Dow Info Session-September 22nd

CDC Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowship Positions at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Protein Biomarker-Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic diseases. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, hemoglobin adducts, and trans-fatty acids, which have been associated with chronic disease, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the level of exposure in the population and to determine normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers. This information will be used to help to identify population subgroups potentially at risk as a result of exposure, to evaluate public health activities, and to better diagnose diseases.

The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations, which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.

This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure research as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and procedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public health activities.


We are seeking candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.

At the Doctoral level, the following skills are desired:
• The ability to conceive, organize and carry out applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.
• The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.
• The ability to interact with professional and technical laboratory personnel detailed to assist in accomplishing specifically designated program activities.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.

At the Master’s level, the following skills are desired:
• The ability to organize and carry out applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurement.
• The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.

At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are desired:
• Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks.
• HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) (visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed for up to four year. The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on educational level and experience and following the federal salary tables (GS tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

Applications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D. (HKuiper@cdc.gov) by July 10th, 2015. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of official transcripts, citizenship status, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation on letterhead (letters by E-mail are sufficient).

Job Posting: MS Grad

We currently have an opening in our production chemistry group (posting is attached) here at OPTI Medical.  The ideal candidate would have a Bachelors degree with organic synthesis experience or a recent Masters degree in Organic Chemistry.  I thought I would reach out and see if there were any alumni or soon to be graduating chemistry majors that were interested.

If anyone is interested, they can send their resume to me and I will forward it on to the hiring manager. 

Thanks!

Nicole

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Nicole Marotta, Ph.D

Sustaining Engineering Manager

Six Sigma Black Belt

OPTI Medical Systems

235 Hembree Park Drive

Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 770-688-1729

Cell: 678-327-3144

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities - Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program

UT Visiting Professor Job Announcement

Postdoctoral opportunites at Purdue University

Postdoctoral positions available at NREL in polymer chemistry and engineering

From NREL in Colorado:

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We have two positions in polymer chemistry and engineering available immediately in our research groups, which we were hoping that you could forward to graduate students and postdocs in your department or research group.

Both positions will be an integral part of a large, multidisciplinary team to produce renewable polymers from biomass-derived monomers. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter describing their research and professional interests via email to Gregg Beckham (for the polymer engineering position) or to Mark Nimlos (for the polymer chemistry position).

Polymer Chemist: We are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position to develop renewable polymers and composites from chemical products made from biomass. Unique monomers will be produced by biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies and this new hire will be responsible for identifying and demonstrating synthetic routes to novel polymers that are of commercial interest. The researcher will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop, optimize and scale up processes and will also work with industrial partners to insure commercial development.

A Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with a strong emphasis on organic synthesis is required for this position. A familiarity with biomass and the chemistry of biomass conversion is desired.

Polymer Engineer: We are seeking additional candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position as part of the same project with an emphasis on polymer engineering. This new hire will be responsible for the design of new polymeric materials using the aforementioned monomers, testing of their physicochemical properties, and the implementation of new approaches for the design of novel polymer blends.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on polymer synthesis, design, and materials testing is required for this position.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely, Gregg and Mark
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Gregg T. Beckham, MSCEP, PhD
Senior Engineer, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7806
Mobile: (+01) 617-960-7648
www.nrel.gov/gbeckham
Gregg.Beckham@nrel.gov<mailto:Gregg.beckham@nrel.gov>

Mark R. Nimlos
Principal Scientist, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7704
Mobile: (+01) 303-518-8445
Mark.Nimlos@nrel.gov<mailto:Mark.nimlos@nrel.gov

CDC ORISE Fellowship Position

Fellowship Positions at the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental
Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease
biomarkers. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure
biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked with
chronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the extent of
exposure in the population as well as to identify normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers.
Findings will be used to help to identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk,
and to assess possible associations between exposure, risk, and health effects.
The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis
of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The
candidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations,
which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.
This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure
research as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and
procedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public
health activities.
We are seeking candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science (Minimum
GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.
At the Doctoral level, the following skills are desired:
 The ability to conceive, organize and carry out basic and applied research directed
towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of
lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.
 The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory
experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports
describing the results and conclusions.
 The ability to interact with professional and technical laboratory personnel detailed to
assist in accomplishing specifically designated program activities.
 Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Master’s level, the following skills are desired:
 The ability to organize and carry our basic and applied research directed towards
expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids
and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurement.
 The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory
experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports
describing the results and conclusions.
 Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are desired:
 Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks.
 HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation experience.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
(visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The initial appointment is for one year,
but may be renewed for up to four year. The participant will receive a monthly stipend
depending on educational level and experience and following the federal salary tables (GS
tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not
become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.
Applications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D. (HKuiper@cdc.gov) by December
23rd, 2014. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts,
current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters
by E-mail are sufficient).

Innovation Infrastructure Workshop

The Institute for Materials invites you to attend an Innovation Infrastructure Workshop organized by Ken Gall, Professor for the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Ken will share his experiences in forming two start-up companies based on materials technologies and his expertise in utilizing campus resources for entrepreneurs. This is an interactive event! It will be a great opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of transitioning research into the market so students are encouraged to attend, at no cost.

The workshop will be held Tuesday, December 2 at 9 a.m. at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, Room 235. We will adjourn at 12:30 p.m. for lunch in the GLC Atrium. Breakfast, coffee, and refreshments will be served during the workshop. 

Please RSVP by December 1 at http://www.materials.gatech.edu/workshops

We look forward to seeing you there.


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David L. McDowell,
Regents' Professor and Executive Director
Institute for Materials
Paper Tricentennial Bldg.
500 Tenth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0620
Website: www.materials.gatech.edu

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Cecelia Jones
Center Manager
Institute for Materials
Georgia Institute of Technology
500 Tenth Street, NW, IPST Bldg, Room 414
Atlanta, GA 30332-0620
Phone:  404-894-7769 / Fax: 404-894-0186
Email: cecelia.jones@imat.gatech.edu
Website: www.materials.gatech.edu

Paid Summer Internship Opportunities in Taipei, Taiwan (2015)

The Taiwan International Graduate Program is pleased to invite applications to the International Internship Program (TIGP-IIP). The TIGP-internship programme in collaboration with 10 top-ranking local research universities. The TIGP office would like to invite young talents from around the globe to experience Taiwan's top-notch scientific research facilities and to jointly build up an intellectual network for people with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The attached file is the TIGP-Summer internship poster. I really hope that you could help me to pass this Summer internship programme to students in your faculty or school.

The online application starts from 1^st January 2015 to 28^th February 2015. For more information and online application, please kindly refer to the following website.

https://db1x.sinica.edu.tw/tigpSummer/

 There are 12 programmes offered by 2015 TIGP Summer Internship Programme:

1. Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics
2. Molecular Science and Technology
3. Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences
4. Bioinformatics
5. Molecular and Cell Biology
6. Nano Science and Technology
7. Molecular Medicine
8. Earth System Science
9. Biodiversity
10. Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

11. Sustainable Chemical Science and Technology

12. Social Networks and Human-Centered Computing

Once again, we do very appreciate if you could help us to pass TIGP-IIP internship information to students in your faculty or school .

If you have any other question about the summer internship programme, please kindly inform me.

Thank you

Kind regards,

Nicole Chen

International Affairs Office(IAO)

TIGP-IIP Administrative Team

Academia Sinica, Taiwan,

Tel: 886-2-2787-1405

Job Posting: Jacksonville University

Dear Dr. Finn:

My name is Jack Huang and I am working for Jacksonville University. Currently we are searching for a visiting assistant professor to teach chemistry. This appointment is renewable for up to three years.  There is a possibility that a tenure track position could be approved in the future and someone hired as a visiting would be eligible to apply for the tenure track position.

The official ad can be found at http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175969687&Title=Visiting%20Assistant%20Professor%20of%20Chemistry.

Would you mind to forward this to the graduate students and postdocs who might be interested in?

You have a  nice day!

Jack

Job Posting: Analytical Faculty at Baylor University

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.

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:

1.      Send an email of Intent to Submit to susan.roche@gatech.edu  by October 22, 2014.

·        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

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,


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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

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:

• 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

Stipends and Allowances:

• Predoctoral -- $24,000 per year for three years
• Dissertation -- $25,000 for one year
• Postdoctoral -- $45,000 for one year

Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows.
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

For Further information please contact:
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

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

Job Posting: Salisbury University-Analytical Faculty

The Department of Chemistry at Salisbury University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.

Area of Specialization: Analytical Chemistry.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: The primary teaching responsibilities are in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, general chemistry, and general education courses. Engagement in scholarly professional activities; development of a research program amenable to undergraduate participation; and participation in departmental, university and other service are expected. Candidates are expected to use effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service at the undergraduate level.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry with demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry, evidence of teaching experience and potential for excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must have the doctoral degree completed before August 15, 2015. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. All applicants must submit: A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, undergraduate research plans, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. All documents must be submitted with your application in the online employment application system. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Anita Brown (arbrown@salisbury.edu). See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions for submission of application materials.

Applications submitted by October 26, 2014 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment is expected to begin August 2015 and is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

This position is based in Salisbury, Maryland. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has 388 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,600.

Job Posting: CDC-Atlanta

Dr. Tiffany Seyler at the CDC is looking for 4 job candidates(Either 1 BS, 2 MS and 1 Ph.D or 1 MS and 2 Ph.D) in the next 2-6 months. All positions are for their newly approved project, “Oxidative stress (OS) as biomarkers for tobacco exposure”.

Some information about the project and requirements :

The project will require developing and validating a method for measuring OS biomarkers in human urine and transferring the method onto their robotics work stations  (Hamilton STAR (1 system) and Caliper Staccato (1 or 2 systems)) in order to improve throughput.  Dr. Seyler is specifically looking for candidate with LC/MS experience and preferably robotics automatic workstation experience (such as Caliper or Hamilton).  The LC/MS-MS (3 systems) will be ABSciex 6500.

Samples will be 10,000 human urine specimens the first year. This is part of the FDA’s PATH study, contracted and run by NIDA.

BS candidate will be mostly routine sample preparation.

MS candidate will be operating either the robotic system or LC/MS. The MS candidate I’m hiring right now will be working on the Hamilton and Caliper.

Ph.D. candidates will help me lead the assay: sample data flow (sample tracking, analysis, reporting), data analysis (including QC and QA, SAS or JMP), improving method (sensitivity, LoD, throughput, etc.), trouble shooting the instrument, etc.

For those  candidates who are interested in the position, please send your questions and CVs, cover letters directly to Tiffany Seyler (tvh2@cdc.gov her other contact info is below). It may be a good idea to put in the subject line put “Oxidative stress (OS) as biomarkers for tobacco exposure Job opportunity” so that your email is not overlooked.

Tiffany H. Seyler, Ph.D., MPH.
Team Lead
Tobacco and Volatile Branch

Division of Laboratory Sciences

National Center for Environmental Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mailstop F-47

4770 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 488-4527
(404) 638-5314 (Fax)