Part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Spin Dynamics

Applications are invited for a Part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Spin Dynamics to work under the supervision of Professor Peter Hore in the research groups of Hore/Timmel/Mackenzie for a period of up to 3  months.  The project involves carrying out research in Computational Spin Dynamics as part of the ERC-funded Synergy Grant, QuantumBirds (Radical-pair based magnetic sensing in migratory birds).

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a related subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires expertise in computational spin dynamics and the calculation of chemical magnetic field effects.  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 is part-time, 18.45 hours will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ and is available immediately.

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.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, 31 January 2024. 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.