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We are interested in hearing from dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated researchers who would like to join the Buchard Research Group. Currently there are opportunities for research at all levels including Undergraduate and Masters Research Projects, PhD and Post-doctoral positions.
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Research workers within the Buchard Group will be exposed to a wide range of synthetic and analytical techniques as well as developing expertise in computational chemistry, skills which are ideally suited to careers in both academia and industry. Project research areas broadly encompass catalysis and polymer chemistry.
Current Opportunities
October 2025: 1 PhD positions available as part of :
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training : Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet CSHP)
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The CSHP CDT is a collaboration between the departments of chemistry of the University of Oxford and the University of York.
Learn more about the project here.
October 2025: 4 PhD positions available, funded by a Prosperity Partnership between Synthomer and the EPSRC:
Biobased Monomers for a Defossilised Speciality Polymer Industry
Informal enquiries about these opportunities: please email Prof. Buchard (antoine.buchard@york.ac.uk) and Prof. Sneddon (helen.sneddon@york.ac.uk).
Applications from prospective researchers are welcome at any time.
Postdoctoral Researchers
When there are no funded positions advertised, and you are interested in joining the group, please refer to the links below to secure your own postdoctoral fellowship support. Please get in touch if you wish to apply for any of these fellowships. We provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Fulbright Awards (for US citizens)
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Fellowships (for German researchers)
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German Academic Research Foundation (DFG) Fellowships (for German citizens or international researchers who have conducted research in Germany for three years)
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Leopoldina Postdoctoral Scholarship (for German researchers)
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Feodor Lynen Postdoctoral Fellowship (for German researchers)
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Swiss National Science Foundation Early Postdoc Mobility / Advanced Postdoc Mobility (for Swiss citizens/residents or international researchers who have conducted research in Switzerland for three years)
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Swedish Research Council International Postdoc Fellowships (for researchers who hold a Swedish doctorate)
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Academy of Finland Fellowships (for Finnish citzens)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Fellowships (for Canadian citizens/permanent residents)
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowships (for Japanese citizens/permanent residents)
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Croucher Foundation Fellowships (for Hong Kong citizens/permanent residents)
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The A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) (for Singaporean citizens/permanent residents)
PhD Students
Applications from prospective PhD students are welcome at any time. Candidates should have an excellent academic track record and a strong motivation to conduct original research. If you require further information on the availability of PhD places or the research we are currently undertaking please get in touch.
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PhD studentships will be available in the area of catalysis and sustainable polymers from October 2024. Detailed projects will be published on FindAPhD.com.
Potential PhD candidates may also want to consider the following sources of funding:
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Commonwealth Scholarships (for citizens of other Commonwealth countries)
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Fulbright Scholarships (for US citizens)
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Marshall Scholarships (for US citizens)
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Ciencia sem Fronterias (formerly 'Science Without Borders'; for Brazilian citizens)
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Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) (for Mexican citizens)
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Inlacks Foundation Scholarships (for Indian citizens)
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National Overseas Scholarship (for Indian citizens)
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Faculty for the Future Fellowships (for female applicants from developing countries)
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LPDP Scholarships (for Indonesian citizens)
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Yurt Dışına Lisansüstü ÖÄŸrenim Amacıyla Gönderilecek ÖÄŸrencileri Seçme ve YerleÅŸtirme (YLSY) (for Turkish citizens)​
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Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (for Egyptian citizens)
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Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq (for Iraqi citizens)
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Bolashaq International Scholarship (for Kazakh citizens)
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More information on graduate studies at York.
Undergraduate Final Year Project Students
​Project students can expect to receive thorough training in experimental synthetic chemistry (inorganic and organic), including the use of inert atmosphere (Schlenk) techniques, purification methods (e.g. column chromatography, distillation, recrystallisation), and modern analytical tools (e.g. NMR, MS, GC, FT-IR, etc.). Training can also be provided in computational chemistry (molecular Density Functional Theory methods) as combined experimental/computational studies are a powerful tool to elucidate reaction mechanisms. Project research areas include: homogeneous catalysis for small molecule activation, polymerisation catalysis, synthesis of new monomers, material application of novel polymers. Literature seminars and weekly group meetings also provide wider education in chemistry research and training in presentation skills.
