Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry for Environmental Sciences

University of Oxford; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Molecular sciences

Interdisciplinary research

Organic chemistry

Physical chemistry

Real-time VOC analysis

Formation

PhD in chemistry

PhD near completion

Outils

Nanopore sequencing

Molecular sensing

Covlant or supramolecular chemistry

Description du poste

The Qing Laboratory at Oxford is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a NERC-funded Pushing the Frontiers of Environmental Science programme focused on advancing nanopore technologies for the real-time detection of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

This project sits at the interface of chemistry and environmental science, developing end-to-end chemical workflows for nanopore-based VOC analysis in collaboration with environmental scientists. The work aims to apply cutting-edge molecular sensing approaches to ecosystem monitoring and environmental diagnostics.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD (or near completion) in chemistry, chemical biology, environmental chemistry, or a related field, with a strong background in molecular sciences-particularly organic or physical chemistry-and an interest in interdisciplinary research. Experience in areas such as covalent or supramolecular chemistry, or single-molecule biophysics, would be advantageous.

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