Postdoctoral Research Associate in EDMR spectroscopy Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Research Associate in EDMR Spectroscopy

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrically Detected Magnetic Resonance to work under the supervision of Dr Claudia Tait for a period of up to seven months. The project involves the investigation of spin-dependent processes in organic solar cells by pulsed Electrically Detected Magnetic Resonance and is funded by the Royal Society. The project is part of a wider programme that involves the characterisation of organic solar cells based on a range of donor: acceptor blends by pulse EDMR spectroscopy at multiple microwave frequencies, with the aim to gain an in-depth understanding of the spin-dependent processes underlying charge recombination and therefore limiting device performance. In this role, you will be responsible for complementing and expanding on this work to help further our understanding of both the investigated systems and the EDMR technique applied to organic materials.

Find out more about the research and group at: taitgroup.web.ox.ac.uk/research

About you: Applicants must hold a PhD in Physical Chemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in the fabrication of organic solar cells for spectroscopic characterisation and the use of advanced pulse EDMR methods for the investigation of spin-dependent processes. You will be expected to manage your own academic research, involving small scale project management, coordination of multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines and be involved in training and mentoring junior research group members. The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ and is available from September 2026.

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 (<3 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, 29 June 2026, UK time. Interviews will be held week commencing 13 July 2026. 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.