ChemformationChemformationVolume 18, Number 17
Friday, October 11, 2002
Chemformation is published by the Office of the Department Chairman. Please convey items of interest (or mailing list changes) to Liz McGrath, Room T18-390, Department of Chemistry, MIT, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617/253-4080; 617/258-7500 (fax) or e-mail to emg@mit.edu. Back issues of Chemformation can be accessed via the Chemistry Department Website.
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Thursday, October 17, 2002 Harvard/MIT Physical Chemistry Seminar at MIT Room 2-105 at 4:00 p.m. |
Andrew McCammon, University of California, San Diego "Dynamics of Molecular Recognition" |
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Monday, October 21, 2002 Biochemistry Seminar Series Room 6-120 at 4:00 p.m. |
Kathy Franz, MIT (Imperiali Group) "Lanthanide-binding tags as versatile protein coexpression probes" |
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Tuesday, October 22, 2002 Physical Chemistry Seminar Room 2-105 at 4:00 p.m. |
Hongkun Park, Harvard University "Transport and Scanned probe Investigations of Chemical Nanostructures" |
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Monday, October 28, 2002 Biochemistry Seminar Series Room 6-120 at 4:00 p.m. |
Dorothee Kern, Brandeis University "TBA" |
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Tuesday, October 29, 2002 Physical Chemistry Seminar Room 2-105 at 4:00 p.m. |
Christopher Jaroniec, MIT (Griffin Group) "Molecular Conformation of a Peptide Fragment of Transthyretin in an Amyloid Fibril" |
ANNOUNCEMENTSCONGRATULATIONS:
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ASSOCIATION OF POSTDOCTORALS AT MIT Provost Bob Brown and VP for Research Alice Gast are interested in developing an Association of Postdocs at MIT and are hoping to convene an Advisory Council of postdocs (ideally those who will be at the Institute for a year or two more) to help with this vision and some of the actual work. If you feel you might have the energy and enthusiasm necessary to start a dialogue on this topic, please advise either Darlene Slagle or Liz McGrath in Chemistry Headquarters. |
Soon we will be moving into new space and it was brought to my attention that a reminder on rules and safety concerns with regard to bikes and dogs should be sent out, thus we have:
MIT does not have a written policy prohibiting dogs/bikes on campus or in offices. The Safety Office can prohibit dogs/bikes in labs for obvious reasons. The Department can set its own policy, however, and as such you can find reference to this rule in the departmental safety manual:
"Housekeeping -
Access to exits and safety equipment must not be obstructed."
We also have a safety rule regarding properly fitted and/or protective apparel in the lab. Dogs of course can’t be outfitted in such apparel and should never be in a lab.
Cambridge has a dog ordinance which states unless permission has been granted by the person responsible for/or owning said property (i.e. Prof. Lippard or Prof. Danheiser for Chemistry) that a dog owner cannot bring a dog onto premises other than his own property without a leash (6 feet). No dogs should be wandering around unleashed anywhere on campus. If the dog is unleashed, it is assumed the dog is there without permission and it is in violation of a Cambridge ordinance (Mun. Code Ch. 6.04, Animal Control Regs). The MIT police do not respond to this -- but the Cambridge police would issue a ticket, if summoned to do so. Again, dogs clearly can and should be prohibited from labs. Even the animal rights folks would support that one.
Thank you,
Darlene Slagle
Personnel Administrator
Department of Chemistry
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ALERT!!!!!! |
| There have been numerous thefts in the Chemistry Department during the past year. MIT Police since September 1, 2002, have handled 4 incidents alone. These have involved computer thefts from both the basement and 4th floor of Building 6. A CD player was also reported taken from the 4th floor of Building 6. Laser pointers were taken from a laboratory on the 1st floor of Building 18. Computer equipment from Building 2. A thwarted attempt in Building 56 last weekend. Some of this equipment was locked up and some not. MIT Police recommends backing-up your computer regularly and perhaps investing in the STOP program http://www.stoptheft.com/. Chemistry Headquarters asks that you inform them of any thefts so that they can keep the Department informed. A regular ‘Alert’ update will appear in future issues of the newsletter. |
ACS SHORT COURSE
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ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: Postdoctoral
Fellowships in Computational Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics (Round Eight);
Final Round. http://www.sloan.org/programs/scitech_postdoct.shtml
Deadline:
February 3, 2003.
2003-2004 JILA VISITING FELLOWSHIPS: Through its Visiting Fellow program JILA invites university and senior industrial researchers to apply for 4-12 months at JILA collaborating with senior scientific staff and graduate students in the pursuit of research and applications in the fields of laser technology, optoelectronics, precision measurement, surface science and semiconductors, information and image processing, and materials and process science, as well as basic research in atomic, molecular and optical physics, precision measurement, gravitational physics, chemical physics, astrophysics and geophysical measurements. http://jilawww.colorado.edu
A.A.A.S. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIPS: If you are interested
in the interaction of science, technology and government in the United States
and around the world and would like to work in Washington, DC, to learn firsthand
how the federal government operates and to help make decisions that result in
national public policy? A.A.A.S. Science and Technology Policy fellowships have
provided unique participatory public policy learning experiences for approximately
1,500 scientists and engineers in Congress and nearly a dozen executive branches
in Washington, DC. Since the first group of seven Fellows was placed in Congressional
offices in 1973, the success of the programs has grown tremendously, paving
the way for even more Fellows to serve each year in an increasing array of offices
and federal agencies. A.A.A.S. sponsors these programs to offer an opportunity
for accomplished, societally-aware scientists and engineers from a wide array
of disciplines to contribute scientific and technical information and external
perspectives to the policy-making process, while learning how government works.
Fellowships are open to A.A.A.S. members only. Applicants must have a Ph.D.
or an equivalent doctoral level degree from any physical, biological or social
sciences, any field of engineering or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
Individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of
post-degree professional experience may apply. U.S. citizenship is required.
Federal employees are not eligible. Stipends begin at $58,000. For more information,
call 202/326-6700,
e-mail science_policy@aaas.org
or visit http://fellowships.aaas.org
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION — INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY: Further information on these opportunities on file in Chemistry Department.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: Fellowships are intended for individuals who are in the early stages of their graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering. Individuals generally may apply during the senior year of college, the first year of graduate school, and the beginning of the second year of graduate school. Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based mater’s or doctoral degrees in fields supported by the NSF, including the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science; and for research-based Ph.D. degrees in science education. $21,500 stipend for twelve-month tenure; cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year; and a one-time $1,000 International Research Travel Allowance. Application Deadline: November 7, 2002. Visit http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm for all materials and information.
GREEN CHEMISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS: See page 8 for details on the Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Scholarship and the Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship.
ACS COMMITTEE ON CHEMISTS WITH DISABILITIES TRAVEL AWARDS FOR STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS: Further information on these awards on file in Chemistry Headquarters.
DREYFUS CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES
RENOVATION PROJECT
PROJECT STATUS
Laboratories
The scope of work for Phase 2 construction has reached 80% of completion for the labs, desk areas and mechanical Shaft 2. The date for the start of moves into the new labs is December 9, 2002 with all moves to be complete by December 23, 2002. The target date for completion of the third and final phase remains July 2003. Preliminary and final walk throughs with the representatives of the groups moving into the Phase 2 spaces have been scheduled during November. The purpose of these preliminary surveys will be layout and label all major equipment and instruments that will be relocated from the existing spaces to the new laboratories. Final walk throughs to establish user "punch lists" will coincide with substantial completion dates of the spaces. Dates of preliminary and final walk throughs will be released during the week of October 14, 2002.
South End Offices
Pending the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, moves back into the faculty offices will begin on October 17, 2002. Decommissioning (removal of services) of the Temporary Faculty Offices (TFO's) has been scheduled for November 15, 2002.
Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
MIT's ergonomics Committee owns a site license for the software called Stretch Break. This software helps to avoid RSI injuries which are characterized my damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves caused by overuse and misuse. Stretch Break is a timer that reminds you to take periodic brakes from your computer. It displays stretching techniques as well as provides setup guidelines to make your computer work area more ergonomic.
This software is available for Macintosh (version 4.1) and Windows (version 4.5). More information is available at: http://mit.edu/atic/www/stretch/ Download the Stretch Break installer from: http://mit.edu/software
This year recruiting is being done for the first time through a new website located at http://web.mit.edu/chemistry/www/industrialrecruiting/. If you have further questions about recruiting, please contact Laura Howe in Chemistry Headquarters, email: lhowe@mit.edu.
The CHEMISTRY R.E.F.S. (Resources for Easing Friction and Stress) are available to discuss your concerns. We are a group of seven chemistry graduate students trained and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as mediators, and we specialize in conflict resolution. We are available to chemistry graduate students, undergraduate students, and faculty/staff for discussion. Whether the concern is small or large, personal or interpersonal, REFS can be of service. We present a forum for listening to concerns and helping people determine how best to handle their situation. This process can lead to a better understanding of the core issues, and bring to light novel and attractive options for easing tension. All REFS were trained through MEDIATION@MIT in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, c. 233, sec. 23C. All interaction with the Chemistry REFS program is confidential and voluntary. Please visit our website at http://web.mit.edu/~drignat/www/mediation.html for a comprehensive description of the program and REFS contact information.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
* Kansas State University: invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Organic Chemistry.
* Rutgers State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick: seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position as part of an initiative in Molecular Design and Synthesis
* University of Colorado at Boulder: invites applications for a faculty member in Inorganic chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level.
* Temple University: invites applications and nominations for multiple tenured/tenure-track positions in Experimental/Theoretical Physical Chemistry and Chemical Biology/Biochemistry, computer Science, Information Science, Biotechnology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Physics, and Mathematics.
* McGill University: invites applications for a tenure-track position at any level. Applicants with interest in any aspect of modern experimental polymer or physical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
* Cornell College, Iowa: invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry
* University of Notre Dame: seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the area of Experimental Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Biophysics.
* The University of Michigan: invites applications for Assistant Professorships in both Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
* University of Southern California: invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor tenure-track position in Inorganic Chemistry.
* University of California, Davis: invites applications for four tenure-track positions, one of which may be at a senior level in Organic Chemistry with an emphasis in Biological Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Bio-materials.
* University of Colorado at Denver: invites applications for two positions. The first is at the junior faculty level with research emphasis in Biochemistry. The second is a senior level position with a research emphasis in Chemical Education.
* Lewis & Clark College: invites applications for a tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor positioning Physical Chemistry.
* The University of Western Ontario: invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry. Other areas of chemistry will be considered.
* The University of California, San Diego: invites applications for several faculty positions with strong preference for the Assistant Professor level in Physical Chemistry in the broadest sense, Bioinformatics, and Biochemistry. The University also has an opening for a Lecturer in general and analytical chemistry.
* Georgia State University: has a tenure-track position available in Chemistry. The University is also searching to fill their Georgia Research Alliance eminent Scholar position in Drug Design.
* Le High University: invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Chemistry.
* Mississippi State University: invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of Analytical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.
* University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: has full time openings at the Assistant Professor level or at the tenured level in all areas of chemistry including the interdisciplinary areas of Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
* University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: is searching for Visiting lecturers/Teaching Associates to teach Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory I or Organic Synthesis and Structure during spring Semester 2003 and Visiting Lecturers/Teaching Associates to teach Instrumental Methods of Chemical Characterization or Separation Methods.
* Haverford College: invites applications for a tenure-tack position at the Assistant Professor level in Materials Science.
* Case Western University: invites applications for tenure-tack positions. The preferred areas of focus are Inorganic Chemistry and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Both junior and senior levels candidates will be considered.
* California State University, Sacramento: invites applications for two tenure-track professorships, one in Organic Chemistry and one in Physical Chemistry.
* Rutgers, Newark: invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Biological Chemistry.
* Mercer University: invites applications for tenure-tack Assistant Professorship in Experimental Physical Chemistry.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
* Boston University Medical Center: A 7-year program in cardiovascular proteomics has been funded by the NIH to study the effects of oxidant stress on the cardiovascular system. A major focus will be non-enzymatic oxidative post-translational modifications of proteins. Post-doctoral PhD candidates are sought to participate in the functions of the Core Proteomics Laboratory. Background in protein chemistry and HPLC required, mass spectometry familiarity preferred. Fax resume to Dr. Cathy Costello, Mass Spectrometry Resource, Depts. Of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Boston University School of Medicine, 617-638-6491.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
The University of Kansas seeks to hire a General Chemistry coordinator and Director of Laboratories. M.Sc. or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Education or closely related fields required.
McPherson Legal Staffing firm in Boston currently has a client who needs a person with a background in organic chemistry to translate documents from Japanese to English. Contact: Dan Landerfin (617) 248-8688.
A San Francisco Recruiter has the following positions available:
- Research and Development Scientist – Process Development and Manufacturing - East Bay, San Francisco
- Development Scientist – Process Development and Manufacturing – East Bay, San Francisco
A San Diego recruiter has the following positions:
- Regulatory Affairs Manager in nutritional solutions – Des Moines, IA
- Senior QA Auditor in drug discovery and development – Southbridge, MA
- Research Associate to participate in conducting in vitro thrombolysis studies – Bothell, Washington
- Clinical SAS Database Manger in a Pharmacokinetics/Drug Metabolism Department – Morgantown, West Virginia
Name: Mankil Jung
E-Mail: mkjung@alchemy.yonsei.ac.kr
M.S. 1978
Activities: Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry
Company: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Events: Makil Jung is Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry in the Department of
Chemistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. His lab is interested in drug discovery
and development based on natural products.
Name: Michael Trenary
E-Mail: mtrenary@uic.edu
Ph.D. 1982
Activities: Michael Trenary is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of
Illinois at Chicago where he has been on the faculty since 1984. He teaches
Physical Chemistry to both undergraduate and graduate students and conducts
research in surface chemistry.
Company: University of Illinois at Chicago
Events: He lives in Oak Park, IL, with his two children, Eleanor and Russell,
and his wife, Wendy Greenhouse, whom he met while in graduate school at MIT.
Being a father and a research advisor to a group of graduate students leaves
little time for anything else.
To Rent: a two bedroom apartment near both the Arsenal and Mt. Auburn bus lines. Two bedrooms, one with desk alcove, LR/DR/Bath, Kitchen and one off street parking space. Move in condition and available immediately. $1400.00 a month. Call Nancy DiGregorio at (617) 924-4976.
To Rent: a two bedroom apartment, with kitchen, LR/DR combination and bathroom available December 1, 2002. $1300.00 dollars per month. Short walking distance to the bus on Arsenal Street to Central Square or the Mt. Auburn bus, which goes to Harvard Square. Contact: Nancy DiGregorio (617)-924-4976.
To place an advertisement: email Liz McGrath, emg@mit.edu
Glass Blowing Services: 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 4-064 or call Ed Udas at 3-4505. Bob will do the work on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get Organized! Call Ed Udas at 253-4505 or stop by room 4-065 if students, faculty, or staff need help in organizing their MIT space.
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