Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry

**About the role**





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.





**About you**



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.





**Application Process**



To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description
and selection criteria, please click on the link below.





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.





**Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this
stage.**





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.