Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher post in the Bioinspired Inorganic Chemistry group led by Dr. Aidan McDonald based in the School of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. 

Details of project: The research project will focus on the preparation and characterisation of highly reactive biomimetic high-valent oxidants and investigations into their reactivity of relevance to photosynthesis and the activation of strong C–H bonds.  Details on the Bioinspired Inorganic Chemistry group can be found here.

Requirements: Applicants should be highly motivated and have extensive research experience in synthetic coordination chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate strong communications skills (verbal and written) and are expected to have an excellent publication record. Applications should be submitted before February 13th 2026. The anticipated start date is in April 2026 or as soon as possible after an offer is made.

Contracts will be fixed-term and offered initially on a one-year basis, with a probationary period of 3 months. The salary will be €44,847 per annum. 

Applications from female candidates and those from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the continued development of employment policies, procedures, and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or membership of the Travelling community.

To apply please email a PDF copy of a brief cover letter and CV, including names and contact details for 3 referees, to aidan.mcdonald@tcd.ie.