PhD Studentship: Development of Novel Photogrammetry Analytical Tools for the Characterisation of Pharmaceutically Relevant Materials and 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals

This PhD project aims to develop and apply innovative photogrammetry-based analytical tools to enhance the spatial and structural characterisation of pharmaceutically relevant materials, with a focus on solid dosage forms and 3D printed drug products. The research will integrate advanced imaging, computational modelling, and pharmaceutical sciences to improve the resolution, reproducibility, and utility of photogrammetry in pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, the project will explore the use of these tools in the development, optimisation, and quality assessment of 3D printed pharmaceuticals and will provide the pharmaceutical sciences field with low-cost, high-resolution, and flexible analytical capabilities. It will facilitate innovation in personalised medicine through enhanced quality control of 3D printed pharmaceuticals and support broader adoption of additive manufacturing in drug development.

The project would be ideally suited for someone with a strong chemistry or closely related background and an interest and expertise in physical, computational and/or analytical chemistry.

Please note that this is a 4-year Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentship, with a slightly higher teaching requirement alongside the PhD studies and would particularly suit someone with an interest in future education as well as research, such as academia.

Supervisor: Dr Milan Antonijevic

Entry requirements

Open to any UK or international candidates. Starting in January 2026. Later start dates may be possible, please contact Dr Milan Antonijevic once deadline passes.

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.

Candidates should have a strong background and first degree in chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences or a closely related subject (BSc/MChem/MSc). Industrial experience, such as through an undergraduate placement or employment, would be advantageous.

This is a 4-year Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentship, with a slightly higher teaching requirement alongside the PhD studies and would particularly suit someone with an interest in future education/teaching as well as research, such as academia.  Full training will be provided.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the PhD Chemistry programme page, by clicking on the 'Apply' button, above.

In place of a research proposal, you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

Funding

Fully and directly funded for this project only for 4 years. UKRI Standard Stipend - £20,780 per year for 2025/26 academic year.

Application deadline: 1 September 2025

Enquiries: Contact Dr Milan Antonijevic

Ref: PGR-2526-002

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