addressTransferring amino acids above the molecular responsive molecules in the artificial cells

supervisor: Professor Matthew Langon

Start date: 1^street October 2026

Applications for a doctoral scholarship in the available artificial molecular chemistry are called from October 2026, to work under the supervision of Professor Matthew Langton in the Department of Chemistry at Oxford University. The grant is funded by the Leverhulme Trust box.

The grant will cover the course fees at the home price and will provide a salary of no less than the record rate of the UK Research Council (currently set at 20,780 pounds annually) for a period of 3 years.

Please note the eligibility standards that UKRI set on: https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-peple-nd-skills/esrc/funding-for-post Graduate-Training-Ind-Development/ELIGIBIIIITY-FOR-STUDENTSHIP-FUNDING/

Research in the Langon Group is primarily focused on the above -molecular chemistry when interacting with biology (see the group Website For more information and recent publications). The current research objectives include the development of rapidly responding to stimulus (such as stimuli, ionic and molecular machines) that work in dual -layer fat membranes in artificial and live cells.

The advertised project aims to design and synthesize amino acid carriers above the molecular molecules that respond to the images, and these systems will be applied to spatial temporal control in the connection of amino acids and stimulate enzymes in fast -responding artificial cells that contain protein machines. The project will include the creation of artificial transportation systems for amino acids, optical chemistry, and the manufacture of fast -responding artificial cells containing biological components. The project will include cooperation with Professor Alexander Zelikin at the University of Aharros, Denmark.

Candidates with a first -class university degree, a strong university degree are encouraged in chemistry or a close subject to presentation. It is desirable to have previous research experience (such as a master’s research project or what is equivalent) in the artificial/inorganic chemistry laboratory. The headquarters of the successful applicant will be in the advanced chemical research laboratory.

Candidates must submit an official request to obtain PhD in chemistry Through the online application system in Oxford: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ Gradoate/application-guide Quoting from MGL/LT/2026.

The deadline for submitting applications: 12:00 pm UK local time on Friday 14^Y November 2025

Inquiries related to the application and acceptance process must be directed to: Graduate.admissions@chem.ox.ac.uk; Phone: +44 (0) 1865 272569.

For informal inquiries e -mail Matthew.langton@cham.ox.ac.uk

The Chemistry Department carries the ATHENA SWAN Award for Silver and the Langton Group devotes its efforts to enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion.