Join us
Manchester is the centre of north England and a beautiful city. The University of Manchester has been named the world’s leading university, (27th QS, and 50th Times Higher Education, and 35th Shanghai World University Rankings).
The Jin Group is based in the multidisciplinary Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. We are looking for applications from self-motivated and creative researchers with skills in Organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry and structural biology. You will have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects in the Jin Lab.
If you are interested in joining the group, please get in touch by sending email to yi.jin@manchester.ac.uk with your CV and your one-page personal statement attached. Please also state your means of funding.
Fellowships
Candidates should have an excellent academic track record and a strong motivation to conduct research in Chemical Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry. Those wishing to apply for a Fellowship to join the Jin lab are encouraged to get in touch to discuss possibilities. A non-exhaustive list of organisations that offer Fellowships in chemical and biological sciences is as follows:
PhD Studentships
Home/UK Students
Candidates should have an excellent academic track record and a strong motivation to conduct research in biochemistry.
International Students
The University of Manchester offers several international PhD studentships.
Overseas students could also consider the following funding opportunities:
Chinese Students (欢迎加入我们的团队，点这里）
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Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC, 国家留学基金委）(UoM only accepts students from the top 50 Chinese universities) See University of Manchester website. The deadline for the UoM application is usually in January. Please contact Dr. Jin a year in advance to discuss the application process in detail.
Self-funded students are also welcome! You can find out more information from "Why study in Manchester!"
Master Studentships
Undergraduate Summer Research Bursaries
Many funding bodies support enthusiastic UG students getting experience in a research lab, but you have to apply early in the year, very often before mid-February. I am happy to support your application. Please contact Dr. Jin directly.