Postdoctoral Research Associate in catalytic conversion of thermoplastics

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in catalytic conversion of thermoplastics to work under the supervision of Professor Edman Tsang for a period of up to 21 months.  The project involves synthesis, characterisation and testing of catalysts and is funded by SCG Chemical Group.

Find out more about the Tsang research and group

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or related area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires experience in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials. Experience in the use of microreactors for testing catalytic reactions, and in diffractions methods and Rietveld refinement.

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. Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols.

The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR and is available from as soon as possible.

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, 12, April 2024 and is available as soon as possible. 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.