Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
About the role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Véronique Gouverneur for a period of up to 12 months. The post is funded by the ERC.
The project involves research in the area of synthetic fluorine chemistry with sustainability in mind. The aim of the project is the development of novel fluorination methods for the preparation of fluorinated molecules using cost effective sources of fluoride including alkali(ne) metal fluoride.
Find out more about the Gouverneur group at: gouverneur group
About you
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The successful candidate must have expertise in organic chemistry, solid state chemistry and advanced spectroscopy.
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. You will test hypotheses and analyse scientific date from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and is available immediately.
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 ( <5 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Tuesday 11 June 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 Person : Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID : 172976 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 11-Jun-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : 36024 - 44263