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The University of Southampton
ChemistryPostgraduate study

Barbara Sander PhD, 2013

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After obtaining a degree in Chemistry in Germany I felt that doing a PhD was a viable option. I found a position in the Computational Chemistry group of Professor Jonathan Essex. The topic, ‘Docking of potential drug molecules into proteins’, quickly aroused my interest, because it comprises not only of chemical, but also of biological, pharmacological and computational aspects.

As chemistry PhD projects are often funded by industry, students get an insight into life at work and gain not only science related skills, but also communication, presentation and team work experience.

My work is challenging and not always easy, but at the same time it is very interesting. My group and supervisors are extremely friendly and helpful, I have learned a lot and there’s something new almost every day. As chemistry PhD projects are often funded by industry, students get an insight into life at work and gain not only science related skills, but also communication, presentation and team work experience. The possibility to attend a wide range of conferences supports that even more.

Living in England has proved to be even better than I expected. Southampton is very well located, being close to the coast and surrounded by stunning countryside and beautiful old cities like Salisbury and Winchester. Also, for the more adventurous, the excitement of London is within reach.

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