We always seek talented and dedicated researchers to join our group and conduct research at the interface of chemistry, biology and bioengineering
We are always excited to supervise MRes and MSc students. If you are interested, please contact Lucia for more information.
Fully funded PhD and Postdoctoral positions will be advertised here and on the QUB website when available. For more information about these roles, please contact Lucia.
Lucia’s email address:
l.lombardi@qub.ac.uk
Current openings
We currently have no available openings.
External funding
Funding can be secured from various external sources. If you are interested in joining our team as a Research Fellow or PhD student and believe you are a strong candidate for independent funding, feel free to reach out to Lucia (l.lombardi@qub.ac.uk) for guidance and support with your application. Please include in your email a single PDF file with a brief cover letter describing your relevant interests and research experience and CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Prospective Fellows
Several funding schemes may be applicable and can be obtained from the following organizations:
- BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council)
- EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
- Wellcome Trust
- Leverhulme Trust
- Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
- Royal Society
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization)
- HFSP (Human Frontier Science Program)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
For further details and assistance in exploring these opportunities, feel free to get in touch.
Prospective Students
External PhD scholarships may be available, depending on your country of origin. Some potential funding opportunities include:
- Newton PhD Scholarships
- Marshall Scholarship
- Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
- Fondazione Zegna
We encourage prospective candidates to explore these options and contact us for further guidance on the application process.
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