The University of Oxford
Department of Chemistry
Section: Organic Chemistry
Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Dr. Mike Willis)

Link: http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/jobs.asp

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work in the Chemical Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, under the supervision of Dr Michael Willis. The post is funded through the recent EPSRC/GlaxoSmithKline-sponsored initiative on Array Chemistry. The post is for up to one year. The project involves developing new tandem catalytic processes suitable for the synthesis of a variety of heterocycle systems in array format. See Angew Chem. Int. Ed. 2005 44, 403, and Adv. Syn. Cat. 2006, 348, 851, for background studies. This collaborative project will involve spending some time at GlaxoSmithKline’s research site in Stevenage.

Candidates will have a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, or will have submitted a thesis prior to taking up the appointment. A background in synthetic organic chemistry and a strong interest in catalysis and organometallic chemistry is essential. Experience and /or an interest in automated synthesis and purification would also be an advantage. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Michael Willis, Tel 01865 285126, email michael.willis@chem.ox.ac.uk

For further particulars of the post, including how to apply, visit our website http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/jobs.asp or email: recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk These should be obtained before an application is made. The closing date for applications is 6th June 2008. The position is available from 1st July 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further Details are available for download here: DM08009_MCW.pdf or by e-mail to recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk quoting reference DM08009/MCW.