Research Scientist, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences - Military Veterans

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Job Overview

Research Scientist to conduct research involving novel solid phase materials from a group of uniform materials based on organic salts (GUMBOS) in the research group of Dr. Isiah Warner.

Essential Functions

20% Syntheses of novel solid phase materials from a group of uniform materials based on organic salts (GUMBOS) and investigate the use of novel solid phase materials for analytical applications.

20% Perform research in the area of protein chemistry and nanotechnology while mentoring and assisting student with developing analytical methods.

20% Provide support for graduate and undergraduate students on research involving protein separations using SDS-PAGE. Collaborate with graduate student and undergraduate student in the areas of their research.

20% Assist in writing proposals to support research. Assist in directing the ongoing research of graduate student and undergraduate student. Represent Dr. Isiah Warner in his absence during travels or attendance at meetings.

Required Education

PhD and/or MD required.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Minimum qualifications: PhD in chemistry or related field

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously


• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often


• Hearing, listening - Often


• Talking - Often


• Standing - Often


• Walking - Often


• Bending - Seldom


• Stooping - Seldom


• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom


• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom


• Crouching - Seldom


• Crawling - Seldom


• Reaching overhead - Seldom


• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom


• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom


• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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