For a high-level overview of the group’s research (and a look at where we work), take a look at this video on youtube (here), along with an interview in Chemistry World with Kim (“This computational chemist is experimentalists’ secret weapon in the hunt for new materials”).

POST-DOC POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2026

Three post-doc positions are available for a 2026 start. The deadline to apply is 11th November 2025. More information and instructions on how to apply in each advert:

• Research Associate in Computational Chemistry

• Research Associate in AI for Chemistry

• Research Associate in Neurosymbolic Learning for Chemistry

PHD POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2026 START

PhD positions will be available in Experimental and Computational Organic Materials Discovery for a 2026 start, co-supervised by Dr. Becky Greenaway. The advert and instructions on how to apply can be found on FindAPhD. Please note, unfortunately fees will only be funded at the level of a student considered a “Home” not international student.

UROP POSITIONS FOR 2026

There may be a UROP (summer undergraduate) position available in the Jelfs group for summer 2026. Applications will need to be received before the end of November 2025, email Kim with your CV and a paragraph about why you’re interested in the group’s research. One option for bursaries is via the AIchemy AI hub for Chemistry will have some available, you can check their website for announcements: https://aichemy.ac.uk/.

PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

Funding is available through a number of scholarships including:

• The Imperial Scholarship Scheme

• The China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scheme

• The Imperial Marshall Scholarship Scheme

• Imperial Chemistry DTP Scheme

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Support is available for application for funding from the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions research fellowship scheme or IX Schmidt Fellowships.