Joining Opportunities
Open Vacancies in the Group:
Post-Doctoral Positions
Please see our latest advert here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistantassociate-fixed-term-lj48836
Otherwise please get in touch with Prof. Driscoll if you are interested in joining us as post-doctoral researcher. Candidates could also consider applying for one of the following fellowships - please get in touch if eligible and interested.
- Newton International Fellowships for non-UK candidates.
- Marie Curie Fellowships for researchers from both European and non-European countries.
- EPSRC Fellowships
- Junior Research Fellowships supported by Cambridge colleges.
PhD and Student Positions
Please find here information about applications for PhD programs in MSM including relevant deadlines. Please find details of funding opportunities here. The primary sources of funding are as follows, though it is also worth exploring the Postgraduate funding platform, EPSRC Doctoral Training Centres, the Winton Studentships, and other sources of funding outside the University. Prof. Driscoll warmly encourages PhD candidates, visiting students, and intern students to get in touch.
Some new PhD studentship opportunities across Cambridge:
- PhD in sustainable Energy Materials Innovation: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/pcphpdsem/apply
- Nano Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT): https://www.nanodtc.cam.ac.uk/
- College scholarships (check various College websites!) - Trinity College has several fully funded PhD scholarships: https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-awards/
Home Fee Status Studentships:
- Research Council Studentships (PhD only)
Overseas Fees Status Studentships:
- Gates Cambridge Trust
- Cambrige Trusts
- Vice- Chancellor’s Awards and Cambridge International Scholarships
Please take careful note of the deadlines, which can be up to a year before the October start date. Funding application deadlines usually require submission by early December, but for some funders this can be as early as October.