Synthetic Chemistry (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Synthetic Chemistry (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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The development of new antiviral agents targeting HIV-1

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Even before the current global COVID-19 pandemic, the threat posed to human health by viruses was extensive and although significant progress in targeting some viruses (e.g., HIV-1 and hepatitis C) has been made, challenges remain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ashton, Dr A Iannetti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

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Operando Photoelectrochemical-X-Ray-Spectroscopies-Led Rational Discovery of New Pyrochlore Oxides for Water Electrolysis (DIA24/EE/MPEE/TIWARI)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

The Scientific Premise. Amid escalating climate changes linked to global warming, the quest to efficiently convert solar energy into chemical fuel has never been more critical. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Tiwari

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Dr Ben Ward http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/38527-ward-benjamin is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ’Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ward

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

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Developing novel treatments for invasive fungal infections

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Invasive Fungal Infections. Invasive fungal infections, such as those caused by the fungi Candida, are an increasing global public health concern. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

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Development of new retrosynthetic disconnections through radical-nucleophilic substitution

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Background. Nucleophilic substitution is arguably the most important class of reaction in organic synthesis. Indeed, these reactions are used every day to synthesise new pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers and natural products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M James

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

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Developing sustainable chemical processes: Earth-abundant metal catalysts and light for activation of biomass-derived small molecules

University of Greenwich School of Science

Research. We will discover new reactions for organic synthesis using photocatalysis with Earth-abundant metals such as Cu and Fe and biomass-derived feedstocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Cambeiro

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Developing innovative organofluorine chemistry

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry - Developing innovative organofluorine chemistry. Dr Matthew Tredwell is looking for a PhD student to develop innovative organofluorine chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Tredwell

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

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Developing new treatments for leishmaniasis

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Leishmaniasis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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Organic Synthesis and Self-Assembly of State-Independent Electrolyte Materials

University of York Department of Chemistry

Ideal electrolytes for energy devices such as batteries and solar cells would (i) be lightweight and flexible, (ii) exhibit thermal stability, (iii) be non-volatile (to reduce fire risk), (iv) provide good interfacial contact with electrodes, (v) be amenable to processing and recycling, (vi) have high ionic conductivities, and (vii) be made from cheap, renewable feedstocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P McGonigal

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

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New reaction strategies using gold catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Gold catalysis represents one of the most vibrant and widely applicable fields of catalysis and in this project we will be exploring how catalyst design can be used to influence reaction pathways to gain greater control over reactivity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Davies

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

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PhD Position in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry of PN Cages

Dalhousie University Chemistry

Background. Our group explores geometrically interesting molecules for fundamental and functional chemistry. One area of focus is the development of scaffolds from which substituents can be reliably extended with well-defined bond angles and lengths. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Chitnis

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero: conversion of CO2 to methanol

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Computational design of new heterogeneous catalysts to support net zero. conversion of CO2 to methanol . PhD Supervisor. Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail

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We have 21 Synthetic Chemistry (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthetic Chemistry (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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