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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Degradable Electronic Polymers at University of Oxford University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral research associate position for up to 2.5 years, associated with a recently funded EPSRC New Investigator Award. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.
Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Oxford

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Degradable Electronic Polymers at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
This post is for a postdoctoral researcher to develop electroactive, electronically functional, degradable polymers that change colour as they break down, enabling self-reporting electronics that can indicate remaining device lifetime. The project sits at the intersection of polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, polymer science, and electronic materials, with work spanning synthesis, degradation, conductivity measurements, spectroelectrochemistry, thin film processing, and device fabrication.
The position is associated with a recently funded EPSRC New Investigator Award titled “Colour-Changing Electroactive Polymers: Degradation-Responsive Materials for Self-Reporting Electronics”. The work is based in the Department of Chemistry and the Chemistry Research Laboratory in Oxford, under the supervision of Dr Georgina Gregory.
Applicants should hold a PhD in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, or a closely related field, or be close to submission before starting. A publication record appropriate to career stage is expected. Helpful experience includes conjugated polymer synthesis, ring-opening polymerisation, conductivity measurements, spectroelectrochemistry, thin film processing, and device fabrication. The role also values independent working, collaborative communication, and willingness to supervise an undergraduate project student.
This is a fixed-term appointment for up to 2.5 years. The post is physically located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
How to apply: submit an online application via the University of Oxford recruitment portal. Upload a CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) explaining how you meet the selection criteria. Do not upload certificates, references, or research papers at this stage. The closing date is 16 September 2026 at 12:00 midday UK time.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral research associate position for up to 2.5 years, associated with a recently funded EPSRC New Investigator Award. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry or a closely related field, or be close to submission, before taking up the appointment. A publication record appropriate to career stage is required. Experience with conjugated polymer synthesis or ring-opening polymerisation, conductivity measurements, spectroelectrochemistry, thin film processing, or device fabrication would be an advantage. The role requires independent working, collaborative communication, and willingness to supervise an undergraduate project student.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Oxford recruitment portal. Upload a supporting statement and CV, and in the supporting statement explain how you meet each selection criterion. Do not submit certificates, references, or research papers at this stage.
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