Opportunities
Postgraduate Research Vacancies at QUILL
Applications are invited for the PhD studentships detailed below, with study starting in October 2021.
These are full-time, fully-funded positions, covering tuition fees at the home rate, plus a stipend (approximately £15,285 per annum, based on 2020-21 value). Unless otherwise stated, the duration of these studentships is three years.
Whilst the projects which are currently available are listed below, additional projects may become available, so please check this page regularly for further details.
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Eligibility
Unless otherwise stated, the required academic qualification is a first or upper second-class relevant honours degree from a university in the United Kingdom or Ireland, or qualifications and experience
considered by the University as equivalent to this standard. Students must be able to demonstrate a capability to undertake and benefit from research training through to completion, to qualify for a doctorate.As a result of constraints set out by the funding body, and unless otherwise stated, the studentships detailed below are open to EU/UK citizens that satisfy a requirement of being ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years prior to the start of the studentship. Full eligibility information can be viewed via the Department for the Economy website.
- How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the University's postgradaute application portal - only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.
- Closing Date
The closing date for applications for these projects is Friday 19th February 2021 unless otherwise stated.
- Enquiries
For general enquiries, including queries about the application process, please contact the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering's Research Office, via email in the first instance.
For more detailed information about individual projects, please contact the named supervisor detailed within the information provided below.
For queries about eligibility, please contact the University’s Postgraduate Office, via email.
Available Projects at QUILL
Information is correct as of the 4th December 2020.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Funding sources
Postdoctoral Researchers
We welcome applications worldwide from candidates with high quality CVs and relevant experience. Post-doctoral researchers are particularly encouraged to apply for independent funding, such as:
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Newton International Fellowships
- Leverhulme Trust
- EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellowships
Candidates will receive strong support with these applications including assistance with research proposals.
Students
Self-funded students are welcome to contact the center informally. If you plan to apply for a funding scheme, please contact us to discuss a potential project before applying formally.
Undergraduate Students
Each year, we welcome Level 3 and 4 students for their final year research projects. Although individual projects vary, they follow the main research themes in the group. Each student works closely with a more experienced group member.
Undergraduate Summer Students
Funded summer studentships are available annually through various funding streams, including RSC and QUILL summer studentships. The deadlines for applications are quite early on in the year so students are encouraged to get in touch in advance to consider a potential application.