Research Assistant, College of Pharmacy

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a PhD in computational or theoretical chemistry to join an interdisciplinary research group working at the interface of supramolecular chemistry and materials science.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in density functional theory (DFT) and a demonstrated ability to model and analyze metal-seamed architectures and host-guest supramolecular systems. The role involves close collaboration with experimental researchers and contributing to the design and interpretation of complex molecular systems.

• Actively participating in weekly research group meetings
• Providing timely updates and progress reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Contributing to an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive research environment

• Perform and interpret DFT calculations on supramolecular systems, including metal-seamed complexes and host-guest assemblies
• Collaborate with experimental team members to guide molecular design and understand structure-function relationships
• Present findings regularly in group meetings and provide updates aligned with project milestones
• Mentor and interact with a diverse group of trainees, including high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, or a closely related field
• Strong expertise in DFT methods and molecular modeling of complex supramolecular systems
• Experience with metal-containing systems and noncovalent interactions is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Noise:
  There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Link.

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time - pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.  for a list of acceptable documents.

Important:
To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider easy apply applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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