Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry for a 24-month project. The role involves designing research on sustainable catalysts and managing academic activities. Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemistry or be nearing completion. The position offers a competitive salary within Grade 7 and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Experience in inert atmosphere and main group chemistry required.
• Manage academic research and administrative activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects on sustainable catalysts.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

Skills

Inert Atmosphere Chemistry

Main Group Chemistry

Project Management

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, to work under the supervision of Professor Meera Mehta for a period of up to 24 months. The project involves the design and execution of research projects that find the application of main group molecular compounds and clusters as sustainable catalysts.

Find out more about the Mehta research and group here

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in inert atmosphere and main group chemistry.

You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available as soon as possible.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. In your supporting statement (no more than 2 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.

Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday, 6 June 2025, UK time. Interviews will be as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.

Contact Person :

Recruitment Administration

Vacancy ID :

179661

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

06-Jun-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)