Lead Research Chemist

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 11 Jul 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Chemistry-318300
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 06/27/2022
Application Deadline 07/11/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Lead Research Chemist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20047716
Vacancy ID NF0006062
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent upon qualifications/experience
Proposed Start Date 08/08/2022

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the Division of Academic Affairs. There are 43 faculty members, 44 SHRA and EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 33 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department.
Position Summary
The Lead Research Chemist working on the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Remediation Pilot project, funded through the NC Policy Collaboratory, will be the driver of innovation for the materials at the center of this project, will help to manage a team of researchers focused on materials development, and will provide consultation on chemistry opportunities and constraints for the manufacturing and engineering teams. To complement and enhance the skills of the candidate, the position will include opportunities for continued professional development in the areas of chemistry, leadership, and translational science.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* The position will require a talented candidate with a combination of deep knowledge in polymer chemistry and excellent leadership potential
* Demonstrated skills in small molecule and polymer synthesis, to include the synthesis of small molecules with high purity and the synthesis of polymers through different mechanisms
* Demonstrated skills in chemical characterization, to include proficiency in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography, and calorimetry.
* Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to manage diverse individuals constructively toward a common goal.
* Recent experience in training or teaching laboratory personnel.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact productively with a diverse group of individuals, edit and compile materials from multiple sources, and tailor information to various purposes required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Experience with high resolution liquid chromatography mass spectrometry is a plus
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please note that a resume, cover letter, list of references, and additional document are required when applying to this position. The additional document requires a statement (250 words or less) that describes experience in scientific research, with an emphasis on laboratory skills and familiarity with characterization techniques.
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Tamsen Foote, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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