Postdoctoral Associate

Department

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Compensation

$50,000.00 Annual

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Postdoctoral Associate of any area of science, with data science experience.  This position will report to Dr. Stuart Chalk, Professor of Chemistry. Position responsibilities include i) lead developer of the core Python application, ii) major contributor to the project ecosystem design and implementation, iii) coordinator of working groups, and iv) major contributor to project presentations and publications. 

Anticipated Start Date:  The position is expected to begin on March 17, 2025. 

Working Hours:  Varies

Supervision Exercised: Yes

About the Department: The UNF Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers chemistry baccalaureate degrees with concentrations in General Chemistry, Pre-medical Professions, and Material Science and a Biochemistry baccalaureate degree.

For more information about the department of Chemistry & Biochemistry visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/chemistry/

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the hiring department’s discipline or closely related field, plus data science experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: 

Expertise in Python programming, GitHub repository management and Docker containerization is essential. Research data management experience preferred. Organizational and time management skills preferred.

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae

Name, phone number, and email address of one professional reference will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Stuart Chalk at Schalk@unf.edu.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on March 7, 2025.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents.

 

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

 

 

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