Adam Michalchuk

PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham in the School of Chemistry for a project in computational chemistry . The project, starting September 2026 , is a 3-year PhD focused on developing a computational workflow for the capture and passivation of chemical warfare agents . The research will use density functional theory (DFT) methods and build high-throughput workflows for materials discovery , in collaboration with industry partners. The opportunity is being advertised by Adam Michalchuk (Assistant Professor, University of Birmingham) together with Andrew Tarzia . This PhD is only open to UK nationals and is funded with an enhanced stipend of around £26k per year . Interested candidates are invited to reach out by email with a CV. Full details will be shared soon.

PhD opportunity for Autumn 2027 in sustainable mechanochemistry and the mechanisms of solid-state reactivity . This studentship is a collaboration between the School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham and Diamond Light Source , offering training at the interface of mechanochemical synthesis, national-facility research, and computational chemistry. The project highlights opportunities to learn X-ray diffraction , high-pressure chemistry , and related methods for probing how solids react under mechanical force. The position is a 4-year fully funded studentship and is open to UK/home-fee eligible students . The post does not mention a specific deadline in the text provided. Interested applicants are asked to contact the team by email in the first instance and consult the linked details page for full application information. Relevant study areas include chemistry, materials science, physics, and solid-state research. This is a strong fit for students interested in mechanochemistry, diffraction methods, and computational approaches to understanding reactivity in the solid state.