Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Rd, Oxford, OX1 3TA
About the role
We are seeking an Analytical Service Crystallographer to join the team in the Department of Chemistry. The X-Ray Crystallography Service is one of the Department's core research facilities based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory Building. The Service houses state of the art equipment including two Oxford Diffraction/Agilent (now Rigaku) dual-source SuperNovae, a high flux Rigaku Synergy DW dual-source rotating anode instrument and a PANanalytical Powder Diffractometer. The service also provides training for independent users, advice and support to researchers, and an internal and external sample submission analysis service. The Analytical Service Crystallographer is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of an effective Analytical Chemical Crystallography Service for the Department. You will work in consultation with the Chemical Crystallography Service Manager, the Inorganic Chemistry Section Head and Users at all levels in support of their research and co-author publications as appropriate.
About you
You will be educated to doctorate level in a science subject with advanced study and experience in crystallography as applied to Chemistry. You will also have Advanced knowledge of crystallographic analytical techniques and the credibility to train others and give advice to researchers at all career levels. It is desirable to have experience of working in a research facility within an educational or industrial setting, including staff and financial management.
What we offer
This is a full-time permanent position based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford. The University cares about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs
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. 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 below.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 18.11.2024. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available immediately
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.
Contact Person : Harriet Hunt Vacancy ID : 176298 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 18-Nov-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : RESEARCH GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata)