Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry for Environmental Sciences

University of Oxford; Oxford; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Qing Laboratory at Oxford is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a NERC-funded programme focused on advancing nanopore technologies for real-time detection of biogenic 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 to support ecosystem monitoring and environmental diagnostics.

Competenze

• PhD (or near completion) in chemistry, chemical biology, environmental chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong background in molecular sciences—particularly organic or physical chemistry.
• Experience in covalent or supramolecular chemistry, or single-molecule biophysics would be advantageous.

Mansioni

• Develop end-to-end chemical workflows for nanopore-based VOC analysis.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists to apply molecular sensing approaches to ecosystem monitoring and environmental diagnostics.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research at the chemistry–environmental science interface.

Conoscenze

Molecular sciences

Formazione

PhD or near completion

Descrizione del lavoro

UK date and time: 06-November-2026 14:57

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single-molecule Chemistry for Environmental Sciences

Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA

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.

The position is fixed term until 31 December 2028.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 3 December 2026

Salary (£) : Grade 7 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) -: £40,178 – £48,700 per annum