Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Focus on Pharmacoengineering

Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in analytical chemistry with a focus on bioanalytical and pharmaceutical measurement science. This position is part of a university-wide pharmacoengineering initiative designed to advance research education and innovation in pharmaceutical sciences biotechnology and therapeutic development. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program focused on analytical technologies relevant to pharmaceutical and biologic systems. Areas of interest include but are not limited to biosensors lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic systems advanced separation science analytical characterization of biologics single-cell analysis diagnostics therapeutic monitoring and other innovative measurement approaches that advance drug discovery pharmaceutical manufacturing precision medicine and translational science. Faculty responsibilities include conducting innovative research securing external funding mentoring undergraduate and graduate students teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry contributing to interdisciplinary training initiatives in pharmacoengineering and participating in departmental university and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Record of scholarly achievement and evidence of the potential to establish a highly innovative and externally funded research program. * Research interests aligned with pharmacoengineering including for example bioanalytical chemistry biosensing microfluidics lab-on-a-chip technologies advanced separations diagnostics single-cell analysis therapeutic monitoring or characterization of complex biologic or pharmaceutical systems. * Demonstrated potential to collaborate across disciplines including chemistry pharmaceutical sciences biomedical engineering medicine and biotechnology. * Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. * Interest in translational research technology development entrepreneurship or industry partnerships.