Postdoctoral in Structural Materials Chemistry: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Andrew Goodwin on a project involving the synthesis and crystallographic characterization of Truchet-tile framework materials, funded by the UKRI.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Materials Chemistry
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Structural Materials Chemistry
Location: Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, OX1 3QR, University of Oxford
Eligibility/Qualification:
- 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 experience in structural chemistry, including the synthesis of framework materials (e.g., MOFs, cyanides) and the use of single-crystal and powder diffraction methods for characterizing their structures.
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research on the synthesis and characterization of Truchet-tile framework materials.
- Manage your own academic research and administrative activities, including small-scale project management to coordinate multiple aspects of work and meet deadlines.
- Collaborate with the research group led by Professor Andrew Goodwin.
How to Apply:
- Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.
- You will be required to upload a supporting statement (not more than 2 pages) explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria, and a CV.
- Certificates, references, and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
Last Date for Apply: 12:00 midday, Wednesday, 29 January 2025, UK time.
