Postdoc: Nanopore VOC Sensing for Environmental Science

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Qing Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on nanopore-based VOC analysis for real-time environmental monitoring. The role sits at the chemistry-environmental science interface, developing workflows for real-time biogenic volatile organic compound detection.

Candidates should have a PhD (or near completion) in chemistry or a closely related field, with strengths in molecular sciences, particularly organic or physical chemistry, and an

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, environmental chemistry, or related field; near completion acceptable.
• Strong background in molecular sciences, particularly organic or physical chemistry.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research combining chemistry and environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end chemical workflows for nanopore-based VOC analysis.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists on ecosystem monitoring projects.
• Advance real-time VOC detection using nanopore technologies.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary research within the Qing Laboratory.

Skills

Molecular sciences

Interdisciplinary research

Organic chemistry

Physical chemistry

Real-time VOC analysis

Education

PhD in chemistry

PhD near completion

Tools

Nanopore sequencing

Molecular sensing

Covlant or supramolecular chemistry

Job description

University of Oxford's Qing Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on nanopore-based VOC analysis for real-time environmental monitoring. The role sits at the chemistry-environmental science interface, developing workflows for real-time biogenic volatile organic compound detection.

Candidates should have a PhD (or near completion) in chemistry or a closely related field, with strengths in molecular sciences, particularly organic or physical chemistry, and an