Rigorous research
Projects begin with a clear chemical question. Researchers are expected to design careful experiments, keep reliable records and test conclusions against the available evidence.
Research opportunities
Develop expertise in synthetic electrochemistry, organic synthesis, electroanalysis, reaction mechanisms, flow processing and scientific communication.
Culture and working environment
The group aims to provide a respectful and supportive environment in which researchers can ask difficult questions, discuss uncertainty openly and develop through careful experimental work.
Open communication
Constructive criticism, respectful discussion and honest reporting of both successful and unsuccessful experiments are part of the group’s scientific practice.
Researcher development
Training is matched to the project and career stage, with opportunities to develop technical expertise, scientific writing, presentation, collaboration and shared responsibility for the laboratory.
What researchers can develop here
Projects pair a clear chemical problem with rigorous experimental design.
Researchers in the group gain practical expertise in electrosynthesis, supported by training in organic synthesis, electrochemical measurement, reaction-mechanism studies, flow processing, analytical interpretation, scientific writing and presentation. Training is tailored to the project and career stage.
What to include in an initial enquiry
- Your current institution and status.
- A four-to-six-sentence explanation of the research fit.
- The proposed start date or visit period.
- The funding scheme, eligibility and deadline, where relevant.
- Relevant facility or collaboration needs.
- No passport, confidential results or sensitive personal documents.
A CV is not required for an initial enquiry. It can be requested later if the discussion progresses to a formal application.
Routes to join the group
Choose the route that matches your career stage and funding position.
Check official listings
Funded doctoral vacancies
Apply through the route and deadline stated in each official advert. Check both the University’s current studentships and its wider FindAPhD listings, which may include funded and self-funded projects.
Current University studentshipsUniversity of Greenwich projects on FindAPhD
Enquiries welcome
Self-funded or externally funded doctoral study
Potential applicants should first identify a suitable supervisor and discuss the research idea. Formal applications follow the live University requirements and are submitted through the official process.
Enquiries considered
Visiting doctoral researchers
State your home institution, supervisor, proposed visit period, funding, required facilities and a defined project that complements current group work. The home institution remains responsible for its approvals and funding unless agreed otherwise.
Check official listings
Postdoctoral vacancies
Apply for advertised posts through the recruitment route specified by the University.
Institutional selection required
Fellowship applicants
Include your eligibility, scheme, project outline and why the Lam Research Group is the appropriate host. Contact the group well before the funder’s deadline because institutional approval, internal selection and proposal development may be required.
Enquiries considered
MPhil research
MPhil admission and project development follow the University’s research-degree process. Initial enquiries should describe the proposed research question, relevant preparation and funding route.
Partnerships
Academic and industrial partnerships
Collaboration enquiries are handled through the Partnerships page, which explains the group’s capabilities, suitable project types and the route for an initial non-confidential discussion.
External funding sources
Eligibility, deadlines and host requirements must be checked directly with each funder.
Doctoral candidates
PhD funding
Only external awards that can support doctoral study in the Lam Research Group at the University of Greenwich are listed here. UKRI studentships must be attached to, or formally hosted by, the University. Eligible international candidates should also investigate scholarships from their home-country government, national research council, employer or current university.
Postdoctoral researchers
Postdoctoral fellowships
Fellowship enquiries should identify a specific external scheme and explain the proposed research fit. Host approval and internal selection may be required before submission.