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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTK

Position Number: 6257273
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3122
Job Category: Research
Posting Date: 05/27/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The position of Postdoctoral Research Associate is open in the research group of Prof. Joseph Clark in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The researcher will work in the field of organic synthesis and the synthesis of isotopically labeled molecules. All candidates must have successfully defended and submitted their dissertation before their employment date. The search starts immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The job will require that the researcher is performing organic synthesis toward the development of new chemical reactions for the isotopic labeling of organic compounds. The researcher will carry out synthetic routes to make compounds that are relevant to the research program of the Clark Lab. Please see more details about the research group at theclarklab.com.

Responsibilities

The Clark Group focuses on organic synthesis and development of novel transition metal catalyzed reactions.
The ideal postdoctoral research associate candidate will work on assigned research projects as well as actively mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in the laboratory. They will also participate in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications. The ideal candidate will prepare and submit the NIH F32 application. All researchers are expected to regularly attend group meetings. They are also expected to be using safe laboratory practices at all times.
The postdoctoral research associate candidate must be knowledgeable and experienced in in the field of Organic Chemistry, especially organic synthesis and/or transition metal catalyzed reactions.
They will be responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in peer reviewed journals in a timely manner. They are also expected to keep a properly maintained scientific notebook for record keeping and reaction reproducibility purposes.
Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

Must have successfully defended and submitted dissertation by hire date, Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, or pharmaceutical sciences.

Experience:

An excellent track record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
Strong verbal and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work independently and collaboratively with group members, and preferably also with experimental collaborators. The candidate must also be willing to mentor the graduate students in the group from time to time.
Motivated and safety conscious.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to set priorities, multi-task and adapt to ever changing needs with the proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location

Knoxville, TN, on site

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: 00
Anticipated hiring range: $49,000 - 51,000
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Application Instructions

Please complete the on-line application (https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions) for full consideration. For best consideration, provide the following in the application file before June 2: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. One reference must be your current supervisor. A review of all applications will begin immediately.

About The Department

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville is the flagship educational institution in the State of Tennessee, and the Department of Chemistry is its oldest PhD granting Department. We offer a long-standing tradition of excellence in chemical research and education, stretching from 1947, when the department granted the University's first PhD degree, to the present. We have people from diverse cultures providing an international business environment. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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