Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays & Molecular Compasses

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford offers an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the synthesis of porphyrin arrays and molecular compasses. This 18-month position involves organic synthesis, metalloporphyrin coordination chemistry, and more, under the supervision of a leading chemistry professor, contributing to significant research projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a PhD in Chemistry and demonstrate hands-on experience in relevant areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-step organic synthesis, including synthesis of extended π-systems.
• Skills in project management and coordination of multiple aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own academic research and administrative activities.
• Coordinate work to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Multi-step organic synthesis

Metalloporphyrin coordination chemistry

Spectroscopy

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

About the role

Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays & Molecular Compasses to work under the supervision of Professor Harry Anderson for a period of 18 months. The project involves organic synthesis, metalloporphyrin coordination chemistry, spectroscopy and physical organic chemistry.

Find out more about the research group at http://hla.chem.ox.ac.uk

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion and have submitted a thesis before taking up the appointment). The research requires experience in multi-step organic synthesis, including the synthesis of extended π-systems, dyes or porphyrin derivatives. 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 and is available from 1st October 2025 (or earlier).

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. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday 1st August 2025. 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 :

Anna Giorgi

Vacancy ID :

180504

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

01-Aug-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

38674- 41997