Chemistry Postdoc Research Assoc

POSITION TITLE:  Chemistry Postdoc Research Assoc

COMPENSATION RANGE: 37,542.00 - 37,542.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Chemistry & Biochemistry

TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/29/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on May 29, 2026.

Position Summary:

UNC received a federal grant from the National Science Foundation titled “Collaborative Research: An Exploration of the Impact of Molecular Representations on Organic Chemistry Students' Problem Solving.” This postdoctoral position is part of that grant to support the goals and outcomes of the grant. 

Job Duties:

Serve as lead in collecting, managing, and analyzing data related to faculty experiences with electrostatic potential maps in their organic instruction- essential, 60%
Serve as lead in running faculty workshops on representations in organic instruction- essential, 20%
Serve as project manager to oversee logistical aspects of the project - essential, 5%
Present and publish findings from the study - essential, 10%
Attend grant project meetings - essential, 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or ABD in Chemistry Education Research or related field with a dissertation topic in Chemistry Education Research.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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ADA Accommodations
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on fu