The James Research Group

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Postdoctoral Positions

Applications from highly motivated candidates who are interested in applying for fellowships should contact Michael directly. Possible sources of funding include Royal Society Newton International Fellowships and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships. Prospective applicants should also check their own national funding bodies as there are many other fellowships schemes available.

Funded positions in the group will be advertised here.


PhD Positions

Students interested in applying for competition funded scholarships should contact Michael to discuss any opportunities. Possible sources of funding include The University of Manchester's President's Doctoral Scholarships, Dean's Doctoral Scholarships, or Teaching Associate Scholarships.

Funded PhD opportunities in the group will be advertised here.

*** A fully-funded PhD position working towards developing new approaches to nucleophilic aromatic substitution is available. ***

For more information, please contact Michael directly with a CV.


MChem and MSc Students

The group offers a number of projects in organic synthesis for final year MChem and MSc students. Contact Michael for informal discussions.


Visiting and Summer Research Students

The group is open to hosting visitors and summer research students. Please contact Michael in advance to discuss potential funding opportunities.