Chemformation
The Weekly Newsletter of the MIT Chemistry Department
Volume 13, Number 16
Friday, May 2, 1997
Next issue: Friday, May 9th. Chemformation is published by the Office of the Department Chairman. The deadline for the next issue is Tuesday, May 6. Please convey items of interest (or mailing list changes) to Linda Earle Room 18-390, Department of Chemistry, MIT, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617/253-1803; 617/258-7500 (fax) or e-mail to lkn@mit.edu Back issues of Chemformation can be accessed via the Chemistry Department Website.
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Congratulations to Professor Sylvia T. Ceyer Elected to The National Academy of Sciences
Professor Sylvia T. Ceyer has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original chemistry research. The election of the sixty new members was held on April 30th at the 134th annual meeting of the National Academy. Election to membership in the Academy is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded a U.S. scientist or engineer.
The National Academy of Sciences is a private organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to the furtherance of science an its use for the general welfare. The Academy was established in 1863 by a congressional act of incorporation, signed by Abraham Lincoln, that calls on the Academy to act as an official advisor to the federal government, upon request, in any matter of science or technology.
All of Sylvia's colleagues and co-workers from the Department offer their sincere congratulations to her on this honor.
Congratulations to Professor Gregory C. Fu Selected as a Dreyfus Teacher/Scholar for 1997 and Awarded a Glaxo Wellcome Chemistry Scholars Award
Professor Gregory C. Fu has been awarded both a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for 1997 and a Glaxo Wellcome Chemistry Scholars Award. Greg was selected as one of 16 Teacher-Scholars in the country. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award program is designed to provide external support to young faculty members at early stages of their academic careers. The First Annual Glaxo Wellcome Chemistry Scholars Award is a two year unrestricted research grant awarded to exceptional young faculty in the fields of organic, bioorganic, medicinal or structural chemistry.
SEMINAR CALENDAR
- Clifford Robinson
- Professor Sauer's Lab, Dept. of Biology -MIT
- "Molecular Recognition of Arc Repressor Subunits' Effects of Protein Engineering and Interactions in Non-Native Subunits"
- Monday, May 5, 1997
- 12:00 noon in 68, Room 181
- Macromolecular Structure/Function Seminar Series
- Dr. David L. Coffen
- Vice-President - Arqule, Medford MA
- "Automated Parallel Synthesis: A Tool for Drug Discovery"
- Tuesday, May 6, 1997
- 9:30 a.m. in 6-120
- 5.561 "Chemistry in Industry Series"
- Professor Carl W. Garland
- Department of Chemistry at MIT
- "3D-XY Universality for Three Ligand Crystal Phase Transitions: Smectic-A to N, SmC, and HexB"
- Tuesday, May 6, 1997
- 4:00 p.m. in 2-105
- Refreshments @ 3:30 in 6-233
- Physical Chemistry Seminar Series
- Professor Lawrence Sita
- University of Chicago
- "New Main Group Compounds, Materials and Reactions"
- Wednesday, May 7, 1997
- 4:00 p.m. in 6-120
- Refreshments @ 3:30 Moore Room 6-321
- Inorganic Seminar Series
- John Gross
- (Professor Griffin Group)
- "Recent Advances Toward the Structure Determination of Peptides Through Solid State NMR"
- Friday, May 9, 1997
- 5:00 p.m. in 6-120
- Refreshments in 6-321 @ 4:45 in Moore Room (6-321)
- Graduate Seminar Series in Physical Chemistry
- David Goldenberg
- University of Utah
- "Disulffide-Coupled Protein Folding in Cows and Snails"
- Monday, May 12, 1997
- 12:00 p.m. in 68-181
- Macromolecular Structure/Function Seminar Series
- Professor Amitabha Sinha
- University of California
- "Photochemistry and Dissociation Dynamices of Atmospherically Important Molecules"
- Tuesday, May 13, 1997
- 4:00 p.m. in 2-105
- Refreshments @ 3:30 in 6-233
- Physical Chemistry Seminar Series
- Dr. Stuart H. Yaps
- National Cancer Institute
- "The Pathogenesis of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Lessons Learned from Studies of Mouse Skin Carcinogenesis"
- Thursday, May 15, 1997
- 4:00 p.m. in 66-11-
- Whitaker College of Health Sciences
- Division of Toxicology
- Professor Lanny Liebeskind
- Emory University
- Thursday, May 15, 1997
- 4:00 in 6-120
- Refreshments @ 3:30 in 18-490
- Organic Seminar Series
Chemistry 5.561: "Chemistry in Industry" Lecture Series
(All Lectures will take place at 9:30 am in Room 6-120.)
- May 6, 1997:
- Dr. David L. Coffen, Vice President, Chemistry - Arqule
- "Automated Parallel Synthesis: A New Tool for Drug Discovery"
- May 13, 1997:
- Dr. Stephen W. Kaldor, Head, Combinatorial Chemistry Research Eli Lilly and Company
- "From Structure-Based Design to Combinatorial Chemistry: Skill Sets for the Successful 21st Century Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry"
Science Website Offers Free Career Advice
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a national non-profit organization, publishes a young Web publication, Science's Next Wave, targeted at scientists-in-training and scientists starting their careers. The Next Wave site (http://www.nextwave.org/) provides free job-hunting advice columns and addresses career issues that specifically affect scientists in biology, chemistry, and physics. The site features weekly news and career updates, monthly interactive forums with essays from scientists in alternative career areas or policy areas, and a large listing of career-related Web sites which we think will be of interest to scientists. The site solicits its readers' opinions on issues and career concerns they would like to see addressed, and is staffed primarily by former bench scientists who seek out, edit, or write most of the site's content.
Glass Blowing Services Available
Bob DiGiacomo will be coming in on Wednesdays or Thursdays to pick up any glass blowing work that you may have available. Please bring any work to room 6-031 or call Ed Udas or John Annese at 3-4505. Bob will do the work on a first-come, first-served basis.
Positions
- Bio-Crystals Corporation, Boston, MA: Paid summer internship for a biomedical start-up company seeks two energetic, enthusiastic students with excellent communication skills to assist in laboratory. Must be familiar with basic lab equipment and wet chemistry techniques. This internship will include intensive training with chemical engineers and material scientist. A great learning experience. Junior or Senior with chemistry major preferred. $2500 for ten weeks of full-time (40/hrs/week) employment. Send resume to: Mr. Anthony Gudinas, Bio-Crystals Inc., 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 or fax to (617) 734-5038. Bio-Crystals is a small start-up company in the Longwood Medical Area whose goal is to develop bone repair products based on natural bone mineral crystals. Currently, the company is involved in (a) improving the process that was originally developed at the Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, for extracting the crystals (b) verifying the purity of the crystals, and (c) formulating them into composite implants for in-vivo testing. Several therapeutic indications are being pursued including a drug delivery product, a solid bone-repair material and a paste bone repair material.
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa,Canada: Seeks an X-Ray Crystallographer - Manager of X-Ray Facility beginning on July 1, 1997. The position will be initially for one year renewable contract with the opportunity to transform the post into a regular permanent staff position. The X-Ray manager duties will be supervised by the User Committee and will include: 1 the operation and maintenance of the hardward, softward, computer, communication system; crystallographic service, guidance and consultation to both Departments and external users: administration of the X-ray laboratory and financial managment of the facility; assuring a continuous upgrading of the facility with new software and hardward releases; training graduate students and PDF's in the use of the instrument. Ability to work with other X-ray equipment such as XRD and XRF will be considered as highly desirable although not strictly necessary. Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate level will be considered highly desirable although not necessary. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Landed Immigrants. Please send complete cv, publication list and references before May 15th to: Prof. Darrin Richeson, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, Ont, K1N 6N5, Canada, (613) 562-5800 ext 6074 or fax(613) 562-5199 or e-mail: darrin@oreo.chem.uottawa.ca
- Corvas International, San Diego, CA: A biopharmaceutical company in the San Diego area focused on the development of cardiovascular therapeutics, particularly inhibitors of various enzymes of the coagulation cascase. They have expanded into other protease targets associated with viral infections and cancer. Corvas chemists have discovered and are developing in cooperation with the Schering-Plough Corporation, potent, selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitors of thrombin and factor Xa as potential therapeutics. They seek an entry-level Ph.D. in syntetic organic or medicinal chemistry who will bring a solid background in synthesis, an understanding of appropriate analytical techniques, a strong interest in problem solving, and most importantly, an inquisitive mind. The selected candidate will maintain an awareness of current strategies in synthetic chemistry, acquire an understanding of current biological areas of interest, and contribute to the general intellectual environment at Corvas. Please contact: Stephen M. Zug, their Human Resource Director at Corvas International, 3030 Science park Road, San Diego, CA 92121-1102.
- Network, Inc., Plymouth,WI: EJ Network a recruiting firm with over 10 years experience in plastics has continual career openings in the areas of engineering, technical, and management. Please have interested inviduals call or forward a resume to: EJ Network, Inc, Att: Elayne West -UN 397, PO Box 147, Plymouth, WI 53073-0147, phone: 414-893-5544, fax: 414-893-5460 or e-mail: ejnetwork@staffing.net There is no cost to the individual.
Postdoctoral Positions
- Rutgers University A Postdoctoral Position is available in the research group here at Rutgers University to study the dynamics of adsorption, desorption, and surface reactions. They study semiconductor, metal, and oxide surfaces and use nonlinear optical surface probes, as well as quantum state resolved detection of desorbing molecules. They seek to identifying potential candidates for the position. particularly interested in applicants with experience in laser spectroscopy and surface science, but individuals with experience in only one of these areas are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should contact (fmz@physics.rutgers.edu) for more information, or send their CV, date of availability, and the names and addresses of two references to me at the address below (e-mail is fine). Please feel free to circulate this letter to any potential candidates. The postdoctoral position is available July 1. Frank M. Zimmermann office phone: (908) 445-3153 Department of Physics & Astronomy lab phone: (908) 445-5634 Rutgers University fax: (908) 445-4343 P.O. Box 849 Piscataway, New Jersey 08855-0849 e-mail: fmz@physics.rutgers.edu
- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois: Announces a faculty preparation award intended for those who have completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry and anticipate a career of teaching at an undergraduate institution. The successful candidate will participate in various activities of the General Chemistry Program including lecturing, managing courses and developing new course materials and approaches. The General Chemistry Program at UIUC is well know for its innovative use of computer technology for chemical education and candidates with interests and expertise in this are are especially welcome. The award carries a stipend of $28,000 for FY98 and $29500 for FY99 and is a twelve month appointment. Send applications to Professor Steven S. Zumdahl, Director of General Chemistry, 108 Chemistry Annex, 601 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801.
- Research Fellows Nanocrystal Physics Lab: University of Birmingham - School of Physics and Space Research, Birmingham, UK (Academic)A314,732- =A316,450. Two Research Fellows are required to study (i) Deposition and diffusion of size-selected metal clusters on surfaces (experience in surface science is desirable, especially scanning tunnelling microscopy); (ii) Optical properties of size-selected silicon cluster-assembled films (experience in photoluminescence or ultrafast time-resolved measurements is desirable). Each post is for 1 year in the first instance. Salary on the scale =A314,732- =A316,450. Application forms are returnable by 15 May 1997. Please quote reference S13995/97. Working towards equal opportunities. Contact details Web Page: http://nprl.bham.ac.uk/index.html Informal inquiries Contact Name: Professor R E Palmer or Dr K W Kolasinski E-mail Address: R.E.Palmer@bham.ac.uk K.W.Kolasinski@bham.ac.uk Application forms and further particulars. Contact Name: Director of Staffing Services E-mail Address: STAFFING@BHAM.AC.UK Telephone: 0121 414 6486 Address: The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
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