Physical Chemistry (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Physical Chemistry (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

How do RNA-binding proteins control splice site selection? A multi-disciplinary approach

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Almost every protein-coding gene in vertebrates can and does express multiple proteins. This is achieved primarily by RNA splicing, which is an essential step in gene expression in mammals and generates incredible diversity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof I Eperon, Prof A Hudson, Dr C Dominguez

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

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Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

King’s College London Department of Physics

Metal-halide perovskite based solar cells have now achieved a light to electricity conversion efficiency of 26.1%, making them the leading emerging thin-film solar cell material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Patel

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Bottom-Up Construction of a Synthetic Gap Junction

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Gap junctions play a crucial role in cellular communication, facilitating direct intercellular exchange of ions and small molecules. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wallace, Prof C Lorenz, Dr J Burrone

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position in multiscale modelling of polymer composites is available in the group of Professor Carbone at the University of Manchester from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

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

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EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership 2024/25: Chemistry

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

Becoming an innovator in the School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds!. For 2024/25 entry, we are offering you the opportunity to join our thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Ms L Moyles

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

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Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Join our groundbreaking PhD project, as part of the "REFINE. From Solar Energy to Fuel" consortium, and be at the forefront of transforming solar energy into sustainable solar fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr X Zhang

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

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Light- and Pressure-Controllable Magnets

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This project tackles the complex interplay between light, pressure and magnetism, which lies at the heart of modern materials science, through the exploration of light- and pressure-responsive molecular magnets. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof S Ohkoshi

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

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Design and study of modified peptide foldamers

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Trembleau, Dr H Deng

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleotide Analogues

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Nucleoside analogues (NAs) are an important class of antiviral and anticancer agents commonly used in the therapy of many different viral infections and cancer conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Serpi

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

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Predicting drug solubility in different solvents using molecular simulation and machine learning

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Predicting the solubility of complex drug-like molecules is crucial at several stages of the drug discovery and manufacture. In particular, solvent selection has been highlighted as a crucial step in process design and optimisation [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Prof C Price

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

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Chiral Nano-optics

University of Sydney School of Chemistry

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate and competitive candidate for a fully-funded PhD position in chiral nano-optics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Lakhwani

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

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Particle properties by design

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

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

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We have 21 Physical Chemistry (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physical Chemistry (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Physical Chemistry (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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