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.

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.

*** EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathways Fellowships

The group have a 6 month mini-postdoc opportunity via EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathways (formerly Doctoral Prize), with very tight eligibility criteria:

• Must have been EPSRC-funded for their PhD
• Must have submitted thesis between 1 Apr 2024–30 Sep 2025
• Postdoc is 6-months at Grade 7 for the period 1 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026 at University of Leicester.

Please contact Sandy ASAP if you are eligible and interested. Rigorous training will be provided and diverse scientific skillsets very welcome.

Other postdoctoral 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)