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DPhil Studentship in Materials Chemistry: Correlated Disorder in Functional Materials University of Oxford in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Chemistry

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Available

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Oxford

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Chemistry
Materials Science
Computational Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
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Energy Materials

About this position

[Course fees at Home rate and stipend of £21,805 per annum for at least three years.]

The University of Oxford is offering a DPhil studentship in Materials Chemistry, focusing on correlated disorder in functional materials. The position is supervised by Professor Andrew Goodwin in the Department of Chemistry, with a start date of 1st October 2026. The Goodwin group investigates the dual roles of flexibility and disorder in functional materials, supported by major grants including an ERC Advanced Grant and a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship. The research will be thematically linked to these projects, with potential topics such as disordered photonics, disordered energy materials, magnetic disorder, orbital disorder, and supramolecular assemblies.

Projects in the group typically combine experimental and computational approaches, providing a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment. The successful applicant will be based in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory at Oxford, joining a team dedicated to advancing the understanding of responsive disorder in materials. The Department of Chemistry is recognized for its commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, holding the Athena SWAN Silver Award.

The studentship covers course fees at the Home rate and provides a stipend of £21,805 per annum for at least three years, matching the UK Research Council standard. Applicants should have a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related subject, demonstrate a strong commitment to research, and show the ability to independently acquire new skills. Eligibility criteria as set by UKRI apply, and candidates are encouraged to review these requirements.

To apply, candidates must submit a formal application for the DPhil in Chemistry via the Oxford online application system, quoting AG/Chem/2026 under ‘Departmental Studentship Applications’. There is no fixed deadline; applications will be processed until a suitable candidate is found, so early application is recommended. For further information or queries regarding the application and admission process, contact [email protected].

This opportunity is ideal for motivated students interested in materials chemistry, disorder phenomena, and interdisciplinary research at a world-leading institution. The Goodwin group offers a supportive environment for developing advanced skills in both experimental and computational chemistry, with access to cutting-edge facilities and collaborative projects.

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Available

What's required

Applicants should have a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related subject. A strong commitment to research and demonstrated ability to independently learn new skills are expected. Eligibility criteria as set out by UKRI apply. No specific language test or GRE/GMAT requirements are mentioned.

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Perovskite Physics