About the role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry to join the Department of Chemistry, working under the supervision of Professor Dermot O’Hare for a period of up 5 months.
This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is taking a period of paternity leave. The post is available from 21st September 2026 until 26th February 2027.
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will assist Professor Dermot O’Hare with the day-to-day management of the O’Hare research group, while also carrying out some original research within the more general theme of the commercial applications of Mg-based oxides and hydroxides.
The role is intended for an early-career research leader seeking to develop experience in team management skills as a stepping-stone to an academic career.
Find out more about the O’Hare Group at: https://ohare.chem.ox.ac.uk
About you
Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry or a relevant subject area (or be close to completion), prior to taking up the appointment, together with post-qualification research experience demonstrating research independence.
You will have a good publication record appropriate to your career stage, with expertise in the synthesis and characterisation of layered double hydroxide materials. In addition, you will have experience of developing independent research ideas and leading high-quality research projects, with the ability to work effectively within large multidisciplinary collaborations.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA. Some flexibility for hybrid/remote working may be agreed upon appointment, with requests for up to 2 days per week considered.
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 (<5 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.
Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Wednesday 26 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.
