Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modelling of Photoelectrochemical CO2 Reduction

University of Oxford - Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory

Location: Oxford

Salary: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting): Grade 7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 25th September 2025

Closes: 24th October 2025

Job Ref: 182198

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modelling of Photoelectrochemical CO2 Reduction, to work under the supervision of Professor Michail Stamatakis for a period of up to 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of an extension, subject to funding.

The project entails the development of a kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) framework for the simulation of photocatalytic reactions, and its application on CO2 recycling and is funded by the European Commission.

Find out more about the Stamatakis research and group at: https://stamatakislab.org/

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in statistical mechanics method development, with particular emphasis on kinetic Monte Carlo approaches, and in software development, including version control (Git or similar). Experience in ab initio methods and specifically calculations of excited electronic states is desirable.

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, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory and is available from November 2025.

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 24 October, 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.