup.wordpress.com/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Bower

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design and synthesis of a hybrid compound of RAR and VDR

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform chemical research on the design and organic synthesis of hybrid compounds at the Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AK Kutner

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mechanochemistry and the mechanical bond – sustainable methods for the synthesis of functional rotaxanes and catenanes

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background. Molecules are mechanically bonded if they are composed of two covalent subcomponents that are threaded through one another such that they can never separate even though there is no covalent bond between them. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Goldup, Dr D C Crawford

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Enhancing organic room-temperature phosphorescence through supramolecular approaches

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Dr Yi-Lin Wu - People - Cardiff University is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project “Enhancing organic room-temperature phosphorescence through supramolecular approaches.” The project involves the design and synthesis of triplet-forming organic chromophores and the investigation of their photophysical properties induced by supramolecular interactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self-assembled sensors for bio-signalling molecules

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

In this multi-discplinary project involving organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, biological chemistry, photophysics and electrochemistry , transition metal-templated self-assembly will be used to construct supramolecular structures intended to act as hosts and electrochemical/optical sensors for biological signalling models. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Self-funded applicants are invited to join our vibrant research community at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemistry for a PhD position focused on functional Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Easun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Chemistry - Taking Crystal Sponges into the Nanoscale Using 3D Electron Diffraction

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Bright, highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to commence on 1st October 2024 in the Forgan research group at the University of Glasgow, which will focus on the use of electron diffraction to characterize metal-organic frameworks and probe new applications such as the nanoscale crystal sponge technique. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Forgan

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

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We have 153 synthetic chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 153 synthetic chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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