Scott Lovell
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PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology and Chemistry at University of Bath University of Bath in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
This is a fully funded PhD studentship open to applicants worldwide. Funding covers tuition and likely includes a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Bath
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About this position
The Lovell Lab at the University of Bath is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in Chemical Biology, focusing on the development of next-generation electrophilic warheads to target diverse nucleophilic residues on disease-relevant proteins. This interdisciplinary project integrates synthetic chemistry, chemical biology, proteomics, direct-to-biology screening, and structural biology, aiming to advance the field of covalent ligand discovery. The research is supervised by Scott Lovell, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow & Senior Lecturer of Chemical Biology, and Catherine Tooke, both based at the University of Bath in the UK.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemistry and a passion for interdisciplinary research that bridges chemistry and biology. The studentship is open to applicants from around the world, and the successful candidate will join a vibrant research group working at the interface of chemistry and biology. The project offers opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge techniques and contribute to impactful research on disease-relevant proteins.
This position is fully funded, covering tuition and likely providing a stipend (exact amount not specified). The application deadline is 1 March 2026, with the program starting in October 2026. For more information about the research, candidates are encouraged to visit the Lovell Lab website at lovell-lab.com.
To apply, candidates should use the provided application link and are encouraged to contact the supervisors by email (not LinkedIn) for further inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated Chemistry graduates interested in interdisciplinary research at the University of Bath.
Funding details
This is a fully funded PhD studentship open to applicants worldwide. Funding covers tuition and likely includes a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified.
What's required
Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry and a strong enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research bridging chemistry and biology. The position is open to candidates worldwide. No specific GPA, language tests, or additional requirements are mentioned.
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Professors
UKRI Future Leaders Fellow & Senior Lecturer of Chemical Biology
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Chemistry
Structural Biology
Biology
Chemical Biology
Protein Degradation
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