Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Materials Chemistry

**About the role**



Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural
Materials Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Andrew Goodwin
for a period of up to 8 months. The project involves synthesis and
crystallographic characterisation of Truchet-tile framework materials and is
funded by the UKRI.





Find out more about the Goodwin research and group here





**About you**





Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, ( **or be
close to completion** ) prior to taking up the appointment. The research
requires experience in structural chemistry, including the synthesis of
framework materials (e.g. MOFs, cyanides) and the use of single-crystal and
powder diffraction methods for characterising their structures.





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.





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 **(not 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, Wednesday, 29 January 2025,
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.