Dr Roly J. Armstrong
Room 2.67
Bedson Building
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Email: roly.armstrong’at’newcastle.ac.uk
PhD Positions
We currently have an opportunity open for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD studentship (start date Sept 2025) on the development of new catalytic methods for the stereoselective synthesis of axially and planar chiral materials. This would cover 100% UK tuition fees, a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,795 (2025/26 UKRI rate) and significant additional funding of £19,200 to cover research costs and local, national and international travel (conferences and exchanges). The deadline to apply is 6th Dec. Informal enquiries are welcome by email (roly.armstrong’at’newcastle.ac.uk).
Full details and information on how to apply can be found here.
Postdoctoral Positions
Funded positions will be advertised here, as well as the Newcastle University web pages.
When funded positions are not available, researchers wishing to join the group are encouraged to apply for postdoctoral fellowships. Some possible opportunities for postdoctoral funding are highlighted below:
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships
• EPSRC Post-doctoral Fellowships
• Leverhulme Trust
• Newton International Fellowships
• Ramsay Memorial Fellowship
Talented applicants will be provided with assistance in preparing highly competitive applications. Please contact Roly directly by email in advance of any application.