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Research Chemical Engineer
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Chemistry - 318300 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date | 06/02/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 06/04/2023 |
| Position Type | Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Research Chemical Engineer |
| Position Number | 20048332 |
| Vacancy ID | S021602 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $29.00 per hour |
| Proposed Start Date | 06/26/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 6 months not to exceed 11 months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the Division of Academic Affairs. There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 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. |
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| Position Summary | The NC Pure Project (www.ncpure.org ) is currently searching for a Research Chemical Engineer to work as part of a large and dynamic team to develop Ionic Fluorogel resins for PFAS remediation from NC Waters. The successful candidate will contribute to setting up and operate pilot scale reactors (10-30L) to fabricate polymer resins for water purification in collaboration with NC Pure chemists and engineers. The NC Pure Project is a multi-million-dollar PFAS Remediation Pilot Project funded by the NC Collaboratory and headquartered in Morrisville, NC. The Research Chemical Engineer will be a part of a large and dynamic research team under the direction of Dr. Coronell (Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, UNC Chapel Hill) and Dr. Frank Leibfarth (Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNC Chapel Hill). |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Excellent written and oral communication skills |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | This position does not require previous professional experience, although strong candidates without professional experience will have undergraduate research or internship experience in chemistry or engineering. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a similar field is preferred. Spring 2023 graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have at least two of the skills listed below, although all interested candidates are encouraged to apply: · Experience in small-molecule or polymer synthesis · Experience scaling up reactions to the kilogram-scale & kilo-scale purification · Experience operating, maintaining, or servicing chemical reactors · Experience with liquid handling and best practices for hazardous waste management · High comfort level using tools to build or service sensitive machines and equipment · Understanding of electrical devices · Understanding of heating/cooling of large reactors |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | Please note that a resume, cover letter, and list of references are required when applying to this position. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/258363 |
| Temporary Employment Policies | Temporary Employment Policies |
Posting Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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