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Opportunities in the Andrews Lab

The Andrews Group is a leading chemistry lab that specialises in organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, kinetic and mechanism, and computation to drive advances in catalysis. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific research, and developing research leaders of the future.

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We accept speculative enquiries by email (send CV and bespoke cover letter) if you are interested in joining us for a:

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PhD

> bringing their own funding (all year round)

> interested in applying for competitive scholarships (contact by early December)

> China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships (contact by early January)

> Full Durham PhD Scholarship List

Other options maybe available depending on your status, e.g.

> The British Council (some Commonwealth members)​​

> Inlaks Foundation Scholarships (Indian Citizens)

>  Beit Trust Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe nationals)

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Masters of Research year

> Durham Chemistry has a strong MRes (Master of Research) programme

(see also here)

> applicants to the Anthony Palmer Scholarship scheme 

> British Chevening Scholarships - Citizens of 118 countries (excluding the USA and EU)

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Visiting Project

> we regularly accept placement students from our partner Universities

> students able to contribute bench fees for placements​

> summer student applications with attached funded

> summer student applications from internal Durham students

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant

> interested in applying to competitive fellowships:

• Marie Curie Fellowships

• Royal Society Funding Schemes

• TÜBİTAK 2219 Scholarships (for Turkish nationals)

• Leverhulme Trust

• Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851

• UNESCO/L'ORÉAL Co-Sponsored Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences

• Wellcome Trust

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INDUSTRY

We are interested in collaborating with industrial partners who are aiming to:

> develop chemical sensors for small organic molecules or metals

> selective functionalisation of high-value biomolecules (lipids, sugars, etc)

> develop catalytic hydrolysis reactions

> develop catalytic acylation reactions

 

Get in touch if you would like to discuss opportunities not listed here.