Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Information

Position Number 998309 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) 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 Denning-Jannace research group. The project will focus on synthesizing light activated ruthenium complexes for antifungal and antibiofilm activity with an emphasis on interruption of metal homeostatic pathways. Applicants with a strong background in bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic synthesis of light active complexes, or biology of human fungal pathogens 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, biochemistry/chemical biology, or fungal 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, inorganic synthesis, bioanalytical chemistry, fungal biology, and chemical biology to broaden their skills.

Minimum Qualifications

* Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related discipline.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

* Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related discipline.

* Candidates should have a strong background in inorganic synthesis or a strong background in studying biochemical pathways in Candida or Cryptococcal fungal pathogens.

* Other required qualifications include strong research background, excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and publications, the desire to mentor junior researchers and professionally interact with a multidisciplinary team.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $50,000 - $55,000 Org #-Department Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205 Job Open Date 06/19/2026 For Best Consideration Date 07/10/2026 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 additional year, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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