Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Semiconductors

Location: Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Semiconductors to work under the supervision of Professor Iain McCulloch for a period of up to 24 months. The successful candidate will join an inter-disciplinary team working on the design and synthesis of novel organic semiconducting polymers and small molecules for applications such as organic bio-electronics, photocatalysis and solar cells. This encompasses the materials science aspects of thin film fabrication and measurement of their performance. The aim is to investigate relationships between the chemical structure and properties of the materials and establish design strategies tailored for each application.

Find out more about the research and group here

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment.  The research requires experience and understanding of the design, synthesis and characterisation of organic semiconducting and experience in organic bioelectronics, organic solar cells, or solar fuels.

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, as well interaction with characterisation and measurement collaborators.

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.

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 5 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, 19^th July 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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