Organic Chemistry (synthetic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 70 Organic Chemistry (synthetic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ecteinascidin 743 (ET-743, Trabectedin) is a marine-derived natural organic compound approved for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Takano, Prof H Oguri

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

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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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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 studentship in Organic/Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

A fully funded PhD position (tuition fees and stipend) is available in the group of Dr James Cooper (https://www.cooperchemistry.com/) at the University of Reading. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cooper

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

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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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PhD in Chemistry: Applications of main group Lewis acids in synthetic organic chemistry

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Applications of main group Lewis acids in synthetic organic chemistry. This project will investigate the use of boron or aluminium Lewis acids in transformations typically catalysed by transition metals. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Melen

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

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – the stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules. The stereoselective synthesis of chiral organic molecules is one of the core challenges in synthetic organic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

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

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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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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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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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Synthetic Carbohydrate Receptors with Medical Applications

University of Bristol Chemistry

A PhD studentship funded through a UKRI Frontier Research Grant (selected as an ERC Advanced Grant) is available in the group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AP Davis

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

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Fully-funded PhD position available in synthetic organometallic chemistry for functional materials at the Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London

Imperial College London Department of Chemistry

Start date. Oct 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Project summary. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Long

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

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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

Supervisor: Prof G De Bo

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies into Enzymatic Degradation of Waste Plastics

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Plastics are a broad range of solid polymeric materials that have found widespread application globally. However, there has been a steady accumulation of discarded plastics and there is now growing awareness that they present a significant hazard to the natural environment and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Wong

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

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We have 70 Organic Chemistry (synthetic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Organic Chemistry (synthetic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 70 Organic Chemistry (synthetic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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