The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

Positions Available

1. St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Assistant Professor/Instructor in the Department of Chemistry, Fixed-term appointment. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate lecture and laboratory for preparatory chemistry. M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical education required; candidates who are ABD may be considered. The date of appointment begins August 27, 200; application materials must be received by June 20, 2007 to be guaranteed consideration. For further details, see Karen in 1118 NW * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Ohio Northern University. Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry Introductory Lab Coordinator Staff Position; FT nine-month staff position with responsibilities including teaching and organizing lab instruction for several multi-section courses, supervising UG student teaching assistants, promoting safety and efficiency, and maintaining instruments. Position to begin September 2007 with M.S./Ph.D. required. go on line at www.onu.edu/a+s/chemistry Review of applications begins May 31, 2007 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Bethany College, Bethany, WV Chemistry Faculty Sabbatical Leave Replacement position available for 2007- 2008 academic year. Teaching duties specifically may include analytical chemistry, advanced courses in spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, general chemistry, forensic chemistry and others depending upon interest of the candidate. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Starting date is August 15, 2007. Send CV, short statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and names and contact information for 3 professional references to: Dr. Robert A. Paysen, Chair Department of Chemistry Bethany College Bethany, WV 26032 e-mail: rpaysen@bethanywv.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. University of California, San Diego Ph.D. non tenure-track lecturers needed in Chemistry/Biochemistry Department. Positions may involved lecturing in general or environmental chemistry, or teaching laboratory courses in general, biochemistry, or analytical chemistry. Appointments may be part-time or full-time, from one quarter to one year, with the possibility of extension, and may commence as early as September 2007. Candidates should send CV, names/addresses of 3 references to: Chair, Lecturer Search Committee 4-874F Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0332 Review of applications will begin May 22. Information about the department is available at http://chem.ucsd.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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

B.S./ M.S. Level Chemists - openings in Dayton, OH

B.S./M.S. level openings, please contact: Paul Cahill, VP of R&D, Exciton, Inc., 400 Linden Ave., Dayton, OH 45403, 937- 252-2989 (phone), 937-258-3937 (fax), paul@exciton.com Description of the position: Exciton, Inc. is a small, specialty chemical manufacturer of dyes for the laser, microelectronics, and photonics industry. Exciton has an opening for a bachelor�s or master�s degree chemist at its plant near downtown Dayton, Ohio. The responsibilities of the open position include all aspects of dye synthesis and production, from synthetic method development through quality control. Candidates with laboratory experience will be preferred. Please see www.exciton.com for information about Exciton and our products. Please send resumes to paul@exciton.com (Paul Cahill, VP of R&D). U.S. citizenship required. Paul A. Cahill VP of R&D Exciton, Inc. 400 Linden Avenue Dayton, OH 45403 937-252-2989 937-258-3937 fax paul@exciton.com