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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

  • Assistant Teaching Professor - Organic Chemistry, Boise State University

  • Instructor, Chemistry/Science Lab & Chemical Hygiene Manager: Clatsop Community College is hiring a full time faculty position for 100/200 level chemistry instruction. As a small college, this role encompasses store room management and lab support for other science courses.

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Union College: Three-year position beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2025.

  • Transuranic Synthetic Chemistry Postdoctoral Scholar: Fully funded postdoctoral position in the group of
    Prof. Henry La Pierre at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Link to PDF with job description and application instructions (UW NetID required).

  • Temporary Chemistry Lecturer (Job ID 6641), Central Washington University: Screening date is April 1.

  • Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship in Chemistry, Dartmouth College: One-year research program in synthetic chemistry and catalysis, starting as early as July 1, 2025. $55,000 salary plus health benefits and opportunity to take classes. Requires Bachelor’s in chemistry or a related field, completed by the start of the appointment, and research experience in synthetic chemistry. Ideal for students seeking research experience before applying to a graduate program. The priority application date is March 20, 2025. Contact David Glueck (glueck@dartmouth.edu) with questions.

  • Tacoma Community College has part-time instructor openings for CHEM& 121, a Spring quarter introductory class equivalent to UW's CHEM 120, and CHEM& 161, the first quarter of General Chemistry equivalent to UW's CHEM 142. There are two courses of CHEM& 121 available, both offered in-person. The first course meets MTThF from 9:30 to 10:20 am for lecture and W from 8:30 to 10:20 am for lab. The second course meets MTWTh from 8:30 to 9:20 am for lecture and F from 8:30 to 10:20 am for lab. The instructor is responsible for the lecture and lab sections. CHEM& 161 has an in-person section available with lecture on MTWF 2:30 - 3:20 pm and lab on Th 2:30 - 5:20 pm. Those interested in the position may submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool.

  • Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Smith College: Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025.

  • Chemistry Instructor, Highline College: Part-time position for Spring and Summer 2025, teaching Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM& 121), and potentially Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry (CHEM& 131) lecture and lab, and potentially General Chemistry II and III (CHEM& 162 and 163) and Organic Chemistry III (CHEM& 263).

  • Spring 2025: Chem& 121: we can be fairly flexible in teaching times / course time offering, but it will require the instructor to be on campus for at least 4 hours per week. (lectures and labs are in-person)
    Summer 2025: Chem& 121, 131, 162, 163, 263: again we can be flexible with times and days, but requires in person time
    Required: Master's degree in chemistry or related field. Please email Aaron Moehlig (amoehlig@highline.edu) as soon as possible with your CV.

  • Instructor and Laboratory Coordinator, Organic Chemistry, University of Portland. For full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2025.

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

  • 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

  • Bioanalytical Technician (Quality Assurance and Analytical Services), Enfanos

  • Analytics Scientist I, Catalent: Requires a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 4 years of related experience; or a doctorate degree with no previous experience. 

  • SunFly Brands, Inc. at UW CoMotion Fluke Hall is hiring for a postdoc fellowship through I-PERF. This 1-year fellowship pays $78,000/yr and comes with benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a generous stock option package.  Please confirm eligibility HERE and send your resume and cover letter to CEO/PI Michael Croix at michael@sunflybrands.com.

  • Jobs at NLM Photonics

    • Semiconductor process engineer - looking for at least BA/BS + 1-3 years of professional experience (could include MS or PhD), nanofabrication/semiconductors and surface chemistry, experience with organic semiconductors helpful.

    • Chemist - Looking for at least BA/BS + 1-3 years of professional experience (could include MS or PhD), experience with organic semiconductors and/or nanofabrication helpful.

    • Optics/instrumentation technician - Looking for BA/BS + relevant research experience (could include MS students), physics/chemistry/engineering.

  • Synthetic organic chemist, Banyu Carbon

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