Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry

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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in organic chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Stephen Fletcher for a period of up to two years.  The project involves developing new catalytic asymmetric cross-coupling reactions, specifically aiming to extend recent work in our group on adding non-stabilized nucleophiles to strained electrophiles and is funded by an EPSRC grant entitled “A catalytic asymmetric cross-coupling approach to the synthesis of cyclobutanes”.

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Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires experience in organic synthesis, catalysis and/or mechanistic studies. Experience in asymmetric addition reactions with non-stabilized nucleophiles, or in asymmetric addition reactions to strained ring-systems would be an asset. 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 will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road OX1 3TA, and is available as soon as possible.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a short (<20 pages) 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, Thursday 28th March 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.