The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

Job Opportunities

1. Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) a. Research Associate; must have Ph.D. is synthetic organic chemistry. Experience in characterization of peptides using surface plasmon resonance and atomic force microscopy and protein inhibition would be ideal. The research associate would carry out laboratory research in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and carbon nanotubes, characterizations of proteins and nano-structural materials, and performing binding studies of proteins with small molecules. b. Research Technician; must have B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Applicants should submit a resume and 3 letters of reference to: Prof. Duy H. Hua Dept of Chemistry Kansas State University 111 Willard Hall Manhattan, KS 66505 phone: 785-532-6699 details of dept: http://www.ksu.edu/chem Screening of applications will commence on 2/1/08. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH) Visiting Assistant Professor of Biochemistry; full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts & Sciences commencing 1st semester of the academic year 2008-2009. The successful candidate will teach courses (lecture and laboratory) in biochemistry and general chemistry and direct student research. Candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand or expected by the first semester of 2008-2009 academic year. For more information, see receptionist in NW 1118 for jobs binder. To apply, send letter of application, CV, all transcripts, and at least 3 recent letters of reference to: Prof. Matthew Elrod, Chair Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry 119 Woodland Ave. Oberlin College Oberlin, OH 44074 The deadline for applications is 2/29/08. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Protea Biosciences, Inc. (Morgantown, WV; Boston, MA; New Jersey) Applications Scientist (analytical or biochemistry); provides support to customers in their laboratories by demonstrating new products, giving seminars, and writing publications describing new proteomics applications for our products. Also, the position provides input to, and participates in, our corporate Research & Development, and develops collaborative research studies with leading proteomics laboratories. MS or Ph.D. required in Analytical or Biochemistry; must spectrometry and separation sciences procedures and methodologies. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. e-mail: humres@proteabio.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Postdoctoral Positions Available

1. Kansas State University, research group of Prof. Christine Aikens, in Theoretical Materials Chemistry - The Aikens groups at KSU focueses on the application and development of electronic structure theory and related methods for materials chemistry systems (see www.ksu.edu/chem/people/faculty/aikens.html). The research scope of the position may include: 1) assembly of nanostructured materials, 2) optical properties of nanoparticles, and/or 3) growth mechanisms of complex intermetallic systems. A strong background in electornic structure modeling and/or development is preferred. Send letter of interest, CV/pubs, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Prof. Christine Aikens Dept of Chemistry 111 Willard Hall Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506-3701 e-mail: cmaikens@ksu.edu Screening of applications will begin on 1/15/08 and continue until filled. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Biophysics Group at National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)- Formerly the Laser Applications Group, the newly-formed biophysics group emphasizes interdisciplinary research in selected areas of biophysics, advanced spectroscopies, and optics. Projects areas are advanced spectroscopies and microscopies, nano-optical probes, imaging technologies, and associated theoretical models to solve problems in biophysics and bioanotechnology in the areas of biomolecular and cellular structure, function, interactions, and dynamics in support of the needs of the healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Additional information about the group and about NIST is available on our web pages at http://physics.nist.gov/lag Positions will be filled through the NIST-National Research Council Research Associateship postdoctoral program (competitive and open to US citizens). Starting salary is $60,000 with government health, relocation and other benefits. Application forms available on http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/. The deadline for the next biannual competition is Feb. 1, 2008; starting date for the 2-year fellowships is July 2008 through March 2009. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW jobs binder (post-doc positions).