| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $51,650–$56,650 Per Year |
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Position Information
Position Number 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.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates 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.
Recruitment Range $51,650-$56,650 Org #-Department Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205 Job Open Date 10/02/2026 For Best Consideration Date 01/01/2027 Job Close Date 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
Key Responsibilities
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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.
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
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
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