PhD Studentship in Chemistry (University of Nottingham)

Area: Chemistry Location: UK (Other) Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 Reference: SCI3052 Eligibility: Open to UK students only Overview The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. The studentship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for eligible UK students. This award provides 4 years of funding, starting October 2026. Eligibility Requirements Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a 2.1 degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject. Open to UK students only. Project Description The PhD candidate will work under Prof. Elena Besley on computational modelling of next-generation semiconductors made from atomically thin materials. The computational team collaborates with academia and industry partners to address challenges in the science and technology of atomically thin semiconductors for low-energy-consumption electronics. Application Process Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Elena Besley at elena.besley@nottingham.ac.uk. There is no strict application deadline; applications will be processed until a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants should contact Prof. Elena Besley directly, providing a CV and reason for applying. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Area: Chemistry
Location: UK (Other)
Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Reference: SCI3052
Eligibility: Open to UK students only

Overview

The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. The studentship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for eligible UK students.

This award provides 4 years of funding, starting October 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a 2.1 degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject.
Open to UK students only.

Project Description

The PhD candidate will work under Prof. Elena Besley on computational modelling of next-generation semiconductors made from atomically thin materials.

The computational team collaborates with academia and industry partners to address challenges in the science and technology of atomically thin semiconductors for low-energy-consumption electronics.

Application Process

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Elena Besley at elena.besley@nottingham.ac.uk.
There is no strict application deadline; applications will be processed until a suitable candidate is found.
Interested applicants should contact Prof. Elena Besley directly, providing a CV and reason for applying.