About the project
The School of Chemistry in Southampton is looking to support an outstanding candidate to undertake PhD studies under the prestigious Mayflower Scholarship. We are seeking a talented and motivated individual, with a true interest in both academic research and education.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- develop a research program under the guidance of your university research supervisor
- develop your teaching skills and strategy design through a combination of educational theory and in-class undergraduate teaching activities
- train in the theoretical and practical aspects of modern chemical research, through exposure to modern concepts and techniques in one of our internationally leading groups
This combined research and teaching PhD is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to pursue a future career in academia, and gives a balanced overview of the academic career. Your training will lead to Associate Fellow of the Higher Education academy in the first instance.
You can read more about the diverse ongoing research currently being carried out in the School of Chemistry.
In teaching, you'll support the teaching activities in the School of Chemistry under the guidance of an academic mentor. Responsibilities will go beyond just laboratory teaching, and there are opportunities to get involved with small group teaching, lecture courses and educational development activities aligned to your scientific background.
We are currently looking to support teaching activities in one or several of the following areas:
- organic chemistry
- inorganic chemistry
- physical chemistry
- chemical engineering
You'll acquire a combination of research and teaching skills that are highly valued by both the academic research and education professional economies.
