Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Ed Anderson for a period of up to 4 years. The project involves research into small ring heterocycles and hydrocarbons, and is funded by the EPSRC.

 

We are seeking a  Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry  to join the Ed Anderson group. The Anderson group has pioneered the development of [n.1.1]propellanes for the synthesis of bicyclo[n.1.1]alkanes – molecules that are of high utility in contemporary drug design – and also methods for the synthesis of polysubstituted bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes.

 

This project will explore a number of novel methodolgies and applications of bicyclic hydrocarbons and propellanes, providing highly functionalised small ring building blocks for medicinal chemistry applications. The project will also explore asymmetric functionalisation methodologies. This four year position will also involve collaboration with AbbVie to help with translation of the chemistry to industrially-relevant contexts.

 

 Find out more about the EAA research group at: https://www.edandersonchem.org

 

The post is full time, fixed for 48 months and based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA.

 

You will hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry (or be close to completion), prior to taking up the appointment and be able to demonstrate expertise in a wide range of methods and techniques in organic synthesis, including areas such as multistep synthesis, catalysis, methodology and mechanistic study. You also need to keep detailed laboratory records and report on progress at regular intervals. Experience in asymmetric catalysis is a desirable.

 

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on 'Apply' button. 

 

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 (up to a maximum of 4 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.

 

 

The closing date for applications is 2nd March 2025 . Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available from 1st April 2025, latest date to be in post by is 1st July 2025.

 

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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