Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Diagnostics

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Diagnostics to work under the supervision of Professor Jason Davis for a period of up to 26 months.  The project involves the analysis of neuronal exosomes and is funded by The Weston Foundation.

Find out more about the Davis research here

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires experience in electrochemical sensors and microfluidics. 

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, South Parks Road OX1 3QZ and is available from 1 July 2024.

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.  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, Friday, 5 April 2024. 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.