Employment Opportunities in the Department of Chemistry

Faculty

Position #07-48-0803. Lecturer-Demonstrations Director and Outreach Coordinator.

The Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University is seeking to fill a Lecturer-Demonstrations Director and Outreach Coordinator position. This is a 9-month EPA non-tenure track position. Duties are to teach one section of General Chemistry per academic year, manage the Chemistry Lecture Demonstration Program and serve as the Outreach Coordinator. As Demonstrations Director the activities include preparation, development and assistance with lab demonstrations, upkeep of demo information on the department's website, maintenance of the demo room inventory and identification of new demo resources or practices and making them accessible to faculty. The Outreach activities include serving as liaison between schools and civic groups requesting an outreach visit and developing ties with other programs or institutions such as the Science House, College of PAMS, local ACS chapter and/or area colleges. Experience in teaching at the university level is preferred. Candidates must hold a PhD in Chemistry or other related scientific field. Applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, and curriculum vita at https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Search by position #07-48-0803. Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation to Dr. Greg Neyhart, Dept. of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8204, Raleigh, NC 27695. Evaluation of applications will begin May 1; the position will remain open until filled. We welcome the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

Staff

Position #07-48-0805. Director of Mass Spectrometry Facility at North Carolina State University
The Department of Chemistry seeks a mass spectrometrist to manage and materially participate in the operation of the Chemistry Mass Spectrometry Facility. This is an untenured professional staff position. Responsibilities include the supervision of two technical staff, oversight of instrumentation, coordination of the users’ group and finances, assisting faculty with experimental designs and grant writing, conducting experiments, website content, and writing instrumentation proposals to further enhance the capabilities of the facility. A major responsibility is to meet the needs of University-wide research programs in biotechnology.  Active participation with Faculty in collaborative research is expected.  Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. degree or a M.S. degree with 10 years of experience. Preference will be given to individuals experienced in methods development, data interpretation, LC-MS/MS, service facility management, and small and large molecule analysis. Review of
applications will begin June 15th, 2008 and will continue until a candidate is selected.

For more information and to apply please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position number 07-48-0805.  You will be required to attach an application letter and a resume.  Please also arrange for three letters of recommendations to be sent to David C. Muddiman, Chair of Mass Spectrometry Facility Director Search, Department of Chemistry, Box 8204, Raleigh, NC 27695-8204. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences welcomes the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.
North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

Postdoctoral Research Associates

Position #07-48-0708

The Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University invites outstanding applications for a full time, 12-month (with a possibility of renewal dependent on satisfactory performance and continuation of funding) position of a Postdoctoral Research Associate, under the direction of Dr. Alexander Deiters.

The broad objective of the project is to develop light-activated tools for the regulation of gene function. To be considered, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a biological or related discipline. Experience with modern molecular biology techniques is required and expertise in RNA biology and/or gene regulation is preferred. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, open-minded, and enthusiastic about working in the laboratory with scientists at all levels of training. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Applicants should visit the job posting website at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position #07-48-0708 to submit an on-line application, detailed cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. Please send at least two letters of recommendation to Dr. Alexander Deiters, Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8204, Raleigh, NC 27695-8204. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Informal inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to

North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.