Research Scientist III
University of North Texas

Title: Research Scientist III

Employee Classification: Research Scientist III

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution with a population of over 45,000 students. The Denton, Texas community combines close proximity to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country (Dallas-Fort Worth) with an intimate and culturally vibrant college town atmosphere. The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 29 faculty members, including 20 research-active faculty; over 100 graduate students; and approximately 200 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry, two new Associate Professors, and five new Assistant Professors in the past five years, and with plans attain a core of 25 research-active faculty over the next few years. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and catalysis. New research staff have the opportunity to contribute to these areas, as well as interfacing with growing interdisciplinary programs in Chemical Biology and Chemistry Education. Further information about the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The UNT Chemistry Department invites applications for a full-time Research Scientist III position in NMR Spectroscopy to begin as early as December 2024. The role of the position is to manage the department's NMR facility, maintain its 400 and 500 MHz FT-NMR spectrometers, and train and support users. Applicants should have a strong background in NMR spectroscopy. Experience maintaining, repairing, and/or upgrading modern FT-NMR spectrometers is strongly preferred. Job duties include day-to-day maintenance of the spectrometers, conducting routine software upgrades, coordinating major repairs, training users and managing instrument time, assisting students and faculty in designing and executing non-routine NMR experiments, and facilitating efforts to upgrade the facility when needed. Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

· A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
· Significant experience with NMR spectroscopy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of theory and experimental application of NMR spectroscopy
· Troubleshooting and repair skills
· Customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Postdoctoral research experience and/or experience in the chemical industry
· A record of peer-reviewed publications related to NMR spectroscopy
· Knowledge of LINUX
· Experience with solid-state NMR

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants should provide names and contact information for three professional references - UNT will notify you before contacting them.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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