Post Doctoral Fellow
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
997934
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 (https://chem.uncg.edu/) 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 Medicinal 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 with full time support staff are available on site.
Position Summary:The Chemistry Education Research group, led by Dr. Maia Popova, is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The postdoctoral scholar will be working on an NSF-sponsored project titled “Collaborative Research: Broadening Instructional Innovation in the Chemistry Laboratory through Excellence in Curriculum Development.” The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for a major portion of data collection and analysis, aiming to characterize the impact of professional development on laboratory curriculum developers’ thinking and practices. Duties will include, but are not limited to, designing assessments and protocols, collecting data, analyzing data, and disseminating results through manuscripts and presentations at conferences. The position requires an ability to work independently and to collaborate with others, often handling multiple deadlines concurrently. If interested, the postdoctoral scholar will have opportunities to participate in external proposal writing. The position is available as early as June 2027. Screening of applicants will begin on January 1, 2027, and continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications:Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry Education Research, STEM Education Research, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, excellent writing skills, a record of scholarly publications, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness and interest to learn new skills and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Previous experience studying faculty is highly advantageous.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Interested applicants must submit the following:
a) A cover letter expressing interest in the position (1-2 pages);
b) A curriculum vitae
c) Transcripts
d) List of names and email addresses of three references.
$51,650–$56,650
Org #-Department:Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205
Job Open Date:10/02/2026
For Best Consideration Date:01/01/2027
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.:The initial appointment is for one year with the potential for up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funds.
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:50
Key Responsibility:Conduct Research
Essential Tasks:Design assessments and protocols, collect data, and analyze data.
Percentage Of Time:25
Key Responsibility:Presentations and Reporting
Essential Tasks:Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings, and disseminate findings to the scientific community. Contribute to the preparation and submission of reports, proposals, and publications related to research.
Percentage Of Time:20
Key Responsibility:Mentorship: Support graduate and undergraduate students
Essential Tasks:Assist with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students on their research projects. Provide leadership and training to students on collecting and analyzing data.
Percentage Of Time:5
Key Responsibility:Maintain Research Data
Essential Tasks:Take appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of collected data to protect the rights of research participants.
Physical Effort:Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Work Environment:Inside
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States
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