PhD Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

Located within the School of Chemistry, our innovative PhD alternative provides a distinctive training phase aimed at refining your research methods and familiarizing you with cutting-edge Chemical Synthesis technologies through laboratory rotations. You'll gain valuable transferable skills (such as presentation delivery, collaborative work, and analytical thinking) to boost your career prospects.

Upon completing the training component, you'll transition to a laboratory research project focused on Chemical Synthesis. Throughout this period, your scientific growth will be supported by entrepreneurial training and additional professional development courses offered by our industry collaborators. This comprehensive approach ensures you'll graduate as a versatile professional prepared for both industrial and academic career paths.

We invite applications from students across the entire spectrum of synthetic chemistry disciplines. Prospective candidates may have interests in areas such as:

Metal-catalyzed reactions
Novel frameworks for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals
Tailored catalytic ligands
Computational analysis and automated processes
Creation and synthesis of bioactive and functional compounds
Main group chemistry: molecular to material applications
Innovative synthetic method development
Natural product chemistry, synthesis, and biological activity
Sustainable synthesis and reactor innovations.
We welcome applications from students holding or anticipating receipt of a first-class or upper-second class honors MSci/MChem degree (or equivalent qualification).