The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

Positions Available

1. Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada Probationary tenure-track position in Analytical Chemistry or in closely related areas. Candidates with postdoctoral experience will be considered for assistant professor; exceptional candidates will be considered at the associate professor level. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW (job notices binder). Send CV, research proposal, teaching dossier and experience/philosophy to: Dr. Jeffrey Atkinson, Chair Faculty Search Committee Department of Chemistry Brock University 500 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada e-mail: jatkin@brocku.ca website: www.brocku.ca Also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to address above. Applications will be reviewed on January 2, 2008 and position will commence July 1, 2008 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Concord University - Athens, WV Tenure-track or renewable 1-yr appointment in chemistry beginning August 2007; analytical, inorganic or physical chemists would complement existing expertise, but specialty is open. Position involves teaching introductory and upper-level courses in support of a small progressive chemistry degree program, and for biology and geology students. Additional duties include advising students, participation in departmental and institutional activities, and development of a modest UG research program. Please submit detailed cover letter, CV, transcripts (copies ok), teaching interests/philosophy, 3 current letters of reference to: Dr. Darrell Crick, ATTN: Chemistry Position Dept. Physical Sciences Concord University Athens, WV 24712-1000 Info e-mail: dcrick@concord.edu NOTE: you are encouraged to forward your CV early to get things started per Concord College officials. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Bristol-Myers Squibb (Biocon Ltd.,- Bangalore, India) M.S. and Ph.D. research scientists with organic, process and analytical chemistry training to work in BMS's drug discovery and early drug development activities (Syngene - a Biocon company) in a new state-of-the-art facility. For more detailed information, see receptionist in 1118 NW. Apply online at: www.biocon.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. California State University-Northridge a. Assistant Professor-Analytical (area of specialization open) b. Assistant Professor-Organic (area of specialization open) Submit application (CV, detailed research plan, statement of teaching philosophy and 3 letters of recommendation sent directly to: Chair, Analytical or Organic Hiring Committee Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry California State University Northridge, CA 91330-8262 Information (not application) e-mail: taeboem.oh@csun.edu Initial review of applications begins September 4, 2007 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. Stanford University - Department of Chemistry (3 positions available) a. Synthetic Chemistry - any level (junior or senior faculty) b. Synthetic Chemistry - junior level c. Biological Chemistry - junior level Applicants must be strongly motivated toward creative research and committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These positions commence on or after September 1, 2008 Completed applications must be received by October 1, 2007 Applications must include the following materials: - current CV and list of publications - brief statement of research interests - 3 letters of reference (junior level candidates only) sent directly to the search committee, on your behalf. Send applications and supporting materials to the appropriate committee below, as follows: 2007-08 Synthetic Chemistry Search Committee or 2007-08 Biological Chemistry Search Committee Department of Chemistry Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-5080 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

1. Research Fellow - (Organic Synthesis area) University of Limerick, Ireland Membrane Structural and Functional Biology at the University of Limerick (Ireland); structural biology with a particular emphasis on cellular membranes and on structure determination by crystallographic and spectroscopic means. Efforts are underway to establish a Centre for Membrane Structural and Functional Biology. It will support world-class research and resources and will enhance the Irish economy in a sustainable way by contributing to the knowledge base in membrane biology, drug discovery and sensor development. Salary: 33,541-38,579 Euros per annum For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW (flyer) contact: Prof. Martin Caffrey, Department of Chemical & Environmental Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland e-mail: martin.caffrey@ul.ie Phone: +353-61-234174 2. 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 receptionist in 1118 NW. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. 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 receptionist 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *