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PhD Studentship (UoM-Peking) Developing Density Functional Approximations for Accurate Modelling of Magnetic Organic Conjugated Systems The University of Manchester in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Dec 7, 2026

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United Kingdom

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The University of Manchester

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Computational Chemistry
Magnetism
Photoemission
Density Functional Theory
Electrical Conductivity
Spintronic
Physics

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About this position

[Competition-funded dual award PhD studentship under the UoM-Peking University scheme; applicants are instructed to enter 'Dual award funding'.]

This PhD project sits at the intersection of electronic structure theory, magnetism, and functional molecular materials. The student will work on developing improved density functional approximations for challenging organic conjugated systems where magnetic effects make standard density functional theory less reliable.

The central aim is to design a more accurate density functional approximation and use it to study how spin can be harnessed to control properties such as light emission and electrical conductance. The topic is rooted in computational chemistry and theoretical materials modelling, with strong relevance to broader problems in chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science.

The project is part of the University of Manchester–Peking University dual award scheme and is supervised by Dr Igor Roncevic at The University of Manchester. The advert highlights a competitive, internationally oriented research environment and notes that Manchester entry is open to UK and international students, with applicants from specific Chinese regions directed through Peking University.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should contact the main supervisor in advance and include details of their current level of study, academic background, relevant experience, and a paragraph explaining their motivation for the PhD project. The advert states that Manchester entry is open to UK and international students. Chinese nationals from Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong, including dual nationals, should apply through Peking.

How to apply

Apply through the online application portal and use the full project title including 'UoM-Peking' at the beginning. Include the supervisor name, funding plan, previous study details, and names and contact details of two referees. Enter 'Dual award funding' in the funding field and contact Dr Igor Roncevic in advance to discuss your application.

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