PhD Studentship in Natural Sciences (Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Genetics, Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences)
Fully funded PhD studentships with teaching opportunities in cutting-edge research across multiple scientific disciplines at the University of Kent.
Best for:Best for highly motivated graduates with a first-class or upper-second-class honours degree in a relevant scientific field, seeking a fully funded PhD with teaching experience and interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Overview
The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent offers four fully funded PhD studentships starting in January 2027. These positions are part of the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) programme, combining doctoral research with teaching responsibilities. Applicants will engage in advanced research across disciplines such as biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, computational biology, genetics, and sports science. Successful candidates will contribute to laboratory work, seminars, and undergraduate teaching while pursuing their own research projects. The programme includes additional training in higher education teaching through the Associate Fellowship Scheme.
What you'll do
- Conduct advanced research in one of the 13 available projects across biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, computational biology, genetics, and sports science.
- Deliver laboratory sessions, seminars, and practical classes for undergraduate students (up to 200 hours per year in years 1-3).
- Prepare and mark assignments, conduct examinations, and participate in related teaching duties.
- Engage in fee-paid higher education training through the Associate Fellowship Scheme.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with project supervisors to develop and execute research proposals.
Requirements
Degree required: A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant scientific subject (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Sports Science, or related fields). A Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and teaching (no specific test mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding research potential.
- Ability to deliver laboratory sessions, seminars, and practical classes at undergraduate level.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for teaching and research dissemination.
- Experience with laboratory techniques relevant to the chosen research project.
- Open to Home students only (UK residents or eligible for UK fees).
- Applicants must contact prospective supervisors before applying.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Applicants must first contact the relevant supervisor for their chosen project. Then, apply through the PhD application pathway on the University of Kent’s portal, selecting the relevant project’s lead supervisor. Ensure the application includes a statement of reasons for study, a research proposal outline, qualifications details, teaching experience, and two academic references.
- Statement explaining reasons for study
- Outline of a research proposal
- Details and evidence of qualifications
- Details of any teaching experience
- Two academic references
- Personal information and supporting documentation
- Confirmation of interest in the GTA programme
Contact
University of Kent Admissions· PhD Admissions Officer
https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate/terms-and-conditions-gtas
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