A fully funded PhD position is available at University College London under the supervision of Lucia Lombardi and Paulina Q., with collaboration from Sophie V. Morse and Yuval Elani at Imperial College London. The project is ideal for highly motivated students interested in organic chemistry, chemical biology, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence.

The research focuses on developing engineered peptides and biomimetic systems to enable safe, targeted, and efficient delivery of therapeutic compounds to the brain. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and benefit from collaboration within the European Synthetic Cell Initiative and peptide societies.

The position offers a stipend of £21,383 per annum and full tuition coverage for both home and international students, with a start date in October 2026 and a duration of 3 years. Applicants should have a strong background in relevant fields and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research.

For more information and application instructions, visit the provided link.