Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ 

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in functional bilayer chemistry to join the research group of Professor Jason Davis for a period of up to 3 years.

About the role 

This exciting opportunity forms part of a 5-year European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant where you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and involves the design and generation of bilayer and polymer encapsulated nanoparticles and of responsive polymer assemblies.

Find out more about the Davis group at: https://jjdgroup.co.uk 

About you   

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment.

The research requires experience in functional bilayers, nanomaterials, their generation and extensive characterisation. 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, and is available from January 2027.

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 (

Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Wednesday 19 August 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.

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