PhD Studentship in Organic Synthetic Chemistry and Functional Materials
University of Oxford
| Qualification Type: | PhD |
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| Location: | Oxford |
| Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
| Funding amount: | £21,805 Stipend p.a + Course Fees at Home Rate |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Placed On: | 8th October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Closes: | 6th January 2027 |
| Reference: | PM/Chem/2027 |
Title: Dynamic Processes in Organic Functional Materials
Supervisor: Professor Paul McGonigal
Start date: 1st October 2027
Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry available from October 2027, to work under the supervision of Professor Paul McGonigal in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford.
The studentship will cover course fees at a Home rate and provide a stipend of no less than the standard UK Research Council rate (currently set at £21,805 p.a.) for 3.5 years. Please see: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/fees/status for more information.
Research in the McGonigal group focuses on investigating dynamic covalent and noncovalent bonding interactions of strained molecules (including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and aromatic cations relevant to applications in organic materials. There will also be continuation of ongoing work in, e.g., state-independent ionic conductivity (Science 2025), shapeshifting molecules (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2025), dynamic stereochemistry (Nature Chem. 2023), and strained aromatic cations (Nature Chem. 2023).
Candidates with a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a related subject are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to research and should have demonstrated the ability to independently learn new skills. The successful applicant will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory (CRL), Oxford.
Candidates should submit a formal application for DPhil in Chemistry via the Oxford online application system:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/application-guide
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/dphil-chemistry
Please quote PM/Chem/2027 under ‘Departmental Studentship Applications’.
Application deadline: 12.00 noon UK time on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.
Queries relating to the application and admission process should be directed to: graduate.admissions@chem.ox.ac.uk; tel.: +44 (0) 1865 272569.
The Department of Chemistry holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the McGonigal group is dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
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