The University of Washington is one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. As the state’s flagship university, we are also the largest public and third-largest overall employer in the State of Washington, with over 25,000 talented individuals primarily located at campuses in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell performing a wide variety of academic, professional, technical, administrative, and support functions. UW employees enjoy excellent benefits and outstanding learning opportunities while contributing to the education and enrichment of over 92,000 students each year. The main Seattle campus of the University of Washington is comprised of sixteen schools and colleges whose faculty offer educational opportunities to students ranging from first-year undergraduates through doctoral candidates. The College of Arts and Sciences, which includes the Department of Chemistry, is the University’s founding college; it awards some 60% of the bachelor's degrees and 21% of the doctoral degrees at the University of Washington and is located on the main Seattle campus. Research in the Department of Chemistry is supported by nearly $25M in annual grants and contracts and our undergraduate and graduate programs are among the largest on campus.