Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Description
Full job description
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 nearly 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 1,100 faculty and 1,700 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 Chemistry and 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, X-ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry with full-time support staff are available on-site.
Position Summary
We are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Hematian research group. The project will focus on copper enzymes and will involve enzymatic function, substrate specificity, and detailed mechanistic studies. Applicants with a strong background in bioinorganic chemistry, airfree manipulations, dioxygen chemistry, standard characterization techniques, and spectroscopies are encouraged to apply. Most importantly we are looking for someone with enthusiasm for science and research, so applications from exceptional individuals who have a different scientific focus within fields related to different aspects of inorganic chemistry or biochemistry/chemical biology are more than welcome.
Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and have close interactions with other team members with diverse backgrounds in a variety of areas including bioinorganic chemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, catalysis, materials chemistry, photochemistry, and electrochemistry to broaden their skills.
Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and have close interactions with other team members with diverse backgrounds in a variety of areas including bioinorganic chemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, catalysis, materials chemistry, photochemistry, and electrochemistry to broaden their skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- Other required qualifications include a strong research background, excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and publications, and the desire to mentor junior researchers and professionally interact with a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, molecular biology, spectroscopy, enzymatic transformations, or mechanistic studies is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a collaborative research effort and the desire to participate in external proposal writing and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted through Spartantalent. To apply visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu and apply to position # 998309. Applicants should upload a) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Shabnam Hematian, Committee Chair emphasizing experience with an interest in Bioinorganic Chemistry, Enzymatic, and Mechanistic Studies, b) a curriculum vita, and c) a list of references. Optional documents include unofficial transcripts, sample publications/research summaries/research proposals, or other related documents. Any questions can be addressed to Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu. Review of applications will begin 07/10/2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205
Job Open Date
07/05/2024
For Best Consideration Date
07/10/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
- 1-year appointment but renewable for an additional year, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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