Research Associate - Supramolecular Chemistry x 4 (Fixed Term)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for four Research Associate positions in supramolecular chemistry under Professor Christopher Hunter in the Department of Chemistry. These fixed-term roles focus on cutting-edge assembly chemistry in Cambridge, UK.

Applicants should hold or be near completion of a PhD in chemistry, with experience in organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry and computational chemistry.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry completed or near completion.
• Experience in organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry is essential.
• Experience in physical organic and computational chemistry is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Present research findings at internal and external meetings.
• Contribute to drafting publications and internal reports.
• Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate lab members and support day-to-day lab operations.

Skills

Oral presentations

Scientific writing

Team supervision

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

# Research Associate - Supramolecular Chemistry x 4 (Fixed Term)UUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 29 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.Applications are invited for four post-doctoral research associates to work with Professor Christopher Hunter in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge in the general area of supramolecular chemistry. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team of several post-docs and PhD students based in Cambridge.Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in chemistry. Experience in some or all of organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry and computational chemistry is essential.The appointees will be expected to give oral presentations on their work, write internal reports and produce draft publications, and relevant communication skills are required. In addition to their own research, the appointees will be expected to take some responsibility for the supervision and training of post-graduate and undergraduate research students and for the day-to-day running of the laboratory.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.For queries regarding applying online for this post, please contact Dr M Cristina Misuraca (e-mail: [e-mail]).Please quote reference MA51546 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The School of Physical Sciences holds an Athena Swan Silver Award which recognises and supports progress in gender equality.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.