Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Posting Information

Department Chemistry - 318300

Posting Open Date 07/24/2026

Final date to receive applications 08/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Commensurate with experience

Proposed Start Date 10/05/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are 54 faculty members, 20 SHRA and 21 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.

The primary role of this position is to manage the operations of the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory ( NMRL ) and to provide leadership and direction for research and experiential learning activities involving the NMRL . This position supports the instructional and research missions of the Chemistry Department through engagement with faculty and students by providing consultation and expertise in NMR experiment design and instrument functionality.

Activities include experimental design and execution, project evaluation, data analysis, student training, and education.

In addition, this position is responsible for the strategic development, growth, and modernization of the NMR facility, including identifying emerging technologies, planning infrastructure upgrades, and ensuring that the laboratory remains at the forefront of NMR capabilities. A key component of this responsibility is leading and contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and other funding initiatives to support instrumentation acquisition, facility expansion, and modernization efforts.

• managing the operation of the NMR laboratory, including the design and use of the laboratory for experiment selection, implementation, analysis, and data management;
• training and collaborating with students, staff, and faculty in experiments and educational activities directed toward the determination of molecular structure by NMR spectroscopy; and
• developing and executing a strategic plan for facility growth and modernization, including the pursuit of external funding through grant writing and partnerships.

The director provides NMR expertise to further the department’s instructional and research goals. Opportunities exist for instruction in courses on the theory and practice of NMR spectroscopy.

Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors are expected to contribute to the missions of the Department, College, and University through strong technical and administrative leadership, research and scholarly activities, and teaching, training, and mentoring. Administrative duties include oversight and management of personnel; research services (technical and non-technical); business…