PhD Studentship: Biomimetic Foldamers as a New Class of Sustainable Catalysts

Overview

This full-time, fixed-term PhD studentship is hosted by the University of Birmingham within the School of Chemistry. The research project focuses on establishing biomimetic foldamers as a new class of sustainable catalysts that are highly tuneable for the green synthesis of functional organic molecules. Foldamers are synthetic oligomers adopting stable conformations such as helices, and their solid forms have functional applications in materials science, supramolecular chemistry, and biological chemistry. Because of their environmental compatibility, biocompatibility, and tuneable molecular properties like compressibility and molecular dipole, they serve as ideal candidates for sustainable catalysts.

What you get

The position provides a fully funded PhD studentship supported through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership CDT. The annual salary associated with this studentship is zero pounds per annum.

Requirements

Applicants are required to hold a first-class degree in chemistry. Candidates must also verify their eligibility by consulting the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership CDT website prior to submitting an application.

How to apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the designated online portal provided by the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership CDT.

Key dates

The final deadline for submitting applications is 23rd November 2026.