MChem and MSc research projects are available each year in the group. We can also support talented and committed undergraduate students for short research projects over summer funded by the RSC Undergraduate Research Bursaries.

*** The group have a 4 year EPSRC-funded PhD studentship opportunity starting September 2026 at University of Leicester.***

Applications open for Home (UK/ROI) students only. Project info here. Scheme info here. Please contact Sandy ASAP if you are eligible and interested. Rigorous training will be provided and diverse scientific skillsets very welcome.

Specific PhD positions will be advertised here. Other sources of funding include: Commonwealth scholarships (non-UK applicants), John Monash scholarships (Austrialian applicants), Doctoral loans (UK applicants).

For more information about postgraduate studies at University of Leicester please see the School of Chemistry website, and get in touch here directly to discuss possible projects.

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunities

Enquiries from outstanding candidates who seek support for external fellowship applications are welcome at any time. Please include a CV and cover letter, detailing potential funding agencies. Applicants with experience in organometallic synthesis, electrochemistry and catalysis are particularly welcome.

Potential sources of funding include:
EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
Newton International Fellowships (non-UK applicants)
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (EU applicants)
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships (German applicants)
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Canadian applicants)
SNSF Postdoc.Mobility (Swiss applicants)