Creative, enthusiastic new members are the lifeline of the group and we are always looking to welcome new researchers from a wide range of career stages and backgrounds.
Note: Casting a wide net by contacting several academics when you are considering a PhD position is understandable, however using AI to send low-effort queries en masse is not an ideal way of starting the conversation. If you are contacting Hessam, the expectation is that you have:
- Written the email yourself, even if you are not a native English speaker
- Have an idea of why you would like to join our group specifically
Internships
Internships are suitable for relatively short projects (1–4 months) and an excellent way to dive into a fun research challenge. We may be able to provide a stipend though this is dependent on current funding and your status in the UK. Feel free to contact Hessam to enquire about possible internship opportunities, which are generally available year-round.
Nuffield placements
If you are in high school, Nuffield placements are a great way to get your hands dirty and experience working in a research group. We have had four Nuffield placement students in the group so far and look forward to welcoming more in the future. If you are specifically interested in a placement within the group, please let Hessam know as early as possible so we can look into the possibility of hosting your placement here.
Undergraduate & post-grad taught projects
We host 1–4 post-graduate taught (PGT) students every summer. On top of that, at least one fourth year BSc/MChem project student joins us every year. If projects in the group fit your research interests, it might be a good idea to get in touch early to see if hosting your project here will be possible.
PhD/MSc supervision
We welcome applications from enthusiastic undergraduate/master students in any STEM field, particularly those with a background in chemistry, life sciences, engineering and computing.
Please feel free to contact Hessam if interested in starting a PhD in the group; however, note that we receive a lot of copy/paste, AI-generated and blanket emails. In your message please explain why you would like to join the group, what specific directions and/or projects you are interested in, and how your background aligns with any element of projects in the group (the answer could be none).
Funded PhD positions are normally advertised on https://www.findaphd.com/, our website and on Hessam’s LinkedIn page. It would still be nice to hear from you if you are interested regardless, of course.
Post-doctoral research
Please contact Hessam directly via e-mail to discuss PDR opportunities.
None of the above?
There may still be a way we could work together. Send us an email with your interests and availability to find out if there are any suitable opportunities.