Postdoc Position

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · United States

Deadline

Jan 01, 2027

Closing in 74 days

Location

N/A

United States

Employment

Fixed contract (1-4 years)

Full time

Reference

N/A

Posted Oct 02, 2026

About the role

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	997934
Functional Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Position Type	Post-docs
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information	Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://chem.uncg.edu/) features an extremely supportive and collegial environment with 15 full-time faculty and a diverse student body. We offer a BS in Biochemistry, a BA, BS, and MS in Chemistry including biochemistry options, and a PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Our department is housed in a 170,000 square foot, $35 million state of the art science building. Excellent core instrumentation and state of the art facilities for NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry with full time support staff are available on site.
Position Summary	The Chemistry Education Research group, led by Dr. Maia Popova, is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The postdoctoral scholar will be working on an NSF-sponsored project titled “Collaborative Research: Broadening Instructional Innovation in the Chemistry Laboratory through Excellence in Curriculum Development.” The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for a major portion of data collection and analysis, aiming to characterize the impact of professional development on laboratory curriculum developers’ thinking and practices. Duties will include, but are not limited to, designing assessments and protocols, collecting data, analyzing data, and disseminating results through manuscripts and presentations at conferences. The position requires an ability to work independently and to collaborate with others, often handling multiple deadlines concurrently. If interested, the postdoctoral scholar will have opportunities to participate in external proposal writing. The position is available as early as June 2027. Screening of applicants will begin on January 1, 2027, and continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications	Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry Education Research, STEM Education Research, or a closely related field.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred qualifications include expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, excellent writing skills, a record of scholarly publications, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness and interest to learn new skills and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Previous experience studying faculty is highly advantageous.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested applicants must submit the following: a) A cover letter expressing interest in the position (1-2 pages); b) A curriculum vitae c) Transcripts d) List of names and email addresses of three references.
Recruitment Range	$51,650–$56,650
Org #-Department	Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205
Job Open Date	10/02/2026
For Best Consideration Date	01/01/2027
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.	The initial appointment is for one year with the potential for up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funds.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time	50
Key Responsibility	Conduct Research
Essential Tasks	Design assessments and protocols, collect data, and analyze data.

Percentage Of Time	25
Key Responsibility	Presentations and Reporting
Essential Tasks	Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings, and disseminate findings to the scientific community. Contribute to the preparation and submission of reports, proposals, and publications related to research.

Percentage Of Time	20
Key Responsibility	Mentorship: Support graduate and undergraduate students
Essential Tasks	Assist with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students on their research projects. Provide leadership and training to students on collecting and analyzing data.

Percentage Of Time	5
Key Responsibility	Maintain Research Data
Essential Tasks	Take appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of collected data to protect the rights of research participants.

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort	Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Work Environment	Inside

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
List of References
Unofficial Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
- UNCGjobsearch Website
- Greensboro News & Record
- Carolina Peacemaker
- Other Newspaper
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Other Professional Journal
- NCWorks.gov
- UNC System Job Board
- Other Online Job Board
- Personal Networking
- Other
* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
- Yes
- No
* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- yes
- no

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