Chemformation

A Weekly Newsletter from the Office of the Department Chairman

Volume 11, Number 32
MIT Department of Chemistry
Friday, September 8,1995

The deadline for the next issue is Tuesday, September 12. Please convey items of interest (or mailing list changes) to Linda Naida, Room 18-393, Department of Chemistry, MIT, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617/253-4080; 617/258-7500 (fax) or E-mail to lkn@mit.edu

The next issue of Chemformation will appear on Friday September 15.

SEMINAR CALENDAR

Inorganic Chemistry Seminar

Dr. Christine Lampe-Onnerud

MIT

"Chemical and Electrochemical Intercalation of Lithium into a V6013 Host"

Wednesday, September 13, 1995

4:00 PM in Room 6-120

Refreshments in 6-321 (Moore Room) @ 3:30

Organic Chemistry Seminar

Professor Kim D. Janda

The Scripps Research Institute

"Molecular Diversity from Catalytic Antibodies to Combinatorial Chemical Libraries"

Thursday, September 21, 1995

4:00 PM in Room 6-120

Refreshments in 18-490 (Norris Room) @ 3:30

Important Notice Regarding Theft of Computer Memory Chips!

The MIT police have advised us that a growing problem on campus is the theft of computer memory chips including, but not limited to: Sun, Hewlett Packard, and high end Macintosh systems. In these recent thefts, thieves enter both locked and unlocked rooms, carefully remove the computer case and then remove the memory chips and replace the cover. At first the machine doesn't appear to have a problem until it fails to start, or it starts but has little memory space available. The Campus Crime Prevention Unit suggests the following crime prevention tips:

Install a security enclosure device manufactured by Anchor Pad or Compu-Guard. Additional information can be obtained from the Crime Prevention Unit at 3-9755 or MCC, W20-021, x3-7686. Contact Jerry Issacson, Information Systems Security, at 3-1440, for virus and storage data security. Information Security Office Web Page: http://web.mit.edu/security/www. Always keep your office, lab or dorm room secure and contact MIT Campus Police at 3-1212 to report any suspicious activity and any incidents of theft.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For more information on the opportunities listed below, please check the blue binders in Headquarters.

Positions Available:

• A Bulk Crystal Production Scientist is sought by Management Recruiters of Oakland CA for a firm in the North East. An advanced degree in physics, ChE, materials science or physical chemistry is desired. Please contact Jensen Galan at 510-635-7901 for more information.
  
  
• Senior Research Associate/Assistant Scientist: Ligand Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA: Scientist to join Ligand to discover novel drugs for the treatment of human disease. Position involves laboratory synthesis, purification and characterization of organic compounds in their Endocrine Chemistry department under the direction of a Ph.D. scientist. Position requires a B.S. or a M.S. with 1-2 years experience.
  
  
• Research Technician Position Available: Children's Hospital - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA: This position is 40 hours per week, and involves performing technical work in the field of molecular biology and genetics of cardiovascular disease. Completion of college level introductory biology and/or chemistry is required. Computer experience (UNIX/VAX/Mac or P.C.) is desirable. A two-year commitment is sought. E-mail satler@phenix.tch.harvard.edu
  
  
• The United States Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service in Athens Georgia: has a position open for a research chemist to investigate the chemical, physical and spectroscopic characteristics of plant materials, agricultural commodities, grains and foods.
  
  

Faculty Positions:

• The University of California at Riverside, CA: is looking for an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. This tenure-track position seeks a Ph.D. who is able to conduct an innovative and vigorous research program, as well as teaching.
  
  
• The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA: desires applicants for a tenure-track professor faculty position in their organic chemistry department. Applicants are expected to establish a high quality, productive research program that will attract outstanding funding and graduate students. November 1 deadline for applications.
  
  
• The University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.: is seeking applicants for a junior and senior faculty member. Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank are expected to establish a high quality productive research program that will attract outside funding while the Full Professor rank should be an established leader in the field of organic chemistry with demonstrated potential as a scholar.
  
  
• The University of Alberta at Edmonton in Edmonton, Canada: is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, with special emphasis on Physical Organic Chemistry. Applications are due by 10/31/95 for the position which begins July 1996. Applicants should have demonstrated ability and outstanding potential for excellence in teaching and research.
  
  
• The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA: has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position related to biosciences or ultrastructural chemistry. The candidate should also be qualified to teach undergraduate organic chemistry, entry-level general chemistry, and specialized courses at the graduate level.
  
  
• Penn State, University Park, PA: is seeking outstanding applicants for tenure-track faculty position(s) for their Chemistry Department in any area of chemistry. The appointee(s) are expected to establish an exceptionally strong and highly visible research program. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching is also essential. Review of applications will begin in October.
  
  
• Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in organic chemistry. The individuals must be interested in a career in academic research and teaching.
  
  
• The University of Utah, Salt Lake, City: has two openings for tenure-track junior faculty positions in biological chemistry and in organic chemistry. The first position is for applicants whose research is in bioinorganic and whose teaching abilities include undergraduate biochemistry, while the organic position is seeking someone with experience in physical organic or theoretical organic chemistry. Ph.D.'s and postdoctoral experience are required for both positions.
  
  
• The University of California in Riverside, CA: has two tenure-track faculty positions for an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry and for an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry. Applicants for these positions should possess Ph.D.'s in chemistry, be able to conduct an innovative and vigorous research program, and teach both graduate and undergraduate levels.
  
  
• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI: has a position as Dean of the College of Natural Science at Michigan State. MSU is seeking individuals who have demonstrated strong accomplishments in scientific research, leadership in administration and education, effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence in natural science teaching, research and service programs. An earned doctorate in a field related to programs of the college is required. Candidates must meet standards for appointment at the rank of professor (with tenure) in an academic department in the college.
  
  
• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI: Three faculty positions in Physical Chemistry exist at the junior or senior levels and they are seeking physical chemists with expertise in biomacromolecular structure (e.g., protein crystallography, NMR, etc.) and solid state chemistry.
  
  
• Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas: has tenure track positions in organic, analytical and supramolecular chemistry beginning August of 1996. The positions are most likely in the rank of Assistant Professor however candidates possessing experience may enter as Associate Professor.
  
  
• University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE: An opening exists for a Professor of Metallobiochemistry and Director of Nebraska Center of Metallobiochemistry. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a field related to metalobiochemistry, and possess bioinorganic experience including research and publications.

Postdoctoral Positions:

• The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA: Dr. Gregory Voth has two openings for two postdoctoral fellows in his research group. One project involves the development and application of novel theoretical methods to study proton and electron transfer processes in biophysical systems, the other focuses on the computer simulation of quantum dynamics in condensed phases. E-mail Voth@a.chem.upenn.edu for more information.
  
  
• The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: An opening exists in the James Franck Institute in the lab of Dr. David Oxtoby in the area of the dynamics of phase transitions. Candidates should have a strong background in relevant fields of statistical mechanics.
  
  
• The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL: is seeking qualified research associates to work on problems in organic synthesis. A postdoctoral position is available beginning in October of this year.
  
  
• The Michigan Society of Fellows at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI: invite applicants to apply for their three-year postdoctoral fellowships. Those selected for fellowships must have received a Ph.D. or comparable professional degree between January 1, 1993 and September 1, 1996. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors or Research Scientists and as Postdoctoral Scholars and are expected to remain in residence and teach for the equivalent of one academic year.
  
  
• Tufts University, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics in Boston, MA: has a NIH- supported postdoctoral position available to study the biosynthesis, intracellular sorting, processing and regulation of release of the neuropeptide cholecystokinin (CCK).
  
  
• The University of Maryland/Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD: is searching for two postdoctoral candidates to begin as early as September. Research involves generating catalytic antibodies with specific protease activity from an artificial antibody library. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in physical sciences or engineering. Must have experience with artificial antibody libraries, ELISA and enzyme assays desirable.
  
  
• The National Science Foundation's Chemistry Division, Arlington VA: is announcing their fellowship award to chemists who have recently earned their doctoral degree in order to broaden their knowledge and experience in preparation for significant research careers in science. The two year fellowships feature support with an annual stipend, plus research expenses allowances, and institutional allowance. It may be taken at U.S. or foreign universities or colleges and at U.S. research institutions or U.S. industrial laboratories. E-mail: keisenst@nsf.gov for more information and applications or call (703) 306-1840
  
  
• The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada: Has two tenure-track openings at the assistant or higher level in the areas of theoretical and inorganic chemistry. Both positions require Ph.D. degrees, postdoctoral experience preferable with a proven research track record.

Index of Chemformation Back Issues