Dynamic Organic Materials Chemistry PhD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Athena SWAN Silver Award

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a DPhil studentship in Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry starting 1 October 2027 under Professor Paul McGonigal 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 (£21,805 p.a.) for 3.5 years, with applications closing 6 January 2027.

Qualifications

• First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Strong commitment to research and ability to learn new skills independently.
• Based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory (CRL), Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on dynamic covalent and noncovalent bonding interactions of strained molecules.
• Contribute to ongoing work in areas such as state-independent ionic conductivity and dynamic stereochemistry.
• Work under Professor Paul McGonigal in the Department of Chemistry, Oxford.

Skills

Independent learning

Research skills

Strong chemistry

Education

First-class or strong upper second

Job description

The University of Oxford invites applications for a DPhil studentship in Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry starting 1 October 2027 under Professor Paul McGonigal 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 (£21,805 p.a.) for 3.5 years, with applications closing 6 January 2027.