
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Nevada, Reno
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United States
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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Electrochemistry/Electrochemical Engineering within its College of Engineering. The position is aimed at an early-career researcher ready to contribute to advanced work at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials, and energy technologies. The successful postdoctoral scholar will work on research topics including electrochemical systems, electrocatalysis, electrolysis, and energy storage and conversion . The role combines ...
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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United States
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The Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to contribute to interdisciplinary research on novel, next-generation multifunctional construction materials . The work sits at the intersection of silica chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on understanding and designing materials with mechanical and electrical properties relevant to future infrastructure applications. The pos...
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Prairie View A&M University
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United States
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This postdoctoral role in the Department of Chemistry at Prairie View A&M University centers on organic synthetic chemistry and the creation of new molecular materials . The researcher will join an externally funded project and contribute to the design and execution of chemical syntheses, laboratory experimentation, and data analysis in a collaborative research environment. The position emphasizes hands-on work across organic and organometallic synthesis, sample characterization, and research do...
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Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw
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Poland
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This postdoctoral position at Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw is part of a chemical sciences project focused on the preparation of functional and cross-linking monomers for molecularly imprinted polymer layers . The successful researcher will work on synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing organic compounds that support the development of these polymer systems, with an emphasis on experimental chemistry and method development. The role involves developing and optimizing synthe...
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University of California, Irvine
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United States
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The Clean Energy Institute in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine is anticipating openings for postdoctoral scholars working across the energy research spectrum. The advertised research spans both basic science and applied engineering, including areas such as electrochemistry and combustion kinetics as well as fuel cells, gas turbines, and smart grids. This makes the opening suitable for researchers interested in clean energy technologies, energy conve...
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Politecnico di Torino
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Italy
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The Multi-Scale Modeling Laboratory (SMaLL) at Politecnico di Torino is recruiting for a PhD position within the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Open project IONFLUX . The project sits at the intersection of computational materials science , machine learning , and energy storage , with a strong focus on developing AI-guided methods to discover adaptive catholytes for sodium batteries . The doctoral project will run for 3 years and will investigate how molecular composition influence...
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Germany
3 days ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in automated high-throughput screening of electrolyte additives for aqueous batteries. The position is based in Geesthacht, Germany, within the Institute of Surface Science. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an international project developing safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective stationary energy-storage technologies. The research will combine robotic electrolyte preparation, automated el...
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Germany
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Localized Electrochemistry and SECM/SECCM Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a three-year project on localized electrochemical analysis of light-metal degradation. The position is based at the Institute of Surface Science and the Department of Electrochemistry and Big Data at Hereon’s main campus in Geesthacht, Germany, near Hamburg. The research will investigate degradation pathways of light metals used in structural applications, medica...
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Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is recruiting a Postdoctoral or Research Fellow for the EI2 Lab in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The project focuses on electrolyte and materials interfaces for next-generation electrochemical energy systems. Research will cover solid-state batteries, high-energy batteries, electrochemical energy storage and conversion, interfacial chemistry, electro-chemo-mechanics, materials synthesis, ion and electron transport, and nov...
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University of York
United Kingdom
1 month ago
P22) New tools for bioconjugation using novel rearrangement reactions is a fully funded PhD project at the University of York , delivered through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT) in partnership with the University of Oxford. The project sits at the interface of organic chemistry , synthetic chemistry , chemical biology , biotechnology , and applications in antibiotics and bacterial PROTACs . The research will develop new sustainable too...
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University of Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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PhD opportunity: Development of new-to-nature enzymatic reactivity for applications in organic synthesis at the University of Cambridge , Department of Chemistry, in the Mateo Sanchez Lab. The project sits at the interface of chemistry and biology and focuses on discovering and developing new-to-nature reactivity using engineered enzymes. Research activities include substrate synthesis using traditional synthetic chemistry, screening campaigns to identify and optimise enzymatic activity, structu...
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University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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The University of East Anglia is recruiting a full-time Senior Research Associate for the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology in Norwich, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will conduct research on the development of new molecules with potential applications in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Working with Professor Mark Searcey and Professor Maria O'Connell, the researcher will design and synthesize small molecules and peptides and investigate their biological ac...
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Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() 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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
University of Kent
United Kingdom
Fluid Mechanics
Petrophysics
Electrical Engineering
Electrokinetic
Sensor Technology
University of Ulster
United Kingdom
Cardiology
Exercise Physiology
Biomedical Applications
Circulatory Physiology
Chemical Sensors
Professor
Cranfield University
United Kingdom
Biochemical Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Microfluidic
Chemical Sensors
Water Treatment
Associate Professor
University College London
United Kingdom
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage
Materials Science
Assistant Professor
University of Warwick
United Kingdom
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Ionic Conductivity
Li-ion Battery
University of Surrey
United Kingdom
Biochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Microreactor Technology
Membrane Technology

UKRI funds research training and fellowships across the United Kingdom, mainly for PhD and postdoctoral study. Support often includes tuition fees, a stipend at the UKRI rate, and research costs.

The Leverhulme Trust funds a wide range of research scholarships, studentships and fellowships, mainly in the United Kingdom, across disciplines from humanities to sciences.

ESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.
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