Automated Chemical Synthesis Enabled by Digital Molecular Technologies (EPSRC CDT) PhD

This cutting-edge Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Automated Chemical Synthesis Enabled by Digital Molecular Technologies (SynTech) aims to develop a new generation of leaders in synthetic chemistry research with a focus on Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence-driven techniques.<br/><br/>The SynTech CDT will create a unique and rewarding research & training environment. Students from a range of backgrounds will work at the interface of scientific disciplines to automate chemical synthesis, accelerate the design & production of small molecules for any application, and in doing so address new translational challenges that will inevitably emerge. <br/><br/>The four-year programme will provide excellent interdisciplinary, cohort-based postgraduate training, with opportunities to learn about key subject areas such as: <br/><br/><br/>- chemical synthesis;<br/><br/><br/>- high-throughput experimentation; <br/><br/><br/>- sustainability of chemical processes; <br/><br/><br/>- process scale-up & model development; <br/><br/><br/>- computational parameterization; <br/><br/><br/>- machine learning & associated data-driven science;<br/><br/><br/>- chemical informatics; and<br/><br/><br/>- drug/agrochemical discovery.<br/><br/><br/>During this time, students will complete a comprehensive Core Skills Training Programme in their first six months followed by an extended research project for the award of the PhD.<br/><br/>In addition, they will be equipped with a broad set of complementary scientific skills including ethics and integrity, science communication in media, business & research. As such, there is a non-compulsory opportunity to participate in entrepreneurship leadership skills training through the framework of an innovation development project. There is also the possibility to undertake a 2-3month placement in a partner company.