PhD in Chemistry

Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham for groundbreaking PhD research that aims to improve the knowledge of biological macromolecules! The interaction between terahertz (THz) radiation and the collective vibrational modes of biological macromolecules is an emerging field in physical chemistry. Terahertz radiation can be exploited to studying spectroscopic and structural properties of biomacromolecules. Likewise, it can also alter the activity and expression of proteins. However, there are many experimental challenges to be solved, including temperature stability and spatial resolution, to make a leap in this field. The PhD research programme will squarely address these challenges.