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).

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

Postdoc Opportunities at Stanford

The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program and the Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program are currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows.
We would appreciate it if you could share this information with your graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

More information can be found at:

Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program: http://smisprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: May 11, 2015

Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program: http://scitprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: July 1, 2015

Thank you,
Sofia

~~~~~
Sofia Gonzales
Program Administrator
Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program
Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program
Department of Radiology
Stanford University

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).

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

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

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

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program-Deadline Sept. 24th

Subject: The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications!

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2014 solicitation.  Applications are due 5:00pm ET on Wednesday September 24, 2014.

The SCGSR program supports supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist for a period of 3 to 12 consecutive months—with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission.

The SCGSR program is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories. The supplemental award provides for additional, incremental costs for living and travel expenses directly associated with conducting the SCGSR research project at the DOE host laboratory during the award period.

The Office of Science expects to make approximately 100 awards in 2014, for project periods beginning anytime between January and September 2015.

Detailed information about the program, including eligibility requirements and access to the online application system, can be found at:http://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/.

The SCGSR program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS), in collaboration with the six Office of Science research programs offices and the DOE national laboratories, and the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE).

For any questions, please contact the SCGSR Program Manager, Dr. Ping Ge, atsc.scgsr@science.doe.gov.

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science

2014-2015 Fall Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship funding for the 2014-2015 Fall semester. This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists. Graduate students or undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college for the 2014-2015 Fall semester to qualify for this scholarship. A pre-selected committee will award two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships among the candidates.

Scholarship Award Criteria:

• - Candidate must be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited college or university for
     the 2014-2015 Fall semester
• - Candidate must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field
• - Graduate students must have received a cumulative undergraduate GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Graduate students should be maintaining a GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during Graduate School
• - Sophomores and Juniors must have a cumulative college GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Freshman must have a cumulative high school GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Candidates must complete an application & submit unofficial transcripts [if selected, an official transcript will be required]
• - Although not required for an application, references can be submitted to:
     Thermo Fisher Scientific
     Attn: Scholarship Reference
     3734 N. Meridian Rd
     Rockford, IL 61107
     or via email to PierceScholarship@thermofisher.com.
• - Deadline for applicants is 3:00:00 p.m. on August 1, 2014

Complete details and application may be found online at http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/.

Questions should be directed to: piercescholarship@thermofisher.com.

Fulbright Information Session Wed. April 2, noon, Clough Lounge

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday April 2, noon-1:00

Clough Lounge 205

Students may apply for a Fulbright during the senior undergraduate year or during graduate school and prior to completing PhD research.

Students should be working with the Fellowships Office now to prepare for the August campus deadline to apply for grants during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Fulbright awards are available for research, graduate study, or to be an English Teaching Assistant.                                  http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

A letter of invitation is needed for research and graduate study, and awards are available in more than 140 countries. English Teaching Assistant (ETA) applications do not require an invitation.

Applicants must be US citizens.

Presenters include Dr. Tom Wall (CE) who held an EU Fulbright and two students who are current applicants who will discuss the Fulbright application procedure.

Contacts:

Dr. Kathryn Meehan, kathryn.meehan@gatech.edu

Dr. Karen Adams, karen.adams@gatech.edu

UNCF/MERCK Science Initiative

THE UNCF● MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE

It's a Chance of a Lifetime Through an Extraordinary Partnership

UMSI brings together UNCF, The Merck Company Foundation and Merck Global Diversity Inclusion to offer 37 annual awards to outstanding African American students and postdoctoral researchers:

• 15 undergraduate scholarships
• 12 graduate dissertation fellowships
• 10 postdoctoral research fellowships

But besides funds for tuition, room and board and fees, there's also institutional support through grants to the science departments of award recipients and research grants. And along with knowledge, you'll develop a career, with hands-on research training, mentoring relationships and networking and career advancement through the Association of UNCF/Merck Fellows.
African Americans hold less than three percent of PhDs in biology, chemistry and engineering today. Opportunities created by UMSI aim to increase the numbers of minority students in sciences and engineering.
Thanks to UMSI, more than 500 students and scholars have found support, knowledge, careers and advancement

 Apply Below!!!

http://umsi.uncf.org/applyonline

National Research Council of the National Academies Fellowships

The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.  These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 - $80,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience.  Graduate entry level stipends begin at $30,000.  These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S.  Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals.

Detailed program information, including online applications, instructions on how to apply and a list of participating laboratories, is available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs Website (see link above).

Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) or rap@nas.edu.

There are four annual review cycles.

Review Cycle:  November; Opens September 1; Closes November 1

Review Cycle:  February; Opens December 1; Closes February 1

Review Cycle:  May; Opens March 1; Closes May 1

Review Cycle:  August; Opens June 1; Closes August 1

Applicants should contact prospective Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.

Thank you for your assistance.

NSF Fellowship Announcement-November Deadline!

Leadership Fellows Program--Application Deadline March 25th

The Leadership Education and Development Program Team is pleased to announce the official launch of the Leadership Fellows Program on March 1, 2013! 

What is the Leadership Fellows Program? The purpose of the Leadership Fellows Program is to enable Master's and Ph.D. students at Tech to serve as leadership coaches for Georgia Tech undergraduate students. Leadership Fellows will be professionally trained in leadership and coaching, earn a $3,000 stipend, and be expected to give three hours per week of time to the coaching process.

Fellows will sharpen and enhance their existing leadership and coaching skills by assisting in the development of undergraduates who are also eager to improve their leadership abilities. Fellows will also have the opportunity to learn from their peers at regular training sessions. In this environment Fellows will be able to actively reflect on their own previous leadership experiences and identify areas of improvement within themselves while coaching others. The reason for becoming a Leadership Fellow is quite simple: Develop yourself and develop others. 

Do you have a Master's or Ph.D student that would be interested in becoming a member of the inaugural class of the Georgia Tech Leadership Fellowship Program for the 2013-204 academic school year? If so, we will be conducting two information sessions on March 7th and March 12th. Since we are offering a FREE lunch, we are asking all attendees to register for the event. Please send your students to leadership.gatech.edu for more information, application details (Note: Application deadline is March 25th) and registration links for these sessions.

2013-2014 California Science & Tech Policy Fellowship

The application period for the 2013-2014 California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship is currently open. Applications, including letters of recommendation, close on February 28th at 5:00 pm PDT. For more information please see link below:

http://www.fellows.ccst.us/

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.

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.