Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Fernanda Duarte Gonzalez for a period of up to 18 months. This position is to carry out research in computational chemistry, including reaction mechanism modelling and software development.
Find out more about the Duarte research and group here
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires experience in applying quantum mechanical (DFT or ab initio) approaches to study reaction mechanism.
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 and meet deadlines.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ 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.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Wednesday 21 June 2023. 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.
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