Analytical Service Crystallographer

We are seeking an Analytical Service Crystallographer to join the team in the Department of Chemistry. The X-Ray Crystallography Service is one of the Department's core research facilities based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory Building. The Service houses state of the art equipment including two Oxford Diffraction/Agilent (now Rigaku) dual-source SuperNovae, a high flux Rigaku Synergy DW dual-source rotating anode instrument and a PANanalytical Powder Diffractometer. The service also provides training for independent users, advice and support to researchers, and an internal and external sample submission analysis service. The Analytical Service Crystallographer is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of an effective Analytical Chemical Crystallography Service for the Department. You will work in consultation with the Chemical Crystallography Service Manager, the Inorganic Chemistry Section Head and Users at all levels in support of their research and co-author publications as appropriate.

You will be educated to doctorate level in a science subject with advanced study and experience in crystallography as applied to Chemistry. You will also have Advanced knowledge of crystallographic analytical techniques and the credibility to train others and give advice to researchers at all career levels. It is desirable to have experience of working in a research facility within an educational or industrial setting, including staff and financial management.

This is a full-time permanent position based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford. The University cares about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs