Interested in joining the Cox Group?

PhD Studentships — Starting October 2026

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in our group. If you are considering joining us, please contact Steve Cox directly to discuss potential funding opportunities. When you get in touch, please include an up-to-date CV and a short description of your previous research experience.

Possible PhD projects are likely to focus on developing classical density functional theory methods to understand chemical separation processes under confinement or electrochemical energy storage. The precise topic can be tailored to the strengths and interests of the candidate, so please reach out to discuss ideas.

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Postdoctoral Research Opportunities

Postdoctoral positions will be advertised when funding becomes available. We are also keen to support applications for independent fellowships (such as 1851 Research Fellowships or Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships). If you are interested in joining the group through one of these routes, please contact Steve to discuss potential projects.