Catalysis Scientist

Position Summary/Description:

The Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC) seeks applicants for a senior research scientist to lead the High-Throughput Experimentation in Catalysis Core Laboratory (HiTEC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). HiTEC provides instrumentation for thermal, photochemical, and electrochemical reaction setup and product analysis. Instrumentation includes inert-atmosphere gloveboxes, high-pressure gas manifolds, parallel reactors, evaporators, gas chromatographs, and mass spectrometers. The position will provide technical oversight and management of the core laboratory, including financial management, supplies purchases, routine maintenance, protocol development and optimization, and user training. This position will support and advise scholarship and scientific research efforts, including reaction design and analysis.

Education and Experience:

Experience with electrochemical methods, photoelectrochemical methods, and/or high-pressure reactors is preferred. Experience mentoring of junior researchers and laboratory management experience is highly desirable, along with commitment to establishing and maintaining laboratory best practices, including safety, chemical hygiene waste handling, and maintenance of detailed laboratory records. Successful candidates will be highly organized, enjoy working collaboratively, and bring creative ideas to improving reaction discovery methodologies.

Essential Skills:

A minimum of five years of laboratory experience in catalysis and analytical methods (including gas chromatography and mass spectrometry) is required. Work history should demonstrate experience laboratory and instrumentation maintenance, safety and chemical hygiene.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.