PhD Studentship in Organic Chemistry at Cardiff University in UK, 2015

PhD Studentship in Organic Chemistry (PhD Studentship)

Reference Number: R2324
Closing Date: 30/09/2014
Duration: 3 years
Funding Amount: UK/EU tuition plus stipend
Level of Study: Postgraduate Research
Regions: EU (Non UK), UK

Project title: Synthesis and Biologic Activities of New Garlic Metabolites
A PhD position for a synthetic organic / bioorganic chemist is available in the Wirth Research Group. The research is concerned with the synthesis of garlic metabolites and the development of synthetic routes to novel, structurally similar compounds using flow chemistry and screening for their biologic activities. Highly motivated candidates enjoying research in an international team and with a very good background in experimental organic and bioorganic synthesis are encouraged to apply for this position involving collaboration with industry.
Supervisors: Prof Thomas Wirth
Start date: 1 October 2014
Number of Studentships: 1

Funding

This studentship is provided through ESPRC and industry funding, and consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£13,863 p.a. for 2014/15, updated each year).

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Eligibility

Residency: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals and EU students without further restrictions.
Academic criteria: Successful applicant will be selected on the basis of academic excellence. Minimum 2(i) degree required.

How to Apply

In the first instance, you should submit a CV & Covering Letter to Prof Thomas Wirth via email at wirth@cardiff.ac.uk. The successful candidate will then be invited to submit a standard application for Postgraduate Study via the Online Application Service.
The deadline for applications is 30 September 2014.
Cardiff University reserves the right to close applications early should sufficient applications be received.


http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/funding/R2324.html