Mickey Leland Fellowship Now Open!

CDC ORISE FELLOWSHIP

Research Fellowship Positions at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an opening for recent MS level graduates for laboratory research fellowships (2-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia.  At the CDC’s Tobacco Exposure Biomarker Laboratory of DLS, we quantify human exposure to cigarette smoking and secondhand smoking using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (www.cdc.gov/dls/).  Candidates should hold a chemistry or biochemistry degree and preferably have experience with quantitative analysis, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, automation of sample preparation of biological samples, and statistical data analysis.  If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Dr. June Feng (czf2@cdc.gov).

Primary job responsibilities will include:

1.    Develop new analytical methods to measure tobacco exposure biomarkers using various sample preparation techniques and instrumentations, including liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS.

2.    Perform routine sample preparation on automation systems, including check in samples, restock lab supplies, maintain robotic systems, etc.

3.    Perform routine sample analysis on LC/MS/MS or GC/MS/MS instrument, including analyzing samples, checking chromatograms, data processing, etc.

4.    Maintain and tune instrument on a regular basis. Maintain instrument service records and sample log.

5.    Trouble shoots the entire analytical method when there is a problem in the assay. Maintain sensitivity daily for routine sample analysis.

6.    Interface with various laboratory staff and management to determine specific needs and to assist with implementation and maintenance. Provide technical support to other team members.

7.    Participate in data review and analysis.

8.    Adhere to CLIA Guidelines with regard to laboratory protocols and quality control. Assist in maintaining various lab records, survey sample management, keeping the laboratory in a safe and organized environment.

Jobs: SiO2 Medical Products-Auburn,Alabama

CSI: Georgia Tech

The Future of Forensic Science: Does television have it right?

Jeff Salyards, PhD, MFS Chief Scientist, Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency, U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Laboratory (USACIL)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
11:00 a.m. Clough Commons, room 152

9:15–11:00 a.m.
Careers and internships information table, Clough Commons atrium

11:00–noon
Lecture: “The future of forensic science: Does television have it right?”
Clough Commons, room 152

3:00–3:45 p.m.Careers and internships panel: USACIL and GSU College of Law representatives 

Clough Commons TBA

About Dr. Jeff SalyardsDr. Jeff Salyards is the program manager for Science & Technology at the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USAVIL). He holds a PhD in chemistry from Montana State University, a MFS from George Washington University, and has completed a Fellowship in Forensic Medicine from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. A former director of the Defense Computer Forensic Laboratory, he has 21 years of combined experience in investigations, forensic consulting, and teaching.

About USACILThe U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory provides forensic laboratory services to Department of Defense investigative agencies and other federal agencies. USACIL is the only full service forensic laboratory in the DoD and trains special agents and investigators from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines in the Special Agent Laboratory Training Course. The examiners and analysts testify in federal, military and state courts as well as multi-national courts. The laboratory provides state-of-the-art forensic examinations in the drug chemistry, trace evidence, serology/DNA, latent prints, forensic documents, digital evidence, firearms, and tool marks. 

Arizona State Research Study-Earn $75!!

Northwestern Univ. STEM Postdoc Opportunity

Job Opening (MS Candidates)

eLab Solutions is a rapidly growing clinical toxicology lab in the Atlanta area.  We are seeking candidates to fill the position described below in the very near future. 

Analytical Toxicologist
Primary responsibilities include participation in a team of professionals in Atlanta, GA, that provide clinical analysis of and evaluation of biological specimens (urine, oral fluid) for drugs that are part of a prescription regimen and/or or drugs of abuse. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and/or knowledge concerning drug testing:

- Excellent quantitative pipetting technique
-Drug screening by immunoassay

 -Initial testing operation and troubleshooting

-LC-MS/MS maintenance, operation, interpretation, and troubleshooting

-Pharmacology and drug metabolism

-Standard curve preparation, creation, and evaluation

-Control preparation and interpretation

-Research and development of new methods as needed

-Team involvement mentality

Minimum educational requirement is a B.A./B.S. in one of the natural or life sciences, chemistry and/or toxicology preferred and 3-5 years practical experience preferred.  Offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Kristin Jones via email or phone.

770-988-9173

Kristin.Jones@elabsolutions.com

 

Southern Teachers Fairs 2013

The Southern Teachers Fairs have experienced STA placement counselors and hundreds of of teaching and coaching jobs in private/independent schools.

Best of the South-Atlanta-February 9th
STA at NAIS-Philadelphia-February 27th-March 1st
A Capital Campaign-Washington-March 23rd

Visit www.southernteachers.com for more information.

UNCF/Merck Science Initiative

We are pleased to announce the 2013 competition for the UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Research Scholarships and Fellowships. Each scholarship/fellowship can be from $30,000 to $92,000. This continues the initiative which began in 1996 in support of science education and is sponsored by The Merck Company Foundation and Merck and administered by UNCF. This
commitment has been renewed through 2015.

The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative is dedicated to supporting the training of world-class African American biological and chemical scientists and engineers toward achieving the complementary goals of national economic competitiveness and social diversity. This initiative provides scholarships
and fellowships to at least 37 outstanding African American students per year- 15 at the undergraduate level, 12 at the graduate level and 10 at the postdoctoral level. In addition, the UNCF/Merck Science Initiative may provide grants to the science departments of the recipients'
home institution.

Applications should be submitted on-line at UNCF.org/umsi. Applications must be submitted on-line no later than December 3, 2012. 

If there are questions regarding the information enclosed, please do not hesitate to call UNCF at (202) 810-0331 .

L'Oreal USA Fellowships For Women In Science

The L’Oréal USA Fellowships For Women In Science is a national program that annually recognizes five U.S.-based women postdoctoral researchers who are pursuing careers in the life and physical/material sciences, as well as mathematics, engineering and computer science.  

Since its inception in 2003, the L’Oréal USA Fellowships For Women In Science program has awarded 45 fellowships to women scientists across the U.S. Each year, the program attracts a number of talented applicants from diverse scientific fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. The Award selection process includes a two stage review process, including a first round review by an interdisciplinary panel of scientists and engineers and a distinguished jury of eminent scientists and engineers reviews the top applications and selects the L’Oréal USA Fellowships For Women In Science recipients.

The recipients of the L’Oréal USA Fellowships For Women in Science program participate in a week of events that include an awards ceremony, professional development workshops, media training and networking opportunities. In 2012, these workshops, which are facilitated by the program’s partner, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will encompass job search techniques, interviewing skills, budget development for grant requests, and strategies for submissions to peer-reviewed publication.

The L'Oréal USA Fellowships For Women In Science awards five post-doctoral women scientists with grants of up to $60,000. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering and mathematics. Starting November 5th applications will be available at www.lorealusa.com under the For Women In Science/US Fellowship tab.

Call for 2013 NASA Fellowship Applications

Lawrence Fellowship Program

Dear Colleague:
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's prestigious Lawrence Fellowship is once again
soliciting applications from your most promising rising postdocs. The fellowship was established to
provide outstanding postdocs an opportunity to pursue world-class research with ample resources to
support their efforts. The Laboratory is committed to making their experience at LLNL positive and
rewarding.

This three-year fellowship is awarded only to candidates with exceptional talent, credentials, scientific
track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically, two to four awards are given each
year. Fellows will propose original and independent research in one or more aspects of science relevant
to the mission and goals of LLNL. Research areas may include:

• Atmospheric Science
 • Engineering
• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Chemistry
• Geoscience
• Applied Mathematics
• Lasers
• Computer Science
• Materials Science
• Energy
• Physics

 Please feel free to download the poster image from our
website (http://fellowship.llnl.gov).
You may also refer candidates to the website for additional information. Please contact the program
administrator, Christine Zachow, at zachow2@llnl.gov if you have any questions.


Sincerely,
Kristen Kulp
Director, Institutional Postdoc Program Board
(925) 422-6351
kulp2@llnl. gov

2013 KSTF Teaching Fellowships - seeking applicants

We are pleased to inform you that the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 cohort of Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellows. The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) was created by Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles in 1999 to cultivate and support exemplary science and mathematics high school teachers and develop the next generation of leaders in education. If you know a student interested in pursuing a career in teaching mathematics or science at the high school level, please let them know about the KSTF Teaching Fellowship.

KSTF’s programs are designed to help reverse the current national trend that sees approximately half of all secondary teachers leave the field within five years. The total award for each Fellow is valued at nearly $175,000 over the course of the five-year Fellowship. Fellows receive tuition assistance while participating in a teacher credential program, monthly stipends, and grants for professional development and teaching materials. By empowering science and mathematics teachers to be effective in the classroom, KSTF helps deliver enriched educational experiences to students and, in the long run, ensures a stronger, healthier and more competitive nation.

Please forward the flyer below to any interested parties you may know to help spread the word about our Fellowship Program. Applications will close on January 9th, 2013 at 12 Noon EST. If you have any questions about our Teaching Fellowship Program, please feel free to email us at teachers@kstf.org, or contact us at 856.608.0001.

Thank you for your time.

Alicia Marchena
Program Manager for the Teaching Fellowship Program
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation 

Job Opening: Bradley University

Job Opening: Cornell University

Job Opening: Ripon College

Job Openings: NUMAT TECHNOLOGIES

Numat Technologies, a start-up that focuses on computationally designing and synthesizing high performing nano-materials for gas storage and separation applications, is looking to fill several positions.

 

GT Women's Leadership Conference

Good Afternoon!

The Women's Leadership Conference is looking for a few more workshops for its upcoming conference! Below is the email that went out to several potential speakers! Please consider submitting a workshop!

Mission: The mission of the WLC is to inspire and prepare the women of Georgia Tech to become equal partners in the leadership of our professions, communities, and society.

History: The Women's Leadership Conference began during the winter of 1998 as means to celebrate, recognize, and learn more about the strong leadership exhibited by women of the Georgia Tech community. The conference is a gathering of women who have sought to become leaders in the classroom and the boardroom as well as the communities where they reside. As an infant coming into the world of annual campus activities, the conference was phenomenally successful. Now in its 14th year, the conference is again striving to expand its reach. This year we hope to use the conference theme Horizons to broaden the personal, professional, and global horizons of all conference attendees. The two-day conference offers workshops, speakers and discussions aimed at training female leaders on area campuses and in the Atlanta community. The 2012 conference will be particularly exciting, as this year celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Matriculation of Women at Georgia Tech.

Date: This year's conference will take place Friday night November 2, 2012, and Saturday November 3, 2012. The location is the Student Center Ballroom on the Georgia Tech campus.

Theme: "Horizons". This year the committee came up with this theme to encourage the idea of women "broadening their horizons" and learning more about the world around them, whether it be on a personal level, a community level, or global level. We hope that the workshop and keynote speakers who will be speaking at this conference will bring some empowering lessons for conference attendees to carry with them into the world, whether they be related to business, health, Atlanta, well-being, volunteer efforts, issues related to human trafficking, or whatever your area of expertise. 

Schedule:

Friday evening schedule

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Networking Fair and Reception, Georgia Tech Student Center 3rd Floor
6:15 - 6:30 PM: Entertainment
6:30 - 9:00 PM: Alumna Speaker to be followed by the Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony

Saturday schedule

8:00 – 8:45: Breakfast and Entertainment
8:45 – 9:40: Morning Keynote Speaker
9:45 – 10:40: Workshop I
10:45 – 11:40: Workshop II
11:40 – 1:30: Lunch
Keynote Speaker
Recognition of 2011 Sponsors
1:35 – 2:30: Workshop III
2:30 – 2:45: Evaluations and Conference Gifts

Workshops: Workshops take place on the Saturday of the conference. They last approximately 50 minutes each, and workshop speakers typically have 20-30 attendees in their workshop.

Benefits: Workshop speakers benefit by attending the conference at no cost to them.  Your presence at this conference also provides great networking opportunities. 

If you are interested please complete the Call for Programs by Tuesday, October 9, at noon.

Thanks!

Colleen M. Riggle

Assistant Dean of Students

Director, Women's Resource Center

Georgia Institute of Technology

Office: 404-385-1563

Fax: 404-385-6637

Robotic at Georgia Tech Panel Discussion

Join us Thursday, September 27th at 2:00 PM for a panel discussion on robotics at Georgia Tech

Speakers and topics will include:

Ronald Arkin -- Moral reasoning and emotions in robots (e.g., deception)
College of Computing
Regents' Professor, Director of the Mobile Robot Laboratory

Jeffrey Aguilar -- Jumping robots
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate student in the lab of Daniel Goldman, Assistant Professor, School of Physics

John Rogers -- Palm-sized robots networked for collaborative exploration, mapping, and sensing
Interactive Computing
Graduate student in the lab of Henrik Christensen, Distinguished Professor, KUKA Chair of Robotics, College of Computing, Director for the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Humanizing Machines: Robotics at Georgia Tech is the seventh panel in the Blended Research @ the Library series organized by the Faculty Engagement Department of the Georgia Tech Library. Blended Research @ the Library is a panel discussion series focusing on multidisciplinary research. At each session faculty and graduate students from various departments present research in an area that crosses over several disciplines.

More information can be found at: http://libguides.gatech.edu/robotics

Job Opening: Science Teacher at Yeshiva Atlanta

Private high school seeks a full-time science teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.  Teaching responsibilities include Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and at least three other science classes.  At least one of these classes will be Advanced Placement (A.P.) level. Class sizes are small, and students are well-behaved.  Advanced degree in science as well as experience in high school education and A.P. instruction preferred.  Candidates comfortable with using technology to enhance lessons, particularly with SmartBoards, preferred.  Pay is commensurate to qualifications and experience. 

Please send resume and cover letter to: Joel Rojek, Academic Coordinator, Yeshiva Atlanta, 3130 Raymond Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30340 or jrojek@yeshivaatlanta.org.

SpaceUp Atlanta-Saturday,October 6th!!

We are inviting you to SpaceUp Atlanta during World Space Week on Saturday Oct. 6th!

SpaceUp Atlanta is a space unconference, where participants decide the topics, schedule, and structure of the event. Unconferences have been held about technology, science, transit, and even cupcakes, but this is the first one focused on space exploration, science, STEM and anything about space.

Everyone who attends SpaceUp is encouraged to give a talk, moderate a panel, or start a discussion. You will be amazed at what comes out of SpaceUp. We hope to gather students, teachers, space professionals, and enthusiasts in the greater Atlanta region to foster a grassroots space community.

Event: SpaceUp Atlanta

Time: Oct 6, 2012, 9:30 AM - 6 PM

Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, 250 14th Street, NW , Atlanta, GA

To sign up for our event by Oct 3, please visit:

http://spaceupatl.eventbrite.com/. We’ll provide you with lunch, snacks and drinks so you don’t have to worry about eating. We want you to focus on talking about space all day long, and all this for only $20. Plus, we’ll throw in some freebies you can take home to remind you how much fun it was.

Make sure to register early because late/onsite registration will be $30.

For more information, please visit http://spaceup.org/near-you/atlanta,

follow us on Twitter @SpaceUpAtl, or become a fan on our Facebook page SpaceUpATL. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at spaceupatl@gmail.com.

Postdoc Position at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Dr. Marta Filizola is looking for a postdoc. 

She works on modeling and simulations of GPCRs especially on opioid receptors at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Here is the link for her lab and position:

http://www.filizolalab.org/?page_id=16

3M Info Session Sunday, Sept. 9th @ 6pm

3M will host an Information Session on 

Sunday, Sept. 9th from 6pm-8pm in MoSE 1201A

Please bring your resume and be prepared to talk with 3M recruiters.

Win Aquarium Tickets!!!

We are seeking photographs and/or images that are visually appealing, reflect positively on life in our School and illustrate your group’s research, your classroom and campus activities, or your work experiences. This competition is open to ALL members of our School; undergraduate majors, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, research scientists, faculty and staff.

Submit your entries for the following categories:

   1) A day in your life at Tech
   2) Research in progress
   3) Computer generated graphics
   4) Micrographs
    5) An artist’s view of GT

You can enter as many images as you like. However, all images should be suitable for use on the School’s new web site, which is currently under development, as we would like to use some of them on the site.
After the closing date for entries (Sunday, 9/16/12), we will display them on an internally accessible web site and everybody in the School will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites. The winning image in each category will be printed and framed and, after displaying them in the School’s main office, the prints will be given to the winner. The person submitting the most popular image in each category will also receive a pair of tickets for the Georgia Aquarium. Take a fresh look at what is around you every day and consider showing your colleagues what you do, how you view the School and your artistic talents. Also, let’s find out which research group does the most eye catching work!

Each entry should be submitted to Ashley Edwards (ashley.edwards@chemistry.gatech.edu) by email in digital form.

The subject line of the email must be “Photo competition  YOURFIRSTNAME  YOURLASTNAME”.

The text body of the email must be:
Category of entry. Choose one of 1) A day in the life, 2) Research, 3) Computer, 4) Micrographs, 5) Artistic
      The name of the person who created the image.
      A brief “title” or caption for the image, which will be shown on the competition web site.
      A description of what is depicted.
      The names of all the recognizable people in the image.

Grad Student Picnic Postponed to Sept. 7th!

The Annual Graduate Student Picnic has been postponed to Friday, September 7th.
 Join us:
·   Friday, September7
·   5-7 p.m.
·   IC (Instructional Center) Lawn
·   FREE Food
·   FREE T-shirts
·   FREE Prizes
·   FREE Salsa Lessons
·   Early registration will be available on the second floor of the

Student Center next to the information desk, Friday, September 7, from 11am-1pm.
 See you then!
 Grad SGA

Job Opening: R3 Sciences (Analytical Chemist)

The opening is based in R3 Sciences; we are a research and development-oriented company based out of Lafayette, Louisiana, with current interests in developing and commercializing natural gas-to-methanol process. At this time, we are looking to hire a talented analytical chemist to join our R&D team. Interested candidates should send their resumes along with a cover letter to vasan@r3sciences.com and sarthak@r3sciences.com. Candidates for this position should be available to work immediately.

Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities
• Assist in developing analytical methods and performing analytical experiments for
lab/pilot/full scale development of Gas to methanol process.
• Follow standard operating procedures and perform quality control procedures to
ensure quality of analyses.
• Assist in method development and/or validation
• Calibrate laboratory instruments to specified technical requirements
• Performs statistical analysis of experimental data when required
• Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in a laboratory notebook and
authors reports as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to present results in both oral and written reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Chemistry with 3 years of relevant
analytical experience
• Knowledge of GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF, HPLC and other analytical techniques are
required
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound suggestions or
recommendations
• The ability to work successfully in both a team environment as well as independently
• The ability to work in a fast pace environment, manage priorities and maintain
timelines for multiple projects

The Women's Leadership Conference Nominations

Each year at the Women's Leadership Conference, Georgia Tech honors women who demonstrate exemplary leadership abilities. These are women who lead with heart, creating innovative solutions while inspiring and uplifting the entire Georgia Tech Community. The Women's Leadership Conference is seeking to honor a female leader who awakens the passion for success of those around her. She encompasses the ideals of a successful leader, radiating a demeanor that compels others to do the same.

In other words, we are looking to honor commendable female leaders who have been personally inspiring and will continue inspiring others with their story and their actions. Honoring such a woman at the Women's Leadership Conference 2012 would not only be an excellent way to reward an admirable leader, but would also encourage females at Georgia Tech to do the same - to follow their passion and to make a change.

Please consider nominating an outstanding faculty member, staff member, alumna, graduate student, and/or undergraduate student.  Undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to being recognized at the WLC Conference November 2-3, will also receive a scholarship amount of $1000. The website is currently being updated, but the forms can be found at the following link http://womenscenter.gatech.edu/wlc/plugins/content/index.php?id=23. The nomination applications can be emailed to awards@gtwlc.com by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012.

GE Career Day-Friday, Sept. 28th on Tech Green

Greetings!

You are cordially invited to the annual GE Day on Friday September 28th on Tech Green from 11 am to 4 pm. At GE Day students can learn more about how GE moves, cures, powers, and builds the world. We will have representatives from some of GE’s different businesses including Aviation, Energy, and Appliances showcasing exciting new products. The event also showcases GE's entry-level programs to students interested in a career with our company, such as the Edison Engineering Development Program and the Operations Management Leadership Program.

We will be holding a raffle for some prizes.

In addition to GE Day, we invite you to attend the Professional Workshop being hosted by GE on Thursday September 6^th in the Student Success Center President’s Suite B from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Professional Workshop includes opportunities for students to hear tips on resumes, career fair, and interviews. Mock interviews will follow a presentation and Q&A session.

Don’t forget to visit the GE booth at the Georgia Tech Fall Career Fair on Tuesday September 11^th in the Campus Recreation Center from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm to discuss internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities.

Visit us on Facebook to find out more details about upcoming recruiting events.

Thanks,

James Mesiona
Field Service Engineer
GE Aviation
Global Customer Field Support

T 214-792-7443
C 407-304-0498
james.mesiona@ge.com
www.ge.com/aviation

2832 Shorecrest Drive
Dallas, TX 75235

GE imagination at work

SGA Graduate Student Picnic-Friday, August 31st!

Come to the Graduate Student Picnic!!

This upcoming Friday (Aug, 31) Graduate SGA will be holding our Annual Graduate Student Picnic on the Instructional Center (IC) Lawn between 5 pm and 7 pm.

 

There will be:

FREE food

FREE t-shirts

FREE prizes

and even FREE salsa lessons courtesy of the GT Salsa Club!! :-

 

So, take a break and come out that day to enjoy the festivities. Early registration will be available on the Second floor of the Student Center next to the information desk from 11am-1pm.

 

See you there!!!

 

Your Grad SGA

Job Opportunity: Celanese

Postdoc Opening: Sandia National Labs

Post-doctoral position for an organic chemist in the biosensors and nanomaterials department.   The job posting can be found at the Sandia website and the job id is 641467. See link below.

https://ws03snlntz.sandia.gov/psp/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Job Opening: Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Technical College is looking for a chemistry instructor for this coming fall term. If anyone is interested or knows anyone who may be you can get in contact with Barry Bates directly.

Barry N. Bates

Program Coordinator

Bioscience Technology

Atlanta Technical College

1560 Metropolitan Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30310

Tel. 404.225.4583

Postdoc Opportunity: National Renewable Energy Laboratory

 NREL in Golden, Colorado, is the nation's primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The National Bioenergy Center supports the science and technology goals of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program. The focus of the center is the advancement of technology for producing liquid fuels from biomass.

The successful postdoctoral candidate will use quantum mechanical calculations to design catalysts for both biomass deconstruction and upgrading of organic biomass derived intermediates to fuels. This research effort is central to the conversion of the plant cell wall into fuels and chemicals. An experimental program will support this work in which catalysts designed in silico will be tested in the laboratory. The metrics for this position include generation of new catalyst architectures and authorship of peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates with familiarity with quantum mechanical calculations (e.g., VASP, DACAPO, Q-CHEM, NWChem, Gaussian, etc.), transition state search algorithms, experience with metals in quantum mechanical calculations and understanding of heterogeneous catalysis are encouraged to apply. 

An effective candidate will be able to communicate scientific results effectively, both written and oral formats, and have demonstrated the ability to work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and biologists.

I have included a link to the NREL postdoctorial job posting.

http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html

   

Job Opening: Chemist at OPTI Medical

Please see the link below for job posting:

https://idexx.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=15463

Contact Nicole Marotta directly if interested!

Nicole Marotta, Ph.D

Sensor Scientist IV

OPTI Medical Systems

235 Hembree Park Drive

Roswell, GA 30076

Tel. 770-668-1729

Job Opening:R& D Scientist

Job Opportunity in Puerto Rico-Polymer Chemistry

PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST - (PRODUCT AND MATERIALS SCIENCE)

As a Product and Materials Principal Scientist, successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in strategic raw material, process, and product development programs.  In addition, successful applicants will participate in the transfer of new products and processes from the multi-national corporate R&D organization and lead the full implementation into the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·         To provide appropriate technical expertise to all aspects of raw material, product, and process verification and introduction as part of the company’s overall design control procedure.

·         Provide the appropriate chemical and materials knowledge capabilities in new product development and improvement projects, ensuring that appropriate technology is used to bring commercially successful products to market.

·         Responsible for keeping abreast of the latest chemical and lens material product developments, evaluating their potential impact on the business and recommending their incorporation into the current and future product lines.

·         Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams engaged on above activities.

Required qualifications:

·         PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.

·         Background in chemical synthesis and processing, polymer synthesis and processing, and/or materials properties.

·         Experience and demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry and materials characterization techniques and method validation.  For example:

• Gas and Liquid Chromatography
• Gel permeation Chromatography
• Multi-nuclear NMR
• Thermo-gravimetric Analysis
• Differential Scanning Calorimeter
• Rheology
• Ultraviolet and Infrared Spectroscopy

·         Experience in relevant related industrial technical roles strongly preferred.

·         Experience in a medical devices/ pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

·         Good knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems in the medical device/pharmaceutical industries within FDA, ISO and International regulatory environments.

·         Good knowledge of Health and Safety.

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

·         Strong project management skills.

·         Strong documentation skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of a corporate organization. 

·         Highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person.

·         Adaptable and flexible, with openness to change. Determination to see tasks through to their successful conclusion.

·         Self-reliant, dependable, steady under pressure and team oriented.

·         Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a calm manner and confident with varying demands of 24/7 manufacturing processes.

·         Enthusiastic, approachable, well organized, conscientious and innovative.

·         Must be able to give clear direction, communicate expectations, and provide feedback all levels of personnel.

·         Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

All candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literate and be willing to travel. 

Marily González Samalot, MA|HR Business Partner

Brenda Marrero & Associates

O. (787) 620-3998 x. 246

E: mgonzalez@brendamarreropr.com 

Science Writing Internships

Science Writing Internships

Light Knowledge Resources (www.light-kr.com), an Internet publishing company based in Princeton, NJ, is seeking talented students who are interested in internships in science writing. The internships are for our two health-news websites, The Myeloma Beacon (www.myelomabeacon.com) and The MDS Beacon (www.mdsbeacon.com).

These unpaid internships provide valuable experience in learning how to write technical science content in a manner that is friendly and understandable to lay readers. In our case, articles are geared toward patients suffering from medical conditions and their families.

These internships are excellent experience for applicants pursuing health care-related careers or careers in health- or science-related writing/journalism.

Students will develop and write content for Light's health-related websites. This involves reading the literature, writing articles, and publishing to the sites.

Interns will work in 7-10 member teams responsible for writing, updating, and editing content for their site.  Hours of work are flexible, and interns can work from home or school.  Articles for the websites will be 500-700 words in length, and interns will be expected to spend 7-10 hours per week for more than a single semester.

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, an interest in science, be able to work independently, and possess a history of strong academic performance (3.4 GPA minimum).  Applicants also will need access to a computer with Internet access. Relevant experience is desired, but all enthusiastic applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please send a resume including GPA and SAT/GRE score, and a letter describing why you are interested and what type of experience you have, to recruiting@light-kr.com.

Job Posting: Middle Georgia College

ORISE Fellowship

Chemist

CT Method Development

Division of Laboratory Sciences

National Center for Environmental Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta, Georgia

CDC-NCEH-2012-0034

Project Description:

A project is available in the Division of Laboratory Sciences, within the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.  The fellow will assist in the determination of human exposure to environmental chemicals, chemical threat agents and toxins using analytical techniques, such as solid phase extraction, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Activities may include:

·         Sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing, instrument operation, method development and troubleshooting. 

·         Documentation and communication of experimental results, issues, and development progress.

·         Participation in emergency response exercises, proficiency testing and method validation.

This fellowship is part of the Research Participation Program for CDC, which is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience. The initial appointment will be for up to one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and subject to availability of funds. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.  The appointment is at the CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/cdc.

Qualifications:

·         The applicant should have earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related science within the past 5 years.

·         Must be a US citizen.

·         Experience in analytical chemistry is beneficial.

·         Experience with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography is highly desired.

How to Apply:

Candidates should send their CVs in Word or PDF format to Ms. Elizabeth Hamelin at ehamelin@cdc.gov. Please reference in the subject line: CDC/ORISE opportunity – Analytical Response Lab. Only applicants given further consideration will be contacted.