Post-Doc Research Associate

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Posting Details

Posting Open Date 07/21/2026 Application Deadline 07/20/2027 Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID PDS004916 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location Hiring Range Dependent upon education and experience Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 37 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 These positions are a part of the development of the research program in a specific lab at the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This posting is used to collect applications. Interested candidates should reach out directly to the PI they would like to work under. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD degree in Chemistry or related field. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must have completed PhD in Chemistry or related field. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Qualification require knowledge of the molecular dynamics simulations, polymer physical chemistry, and data analysis, Linux operating systems, programming skills and scripting, all of which could be obtained during the course of study for the required PhD. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Quick Link https: // unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322728

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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected].

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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