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- Job Posting
Title:
- Research Associate**---
- Hiring Department:
- Department of Chemistry**---
- Position Open To:
- All Applicants**---
- Weekly Scheduled
Hours:
- 40**---
- FLSA Status:
- Exempt from FLSA**---
- Earliest
Start Date:
- Aug 01, 2026**---
- Position Duration:
- Expected to Continue**---
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- Location:
- UT MAIN CAMPUS**---
- Job Details:
- General Notes
- The Department of Chemistry is currently ranked 16th by the most recent US News & World Report survey. The department is a center of excellence with a community of world-class scholars, scientists, teachers and students who are supported by stable funding and state-of-the-art facilities. It is recognized as one of the preeminent academic centers for research and education in chemistry in the country.
The Department has the highest average amount of external funding per faculty member in the College of Natural Sciences.
- Purpose
- The Research Associate in the Sessler Lab will independently lead research in supramolecular chemistry, focusing on PFAS detection, transport, and remediation, as well as chiral molecular systems. This role integrates synthetic chemistry, advanced analytical methods, and computational modeling, while supporting collaborative research, publications, and grant development.
- Responsibilities
- Design and synthesize supramolecular host systems for PFAS recognition, transport, and chiral molecular applications
- Develop and optimize PFAS detection, transport, removal, and degradation strategies using supramolecular approaches
- Conduct quantitative and analytical studies using LC-MS, NMR, UV–vis, fluorescence, and X-ray diffraction techniques
- Perform binding, kinetic, and mechanistic analyses, including titrations and variable-temperature NMR studies
- Design and evaluate adaptive-locking chirality (ALC) systems and chiroptical properties (CD, CPL)
- Apply computational modeling (DFT/TD-DFT) and electrochemical methods to study molecular behavior and properties
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary research initiatives, contribute to grant proposals (NSF/NIH), and lead manuscript preparation for publication##
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field
- Strong background in supramolecular chemistry, host–guest interactions, and molecular design, with experience in organic synthesis
- Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, UV–vis, fluorescence, X-ray diffraction) and data analysis
- Experience with computational chemistry methods (e.g., DFT/TD-DFT) and/or electrochemical techniques preferred
- Knowledge of PFAS chemistry or environmental applications preferred
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, publish findings, and contribute to grant proposals
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*##
Preferred Qualifications
- Salary Range**$59,000 + depending on qualifications## Working Conditions
- Laboratory-based position requiring regular use of chemical reagents and standard laboratory equipment
- Handling of hazardous materials in accordance with established safety protocols
- Use of advanced analytical instrumentation (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, spectroscopy systems)
- Combination of laboratory experiments, computational work, and data analysis
- Occasional extended hours to support experimental timelines and research deadlines## Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- Minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from referees outside of the University of Texas at Austin.
- Letter of interest
- Important*
- for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
- You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
- Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
- As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.
The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Source: University of Texas careers