Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Postdoc Position st NIH
Synthetic Organic/Medicinal Chemist at the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Kenner C. Rice
http://irp.drugabuse.gov/Rice.php
A postdoctoral position is available for an organic chemist to work on multi-step synthesis of mostly
nitrogenous small molecules on a multigram scale in the Drug Design and Synthesis Section, NIDA
Intramural Research Program, Rockville, MD. Our major research direction is the elucidation of the
structure and function of neurotransmitter systems in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS)
in normal, drug-altered, and pathological states and the molecular mechanism of action of CNS active
drugs. Organic/medicinal chemistry is the foundation of the multidisciplinary approach utilized in these
studies that requires the rational design and chemical synthesis of novel agonists, antagonists,
imaging agents, affinity ligands, and other drugs for particular applications.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree and synthetic chemistry experience. Interest in the chemical synthesis of complex organic molecules, optical resolution of racemates, and crystallization, is required, as well as the desire to collaborate with colleagues in various pharmacological and other diverse scientific disciplines.
Representive Publications:
Li, F., Cheng, K., Antoline, J. F. G., Iyer, M. R., Matyas, G. R., Torres, O., Jalah, R., Beck, Z., Alving, C. R., Parrish, D. A., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E. and Rice, K. C.: Synthesis and Immunological Effects of Heroin Vaccines. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12, 7211-7232. This paper was featured of the outside cover of its issue. See also “Vaccines for Heroin” by Richard Kelley, August 19th 2014 at the OBC blog at http://blogs.rsc.org/ob/
Selfridge, B. R., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Synthesis of Enantiopure 10-Nornaltrexones in the Search for Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR-4) Antagonists and Opioid Ligands. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2014, 79, 5007-5018. http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jo500568s
Xiong, W., Chen, S-H., He, L., Cheng, K., Zhao, Y-L., Chen, H., Li, D-P., Homanics, G. E., Peever, J., Rice, K. C., Wu, L-G., Pan, H-L., Zhang, L. (2014). Presynaptic Glycine Receptors As A Potential Therapeutic Target In Hyperekplexia Disease. Nature Neuroscience, 2014, 17, 232-239.
http://www.nature.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/neuro/journal/v17/n2/full/nn.3615.html
Lim, H. J., Dersch, C. M., Rothman, R. B., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Probes for Narcotic Receptor Mediated Phenomena. 48. C7- And C8-Substituted 5-Phenylmorphan Opioids from
Diastereoselective Alkylation. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2013, 67, 335-343.
http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/science/article/pii/S022352341300398X
Li, F., Deck, J. A., Dersch, C. M., Rothman, R. B., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. (2012)
Probes for Narcotic Receptor Mediated Phenomena. 46. N-Substituted-2,3,4,9,10,10a-Hexahydro-1H-1,4a- (Epiminoethano)Phenanthren-6- And 8-ols - Carbocyclic Relatives of F-Oxide Bridged Phenylmorphans. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012, 58, 557-567.
http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/science/article/pii/S0223523412006459
Boos, T. L., Cheng, K., Greiner, E., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Configurational
Reassignment and Improved Preparation of the Competitive IL-6 Receptor Antagonist 20R,21REpoxyresibufogenin-
3-formate. Journal of Natural Products, 2012, 75, 661-668.
Dr. Kenner C. Rice
http://irp.drugabuse.gov/Rice.php
A postdoctoral position is available for an organic chemist to work on multi-step synthesis of mostly
nitrogenous small molecules on a multigram scale in the Drug Design and Synthesis Section, NIDA
Intramural Research Program, Rockville, MD. Our major research direction is the elucidation of the
structure and function of neurotransmitter systems in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS)
in normal, drug-altered, and pathological states and the molecular mechanism of action of CNS active
drugs. Organic/medicinal chemistry is the foundation of the multidisciplinary approach utilized in these
studies that requires the rational design and chemical synthesis of novel agonists, antagonists,
imaging agents, affinity ligands, and other drugs for particular applications.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree and synthetic chemistry experience. Interest in the chemical synthesis of complex organic molecules, optical resolution of racemates, and crystallization, is required, as well as the desire to collaborate with colleagues in various pharmacological and other diverse scientific disciplines.
Representive Publications:
Li, F., Cheng, K., Antoline, J. F. G., Iyer, M. R., Matyas, G. R., Torres, O., Jalah, R., Beck, Z., Alving, C. R., Parrish, D. A., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E. and Rice, K. C.: Synthesis and Immunological Effects of Heroin Vaccines. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12, 7211-7232. This paper was featured of the outside cover of its issue. See also “Vaccines for Heroin” by Richard Kelley, August 19th 2014 at the OBC blog at http://blogs.rsc.org/ob/
Selfridge, B. R., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Synthesis of Enantiopure 10-Nornaltrexones in the Search for Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR-4) Antagonists and Opioid Ligands. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2014, 79, 5007-5018. http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jo500568s
Xiong, W., Chen, S-H., He, L., Cheng, K., Zhao, Y-L., Chen, H., Li, D-P., Homanics, G. E., Peever, J., Rice, K. C., Wu, L-G., Pan, H-L., Zhang, L. (2014). Presynaptic Glycine Receptors As A Potential Therapeutic Target In Hyperekplexia Disease. Nature Neuroscience, 2014, 17, 232-239.
http://www.nature.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/neuro/journal/v17/n2/full/nn.3615.html
Lim, H. J., Dersch, C. M., Rothman, R. B., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Probes for Narcotic Receptor Mediated Phenomena. 48. C7- And C8-Substituted 5-Phenylmorphan Opioids from
Diastereoselective Alkylation. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2013, 67, 335-343.
http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/science/article/pii/S022352341300398X
Li, F., Deck, J. A., Dersch, C. M., Rothman, R. B., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. (2012)
Probes for Narcotic Receptor Mediated Phenomena. 46. N-Substituted-2,3,4,9,10,10a-Hexahydro-1H-1,4a- (Epiminoethano)Phenanthren-6- And 8-ols - Carbocyclic Relatives of F-Oxide Bridged Phenylmorphans. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012, 58, 557-567.
http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy.nihlibrary.nih.gov/science/article/pii/S0223523412006459
Boos, T. L., Cheng, K., Greiner, E., Deschamps, J. R., Jacobson, A. E., Rice, K. C. Configurational
Reassignment and Improved Preparation of the Competitive IL-6 Receptor Antagonist 20R,21REpoxyresibufogenin-
3-formate. Journal of Natural Products, 2012, 75, 661-668.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
2015 Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellows Program
The Arnold O. Beckman
Postdoctoral Fellows Program is intended to support postdoctoral scholars with
the highest potential for success in an independent academic career in chemistry
and the life sciences, and to assist in their transition from “mentored yet
independent” postdoctoral to an independent, tenure-track position. Nearly all
successful academic careers in science at present begin with a postdoctoral
period of additional training and development prior to the first tenure tract
appointment. These individuals are expected to become the next generation of
leaders and innovators in science, engineering, and technology.
The program requires
the identification of both a candidate and an institutional mentor who will
provide support the postdoctoral candidate throughout his or her
fellowship. Awarded fellows are required to spend full-time, 100% effort
on the project outlined in the fellows application.
Candidate Eligibility
· U.S. Citizen or permanent
resident;
· PhD, MD, and MD/PhD;
· In a first postdoctoral
position at the time of application; and
· Have not been in said
first postdoctoral position for longer than twelve months at the time of this
application;
· Will be eligible for a
tenure track position at a scientific research institution at the end of year
two of the fellowship.
Award
- This is a 2 year award funded
at a range of between $57,000 and $67,000, based on research experience,
with 75% of the award going towards the stipend, and 25% towards research
expenditures.
Award Timeline
- GT Email of Intent to Submit
Requested by – October 22, 2014
- GT Internal Pre-Proposal
Deadline - October 29, 2014
- GT Internal Candidate
Notification Target – November 10, 2014
- Sponsor Submission Deadline –
December 1, 2014
Internal Submission
Process
To be considered for
GT nomination to compete for this award, please:
· This brief email should contain: the
candidate’s name, the mentor’s name, the area of proposed research, and a
statement verifying eligibility under the state Candidate Eligibility criteria.
· Please note, this email is not binding or
mandatory, but it will help our office to begin to put together a review
committee with the correct expertise for this competition.
2. Submit
a Pre-Proposal Package, including the following items, to Susan Roche at
(susan.roche@gatech.edu),
as a single .pdf file, by October 29, 2014.
· Abstract of Proposed Research – Must include: Candidate Name, Mentor
Name, Specific aims of proposed research (Not to exceed 1 page)
· Candidate CV – (any available format)
· Mentor CV – (any available format)
For More Information
- See the Arnold and Mabel
Beckman Foundation website at: http://www.beckman-foundation.com.
- See Arnold O. Beckman
Postdoctoral Fellows Award Program Overview at: http://beckman-foundation.com/aob-postdoc-program-overview
- All questions regarding the
award should be directed to Susan Roche at 404-894-8022 or susan.roche@gatech.edu
- Please note: The GT
Office of Foundation Relations handles all correspondence with Arnold and
Mabel Beckman Foundation so we ask that researchers DO NOT contact them
directly.
(Please note: If you
have received this information via forwarded email and you wish to subscribe to
receive similar notifications directly from the Office of the EVPR in the
future, please subscribe to the EVPR GT Research mailing list, by following the
instructions at: http://www.research.gatech.edu/join-gt-research-mailing-list.)
As always if you have
any further questions or require any additional information, please contact me
at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
Susan Roche, MS, CRA
Research
Administration Manager
Georgia Institute of
Technology
Office of the
Executive Vice President for Research
207D A. French
Building | 237 Uncle Heine Way | Atlanta, GA 30332-0325
404.894.8802 p |
404.385.6940 | susan.roche@gatech.edu
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Job Posting: Ashland Inc.
All,
There is a job opening in the NMR group in Albemarle
Corporation located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a PhD level Chemist. They are
looking for someone with a good NMR knowledge and experience. The official
detail of the job description is available in the company career website
(Albemarle.com) in the university recruiting category.
Please see below for more details. Applications can only be submitted through
the company web site. Please follow the web site instructions for questions,
inquiries and requirements.
Thanks!
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Kenyetta Johnson, Ph.D.
Academic Professional - Director of Graduate Studies
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Georgia Institute of Technology Molecular
Science and Engineering Bldg, Room 2222L
901 Atlantic Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0400
Ph: 404-894-8227
Fax: 404-385-0386
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Subject: AMMRL:
NMR job posting at Ashland Inc.
Date: Fri, 10
Oct 2014 07:16:17 -0400
From: Sangrama K Sahoo <sksahoo@ashland.com>
To: ammrl@ammrl.org
I am posting for NMR staff scientist position at Ashland
Inc. in Wilmington DE research center. Please see the description below. You
can send your resume to me or go to Ashland Career website to apply online.
If you know somebody looking for Industrial NMR position,
please pass this info. Thanks.
*Staff Scientist*
Requisition # 2014-4919
# of Openings 1
Job Locations US-DE-Wilmington
Posted Date 10/9/2014
Category Research and Development
*More information about this job: *
Overview:
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland Inc.
(NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help
customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions
for tomorrow.
Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of
markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive,
construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, tissue
and towel, and water treatment. Visit www.ashland.comto
see the innovations we offer through our three commercial units - Ashland
Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global
specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to
all we touch.
In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors
define who we are.
They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our
employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We
hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and
honesty.
Description:
Ashland is seeking to hire an NMR Staff Scientist. In this position you will be responsible for
the structural analysis of cellulose ethers and related polymers, collaborating
and conducting independent polymer
structural research in support of company’s R&D projects, and supporting
technical service requests, pilot and commercial plant operations, and intellectual
property protection. You will lead research projects in developing and
validating NMR methodologies in support of structural and compositional
analysis of complex macromolecular systems and provide structure-property
relationships along with maintaining a safe working environment in the lab and
comply with all environmental, health and safety requirements. This position is located in Wilmington, DE.
Qualifications:
* A PhD or
equivalent degree in Chemistry, polymer science or material
science, or a
related field with at least 2-5 years experience in
NMR
spectroscopy
* Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
* Proven ability
in executing independent research projects
* Strong
background in solution NMR and multidimensional NMR
* Experience
with polymer NMR a plus
* Knowledge of
other analytical characterization techniques including
FT-IR, Mass
spectrometry, GPC/SEC and rheology
* Must have hands-on experience operating NMR
spectrometers and
routine
maintenance.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and
keeping them.
The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and
benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment
where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay.
As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we
offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global
organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company.
If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job,
this may be a great fit.
/Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. /
/Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability. /
We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies
or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed
recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.
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*Sangrama K. Sahoo*, PhD
Research Scientist, Global Measurement Science
+1 302-995-3182
Ashland Specialty Ingredients
500 Hercules Road,
Wilmington, DE 19808-1599 USA
Embassy of France- Office for Science and Technology - PhD students seminar in France March 2015
The mission of the Office for
Science and Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in the United States is
happy to announce the opening of the call of candidates for the program FADEx
on Monday, October 13, 2014.
The program FADEx
consists in a 2-days seminar between PhD students enrolled in a US university
and PhD students enrolled in a French university. The seminar whose focus is on
“advanced architecture for solar cells” will take place at Le
Bourget-du-Lac, France, in partnership with the National Institute for Solar
Energy (Institut
National de
l’Énergie
Solaire
or INES) in March 2015. This meeting will provide the opportunity for US and
French PhD students to share scientific results in a very informal setting.
Besides, four (4) lectures of well-known French researchers in the field will
be also proposed to the PhD students. Additionally, the seminar will be
followed by the visit of state-of-the-art French research centers – the INES,
the MINATEC
innovation campus, the Photovoltaic Institute of Paris Region (Institut
Photovoltaïque
d'Île-de-France
or IPVF)
– as well as a visit of the European Synchrotron Research Facility (ESRF).
Furthermore, thanks to the
generous support of the OST, eight (8) scholarships to attend this meeting will
be awarded to 8 top US PhD students. The scholarships covers the round trip to
France, the trips within France, the accommodation and most of the meals.
More details regarding this call
for candidates as well as the application form can be found on the OST
website: http://www.france-science.org/-French-American-Doctoral-Exchange,397-.html.
A flyer
is available at the end of the message.
Please feel free to forward this
information to anyone, researcher and students, you believe might be interested
by this event.
Best regards,
Christian Turquat
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Christian TURQUAT
Scientific Attaché
Physical sciences and
nanotechnology
General Consulate of
France
OFFICE FOR SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 600
– Houston, TX 77056 – USA
Phone: +1 (713) 985-3262
+1 (713) 985-3262
– Fax: +1 (713) 572-2914
+1 (713) 985-3262
– Fax: +1 (713) 572-2914
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UCB-Tech Day-Nov. 7th
Dear All,
Please help get the word out about an upcoming industry event: UCB-Tech Day.
The event will be held on Friday, Nov 7 from 1-6 PM at UCB's headquarters in Smyrna, GA.
This is an Open House event for GaTech students. Speakers include: Jeff Wren, Sr Vice President
and President UCB North America; Dr Ismail Kola, Exec VP and President New Medicines and Dr Bruce Lavin, VP, Medical Affairs, North America to name a few.
This is a great opportunity for students and postdocs in our Bio/Chem community to learn
about UCB's mission and vision, the drug development process, as well as different career paths
in the biopharmaceutical industry. Topics to be covered include: Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs,
Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics.
Please see the link on the IBB website for more information and a link to the registration site.
http://petitinstitute.gatech.edu/ucb-georgia-tech-day
Best regards,
--
Cynthia L. Sundell, PhD
Director, Life Science Industry Collaborations
Parker H. Petit Institute for
Bioengineering and Bioscience and
Office of Industry Collaboration
Georgia Institute of Technology
315 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0363
Cell: 770-576-0704
Fax: 404-894-2291
www.ibb.gatech.edu
Please help get the word out about an upcoming industry event: UCB-Tech Day.
The event will be held on Friday, Nov 7 from 1-6 PM at UCB's headquarters in Smyrna, GA.
This is an Open House event for GaTech students. Speakers include: Jeff Wren, Sr Vice President
and President UCB North America; Dr Ismail Kola, Exec VP and President New Medicines and Dr Bruce Lavin, VP, Medical Affairs, North America to name a few.
This is a great opportunity for students and postdocs in our Bio/Chem community to learn
about UCB's mission and vision, the drug development process, as well as different career paths
in the biopharmaceutical industry. Topics to be covered include: Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs,
Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics.
Please see the link on the IBB website for more information and a link to the registration site.
http://petitinstitute.gatech.edu/ucb-georgia-tech-day
Best regards,
--
Cynthia L. Sundell, PhD
Director, Life Science Industry Collaborations
Parker H. Petit Institute for
Bioengineering and Bioscience and
Office of Industry Collaboration
Georgia Institute of Technology
315 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0363
Cell: 770-576-0704
Fax: 404-894-2291
www.ibb.gatech.edu
Merck Post-Doc Opportunities
I hope this email finds you well. I am
writing to bring your attention to Merck’s Post-Doctoral Research Program.
The program, initiated in 2012 by Dr. Roger Perlmutter, Executive Vice
President of Merck Research Labs, is intended to sponsor the continued academic
development of exceptional young scientists from top academic institutions.
The values to the successful Post-Doctoral candidate are many, including:
* Ability to conduct academic research in a commercial environment
* Placement in unique laboratory environments with top capabilities, equipment, expertise and knowledge
* Availability of highly developed infrastructure and core activities
* End-to-end view of drug development process
* Facilitated job placement at program exit
The program is 3 years in tenure with an annual review for contract renewal.
The Parenteral Product Development group, located in West Point PA, has been awarded the opportunity to sponsor a Post-Doctoral Researcher. In this laboratory role, the researcher will work with highly cross-functional team to support the design and development of modified release non-oral formulations of small molecule or peptide pharmaceuticals, with a focus on biodegradable polymeric formulations (nano-/micro-particles and implants).
Complete details of the research and candidate requirements can be accessed via https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/merck_external_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?job=POS000139&lang=en
Please circulate this communication to qualified candidates within your group and to your extended academic collaborators as fit. I look forward to connecting with you and interested students further as needed.
Sincerely,
Marian
___________________________________
Marian Gindy, Ph.D.
Director, Formulation Sciences
Parenteral Products Development
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply
Merck Research Labs
West Point, PA
Tel. 215.652.7004
Fax. 215.652.5299
* Ability to conduct academic research in a commercial environment
* Placement in unique laboratory environments with top capabilities, equipment, expertise and knowledge
* Availability of highly developed infrastructure and core activities
* End-to-end view of drug development process
* Facilitated job placement at program exit
The program is 3 years in tenure with an annual review for contract renewal.
The Parenteral Product Development group, located in West Point PA, has been awarded the opportunity to sponsor a Post-Doctoral Researcher. In this laboratory role, the researcher will work with highly cross-functional team to support the design and development of modified release non-oral formulations of small molecule or peptide pharmaceuticals, with a focus on biodegradable polymeric formulations (nano-/micro-particles and implants).
Complete details of the research and candidate requirements can be accessed via https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/merck_external_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?job=POS000139&lang=en
Please circulate this communication to qualified candidates within your group and to your extended academic collaborators as fit. I look forward to connecting with you and interested students further as needed.
Sincerely,
Marian
___________________________________
Marian Gindy, Ph.D.
Director, Formulation Sciences
Parenteral Products Development
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply
Merck Research Labs
West Point, PA
Tel. 215.652.7004
Fax. 215.652.5299
2015 Ford Foundation Fellowships-Deadlines Mid-November
The National Academies
is accepting applications for the 2015 Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for
Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching. Full eligibility
information and online applications are available on our website at: http://nationalacademies.org/ford
Eligibility Requirements:
Approximately 60 predoctoral, 30 dissertation, and 18 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies.
Application Deadline Dates:
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council of the National Academies
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2872202.334.2872
Fax: 202.334.3419
infofell@nas.edu
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or individuals
granted deferred action status under the DACA program
- Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or
university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or
humanities
- Predoctoral
-- $24,000 per year for three years
- Dissertation
-- $25,000 for one year
- Postdoctoral
-- $45,000 for one year
Approximately 60 predoctoral, 30 dissertation, and 18 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies.
Application Deadline Dates:
- Predoctoral:
November 19, 2014
- Dissertation:
November 14, 2014
- Postdoctoral:
November 14, 2014
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council of the National Academies
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2872
202.334.2872Fax: 202.334.3419
infofell@nas.edu
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Liberal arts recruiting visit to GT
Faculty and administrators from
Bates College, Dickinson College, and Williams College will be at Georgia Tech
on the morning of October 27, 2014, to recruit potential faculty across a wide
variety of disciplines from several metro-Atlanta area universities. These
three institutions are part of a larger consortium of more than 20 liberal arts
colleges (known as LADO: Liberal Arts Colleges with Diversity Officers) with an
interest in recruiting talented new faculty. Across this consortium of schools,
there were ~ 115 tenure track faculty openings last year, and there are ~125
tenure track openings currently being advertised for the 2015-16 academic year
(along with roughly two dozen fellowship and post-doctoral opportunities). We
encourage graduate students and post-docs, even if they are not yet on the job
market, to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about careers at liberal
arts colleges generally, and to get specific advice about how to prepare for
the application process in advance as well as when you are actually
ready to enter the job market.
Bates representatives:
Pallavi Jayawant Associate
Professor of Mathematics
Crystal Williams Associate Vice
President and Chief Diversity
Officer, Professor of English
Dickinson representatives:
Lynn Johnson Associate Professor
of African Studies
Mike Reed Vice President for
Institutional Initiatives
Williams representatives:
Jeannie Albrecht Associate
Professor of Computer Science
Leslie Brown Associate Professor
of History
Protik Majumder Director of the
Bronfman Science Center, Professor of Physics
Lee Park Associate Dean of
Faculty, Professor of Chemistry
Karen Swann Associate Dean for
Institutional Diversity, Professor of English
Life at a Liberal Arts College
Agenda for October 27, 2014
Location: Georgia Tech Student
Center Theater
Time: 8:30 AM -12:00 PM
8:30-8:45 Welcome
8:45- 9:00 Introduction to LADO
9:00-10:30 Building a Career
at a Liberal Arts College (a panel discussion with faculty and
administrators from LADO institutions)
What’s it like to teach at a
Liberal Arts College?
Can I develop a strong research
agenda?
What would be my relation to
the institution?
What kind of life could I have?
10:30-12:00 Breakout
Discussions by Disciplinary Areas
Including: Humanities,
Mathematics and Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Social Sciences,
and Other Disciplines
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