Research Scientist - Materials Science

Located in North Carolina's third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Office of Research Development exists to expand the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's capacity for innovative, groundbreaking research by providing resources that enhance complex proposal competitiveness. Additionally, our office fosters collaboration across the research community within Carolina and among key partners. The Office of Research Development facilitates project ideation, resource identification, and multidisciplinary team formation to enhance UNC's competitiveness in securing funding for research and scholarly projects.

The Research Scientist - Materials Science will lead and advance the operations of the Materials Test Center within the Institute for Research Technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing advanced materials testing facilities, advising and training students, and participating in interdisciplinary research focused on protective materials for defense and human safety applications. This position also supports the University's Protective Materials for Soldier Empowerment (ProMISE) initiative, which is an emerging research area focused on developing next-generation materials and testing strategies for enhanced protection and performance.