Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry

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Full time
Location: Oxford
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Job offered by: University of Oxford
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About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the Catalytic Conversion of Polyolefins to Hydrocarbons under the supervision of Professor Dermot O'Hare for a period of up to 2 years. The project involves developing new solid heterogeneous catalysts and is funded by SCG Chemicals Public Co. Ltd.

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 heterogeneous catalysis, materials synthesis and characterisation. 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, and is available from 10th February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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, Friday, 31st January 2025, UK time. Interviews will be held on 7th Feb 2025 or 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.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID: 177621 Contact Phone: [insert phone number] Closing Date & Time: 31-Jan-2025 12:00 Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7 Contact Email: recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk Salary (£): Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

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