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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Chiral Heteroatom Cages and Synthetic Chemistry University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded four-year PhD studentship covering UK home fees only. Applicants not eligible for UK home fee status will generally not be considered, except in exceptional circumstances. No stipend amount is stated. Self-funded students may contact the supervisor to discuss their situation.

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Feb 6, 2027

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United Kingdom

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University of Birmingham

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Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Synthesis
Nmr Spectroscopy
Supramolecular Chemistry
Photoluminescence

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About this position

This four-year PhD project at the University of Birmingham will investigate synthetic methods for accessing strained chiral heteroatom cages containing boron, nitrogen, silicon and phosphorus.

The research will examine the properties of heteroatoms in challenging chemical environments and explore their potential across organic reaction methodology, metal, main-group and organocatalysis, photoluminescence and supramolecular chemistry. The project offers scope to develop new chemical approaches, test original ideas and direct the research toward emerging applications.

The successful researcher will build expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and chemical characterization, including NMR, mass spectrometry, HPLC and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. They will also develop scientific communication skills through research writing and presentations at national and international conferences.

Research training will be supported by courses in the School of Chemistry’s Postgraduate Skills Development programme and by external training opportunities. The project is suited to motivated students with a background in synthetic chemistry and provides preparation for careers in academic research, the chemical industry, publishing and data analysis.

The project supervisor is Dr Andrew Heard in the University of Birmingham’s School of Chemistry.

Funding details

Fully funded four-year PhD studentship covering UK home fees only. Applicants not eligible for UK home fee status will generally not be considered, except in exceptional circumstances. No stipend amount is stated. Self-funded students may contact the supervisor to discuss their situation.

What's required

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a first-class or upper-second-class Master's degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry. Experience in organic synthesis and interpreting NMR spectra is desirable but not essential because in-depth training will be provided. The position is subject to UK home fee eligibility; applicants without UK home fee status will be considered only in exceptional circumstances.

How to apply

Email the project supervisor, Dr Andrew Heard, at [email protected] with a copy of your CV. Use the advert page for further position details.

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