Vacancies

In addition to academic and administrative staff, Merton College employs specialists in a wide variety of fields, including conference organisation, housekeeping, catering, landscaping and maintenance.

For general enquiries please contact the HR Team at vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk

Peter J. Braam Early Career Research Fellowship in Global Wellbeing 2024

Merton College, University of Oxford

Peter J. Braam Early Career Research Fellowship in Global Wellbeing 2024

Biological and Medical Sciences

Salary £37,099 p.a. plus allowances.

Merton College proposes to appoint a three-year, fixed-term early career researcher to the Peter J. Braam Early Career Research Fellowship in Global Wellbeing starting from October 2024 to January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is available to a researcher at the early career stage and is intended to provide opportunity for the successful applicant to establish a research profile and to help prepare the postholder for an academic career. 

The Peter J. Braam Early Career Researcher is expected to undertake a high-quality programme of original research in collaboration with other researchers, in a department within the University of Oxford. The College will consider applications from those working in the biological and medical sciences who have an interest in infectious disease, biodiversity and food security, as long as a genuine case is made as to how the proposed research contributes specifically to the advancement of Global Wellbeing.

Candidates should hold a recently completed doctorate or be close to completion of a doctorate and will have submitted their thesis no later than 3 months before the start date.  Those who formally submitted their doctoral thesis for viva voce examination before 1 October 2022 are not eligible, unless they have had a career break or if there are other exceptional circumstances. Those whose doctorate interrupted their professional training, should have completed their professional training since 1 October 2022.

Candidates must also have research expertise in their chosen field commensurate with the candidate’s career as demonstrated by a recently completed (or close to being completed) doctoral thesis and published or forthcoming original research articles in refereed journals (as relevant to the candidate’s field), or evidence of such future achievement. Evidence of active participation in the successful dissemination of research findings and a coherent plan of research for the duration of the appointment, and which is expected to make a valuable contribution to the candidate’s field, are also required.

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars which also contain details of eligibility criteria, how to apply and allowances associated with the Fellowships. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st May 2024.  Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 3rd June 2024. Your Applicant Information Form should be uploaded via this separate online form

Applications are particularly welcome from women, candidates with a disability, and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at the University of Oxford. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.

Assistant Accommodation & Conference Porter (Assistant Caretaker)

Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks)

8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,979.20 per annum

Reporting directly to the Accommodation & Conference Porter, this is a support role to fulfil requests regarding the movement of furniture and linen, maintenance of furniture and furnishings, reading of utility meters and disposal of waste.

On a day to day basis, the post holder will work directly with members of the College, including Fellows and students as well as a variety of suppliers and sub-contractors.

Excellent benefits include: membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), which is a contributory scheme, free medical insurance and free car parking is available. A loan is available for the purchase of seasonal travel passes and the College operates a Cycle to Work Scheme. In addition to the normal English bank and public holidays, full time staff will be entitled to 30 working days’ holiday.

The College has a gym, which is free to use for staff and there are a number of organised activities such as yoga and circuit training that are also free for staff.

Further information about the role, please see the Further Particulars.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities employer

Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry

Department of Chemistry and Merton College, Oxford

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship at Merton College, under arrangements described in the Job Description and Selection Criteria. The appointment will be initially for 5 years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the postholder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.

We wish to appoint a candidate with a strong, contemporary research vision whose interests are centred in organic chemistry. A wide range of research interests are appropriate from across the breadth of the subject, for example (but not limited to) the development of new synthetic methods including emerging technologies, mechanistic studies including computation, organic materials, and biocatalysis. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating and multi-disciplinary community which performs at the highest international levels in research and teaching, with exceptional innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Candidates should hold a doctorate in a field relevant to Organic Chemistry, and have a very strong track record, or show outstanding promise, in independent research. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to attract research funding from appropriate sources. If already in an academic position, they should provide evidence of the ability to lead a group of researchers at different career stages. They should be able to demonstrate excellence (or the potential for excellence) in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in the administration of the subject and in the wider life and governance of the College.

The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity, and maintains a working, learning and social environment. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide an inclusive, fair and open environment.. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive interview process and will reimburse up to £250 towards any additional care costs (for a dependent child or adult) incurred as a result of attending an interview for this position.

The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR and Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD. The combined University and College salary will be according to experience on a scale from £52,815 – £70,918 p.a. Benefits of the Fellowship include a college housing allowance of £20,000 (or rent-free accommodation, and subject to availability). An allowance of £3,078 p.a. would be payable upon award of Full Professor title.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 29 March 2024 can be considered. The interviews are likely to take place in early May 2024 in Oxford. The anticipated start date is October 2024.

Further particulars for the post are available here.

Enquiries about the post should be addressed to Ms Natalie Armstrong, PA to Professor Edward Anderson; email: natalie.armstrong@chem.ox.ac.uk.  All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Lodge Porter – Nights (Receptionist)

Contract type: Full-Time, permanent

Salary:  starting at £26,937 per annum rising to £27,550 per annum after probationary period, plus a night allowance of £1,500 per annum, paid monthly

Shift pattern: Nightshift – 18:30 hours to 06:30 hours, 3 days on and 3 days off, average 42 hours/week, inclusive of some weekends and bank holidays

The Lodge is very much the gateway to the College and on a daily basis our team of Porters welcome and assist a significant number of Fellows, students, staff and visitors from all over the world. The role is a very busy and public facing one in which the Porters are required to provide the highest possible standards of service at all times.

We would like to hear from applicants who enjoy working with and assisting a wide range of people, and who enjoy variety and responsibility. You will be naturally personable and able to demonstrate experience of working in a public facing role that has involved providing great customer service.       

Benefits include:

Working hours are 42 per week on a ‘3 days on and 3 days off’ 6-week cycle. The equivalent of 7.6 weeks holiday, meal allowance, uniform, OSPS pension scheme, private health cover, use of the College fitness facilities and onsite parking. 

For further information about the role please see the Further Particulars.

To apply, please complete the Application form where you can upload a covering letter and CV.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the Head Porter, Huw James.

Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.  Early application is encouraged.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer

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