Research Assistant, College of Pharmacy

Research Assistant, College of Pharmacy

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Job Description:

Job Description

Work Arrangement:  Remote

 

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.   

 

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a PhD in computational or theoretical chemistry to join an interdisciplinary research group working at the interface of supramolecular chemistry and materials science.

 

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in density functional theory (DFT) and a demonstrated ability to model and analyze metal-seamed architectures and host-guest supramolecular systems. The role involves close collaboration with experimental researchers and contributing to the design and interpretation of complex molecular systems.

 

Additional responsibilities include:
• Actively participating in weekly research group meetings
• Providing timely updates and progress reports to the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Contributing to an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive research environment

 

Essential Functions

• Perform and interpret DFT calculations on supramolecular systems, including metal-seamed complexes and host-guest assemblies
• Collaborate with experimental team members to guide molecular design and understand structure-function relationships
• Present findings regularly in group meetings and provide updates aligned with project milestones
• Mentor and interact with a diverse group of trainees, including high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

 

Required Experience

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, or a closely related field
• Strong expertise in DFT methods and molecular modeling of complex supramolecular systems
• Experience with metal-containing systems and noncovalent interactions is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

 

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

 

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

 

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role.  Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

 

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

 

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE.  Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

 

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

 

UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.  

 

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu. 

 

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