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

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

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

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

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


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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

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.

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.

Northwestern Univ. STEM Postdoc Opportunity

L'Oreal USA Fellowships For Women In Science

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

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

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

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

Call for 2013 NASA Fellowship Applications

Job Opening: Cornell University

Postdoc Position at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Dr. Marta Filizola is looking for a postdoc. 

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

Here is the link for her lab and position:

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

Postdoc Opening: Sandia National Labs

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

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