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China Scholarship Council-University of Bristol PhD Scholarships!

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国家留学基金委 (CSC) 与英国布里斯托大学 (UoB) 合作奖学金 – 博士研究生项目:

The annual 4-year fully funded CSC/UoB PhD Scholarship round for 2026/2027 entry is now open for application to join the FRG!

Sixty full PhD scholarships are available at the University of Bristol this year. The University of Bristol provides full tuition fees for each PhD programme, while the China Scholarship Council provides monthly stipend.

Please check the CSC official website for eligibility and details for domestic and overseas applicants. Please contact Prof. Charl F. J. Faul directly (with CSC/UoB PhD Scholarship in the subject line) for further information and to discuss your application. The FRG’s internal deadline for discussion of any applications is Monday, 24th of November.

See the UoB’s website for all application details here. Please note that the PhD programme application with a valid English language certificate must be submitted to the University of Bristol by 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 1st of December 2025.

EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship

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2-year funded EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowships, which support EPSRC-funded PhD graduates who are starting their independent research, are now open for application!

The Postdoctoral Pathway Fellows will propose their own bespoke programme to conduct innovative research at the frontiers of Science and Engineering. Project proposals are invited across the full range of topics in the EPSRC research portfolio. Successful applicants will receive funding for up to 2 years. Please contact Prof. Charl F. J. Faul directly (with EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship application in the subject line) for further information and to discuss hosting you. 

See application details here. Please note that the closing date for applications will be at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Funded PhD position available

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A new PhD position starting in September 2025 is available within the Faul Research Group. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled student to join a dynamic team working on the synthesis and application of smart functional materials for mobility assistance and digital healthcare technologies. This funded 3.5-year position is available for both UK and international students.

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This role supports the £14 million EPSRC-funded project, “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”, co-led by Prof. Charl F. J. Faul, in collaboration with numerous partners, including the Song laboratories (UCL), the NHS, leading UK and international research institutions, and industry leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry or in a related discipline (materials science or engineering). Please see the details of the position here, or contact Prof. Charl F. J. Faul (charl.faul@bristol.ac.uk) directly for further information. Please ensure that your email subject line reads “PhD Application Enquiry – Vivo Hub”.

Please note that the closing date for applications will be on 17/03/2025.

Funded postdoc position available

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 A new research associate position with fixed funding for three years is available within the Faul Research Group, as part of the new £14 million EPSRC-funded project “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”. This project within the Faul Research Group will focus on novel functional and smart materials synthesis for applications to soft robotics and digital healthcare.This position is open ended. Feel free to click here to watch a short animated video about the Vivo Hub!

Please note that the closing date for applications will be at 23:59 UK time on 25/02/2025.

VIVO Hub (https://www.thevivohub.com/)

Research Associate position in 3D-printed electrochemical reactors

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The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate for a project on 3D-printed electrochemical reactors within the Lennox and Faul Labs. The role involves designing, fabricating, and characterising advanced materials and devices, focusing on electrochemical applications.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with experience in 3D printing and electrochemistry. This is a fixed-term position, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in an interdisciplinary research environment.

For more details, visit the job listing.

China Scholarship Council – University of Bristol joint-funded PhD Scholarship

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A quick post to invite any eligible Chinese students to apply for the China Scholarship Council – University of Bristol joint-funded PhD Scholarship.

The China Scholarship Council (CSC)/University of Bristol joint-funded scholarships programme offers 60 fully funded PhD scholarships for up to 48 months of research at the University of Bristol.

More details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here.

Any questions should be directed at: bristol-csc@bristol.ac.uk

In order to be eligible for consideration for a CSC-University of Bristol PhD Scholarship, you must submit your completed application for your PhD programme by midday (UK time) on Thursday 1 December 2022.

Research Associate position available in Smart Functional Materials for Soft Matter Actuators within the Faul Research Group

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We are looking for a world-class materials chemist with a high degree of innovative spirit and enthusiasm to operate at the very cutting edge of materials synthesis and preparation for robotics and healthcare research. You will join a vibrant and exciting research project led by the University of Bristol with partners University College London, Imperial College London and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and will work with 20 leading professors and clinicians and a team of 17 research and technical staff across multiple disciplines including soft robotics, materials engineering, tissue and bioengineering, bio-interfacing, synthetic biology and surgery.

The position will be based in the Faul Research Group, within the School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. You will have access to world-class infrastructure and facilities within the School of Chemistry (NMR, MS, Chemical Imaging Suite (EM/AFM), X-ray). The successful candidate will work closely with Faul Research Group members working on related soft robotics project, as well as project partners in the Biomaterials Engineering group (bioMEG)), the Bristol Soft Robotics Laboratories and the Faculties of Engineering and Life Sciences.

More details available here.

Master of Research (MRes) opportunity in materials for robotic artificial muscular assistance

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Interested in multidisciplinary MRes project relating to soft robotics, smart structures, polymer chemistry and healthcare? Announcing an exciting opportunity linked to emPOWER Transformative Healthcare Technologies – a UKRI-EPSRC funded research programme focusing on in-body artificial muscles for physical augmentation, function restoration, patient empowerment & future healthcare.

Currently accepting applications from both UK and international students. Please contact Prof Charl Faul or Dr Ben Baker with a short cover letter for more details.

New lectureship advertised for the School of Chemistry!

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The School of Chemistry has just started to advertise for a new teaching-only lectureship (initial 3-year fixed term position). The full advert and detailed job description can be found here.

This is an exciting new development, and provides an opportunity to join one of the top chemistry schools in the UK. Recent rankings placed the School of Chemistry 3rd in the UK for chemistry research (Times Good University Guide 2021, £), and 5th in the UK for chemistry teaching (Guardian University Guide 2021).

Postdoc fellowship scheme – Newton International Fellowships

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The Newton International Fellowship scheme is now open for applications. These fellowships are for non-UK scientists who are at an early stage of their research career and wish to conduct research in the UK.

If you are interested to apply for such a fellowship with the support of Professor Faul, please contact him and attach a relevant one-page research outline and two letters of support before Monday, 17th of February. Please note that the University of Bristol has an internal deadline of at least one week before the close of the applications (i.e., by Thursday, 19th of March).

Please see the detailed guidance notes from the Royal Society here.