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Welcome to the UW Department of Chemistry Community Job Board

We post job listings to this page for the convenience of students and alumni. Disclaimer: The Department of Chemistry does not endorse or verify opportunities offered by non-UW entities.

Do you have an opportunity to share? Email the details to the front desk.

Academy

• Postdoctoral Appointee - Nanoporous Materials, Sandia National Laboratories

• UW Bothell School of STEM is urgently seeking qualified lecturers for Gen Chem lab sections winter quarter. Contact Prof. Eric Salathé for details.

• Tacoma Community College has an instructor opening for CHEM& 121, a winter quarter introductory class equivalent to UW's CHEM 120. CHEM& 121 is intended for allied health programs and other non-science majors. There are two courses available, both offered in-person. The first course meets TWThF from 1:30 to 2:20 pm for lecture and M from 1:30 to 3:20 pm for lab. The second course meets MTWF from 3:30 to 4:20 pm for lecture and Th from 3:30 to 5:20 pm for lab. The instructor is responsible for the lecture and lab sections. Those interested in the position may submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool. Also contact Kimberly Davidson after submission of the application.

• Postdoctoral Scholar - Animal Gut Microbiomes in the Marine Carbon Cycle, School of Oceanography, University of Washington

• Assistant Professor of Teaching (Job #JPF09898), Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, UCLA: Priority application date is December 1, 2024.

• Assistant Instructional Professor in Physical and Biophysical Chemistry (Job No 533461), Non-Tenure-Track Faculty, University of Florida: Priority application date is November 14, 2024.

• Instruction And Classroom Support Technician 4 - Chemistry/Physics (Job ID 14385), Edmonds College: Priority application date is November 8, 2024.

• Assistant or Associate Professor of Catalysis (tenure-track), University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry

• Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry with a preferred forensic focus (tenure-track), University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry

• Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry (tenure-track), Utah State University

• Postdoctoral Scholar: Ocean Acidification Indicators, The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES)

• Postdoctoral Scholar: Emerging Ocean Carbon Tech, The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES)

• Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Central Washington University: screening begins October 7, 2024.
• Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry or Analytical Geochemistry, Berea College
• North Seattle College: North Seattle College has an instructor opening for CHEM& 121, a fall quarter introductory class equivalent to UW's CHEM 120. CHEM& 121 is intended for allied health programs and other non-science majors. The hybrid course meets in-person on Mondays from 11:00am-2:50 pm. The instructor is responsible for both lab and lecture portions of the course. Those interested in the position may submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool at Careers at Seattle Colleges, click on the view all open positions link and enter the search term: chemistry. Also contact Alissa Agnello after submission of the application.
• Seattle Central College: Seattle Central College has an instructor opening for CHEM 121 in Fall Quarter 2024 (Sept. 23-Dec. 11, with grades due by Dec. 16). CHEM 121 a one quarter general chemistry course for allied health students. The course covers unit analysis, atomic theory, Lewis structures, VSEPR geometry, molecular polarity, gas laws, solution concepts, stoichiometry, reaction types, and equilibrium. The course is in-person, MW from 6:00-9:30 pm with eight two-hour labs. Those interested in the position may submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool at Careers at Seattle Colleges, click on the view all open positions link and enter the search term: chemistry. Also contact Doug Wick after submission of the application.
• The Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging T32 training grant at the University of Washington posts opportunities for pre-doc and post-doc positions with various application due dates. See the application process page for more information.
• National Cancer Institute Postdoc Opportunities in Technology Transfer: The mission of the DHHS/NIH/NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) is to facilitate partnerships between external organizations and the research laboratories of the NCI and nine other NIH institutes and centers. TTC fellowships provide an opportunity to apply a science, legal, or business background to a career in technology transfer, and/or create a new competency. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are filled as they become available.
• Employment in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington

National Labs / Government

• Chemist 4 - DOH7446, Washington State Department of Health Newborn Screening Lab: The Chemist 4 will serve as the Designated Specialist for Newborn Screening (NBS) Method Development and Associated Accreditation Requirements (College of American Pathologists).

Industry / NGO

• Synthetic Organic Chemist, GelbChem

• Banyu Carbon is hiring! Seeking a Lead Research & Development Chemist/Engineer in Ion Transport.

Job Resources

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• Need help with your resume or cover letter? Utilize the Career & Internship Center by using DIY Resources, attending workshops, or scheduling an appointment with a Career Coach.
• New ACS Chemistry Career Center: The American Chemical Society is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved career center, ACS Chemistry Careers (formerly C&ENjobs and Get Experience). From internships and REUs, to full-time research and lab positions, we have you covered in all stages of your career. Create an account and start exploring the benefits of our new career center today.
• ACS Puget Sound Section Opportunities for Chemistry-Related Employment and Internships
• AAAS Science job listings: Science Careers
• Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Career Center
• Careers at Boeing
• Eli Lilly and Company frequently hires analytical chemists. Positions listed as “Research Scientist” are typically for PhD level candidates (or BS/MS with equivalent work experience), whereas associate, consultant, etc. are usually BS/MS level positions.
• WHO jobs