PhD Studentship: The Biochemistry and Chemical Biology of the Genome and Epigenome
Quick answer
University of Cambridge is offering a 4-year PhD studentship in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, focusing on the biochemistry and chemical biology of the genome and epigenome, with a maintenance grant and tuition fees at the UK rate.
- Role
- PhD Studentship: The Biochemistry and Chemical Biology of the Genome and Epigenome
- Organization
- University of Cambridge - Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
- Location
- Cambridge
- Compensation
- Provides a maintenance grant and tuition fees at the UK rate
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The University of Cambridge is offering a 4-year PhD studentship in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, focusing on the biochemistry and chemical biology of the genome and epigenome.
What you'll do
- Contribute to research on the structure and function of DNA secondary structures called G-quadruplexes
- Develop and use cutting edge technologies in chemical biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology, and genomics
- Map where small molecules bind to DNA and chromatin and identify the proteins associated with their binding sites
- Characterise small molecule interactions with DNA, RNA, and associated proteins
- Design bifunctional modalities that target the genome and chromatin-associated proteins
- Explore the therapeutic potential of these modalities in diseases such as cancer
What it takes
- Strong background in biochemistry/chemistry and/or molecular biology
- Good knowledge of genomics and the chemistry/chemical biology of nucleic acids
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Independent thought
- Experience with chemical biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology, and genomics
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Maintenance grant and tuition fees at the UK rate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, in Cambridge, UK.
What is the compensation package?
The studentship provides a maintenance grant and tuition fees at the UK rate.
What are the key qualifications required?
The candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry/chemistry and/or molecular biology, good knowledge of genomics and the chemistry/chemical biology of nucleic acids, excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, independent thought, and experience with chemical biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology, and genomics.
How do I apply?
Please email a cover letter, CV, detailed academic transcripts, and the contact details for two academic referees to Jo Lockhart, Balasubramanian Group Science Administrator ([email protected]), including 'PhD October 2027' in the subject.
When are interviews scheduled?
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on University of Cambridge - Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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