Catalyst for week of April 23, 2007

Positions Available
1.  Pfizer Global Resarch & Development (PGRD)- Groton Laboratories
B.S./M.S. level Synthetic Organic Chemists; several openings exist for 
independent, creative chemists with research experience.

Send application materials (college transcripts, 2+ reference letters, 
chemistry experiences) to:
 * **_"www.pfizer.com/careers"_* 
and search by* Req # 066541* (Associate Scientist) or* # 066544 (Senior 
Associate Scientist).

For additional details, see Karen in 1118 NW.

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2. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Assistant Professor, Analytical Chemistry; will teach 12 contact hours per 
week in fall & spring semesters. P&T decisions are weighed primarily upon 
teaching evaluations made by peers, chairs and students; however, there are 
requirements for scholarly activity and service to the dept and university.  
The complete contract, including salary scale and benefits description is 
available on line at:
   http://www.apscuf.com/print/2003-07cbaFinalDraftSigned.mht

Contact:  Dr. Lisa Unico at 

For more detailed information, see Karen in 1118 NW. 

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3.  Otterbein College
Ph.D. Chemist; one-year teaching position commencing 9/1/07 with teaching 
responsibilities in general chemistry and the candidate's area of 
specialization (all subfields considered).  Please send application including 
CV and 3 letters of reference to:
Dr. Abiodum Goke-Pariola
VP for Academic Affairs
Otterbein College
One Otterbein College
Westerville, OH  43081
e-mail submissions:  academicjobs@otterbein.edu

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4.  Hendrix College
Ph.D. Chemist; non tenure-track sabbatical replacement for academic year 2007-
2008 commencing Aug. 2007.  Candidate will teach general chemistry, analytical 
or inorganic, and chemistry for non-science majors and will also be involved 
in Gen. Chem. labs and Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (ATEC).

Send application letter, CV, UG and Grad transcripts, teaching philosophy and 
3 letters of recommendation (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 
references to:
Dr. M. Warfield Teague, Chair
Dept of Chemistry
Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave.
Conway, AR  72032
e-mail:  teague@hendrix.edu

For more information, see Karen in 1118 NW

Fellowship Opportunities
1.  The National Research Council of the National Academies is pleased to 
announce the Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs for 
2007.  See Karen in 1118 NW for details.  Also more details can be found on 
their website at: www.national-academies.org/rap or e-mail at .

2.  National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
The Analytical Chemistry Division provide NRC Postdoctoral Research 
Fellowships provide a stipend of $55,700 and an annual allocation of $5,500 to 
support professional activities.  Research locations are Gaithersburg, MD and 
Charleston, SC and US citizenship is required.  Applicants must have held the 
Ph.D. less than 5 years at the time of application.  For further information 
contact:
Lane C. Sander 
Organic chemical Metrology Group
phone: 301-975-3117
nttp://www.cstl.nist.gov/nist839.02

Postdoctoral Opportunity
Schulich Faculty of Chemistry of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology 
is offering attractive post-doctoral positions for oustanding candidates in 
all areas of chemistry.  Minimum requirement is a recent Ph.D. degree in 
chemistry or a closely related field.  Appointments are non-tenure and are for 
one year with an option of renewal for one additional year.

For more information, see Karen in 1118 NW.

CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY-Columbus State
CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY: 

To work with Columbus State Community College

Requirements:

Individual should be familiar with: common and special valves, troubleshooting 
and troubleshooting techniques at an entry level, vessels and reactors at an 
introductory level, and types of pumps related to metering and special purpose.

All of the above experience should be in the realm of working in or can be 
transferred to working in Chemical Operator environment.

CSCC needs an individual to write curriculum on these items that can be used 
for an online educational tool for an Industrial Chemical Operator Program.  
Individual will have use of CSCC staff to help coordinate and assist with 
typing and development.  We are not necessarily looking for a faculty person 
to write the curriculum; someone in the industry or retired from the industry 
would also be most welcome.

If interested, please contact Cheryl Hay, Administrator, Columbus State 
Community College – Center for Workforce Development at 614-287-2415 or 
chay3@cscc.edu .