Research Associate - Supramolecular Chemistry (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for four post-doctoral research associates to work with Professor Christopher Hunter in the general area of supramolecular chemistry. The appointee joins a multidisciplinary team of post-docs and PhD students in Cambridge. The contract is fixed term, with funds available for 12 months initially, full-time, and the salary is £37,228 to £46,970.

Key responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals, and carry out individual and collaborative research projects
• Write up research work for presentation and publication, and give oral presentations on the work
• Manage own research and administrative activities, and help prepare proposals and applications for funding and contracts
• Take some responsibility for supervising and training post-graduate and undergraduate research students, and for the day-to-day running of the laboratory
• Maintain knowledge of the field through continuous professional development
• May assist in student project supervision, teach classes, develop student research skills, and deliver seminars
• Liaise with colleagues and students and build internal and external contacts
• Plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops, and contribute to joint research projects led by the principal investigator

Required profile

• Holds (or is about to obtain) a PhD in chemistry
• Experience in some or all of organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry and computational chemistry is essential
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, and ability to work in a team
• Good self-management, prioritisation and organisational skills, able to work effectively independently

Applicants apply online through the university's recruitment system, uploading a CV, covering letter and publications list. The closing date is 12 November 2026.