Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis for Organic Hydrogenations

About the role 
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis for Organic Hydrogenations to work under the supervision of Professor Kylie Vincent for a period of up to 12 months.  The project involves research and development in the area of chemo/bio catalysis for hydrogenation of nitrogen-containing compounds. The project is funded through the Innovation Centre for Applied and Sustainable Technologies (iCAST), run between the Universities of Bath and Oxford. The Vincent group are a diverse and collaborative team of researchers who work together to unite chemo and bio catalysis to provide innovative solutions for more sustainable chemical synthesis. 

Find out more about the Vincent research and group at here.

About you 
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires expertise in organic synthesis, and skill in analytical methods including NMR, GC and HPLC, and an interest in sustainable chemistry. Ideally you will also have experience in catalysis and hydrogenation reactions. 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 and to interact with iCAST consortium. 

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

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 (no more than 2 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.    

Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday 3 May 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.

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