Job Opportunities
1.  Pomona College (Claremont, CA)
Organic Chemistry - temporary visiting assistant professor commencing 7/08 to
teach introductory organic chemistry lecture and laboratory.  Ph.D. required.

To apply, send CV, statement of teaching philosophy and career goals, all
transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Dan O'Leary
Department of Chemistry
Pomona College
645 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA  91711-6338
URL:  www.chemistry.pomona.edu

Review of completed applications begins 3/7/08.

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2.  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.

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3. 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.

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4.  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

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Postdoctoral Positions Available
1.  Kansas State University, research group of Prof. Christine Aikens, in
Theoretical Materials Chemistry - The Aikens groups at KSU focuses 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.

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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).