Non-Student Research Assistant, Chemistry

Title: Non-Student Research Assistant, ChemistryEmployee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting CodeCampus: University of North TexasDivision: UNT-ProvostSubDivision-Department: UNT-College of ScienceDepartment: UNT-Chemistry-121200Job Location: DentonSalary: $10.00 an hourFTE: 0.48Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement EligibleDepartment SummaryThe Chemistry Department is known as a leader in research at UNT. Our faculty and graduate students successfully compete for research funds from both public and private sources (see below), publish their groundbreaking research in top scientific journals, and are frequently highlighted and interviewed in the media.Although our research groups are rooted in the traditional subdisciplines of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, much of our current research is interdisciplinary and spans the boundaries of two or more of these areas. For example, we have strong faculty groups working at the frontiers of computational chemistry, materials chemistry, and catalysis. We are building a new strength in chemical biology, which uses the tools of chemistry to study biological systems. Finally, we are revitalizing our program in chemistry education research.Position OverviewThe Chemistry Department is seeking a research assistant to work in the research lab of Dr. Hao Yan.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field from four-year college or university.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience and knowledge in physical chemistryExperience working in a lab in a research environmentExperience and training with lab safetyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPreferred QualificationsThe preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:Ability to perform essential job functions listed above.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.BA or equivalent.Job DutiesAssist with research in the lab of Dr. Hao Yan in the field of physical chemistry alongside postdoctoral researchers and graduate research assistants.Physical RequirementsCommunicating with others to exchange information.Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, hours vary.Driving University VehicleNoSecurity SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.BenefitsFor information regarding our benefits, please refer to the university website.EEO StatementThe University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.J-18808-Ljbffr