Position Summary: UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University's commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2022 alone exceeded $220 million. Join our team as a Research Chemist! The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in performing research in areas of organic chemistry, chemistry, physical chemistry and/or electrochemistry. This position requires the use of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of discipline or specialty for the development, design, implementation and execution of scientific research for the preparation of technical reports and manuscripts for publication. The individual in this position will organize experimental and/or technical results, prepare reports, publish technical journal articles, and make technical presentations at conferences and symposia; and train and/or supervise hands-on training of student assistants, graduate students, and technicians. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Electrochemistry Maximum of two years since awarding of degree Directly related work experience and graduate level training in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, or Electrochemistry Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen Preferred Qualifications: While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: Masters degree in Organic Chemistry Chemistry, or Electrochemistry or a related chemistry discipline Knowledge and proven experience in organic synthesis, chromatography, corrosion electrochemistry, scanning Kelvin probe techniques and chemical kinetics Experience using electrochemical software and instrumentation for the characterization of corrosion behavior of materials Experience using spectroscopic techniques for materials surface analysis as they relate to corrosion Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of polarization potential-current diagrams and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as they relate to corrosion Ability to collaborate with contemporaries in related fields leading to the growth of funding opportunities is preferred Demonstrated knowledge of chemical synthesis technologies and electrochemical analysis techniques Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Closing Statement: Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.