Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemistry
University of North Texas

Job Info

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Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemistry

Department:

UNT-Chemistry-121200

College/School:

College of Science

Job Location:

Denton

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible

Additional Retirement Information:

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Department Summary:

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution with a diverse population of over 42,000 students. The Denton, Texas community combines close proximity to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country (Dallas-Fort Worth) with an intimate and culturally vibrant college town atmosphere. The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 26 faculty members, including 17 research-active faculty; over 100 graduate students; and approximately 170 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry and five Assistant Professors in the past three years, and with plans to hire up to five additional tenure-track faculty over the next few years. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and catalysis. New faculty have the opportunity to contribute to these areas, as well as helping to grow a new interdisciplinary emphasis in Chemical Biology within the Chemistry Department and in collaboration with the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI) and other units on campus. Further information about the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct research in the area of gas-phase reaction kinetics of short-lived species relevant to the chemistry of nitrogen compounds at ambient and elevated temperatures. The postdoctoral scientist will plan and execute experiments involving photolytic generation of reactive species in the gas-phase, spectroscopic detection, and determination of reaction parameters. The postdoctoral scientist will also instruct and oversee graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research, and contribute to writing proposals and papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in chemistry and relevant experience

* Experience in gas-phase kinetics methods, including chemistry of radicals, vacuum techniques, time-resolved fluorescence and use of excimer lasers

* Strong communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with computational chemistry.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate

Area of Specialty:

Physical chemistry

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Description of Job Duty:

Plan and execute experiments and data analysis.

Description of Job Duty:

Contribute to writing proposals and papers.

Description of Job Duty:

Contribute to training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.

Posting Number:

F1547P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In your Cover Letter, be sure to provide (1) the name and contact information for at least one professional reference, and (2) details of your experience with particular techniques and equipment.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80446

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