Fully Funded PhD in Chiral Heteroatom Cage Chemistry

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded 4-year PhD

UK home fees covered

Training opportunities

Job summary

University of Birmingham is seeking a motivated chemistry candidate to join a four-year PhD project on synthetic methodologies for strained heteroatoms. This project offers hands-on training across organic synthesis, data analysis, and scientific communication.

The successful candidate will work within the School of Chemistry, benefit from broad training courses, present at conferences, and graduate as an independent researcher equipped for academia, industry, or data-driven roles.

Qualifications

• First-class or 2.1 in Chemistry; strong motivation to pursue research.
• Experience in organic synthesis and interpretation of NMR spectra desirable.
• Willingness to learn; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a four-year PhD project exploring synthetic methodologies for strained heteroatoms.
• Develop data analysis skills including NMR, MS, HPLC and X-ray diffraction; communicate results.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences and publish work.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Organic synthesis

NMR interpretation

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Job description

University of Birmingham is seeking a motivated chemistry candidate to join a four-year PhD project on synthetic methodologies for strained heteroatoms. This project offers hands-on training across organic synthesis, data analysis, and scientific communication.

The successful candidate will work within the School of Chemistry, benefit from broad training courses, present at conferences, and graduate as an independent researcher equipped for academia, industry, or data-driven roles.