Academic Mentoring Programs

Job Posting: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Requisition xxxx BR

Posting Title:  Scientist I, Analytical Development

Location:  Boston, MA

Department:  Analytical Development

Classification: R&D/Science

Occupation Name: Pharmaceutical Research

Required Travel: 10%

Required Education: PhD

Relocation: Yes

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company’s strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies.

Position Overview:

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Analytical Development group in Boston, MA.  As a member of the Analytical Development team, this role will support the drug development programs at Vertex through analytical method development, validation and transfer efforts, with special emphasis on drug substance support, drug product support or both. Expertise in laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products, especially HPLC, is required.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Develop methods to determine potency, purity, and stability for drug substances and/or drug products

- Set drug substance and drug product specifications with the understanding of clinical study design and CMC processes

- Justify and set retest period, storage, and shipping conditions

- Understand drug substance and drug product development to independently provide requisite analytical support

- Identify critical in-process-control issues and develop appropriate IPC methods

- Design stability studies for drug substance and drug product

- Design validation protocols that are appropriate for validating methods for their intended use.

- Present to cross functional teams and effectively communicate critical analytical issues and solutions

- Develop and review source documents for regulatory submissions

Basic Qualifications

- A Ph.D. degree in the life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry

- Minimum Experience: 0 - 3 years current and relevant industry experience working in drug substance and drug product support

- Understanding of the drug development process, including chemical development and formulation development, is essential

- Good understanding of ICH and FDA method validation guidelines are essential.  The ability of to understand the guidelines in context of development phase is preferred.

- Good understanding of GMP and hands-on GMP experience as well as how to develop GMP friendly methods is preferred.

- Skilled in HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF, dissolution and other instruments is essential.  Strong expertise in HPLC is preferred.

- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently is essential

- The ability to work in a fast pace environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects is essential

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by symposia presentations and research publications in peer reviewed journals are essential

Internship: Eastern Research Group

Job Posting:

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is hiring paid interns to support an onsite project being conducted at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in Atlanta. The work will involve data entry for an important environmental health investigation being conducted by ATSDR, and those we hire must have a keen eye for detail, familiarity with reviewing and interpreting environmental sampling data (preferably groundwater, air, and/or soil vapor), and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Database management skills are also very desirable.

Candidates must have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental public health, earth and atmospheric sciences, mechanical engineering, or related field. Positions are open to graduates and graduate students. We expect the work to start in the August-September time frame and to last until June 30, 2016. Ideally, candidates will be able to work full-time for the duration of the project, but other schedules will be considered (e.g., part-time during the school year). Compensation will be commensurate with experience, starting at $20/hour.

All work on this project will be conducted at the ATSDR campus, and thus, all hired employees must undergo a background check to obtain a security clearance prior to starting work. This is an excellent opportunity to see first-hand the scientific processes that ATSDR goes through when evaluating the public health implications of exposure to environmental contamination.

Employees for this project must be selected no later than July 29, so please forward your cover letter and resume as soon as possible to Will Morgan (William.Morgan@erg.com). Any inquiries about the project should also be sent via e-mail.

Job Posting: Intel Corporation

PTD Module & Integration Device Yield Engineer - 732752 

Description

PTD Module Engineers are responsible for leading scientific research and enabling manufacture of innovative device architectures coupled with the realization of these architectures. Responsibilities include designing, executing and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications for their process. A Module Engineer participates in the development of intellectual property and the development of the equipment necessary to exploit understanding gained in research (in collaboration with equipment suppliers.) The Engineer must work effectively with the equipment supplier to identify shortcomings, propose and evaluate hardware modification to mitigate issues and operate the manufacturing line in order to integrate the many individual steps necessary for the manufacture of complex microprocessors. Module Engineers are also responsible for overseeing in-situ ramp to manufacturing volumes to demonstrate that the technology meets requirements while simultaneously transferring the technology to counterparts in manufacturing via 'Copy Exactly!' methodology. Module ownership includes the install and qualification of manufacturing capacity at the development site and audit installation/qualification and supervision of first full loop at the production site. Must hold a PhD. 

Qualifications

You must possess a minimum of a Ph.D. degree majoring in Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.

PhD candidates should meet the additional following criteria:

- Demonstrated experience in keen experimental insight and ability to devise and focus on key experiments

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Highly motivated and excited by self-directed hands-on work

- Creative and flexible to thrive under changing priorities

- Teamwork skills

- Familiarity or expertise with semiconductor processing is a plus but not necessary

- Minimum GPA = 3.5/4.0 for undergraduate and graduate education

Job Category

Engineering 

Primary Location

USA-Oregon, Hillsboro 

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Posting Date

Dec 5, 2014 

Apply Before

Dec 5, 2015 

Business Group

 As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to final test and optimization, and lastly packaging. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing group are part of a worldwide network of manufacturing and assembly/test facilities. 

Posting Statement

Intel prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.  

Teaching Opportunity: Alexander Academy

Dear Georgia Tech Student- 

Alexander Academy is looking to hire teachers in Atlanta for both our SAT and ACT prep courses for Fall 2015. If interested, please contact Grace Moore atalexanderacademyinfo@gmail.com or by phone at (901)-484-1091

Position:

•   $30 an hour

•   1 day a week (Saturday or Sunday), 2-4 hours

•   August - November

•   1 week training session the first week of August

Instructors teach courses in pairs. This allows them to specialize in either the Math/Science or English sections of the test. Each pair of instructors teaches one or two classes a semester. Class are held at Georgia Tech and are typically on Saturday mornings 10:30-12:30 or Sunday afternoons 4-6. Instructors will be provided with course materials and a curriculum. 10-15 students per class on average.

Requirements

•   Strong scores on either the SAT or ACT

•   Communication skills, teaching experience

Alexander Academy started 3 years ago with just two teachers (Matt and Kevin) and a single class of 15 students. After five great semesters and 300+ students, the word is spreading about our courses. This year the company is expanding in a big way, adding 5-10 new instructors, working with schools like Pace and Lovett, and launching a new website in the Fall. Feel free to check us out our current website,alexanderacademy.net.

We're looking for smart, enthusiastic and responsible teachers. We hope you'll consider joining our company as it grows into one of the leading Test Prep groups in the Southeast.

Sincerely,

Matt Schuck

CEO

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Grace Moore 

Executive Assistant, Alexander Academy 

(901) 484-1091 | graceemoore22@gmail.com

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

JOB POSTING: DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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

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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

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

Tutors Needed

High school math, science, and math SAT tutors needed for boutique tutoring business. Please be able to tutor AP-level high school chemistry, biology, and physics if you are science-oriented; and AP-level high school algebra I and II, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus if you are math-oriented. Great if you can tutor in both areas! Preference given to those who have coursework/experience teaching writing to students with learning disabilities.

Pay: $25-30 per hour

Travel requirements: Tutors travel to clients’ homes in the metro Atlanta area and thus must possess reliable transportation.

Please contact me at LQuigless@gmail.com with an email that includes the following information, and thanks very much!

1) Your educational background and any relevant certifications
2) Your teaching experience
3) Your travel boundaries
4) Your hours of availability
5) Factors that make you an outstanding tutor

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Leslie Quigless

Writer: Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer

Check out Leslie's work!

Founder and Primary Tutor, Now I Get It! Tutoring Services
 www.NowIGetItTutoring.com

Director, Atlanta Young Writers Institute
www.aywi.org                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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.

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.

https://employee-ashland.icims.com/jobs/4919/staff-scientist/job

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*Sangrama K. Sahoo*, PhD

Research Scientist, Global Measurement Science

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