Postdoctoral Research Associate in ESR spectroscopy

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in ESR spectroscopy to develop methods for studying organic semiconductor nanoparticles. The role involves applying advanced techniques and requires a PhD in a relevant field. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with top researchers in the field and is funded by the EPSRC, located in the Department of Chemistry in Oxford.

Qualifications

• PhD required before the start date.
• Experience in ESR spectroscopy methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply ESR spectroscopy methods.
• Set up and optimise ESR spectroscopy experiments.
• Code for data analysis and manage research activities.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

Skills

Experience in continuous-wave ESR spectroscopy

Experience in pulse ESR spectroscopy

Coding for data analysis

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a relevant subject area

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in ESR spectroscopy to work under the supervision of Dr Claudia Tait for a period of up to 36 months. The project involves the further development and application of ESR spectroscopy to the investigation of organic semiconductor heterojunction nanoparticles for photocatalysis in collaboration with the group of Prof. Iain McCulloch and is funded by the EPSRC. Find out more about the research group at: https://taitgroup.web.ox.ac.uk. The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, OX1 3QZ and is available from January 2026 (with some flexibility regarding start date).

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply ESR spectroscopy methods for the study of organic semiconductor heterojunction nanoparticles for photocatalysis.
• Set up and optimise continuous-wave and pulse ESR spectroscopy experiments.
• Code for data analysis and simulation; manage own research and administrative activities.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines; undertake small-scale project management.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a relevant subject area (or close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment.
• Experience in continuous-wave and pulse ESR spectroscopy, including experimental setup, setup optimisation and coding for data analysis and simulation.