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GROUP OPPORTUNITIES - PHD POSITIONS

DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL BIOISOSTERES FOR MEDICINAL AND APPLIED MATERIALS

THE POTENTIAL OF BIOACTIVE NATURAL PRODUCTS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY 

BIOMIMETIC SYNTHESIS OF FATTY ACIDS AND POLYKETIDE ANALOGUES

The Kimber Research Group synthesises functional molecules using contemporary synthetic methods.

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Specifically:​

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  • Application of photocatalysis.

  • Employing singlet oxygen in synthesis.

  • Reactivity of enamides and allenamides.

  • Synthesis of bioactive natural product targets.

  • Novel Bioisosteres.

Photochemistry Equipment - batch & flow

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​​​PhD POSITIONS

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Applications for PhD studentships are always welcomed and for information about projects contact Dr Marc Kimber. Application details can also be found on the department website.

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We have several projects available with the funding status given for each. Please click on the links for further details.

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​​​​​POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

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Funded post-doctoral positions will be advertised. However enquiries from suitably qualified and enthusiastic individuals are welcomed. Funding opportunities can be found at; UKRI, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851, European Research Council, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).

 

UNDERGRADUATE & SUMMER STUDENTSHIPS

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Funding is often through the UKRI or the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). For enquiries contact  Dr Marc Kimber.

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