IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (x2 Posts)

Applications are invited for two fixed-term IOI Postdoctoral Research Associates in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, to work under the supervision of Professor Christopher Schofield until 31 December 2025

The position is based at the new INEOS Oxford Institute for Ineos Oxford Institute, at the Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA.

The overall project aims to combat antimicrobial resistance via a multidisciplinary approach.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and synthesis of small molecule inhibitors as part of the drug development programs. The postholder will play a key role in the preparation of inhibitors using structural, biochemical and microbiological data to inform molecule design and generate hypotheses.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Chemistry, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires extensive expertise in organic synthesis, in particular of natural product synthesis and / or modern synthetic methods. 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 Ineos Oxford Institute’s interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students

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.

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The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Monday 5th June 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.