GSK-based OpportunitiesCurrent opportunities

We are delighted to announce the continuation of our industry-based PhD programmes into 2026/27.

We have available, from October 2026, a number of PhD studentships of 3.5 years in duration in the areas of Biopharmaceuticals and Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Full details of our recruitment process will be available in due course.

The successful candidates will be based at the GSK site at Stevenage (R&D) and will have the opportunity to spend at least three months of the studentship period at the University of Strathclyde.

Students will be registered as postgraduate students with the University of Strathclyde and co-supervised by academics and senior chemists and/or biologists from GSK.

 For this outstanding training and development opportunity, you will need:

  • excellent theoretical and practical skills, together with a dedicated attitude and the ability to provide creative and innovative solutions to complex problems;
  • to be highly motivated for chemistry/biology and broader areas of science; and
  • strong communication skills.

Further, you will need or be in line to obtain:

Biophamaceuticals

  • A very good MSci or BSc degree in biological sciences such as Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science.

Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry 

  • a very good MSci or MChem degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry.

 

You must also have the right to study and work in the UK without the need for a visa.  These studentships will cover tuition fees at the UK 'home' rate only.

 

The deadline for these opportunities has now passed.