DPhil Studentship in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Method Development and Applications

Title: Molecular Quantum Rings

Supervisors: Professors Christiane Timmel and Harry Anderson

Start date: 1^st October 2027

Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), available from October 2027, to work under the supervision of Professors Christiane Timmel and Harry Anderson 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 39 months. Please see: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/fees/status for more information.

Research in the Timmel group investigates spin phenomena. This includes the study of reaction mechanisms and dynamics of polarised spin systems, and the development of new techniques for EPR spectroscopy.

Research in the Anderson group is directed towards the creation of molecular materials with unusual electronic, optical and magnetic properties, such as molecular wires and quantum rings.

This project will use advanced EPR spectroscopy techniques to probe the electronic structure of molecular quantum rings based on metalloporphyrins. This research is funded by the European Research Council.

Candidates with a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Chemistry are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to research and should have demonstrated the ability to learn new skills independently. 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 

Please quote HA&CT/Chem/2027 under ‘Departmental Studentship Applications’.

Application deadline: 12.00 noon UK time on Wednesday, 6^th 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 Anderson group is dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.  

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