Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Molecular Dynamics in United Kingdom
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
United States
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4 weeks ago
Murat Barisik, Director of the Center for Nanoengineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is recruiting motivated postdoctoral research fellows , PhD students , and MS students for several funded projects supported by NSF , DOE , and DoD . The research group works in computational nanoengineering with topics including hypersonic ablation and thermal protection systems , high-entropy alloys and refractory materials , and reactive transport in porous materials for advanced manufactu...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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4 weeks ago
CP2M Laboratory (CNRS/UCBL/CPE Lyon)
France
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1 month ago
Master's internship opportunity in molecular dynamics simulation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) at the CP2M Laboratory (UMR 5128, UCBL–CNRS) in Villeurbanne, France . The project sits at the intersection of chemistry , materials science , biophysics , and computational modeling , with a strong focus on the physical chemistry of polymers, colloids, lipids, and RNA. The internship is part of the LIONS project , funded by Bpifrance and the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes Region , in partnership with Xenocs and...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago
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Bulgaria
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3 weeks ago
Two-Year Postdoctoral Position at CBS Montpellier, France This postdoctoral opportunity focuses on developing a new microscope designed to observe water at the nanoscale. The project is based at CBS Montpellier and is aimed at advanced experimental research at the intersection of microscopy, nanoscale imaging, and instrumentation development. The position title indicates a two-year postdoctoral appointment, making it suitable for candidates with a strong research background in physics, nanoscien...
Materials Science
Medical Imaging
Microscopy
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3 weeks ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
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Professor
University of Warwick
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Molecular Physics
Nonadiabatic Dynamics
Physics
Professor in Chemical and Molecular Biology
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Polymer Physics
Protein Chemistry
Peptide Chemistry
Glycobiology
Lecturer in Bacteriology
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemical Biology
Pathogen Biology
Host-pathogen Interaction
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Professor of Molecular Systems Engineering
University College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Crystallization
Statistical Mechanics
Molecular Dynamics
Associate Professor
University of Warwick
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Molecular Dynamics
High Entropy Alloy
Crystal Plasticity
University College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Molecular Dynamics
Quantum Phase Transitions
Molecular Physics
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