Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physical Chemistry of Electrolyte Solutions

**About the role**



Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental
Physical Chemistry of Electrolytes to work under the supervision of Professor
Susan Perkin on the ERC-funded project ELECTROLYTE, to start in January 2024.
This is a fixed term position for up to 18 months.





Find out more about the Perkin research group at http://perkin.web.ox.ac.uk/.





**About you**



This role involves experimental measurements and theoretical analysis of the
physical properties of electrolytes and their interfaces. Techniques are
likely to include surface force measurements, calorimetry, and light
scattering. The role also includes lab management, maintenance of apparatus,
supervision of students, drafting manuscripts and taking a leadership role for
some research themes within the project. The role is likely to appeal to
candidates with strong experimental aptitude combined with excellent
theoretical ability in the field of liquid state physics or physical
chemistry. Please see the Job Description for further details of the role.





Applicants should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in Physics, Chemistry
or a related subject prior to taking up your appointment. The research
requires experience in a relevant field and the successful applicant will be
able to demonstrate competence and success in the thesis research area. You
should also be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team in a
laboratory environment, and to take responsibility for managing your own day-
to-day research activities.





The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical &Theoretical
Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford.





**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, 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 27th September 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.