Inorganic Synthetic Chemist

Job Title – Inorganic Synthesis Chemist / Colloidal Chemist

Their Purpose – An advanced materials organisation developing innovative inorganic materials and nanomaterial technologies. The team is focused on designing, synthesising and scaling high performance materials through cutting-edge chemistry.

Location & flexibility – Central Oxford – onsite

Salary & Benefits – £40k - £50k depending on experience, 25 days + BH, Pension, Private Medical Insurance

About the Job –
• Design and execute synthetic routes for inorganic materials, nanomaterials, nanoparticles and colloidal systems.
• Carry out colloidal synthesis, controlling nucleation, growth, particle size, morphology and composition.
• Develop and optimise synthetic routes using techniques including Schlenk line chemistry, sol-gel synthesis, precipitation, hydrothermal and solvothermal methods.
• Interpret characterisation data to guide synthetic development and improve material performance, yield and reproducibility.
• Scale successful laboratory syntheses to larger batch production while maintaining rigorous experimental records and protocols.

About You –
• PhD or MSc in inorganic chemistry, colloidal chemistry, nanochemistry, synthetic materials chemistry or a closely related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Strong hands-on synthetic chemistry expertise with extensive bench-based laboratory experience.
• Proven experience in colloidal inorganic synthesis and air/moisture-sensitive chemistry using Schlenk line techniques.
• Excellent understanding of precursor chemistry, reaction mechanisms, nucleation and crystal growth.
• Methodical, curious and capable of troubleshooting complex synthetic challenges while maintaining high levels of reproducibility.

If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team