Fully Funded DPhil: Cyclocarbon Synthesis & Encapsulation

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

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a DPhil studentship in synthesis, supramolecular encapsulation and spectroscopy of cyclocarbons, starting October 2027, in the Department of Chemistry under Professor Harry Anderson.

The project is funded at Home rate fees and includes a stipend at the UKRI rate of £21,805 per annum for 39 months. Applicants should hold a first-class or strong upper second-class degree in Chemistry and demonstrate a strong research commitment.

Qualifications

• First-class or strong upper second-class degree in Chemistry.
• Strong commitment to research.
• Ability to learn new skills independently.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize cyclocarbons and related materials.
• Perform spectroscopy and encapsulation studies.
• Collaborate with the Anderson group in CRL Oxford.
• Contribute to project reporting and literature review.

Skills

Strong commitment to research

Independent learning

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s/Undergraduate degree in Chemistry (1st class or upper 2nd)

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a DPhil studentship in synthesis, supramolecular encapsulation and spectroscopy of cyclocarbons, starting October 2027, in the Department of Chemistry under Professor Harry Anderson.

The project is funded at Home rate fees and includes a stipend at the UKRI rate of £21,805 per annum for 39 months. Applicants should hold a first-class or strong upper second-class degree in Chemistry and demonstrate a strong research commitment.