PhD in Computational Design of Next-Generation Electronic Materials
University College London · Department of Chemistry
Apply by 30 Oct 2026
About This Opportunity
University College London is offering a PhD opportunity in Computational Design of Electronic Materials. The project focuses on computational design of next-generation electronic materials using density functional theory, high-throughput screening and data-driven materials discovery.
This PhD opportunity focuses on computational design of next-generation electronic materials using density functional theory, high-throughput screening and data-driven materials discovery. The record has been enriched from the FindAPhD listing with applicant-facing requirements, skills, funding evidence and source-neutral SEO text where the listing provided sufficient evidence.
Computational Design of Electronic Materials Materials Science & Engineering Density functional theory High-throughput computing Electronic structure methods
Level PhD
Duration 4 years
Reference Code p198727
Field Computational Design of Electronic Materials
Specialization Materials Science & Engineering
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount Partially Funded
Funding Type Stipend
Funding Status Partially Funded
Tuition Coverage Partially Covered
Stipend Yes
Requirements
Education
First or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Physics, Computational Science or a related discipline.
Experience
Experience in computational modelling, scientific programming, quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics or materials simulation is desirable but not essential.
Technical Skills
- Density functional theory
- High-throughput computing
- Electronic structure methods
- Scientific programming
- Python
- Materials informatics
- High-performance computing
General Skills
- Independent research
- Research communication
- Analytical thinking
Languages
Applications are welcome from UK nationals, EU students with settled or pre-settled status, and students with indefinite leave to remain or enter; studentship covers home fees only.
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