About the role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Veronique Gouverneur for a period of up to 12 months. The project involves the development of novel methodologies to facilitate the preparation of fluorinated molecules with sustainability criteria in mind and is funded by the ERC (HBPTC and UKRI).
Find out more about the research project and group at: gouverneur group
About you
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, or be close to completion prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires expertise in synthetic organic chemistry or fluorine chemistry. You will have experience in solid state chemistry, solution phase chemistry, and the synthesis of various ligands for fluoride or metal binding. You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management to coordinate 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 from 1 January 2025.
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, 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, 18 December 2024, 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 Information
* Contact Person: Recruitment Administrator
* Vacancy ID: 177175
* Contact Phone: [Not provided]
* Closing Date & Time: 18-Dec-2024 12:00
* Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
* Contact Email: recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
* Salary (£): 38674 - 46913
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