Description
Research Professor and Director, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory (NMRL) – Chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill
The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor who will serve as Director of the UNC Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory (NMRL). The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for one of the Department's core research facilities, supporting the instructional, research, and service missions of the Department through expertise in NMR spectroscopy and facility management. The position includes responsibility for operation and administration of the NMR laboratory, consultation and collaboration with faculty and students, training and education of users, and advancement of the University's research infrastructure. The Director will play a central role in experimental design, data analysis, instrument utilization, user support, and scientific collaboration across chemical and interdisciplinary research programs.
The UNC NMR Laboratory supports a large and diverse community of faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate researchers across chemistry and related disciplines. Much of the work in the NMRL focuses on solution state NMR in support of synthetic and mechanistic chemistry as well as the study of functionalized particles and polymers. In addition, the Director will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the facility through leadership in instrumentation development, user engagement, facility modernization, and external funding initiatives.
We seek candidates who will contribute to the continued growth and modernization of the NMR facility through strategic planning, development of new capabilities, and acquisition of advanced instrumentation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in magnetic resonance spectroscopy, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in solution state NMR (multinuclear, multidimensional spectroscopy including QNMR, reaction monitoring, relaxation experiments, and DOSY), in facility development, shared instrumentation management, strategic planning, and grant writing or other external funding activities that support research infrastructure and instrumentation acquisition.
In addition to facility leadership, the successful candidate will contribute to the Department's research and educational missions through scholarly activities, collaborative research, training and mentoring of students and researchers, and opportunities to participate in instruction related to the theory and practice of NMR spectroscopy. The position is a full-time, benefits-eligible fixed-term faculty appointment that is eligible for renewal, subject to satisfactory performance, funding, and institutional needs. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Our institutional mission includes teaching, research, and engagement with a community of students and scholars from a broad range of backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from candidates committed to advancing these goals.
Education Requirements: Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Applications are accepted in electronic form only. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement describing experience with NMR spectroscopy, facility management, and future plans for facility development and modernization, a statement of research, training, and mentoring experience, and names and contact information for four professional references. The requested documents should be uploaded to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322824
Position Number: 20077404
Review of applications will begin August 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Chair, NMR Director Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290, chemsearch@unc.edu.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
