DPhil Studentship in Chemistry: Clinically and Environmentally-responsive Hybrid Nanoparticles

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend (£21,805 p.a.)

3.5-year funding

Home fees covered

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a DPhil studentship in the engineering and application of hybrid "smart" inorganic-organic paramagnetic nanoparticles, starting 1 October 2027, under Professor Jason Davis in the Department of Chemistry.

The studentship covers Home rate fees and provides a stipend of at least £21,805 per annum for 3.5 years, with research focusing on molecular detection, electrochemical sensing, and functional nanomaterials for clinical imaging and isolation of

Qualifications

• First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Strong commitment to research and ability to independently learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under Professor Jason Davis on hybrid smart inorganic–organic paramagnetic nanoparticles.
• Contribute to molecular detection methods, electrochemical sensing, and functional nanomaterials for clinical imaging and isolation of targets.

Skills

Independent learning

Research commitment

Education

First-class or strong upper second-class degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Supervisor: Professor Jason Davis

Start date: 1st October 2027

Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in the engineering and application of hybrid "smart" inorganic-organic paramagnetic nanoparticles available from October 2027, to work under the supervision of Professor Jason Davis in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford.

The studentship will cover course fees at a Home rate and provide a stipend of no less than the standard UK Research Council rate (currently set at £21,805 p.a.) for 3.5 years. Please see: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/fees/status for more information.

Research in the Davis group is largely focussed on developing new molecular detection methods, electrochemical sensing, and in the engineering of functional responsive nanomaterials that support clinical imaging and/or the highly effective isolation of rare clinically-relevant targets.

Candidates with a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related subject are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to research and should have demonstrated the ability to independently learn new skills. The successful applicant will be based in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory (PTCL), Oxford.

Candidates should submit a formal application for DPhil in Chemistry via the Oxford online application system via the above 'Apply' button.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/application-guide

https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/dphil-chemistry

Please quote JD1/Chem/2027 under 'Departmental Studentship Applications'.

Application deadline: 12.00 noon UK time on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.

Queries relating to the application and admission process should be directed to: [e-mail]; tel.: [phone].

The Department of Chemistry holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Davis group is dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.