Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Apr 2022

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Posting Details


Department Chemistry - 318300
Posting Open Date 04/11/2022
Application Deadline 04/25/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003431
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $47,476.00
Proposed Start Date 05/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

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 Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The Hill research group in partnership with Oakwood Chemicals is accepting applications for a fully funded postdoctoral fellow position, beginning May 1, 2022. Research will focus on the synthesis and reactivity of halomucononitrile reagents. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join a team that values organic chemistry wholistically and whose goal is to move the science of synthesis forward. 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong communication, organization and time management skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications.  Experience working in a research laboratory, ability to work with substantial independence, ability to interact constructively with diverse individuals, and knowledge of general organic chemistry procedures. Ability to perform laboratory research work requiring high levels of dexterity and concentration.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Must have completed PhD in Chemistry; Competitive applicants should have a track record of success in chemical research as exemplified by publications, fellowships, patents, and/or awards. Competitive applicants should also have a track record of teaching, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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