Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Astra Zeneca studentship: Application of Electron Crystallography in the Study of Solid-State Transitions of Chiral Drugs

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£21,500 (annual)
Maintenance , Other (see below)
4.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time
21 Nov 2025
November - December
2026/27

About

The studentship will be based in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy (MSM), University of Cambridge and the new AstraZeneca Discovery Centre at Cambridge and provide full funding for 4 years (from October 1st 2026) covering a personal maintenance stipend starting at £21,500 per annum as well as the University Composition Fee.

Supervisors Prof Paul Midgley (University of Cambridge) and Dr Okky Putra (Astra Zeneca) are looking for a candidate for the AZ funded Non-clinical PhD Studentship (Fixed Term) in Application of Electron Crystallography in the Study of Solid-State Transitions of Chiral Drugs.

You must visit this page for full project details before applying: AZ PAM Studentship

Informal enquiries may be made by email to Professor Paul Midgley (pam33@cam.ac.uk).

Further information on the application process is available from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk).

Applications should be made through the University’s ‘applicant portal’ at: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/.

The closing date for applications is 21 November 2025 with interviews shortly afterwards.

Award details

£21,500 (annual)
4.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Maintenance Other (see below)

Fees: These positions are open to UK citizens or overseas students who meet the UK residency requirements (home fees) or are able to augment the funds to cover the extra costs associated with international student fees through scholarships or funding schemes. Students will not be allowed to supplement fees via self funding.

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2026/27
No
Academic merit Other (see below)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual capable of thinking and working independently. Applicants should have or shortly expect to obtain a first or upper second-class degree at Masters-Level from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, in a relevant subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering.

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time
Home Overseas
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy
Department / School

Fees: These positions are open to UK citizens or overseas students who meet the UK residency requirements (home fees) or are able to augment the funds to cover the extra costs associated with international student fees through scholarships or funding schemes. Students will not be allowed to supplement fees via self funding.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We place major emphasis on the importance of team work and an enjoyable work environment as a foundation for performing internationally leading research. This will allow the student to acquire cutting edge research methodologies in a supportive environment, where they can focus on making the best possible scientific progress

Application Process

No

Key dates

21 Nov 2025
November - December
Last updated: 26 Sep 2025 10:51:34