Postdoctoral Research Associate - Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to begin in Spring 2025. A UNCW postdoctoral scholar in the College of Science and Engineering is a 12-month full-time temporary non-faculty position.

The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral scholar will be performing synthetic, organic chemistry research on the NIH-funded project 1R15GM155801-01 in the Morgan laboratory. Research duties will include experimental design and completion, manuscript preparation, graduate and undergraduate student mentoring, and assistance with daily laboratory management.

The opportunity to serve as instructor of record for a lecture course is optional.

UNCW postdoctoral scholars gain important training and research experience through their relationship with the university in ways that support and fulfill the research, scholarship, and teaching missions of the institution. Upon initial appointment, postdoctoral scholars may provide oversight of research projects and personnel, project management, assistance in development and writing of proposals and manuscripts, data acquisition, higher-level interpretation of computational results and comprehensive data analysis. These activities may be carried out in both field and laboratory settings. Postdoctoral scholars will interact with a variety of academic departments, various units within Business Affairs and Academic Affairs and other UNCW departments as needed for project management.

The UNCW postdoctoral scholar will:

This is a two-year term appointment.

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field, conferred before the appointment start date but no more than five (5) years prior to the appointment start date.

Experience in the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds is required.

Research experience in synthetic organic chemistry.

Preferred candidates will have a background in catalytic method development.

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offers exciting, student-oriented programs that award Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS, ACS Certified), Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry, Master of Science (MS) degrees and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. A significant portion of the training takes place in our laboratories, both those associated with courses, and those involving research in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry and Chemical Education.

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Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other temporary employees at the university. More information about postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.

To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit the applicant portal. Applications must be submitted through the online application system by 11:59pm EST of the posting close date to be considered.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on 12/18/2024, the job closing date.

To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:

Note that all requested components must be submitted in order to meet the application requirements.

For questions regarding the search, contact Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Jeremy Morgan at morganj@uncw.edu .