Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a research project entitled “Small molecule modulation of metabolic function and new target discovery in human cellular models”, working under the supervision of Professor Angela Russell for a period of up to 24 months. This project is funded by Novo Nordisk and is carried out in close collaboration with scientists at Novo Nordisk Research Centre Oxford (NNRCO).

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an industry-academia collaboration with world leading researchers and contribute to the development of innovative new therapeutic approaches for metabolic disorders, an area of significant unmet medical need.

Find out more about the Russell group’s research at: russell group

Applicants must hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical Biology or a related area (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. You should have expertise in the production of compounds for a collaborative project. 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 for presentations, publications and deadlines. You will test hypothesis and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypothesis as required.

The post 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 above.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Thursday 9 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.

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