Chemistry University of Oxford in United Kingdom

About the Project

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Philipp Kukura for a period of up to one year. The project aims to push the limits of label-free mass measurement of biomolecules in solution by integrating advanced optical techniques with state-of-the-art data analysis. Building on recent developments in mass photometry and interferometric scattering microscopy, we will explore novel illumination and detection strategies to enhance signal-to-noise ratios and improve the accuracy and precision for molecular quantification.

Find out more about the research and group

here.

Your Role

As a postdoc on this project, you will be part of a dynamic team working at the intersection of computational biology, molecular biophysics, and cutting-edge analytical technologies. Your expertise in optical microscopy, single molecule imaging, computational imaging and data analysis will help us further develop mass photometry and interferometric scattering into an even more powerful tool in all areas of life sciences.

Applicants for this position must hold a PhD in Chemistry or relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. 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.

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, 1 October 2025. 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.