Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry and Biophysics

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

Job summary

A prestigious research university in England is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry and Biophysics for a 12-month project focusing on nanopore sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, strong project management skills, and a passion for functional biomolecule research. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Physics, Engineering, or relevant field.
• Ability to manage academic research independently.
• Experience with project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop nanopore sensing technologies for functional biomolecules.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
• Manage academic and administrative activities.

Skills

Project management

Biochemistry

Chemical Biology

Physics

Engineering

Education

PhD or close to completion in relevant subject

Job description

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry and Biophysics to work under the supervision of Professor Yujia Qing for a period of up to 12 months. The project involves developing nanopore sensing technologies for functional biomolecules and is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Find out more about the research and group at:

https://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/people/yujia-qing

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Physics, Engineering or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. 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, Oxford, 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, 15 September 2025, UK time. Interviews will be held 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 :

Recrutiment Administrator

Vacancy ID :

181387

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

15-Sep-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

38674 - 46913