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Vacancies within Organic Chemistry
There are currently 5 vacancies within Organic Chemistry:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug Discovery and Development | July 17, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38674 - £46913 |
| Research Assistant in Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug discovery and development | July 17, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34982 - £40855 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry | Aug. 1, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays & Molecular Compasses | Aug. 1, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: 38674- 41997 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Membrane Supramolecular Chemistry | Aug. 4, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) |
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug Discovery and Development
Closes: July 17, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38674 - £46913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>This role is for internal candidates only</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Three PDRA roles available</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a fixed-term IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiology for Antimicrobial</div><br> <div>Drug discovery and development to work under the supervision of Dr Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead for</div><br> <div>Chemistry, with a dotted line to Professor Timothy Walsh.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is based at the Ineos Oxford Institute, at the Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford</div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a PhD in Microbiology and/or Molecular biology and will be responsible for providing</div><br> <div>microbiological data to facilitate the design of new molecules, and understanding mechanisms of resistance,</div><br> <div>being undertaken in the medicinal chemistry labs in the IOI and therefore will work closely with chemists and</div><br> <div>biochemists within the IOI.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The IOI’s interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a</div><br> <div>vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real</div><br> <div>difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute</div><br> <div>significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new</div><br> <div>antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and</div><br> <div>a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep</div><br> <div>commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement</div><br> <div>and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the</div><br> <div>selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and</div><br> <div>research papers should not be provided at this stage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on</div><br> <div>the link below:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Thursday 17th July 2025. Interviews will be held as soon as</div><br> <div>possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award</div><br> <div>holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are</div><br> <div>under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.</div> </div>Research Assistant in Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug discovery and development
Closes: July 17, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34982 - £40855
<div> <p></p><div><strong>This role is for internal candidates only</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a fixed-term IOI Research Assistant in Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug</div><br> <div>discovery and development to work under the supervision of Dr Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead for Chemistry,</div><br> <div>with a dotted line to Professor Timothy Walsh.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is based at the Ineos Oxford Institute, at the Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants must hold or be close to completion of, a BSc degree in biological subject or relevant experience in</div><br> <div>a research environment. The postholder will be responsible for providing microbiological data to facilitate the</div><br> <div>design of new molecules, and understanding mechanisms of resistance, being undertaken in the medicinal</div><br> <div>chemistry labs in the IOI and therefore will work closely with chemists and biochemists within the IOI.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The IOI’s interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a</div><br> <div>vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real</div><br> <div>difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute</div><br> <div>significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new</div><br> <div>antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and</div><br> <div>a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep</div><br> <div>commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement</div><br> <div>and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the</div><br> <div>selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and</div><br> <div>research papers should not be provided at this stage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on</div><br> <div>the link below:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday,  Thursday 17 July 2025. Interviews will be held as soon as</div><br> <div>possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award</div><br> <div>holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are</div><br> <div>under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry
Closes: Aug. 1, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Simon Aldridge for a period of up to 12 months. The project involves working in the areas of main group and transition metal organometallic chemistry and taking the lead in the generation of a range of metal-metal bonded systems.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Find out more about the Aldridge research and group <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aldridge.web.ox.ac.uk/home">here</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong> </div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a PhD in synthetic inorganic chemistry or a relevant subject area, (<strong>or be close to completion</strong>) prior to taking up the appointment.  The research requires experience in the synthesis and manipulation of air-sensitive organometallic compounds and in main group or transition metal organometallic chemistry. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available from September 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong> </div><br> <div>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 <strong>(<3 pages)</strong>, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 midday, Friday, 1 August 2025, UK time</strong>. Interviews will be held on as soon as possible thereafter. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays & Molecular Compasses
Closes: Aug. 1, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: 38674- 41997
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for the position of <strong>Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays & Molecular Compasses</strong> to work under the supervision of Professor Harry Anderson for a period of 18 months. The project involves organic synthesis, metalloporphyrin coordination chemistry, spectroscopy and physical organic chemistry.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>Find out more about the research group at</em> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hla.chem.ox.ac.uk">http://hla.chem.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion and have submitted a thesis before taking up the appointment). The research requires experience in multi-step organic synthesis, including the synthesis of extended π-systems, dyes or porphyrin derivatives. 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.</div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory and is available from <strong>1st October 2025</strong> (or earlier).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. <strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 midday, Friday 1st August 2025</strong>. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Membrane Supramolecular Chemistry
Closes: Aug. 4, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Membrane Supramolecular Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Matthew Langton in the Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, for a period of up to 2 years. The project involves the synthesis of synthetic supramolecular transport systems for ions and other polar molecules, that are based on stimuli-responsive molecular machines. The project is funded by the European Research Council.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>Find out more about the Langton research group at: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://langtonrg.web.ox.ac.uk">here</a></em> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong> </div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a related subject area, (<strong>or be close to completion</strong>) prior to taking up the appointment.  The research requires experience in synthetic supramolecular chemistry and multi-step organic synthesis. Expertise in membrane supramolecular chemistry and related techniques is desirable.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available from October 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong> </div><br> <div>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 <strong>(<3 pages)</strong>, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Monday 4 August 2025, UK time. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div> </div>