Positions

Postdocs

We are always looking to recruit talented, creative and dedicated individuals with interest in Organic Chemistry. If you are interested in working in the Rios group then please get in touch via email. Projects in our lab span across several themes and disciplines hence we welcome applications from anyone interested in the beauty of organic synthesis with a solid background in organic/organometallic/synthetic/supramolecular chemistry. Funded opportunities to join our group will be advertised here and on https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/ when they become available.

However, if you intend to apply for your own funding to join our lab, for example through an independent fellowship, please get in touch by email: rrt1f11@soton.ac.uk. I will be happy to support your application subject to satisfactory references and eligibility.
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A non-exhaustive list of postdoctoral funding sources can be found below, and may represent a good starting point:
- EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellowships from EMBO, FEBS, and HFSP
- Wellcome Trust Fellowships
- the Royal Society Fellowships and the Newton Trust International Fellowships
- SULSA Postdoctoral and Early Career Researcher Exchanges
- The Leverhulme Trust
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Several Postdoctoral Scholarships and Sponsorships are also available from the following countries:
- UK (The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851)
- Germany (DAAD, DFG e.g. Walter Benjamin program and Alexandre Von Humboldt Foundation)
- Switzerland (SNF Postdoc Mobility and Early Postdoc Mobility)
- Denmark (Villum Kann Rasmussen Fonden)
- Sweden (Swedish Research Council Vetenskapsrade) - Finland (Academy of Finland and PostDoc Pool)
- Sweden and Italy (Foundation BLANCEFLOR Boncompagni-Ludovisi)
- Netherlands (Rubicon grants)
- Spain (Beatriu de Pinos programme)
- Portugal (FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia)
- Canada (NSERC). 
- Japan (JSPS)
- United States (NSF)

 

PhD Students

If you are interested in a PhD in the Rios group then please get in touch via email: rrt1f11@soton.ac.uk.

Funded PhD opportunities:

Any funded PhD opportunities will be advertised here, on https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/ and https://www.findaphd.com/ when they become available. PhD positions in our group are available usually starting in October.
Applicants will need to meet the requirements of the University of Southampton to be considered. Those notably include a relevant academic background (chemistry or related), academic excellence demonstrated by suitable transcripts (minimum 2:1 or equivalent), and evidence of fluency in the use of English (usually IELTS 6.0-6.5).
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Self-funded studentships:

We also welcome applications from highly motivated candidates of any nationality. International students will be required to meet the criteria mentioned above and must provide evidence that they can cover the cost of UK living expenses and tuition fees for a minimum of 3 years.
Potential candidates should contact Dr. Rios directly (rrt1f11@soton.ac.uk) to discuss eligibility for the position.
Postdoctoral Positions:
We are always looking to recruit talented, creative and dedicated individuals with interest in Organic Chemistry. If you are interested in working in the Rios group then please get in touch via email. Projects in our lab span across several themes and disciplines hence we welcome applications from anyone interested in the beauty of organic synthesis with a solid background in organic/organometallic/synthetic/supramolecular chemistry. Funded opportunities to join our group will be advertised here and on https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/ when they become available.
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However, if you intend to apply for your own funding to join our lab, for example through an independent fellowship, please get in touch by email: rrt1f11@soton.ac.uk. I will be happy to support your application subject to satisfactory references and eligibility.

All students are encouraged to apply for a PhD positions in our group. Please, do not hesitate to contact me (R.Rios-Torres@southampton.ac.uk).

Masters Students

All students are encouraged to apply for a Master positions in our group. Please, do not hesitate to contact me (R.Rios-Torres@southampton.ac.uk).