"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry"

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry

Department: Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA

About the role

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associate posts in Organic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Véronique Gouverneur for a period of up to 12 months. The post is funded by the ERC.

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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. You will have expertise in organic chemistry, catalysis, fluorine chemistry.

The post holder will contribute to the research in the area of synthetic fluorine chemistry with sustainability in mind. The aim of the project is the development of novel fluorination methods for the preparation of fluorinated molecules of strategic importance using readily available feedstock and cost-effective sources of fluoride including alkali(ne) metal fluoride. 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, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA 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 (<5 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, Thursday 15 January 2026, 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.