PhD Studentship in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Chemistry, supervised by Prof. Robert Phipps, to work on a UKRI-funded project in the field of synthetic organic chemistry.  The project will develop new catalytic approaches to enantioselective radical reactions that utilise ion-pairing interactions.  For recent articles from the Phipps group that provide background to this, see: Nature Chem., 2020, 12, 990 and J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2022, 144, 18195.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual capable of thinking and working independently.  Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK upper second-class Masters degree in a relevant subject such as chemistry.  Ideally, the candidate will have a strong background in organic chemistry.  Practical experience of synthetic organic chemistry in a research environment would be beneficial. 

The studentship will commence in October 2024 and provides a maintenance grant at the UKRI national rate, and tuition fees at the UK/home rate.  Non-UK applicants will be considered if they are able to fund the overseas fees differential, or if they are awarded a suitable scholarship.  Full details of the University's entrance requirements and scholarships are specified on the following link:  https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

For any queries about this studentship, please contact Prof. Phipps by email at [email protected] .

Please quote reference MA39180 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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