Applications are invited for an EPSRC-funded PhD studentship in the general area of bioorganic chemistry. The studentship is aimed at combining synthetic chemistry with protein science to develop new synthetic reactions and biomaterials. 

The student will join a growing team of multidisciplinary researchers from a range of backgrounds from chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy and materials engineering. The research group is based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (www.mib.ac.uk) and offers state-of-the-art laboratories, instrumentation and facilities. 

The successful candidate will have a background in chemistry (or relevant related discipline) and have an interest in any of the following areas: synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, biomaterials, biocatalysis.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates should have, or expect to obtain, a minimum of an upper second class UK undergraduate (or equivalent) and meet the relevant English language requirements.

Further Information

Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. The cover letter should describe your research interests and motivation for the proposed project in a short paragraph. 

For further information and informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Wong at l.s.wong@manchester.ac.uk. Please include a copy of your CV to enable a tailored response to your enquiries.

The deadline for this Studentship is 31 July 2015. However, please note the School reserves the right to review applications as they are submitted, to interview and appoint a candidate that meets the academic requirements prior to the closing date.

Funding Details

The studentship is fully funded for UK/EU citizens (EU citizens subject to residence conditions). The funding covers tuition fees and a stipend for 3.5 years (£14057p.a. in 2015/16). 

International students are welcome to apply on a self-funded basis (if recipient of external scholarships covering the full costs). High calibre candidates of any origin will be considered for a President’s Doctoral Scholarship.