Associate Professor Organic Chemistry

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor of Organic
Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will also
be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship at Merton College, under arrangements
described in the Job Description and Selection Criteria. The appointment will
be initially for 5 years at which point, upon completion of a successful
review, the postholder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.





**We wish to appoint a candidate with** **a strong, contemporary research
vision whose interests are centred in organic chemistry.** A wide range of
research interests are appropriate from across the breadth of the subject, for
example (but not limited to) the development of new synthetic methods
including emerging technologies, mechanistic studies including computation,
organic materials, and biocatalysis. You will join a lively, intellectually
stimulating and multi-disciplinary community which performs at the highest
international levels in research and teaching, with exceptional innovation,
creativity and entrepreneurship.





Candidates should hold a doctorate in a field relevant to Organic Chemistry,
and have a very strong track record, or show outstanding promise, in
independent research. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to
attract research funding from appropriate sources. If already in an academic
position, they should provide evidence of the ability to lead a group of
researchers at different career stages. They should be able to demonstrate
excellence (or the potential for excellence) in teaching at undergraduate and
graduate levels, and participate in the administration of the subject and in
the wider life and governance of the College.





The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that
promotes equality, values diversity, and maintains a working, learning and
social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and
students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that
a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances
our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading
institution we must continue to provide an inclusive, fair and open
environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. We particularly welcome
applications from female and black and minority ethnic candidates, and also
from early career researchers. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive
interview process and will reimburse up to £250 towards any additional care
costs (for a dependent child or adult) incurred as a result of attending an
interview for this position.





The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, South Parks Road,
Oxford, OX1 3QR and Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD. The
combined University and College salary will be according to experience on a
scale from £52,815 – £70,918 p.a. Benefits of the Fellowship at Merton College
include a college housing allowance of £20,000 (or rent-free accommodation
with a residence allowance, and subject to availability, a tutorial allowance
of £6,000 p.a., and a research allowance of up to £3,800 p.a.. An allowance of
£3,078 p.a. would be payable upon award of Full Professor title.





Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic
candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. **All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.**





**Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 29 March 2024 can be
considered.** The interviews are likely to take place in early May 2024 in
Oxford. The anticipated start date is October 2024.





Enquiries about the post should be addressed to Ms Natalie Armstrong, PA to
Professor Edward Anderson; email: natalie.armstrong@chem.ox.ac.uk. All
enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the
selection decision.