Catalyst for week of July 16, 2007

Positions Available
1.  Scientist (analytical scientist - Boston area)
Growing pharmaceutical company in Boston area is currently seeking an 
Analytical Scientist to provide analysis development support for early- and 
late-phase development compounds.  Candidates need a Ph.D. in Chemistry with 0-
5 years experience performing analytical methods development in the 
pharmaceutical industry.  Individuals must have experience in HPLC, GC, IR, 
UV, dissolution, KF and other general laboratory equipment. Preferred 
candidates will have prior experience in drug substance and/or dosage from 
support, particularly oral solid dosage forms.

For more information, see Karen in 1118 NW.

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2.  Novartis (NIBR, San Francisco Bay area, CA)
Medicinal Chemists, BS/MS and Ph.D. candidate openings; must show demonstrated 
expertise in the preparation of organic molecules and have a strong background 
in synthetic organic chemistry.  Candidate must be experienced in the use of 
HPLC, LCMS, IR and NMR instrumentation and the interpretation of the data 
generated as required for the analysis and characterization of organic 
molecules.  Primary function will be to work in a laboratory setting 
preparaing organic molecules of therapeutic relevance. 

Send your CV/resume and a research summary to:
J. Sutton, Ph.D.
Novartis
4560 Horton Street
Mail Stop 4.5
Emeryville, CA  94608
FAX:  510-923-3360 

For further information, see Karen in 1118 NW.

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3.  Pfizer, Groton, CT
Synthetic Organic Chemist, Ph.D. preferred; responsible for the design, 
synthesis, purification and isolation of potential drug candidates using 
traditional synthetic chemistry approaches (singletons) and/or parallel 
chemistry techniques (libraries).  The scientist will develop new synthetic 
routes and techniques to prepare novel chemical matters, solve challenging 
technical and scientific problems involved in the small- and large-scale 
syntheses of novel compounds, and participate a a team member in chemistry and 
therapeutic area project teams.  

For further information, see Karen in 1118 NW.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
1.  National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Activities within the Chemical Microsensor Program at NIST offer interested 
applicants a variety of advanced research opportunities relating to project 
areas that include:

- Nanoengineering of materials
- Application of microarrays for combinatorial studies of materials 
processing, kinetics and property optimization
- Development of new sensing schemes 
- Design/fabrication of micromachines (MEMS/NEMS) devices
- Utilization of millisecond and microsecond thermal cycling in microscale 
structures
- Study of fundamental chemical and electronic effects/mechanisms for chemical 
sensing 

Most positions are open only to U.S. citizens (although a joint NIH-NIST 
program does not require US citizenship).  Applications include a brief 
research proposal.  Stipends and benefits are generous (base salary ~$60,000) 
30 miles from Washington, DC.

Contact:
Dr. Steve Semancik, NIST
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8362
Gaithersburg, MD  20899-8362
E-mail:  steves@nist.gov


For more information, see Karen in 1118 NW.

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2.  University of Alberta (Canada)
    The Alberta Lipid Utilization Program (ALUP) at the University of Alberta 
seeks highly motivated doctoral graduates interested in working with soft 
lipidic materials.
    a.  Ph.D. in Materials or Condensed Matter Physics.  Experience with 
theoretical and experimental aspects of X-ray diffraction a must.  Modeling 
experience, and experimental skills in imaging and mechanical properties would 
be an asset.  Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics is essential.
    b.  Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry.  Experience in thermodynamics and phase 
behavior studies essential.  A background in kinetic processes would be an 
asset.  Molecular modeling experience and XRD and/or NMR skills are 
important.  Experience with experimental methodologies in thermal properties 
of materials would be important.

For more information, visit the website at www.alup.ca and see Karen in 1118 
NW for full ad.

Full CV and cover letters should be directed to:
Dr. Laziz Bouzidi
Lipid Utilization Research Manager
Alberta Lipid Utilization Program
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5 Canada
e-mail: lbouzidi@ualberta.ca
phone: 780-492-2952
fax: 780-492-7174 

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3.  Kansas State University
One postdoc position to work in the development of electronic nanodevices for 
health diagnosis and pathogen detection.  The candidate will be involved in 
nanomaterials growth, device fabrication/characterization, and biosensing 
development.  The suitable postdoc candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in 
nanomaterials, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, bioengineering, applied 
physics, surface sicence, or closely related fields.  For additional 
information and description, see Karen in 1118 NW.

Screening of applications will begin on July 1, 2007.  Applicants should send 
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three 
referees to:

Prof. Jun Li
Department of Chemistry
111 Williard Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS  66506
e-mail:  junli@ksu.edu

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4.  Argonne National Laboratory
    a. Named Postdoctoral Fellowships - named after scientific and technical 
luminaries associated with the Laboratory, its predecessors and the University 
of Chicago.  These are selected once a year and fellowships are awarded for a 
2-year terms with possible renewal for a 3rd year.

    b. Director's Postdoctoral Fellowships - selected competitively based on 
research and academic accomplishments, and strength of their research 
proposal.  These fellowships are awarded for a 2-year term and are awarded 
every 3 months.

    c. Division Postdoctoral Appointments - typically conduct research on 
existing Argonne's science and technology programs.  Appointments are awarded 
for a 1-year terms, with possible renewal for up to the third year.  A list of 
division postdoctoral openings can be found at http://www.anl.gov/jobsearch/.  
Division postdoctoral appointments are made on a continuing basis.  All 
applicants must identify an ANL employee (sponsor) who will write the 
nomination memo to the Postdoctoral Committee. For further information, visit 
website at http://www.dep.anl.gov/postdoc/ for a complete description of the 
Postdoctoral programs, including application requirements, deadlines, and 
Postdoctoral Office's activities and resources.

See Karen in 1118 NW for the complete information sheets. 

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