Postdoctoral Research Associate in Functional Polymer and Synthetic Host-guest Chemistry

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in functional polymer and synthetic host-guest chemistry to work under the supervision of Professors Jason Davis and Matthew Langton for a period of up to 4 years.

This exciting opportunity is part of a 5-year European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant developing a new generation of hybrid nanoparticulate systems in which the interactions with molecular water are controlled. Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, you will design and synthesis of ionophores and the generation and characterisation of responsive polymer assemblies. Find out more about the Davis and Langton research groups at: and

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in molecular synthesis, functional polymer synthesis, and 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.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Wednesday 19 August 2026, UK time. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting). Grade 7

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.