Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Soft Matter to work under the supervision of Professor Thorneywork for a period of up to three years.

 

The successful candidate will join an ambitious research program exploring the nature and role of fluctuations in molecular transport processes by studying highly controlled experimental models at the meso- and nanoscale, built from colloids, microfluidics and optical tweezers.  

 

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires expertise in optics, the development of optical microscopy set-ups and programming for data analysis or hardware control. 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 & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road and is available as soon as possible.  

 

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 online application.  Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

 

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

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Monday, 20th February 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. 

 

The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder.  Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.