Chemistry Newsletter - 03/09/1998

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Room 1361, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

1998

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INORGANIC CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Exams are held on Saturdays beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Room 2373.

1998

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ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS

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IMPORTANT DATES:

MINOR AGREEMENT FORMS: The Graduate School requires that the minor program be outlined in an agreement which is approved by the Department no later than halfway through completion of the sequence minor courses. The minor requirement must be completed by the end of the third year of graduate school. Minor agreement forms are available in Room 1315.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Department Departmental Colloquia

1997-1998

First Fridays of the Month

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SEMINARS

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Monday, March 16^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. John Corbett, Iowa State University.

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Wednesday, March 18^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Charles Paulson, Graduate Student.

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Wednesday, March 18^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, Vanderbilt University. "Genetic Analysis of Gastrulation in Zebrafish"

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Wednesday, March 18^th, 1998 - School of Human Ecology Public Lecture, 4:00 p.m., School of Human Ecology, Room 178, 1300 Linden. Professor Margaret Rossiter, Cornell University. "The History of Women in American Science Since 1940"

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Thursday, March 19^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Bo Hu, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, March 19^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Dr. Steve Adams, Biogen.

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Thursday, March 19^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., 1610 Engineering Hall. Dr. Johannes Khinast, Department of Engineering, University of Houston. "VOC Controls by Catalytic Combustion: The Reverse Flow Reactor"

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* Seminar Has Been CANCELLED* - Thursday, March 19^th, 1998 - Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., 3345 Engineering Hall. Distinguised MRSEC & Material Science Speaker, Dr. Bob Laudise, AT&T Bell Labs.

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Monday, March 23^rd, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Rob Deeth, Warwick.

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Tuesday, March 24^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Sunney Xie, Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs. "Imaging, Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Single Molecules, Single Proteins and Biological Membranes"

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Tuesday, March 24^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor John Ellman, Berkeley.

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Wednesday, March 25^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Tom Cline, UC-Berkeley. "Sex Determination in Drosophila"

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Thursday, March 26^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Dan Besemann, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, March 26^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Laura Harper, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, March 26 ^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Erick Carreira, California Institute of Technology.

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Thursday, March 26^th, 1998 - Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., 3345 Engineering Hall. Dr. Jerry Liedl, Purdue.

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Tuesday, March 31^st, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Jingwen Ma, Graduate Student. "Neutron Reflectivity and Polymer Monolayers at the Air/Water Interface"

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TA APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL SEMESTER 1998 IS APRIL 15, 1998

WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM

UW-Madison, 110 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706, (608)263-4703

APPLICATION FORMS AND COURSE SYLLABI ARE AVAILABLE IN PROGRAM OFFICE

The Women's Studies Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison MAY have openings for teaching assistants for Spring semester of the 1998-99 academic year in the following courses:

WS 101: The Meanings of Woman in Western Culture, Course Description: 3 cr. Introduction to major issues and social problems related to women; interdisciplinary examination of the representations of women across historical periods; analysis of social institutions and movements for social change as they affect women. Elementary level; humanities credit.

WS 102: Women, Social Institutions, & Social Change, Course Description: 3 cr. Introduction to major issues and social problems related to women through an interdisciplinary analysis of social institutions and movements for social change as they affect women. Primary focus on 20th century trends in such institutions as the family, law, medicine, education, the economy, and politics. Elementary level; social studies credit.

WS 103: Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease, Course Description: 3 cr. Basic facts about the structure and functioning of the female body. Attention is paid to the adjustments that organ systems make during pathological events (stress, exercise, eating, menstruation, sexual/reproductive activity, and aging) and during pathological or disease processes. The effects on the body of environmental and psychological factors will be described. The relationships between women patients, health professionals and available treatment and diagnostic modalities will be analyzed. Elementary level; natural science credit.

WS 223: Race and Ethnicity In the Lives of U.S. Women, Course Description: 3 cr. Examination of the intersections of race, ethnicity and gender in the lives of U.S. women from racial and ethnic cultures and communities, including Afro-Americans, Native Americans, Pacific and Asian American women, Latinas, Chicanas, and Jewish women. Elementary level; humanities credit.

The Women's Studies Program evaluates applicants for teaching assistantships by considering a variety of factors. Among those factors are the following:

• Expertise in and commitment to Women's Studies. Knowledge of Women's Studies should preferably overlap with the specific content areas of the course.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching--either from prior teaching experience or from qualities that demonstrate intelligence and the ability to communicate material clearly, facilitate discussion, and to stimulate student interest.
• A high level of competence in the applicant's home discipline.

THE WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM MAY ALSO HAVE POSITIONS FOR READERS

FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applications for the position of Chair and Professor. Candidates must have a distinguished record of academic achievement that has received international recognition, and demonstrated leadership and administrative skills. The position carries indefinite tenure and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is available any time after July 1, 1998, the starting date to be determined by mutual agreement. The new Chair will continue an active research program and occasional teaching activities while leading a department that consists of 19 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 5 fixed-term faculty, 16 administrative staff members, 70 graduate students, and 65 undergraduate chemistry majors. Areas of specialization within the department include analytical, inorganic, physical, organic, bioorganic, materials, nuclear, and environmental chemistry. Applicants should submit a statement of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, and a list of publications by March 30, 1998. Applications will be kept in confidence throughout the initial screening, after which names of references may be requested from candidates. Applications should be sent to: Dr. James D. White, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, 153 Gilbert Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 9733-4003 Phone: 541-737-2173, Fax: 541-737-2660, e-mail: whitej@ccmail.orst.edu.

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The Department of Chemistry at North Dakota State University would like to fill a tenure-track vacancy in inorganic chemistry starting in August 1998 or January 1999. Candidates at the assistant, associate or full professor level will be considered. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level will have: a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry with productive postdoctoral academic or industrial research experience, a strong potential to develop an extramurally-funded, nationally competitive research program, an ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and strong oral and written communication skills. For consideration at a higher rank, the candidate will have: an established reputation in nationally competitive research in an academic, industrial or national laboratory setting, demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding, leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues in an academic setting. Research area is open, but applicants with research interests that complement existing department strengths in main group and materials chemistry are preferred. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a description of research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Philip Boudjouk, Chair, Inorganic Search Committee, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105-5516, phone (701) 231-8601, e-mail: boudjouk@plains.nodak.edu. Review of applications will begin March 30, 1998, and continue until the position is filled.

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St. Mary's School, Medford, Oregon. Teaching Position Opening for 1998-99, A.P. Chemistry / Chemistry / Physical Science. St. Mary's School is an independent, college preparatory Catholic school located in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded in 1865, the school enrolls 345 students and has active programs in academics, athletics, and the arts. Ninety-five percent of the students attend college and the school has a strong Advanced Placement program in the sciences. Responsibilities: The position involves one section of Advanced Placement Chemistry, 10th grade through 1 2th grade introductory chemistry, and 8th grade Physical Science. Additional duties will include acting as an academic advisor to a group of 10-12 students and involvement with another school activity. This position will be a full-time faculty appointment. The successful candidate will have experience in or strong qualifications for teaching Chemistry at the Advanced Placement level as well as teaching Physical Science at the middle school level. B.A. or B.S. degree plus state (any state) certification, an M.A. or M.S., or significant experience required.. Catholic preferred but required. Send resumes, transcripts, and a request for application to: Barbara W. Callaway, Principal, St. Mary's School, 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504, e-mail: bcallawa@stmarys.medford.or.us, FAX (541) 772-8973.

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The following position is available immediately at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in NMR and/or Polymer Science, for appointment at the Senior Research Assistant level. The appointee in the School of Physical Sciences (Gardens Point city campus) will be required to work on an ARC funded project, to study the factors influencing on-eye dehydration of hydrogel (soft) contact lenses. The work will involve Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Studies of water binding and mobility in hydrogel biomaterials. It will involve collaboration with Johnson and Johnson Vision Products and groups at the University of New South Wales and the University of Technology (Sydney). Appointment is until the end of 1999, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 12 months. At least a good honours degree in chemistry, physics or materials science is required. A higher degree and/or research experience in NMR or polymer science would be highly desirable for appointment at the SRA level. Duty statement and selection criteria are available from the QUT Home Page at: www.qut.edu.au/, (see Employment at QUT) or contact the Human Resources Department, phone (07) 3864 5985/3745, e-mail: f.reynolds@qut.edu.au. For further details regarding the position contact Professor Jim Pope, Head, School of Physical Sciences phone (07) 3864 2325, Fax: (07) 3864 1804, E-mail: j.pope@qut.edu.au. Reference: 98082. Closes: 20 March 1998.

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Chairperson, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Loyola University Chicago. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding scientist to lead its Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. We are looking for an accomplished scientific leader who has a strong research program and who is experienced in, and enthusiastic about, medical and graduate education. The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry currently has six tenured faculty members. The new Chair will have the opportunity to recruit several additional faculty members. The successful candidate will adopt the leadership role in defining the future course and development of the department. The candidate must have a national reputation for excellence in scholarship, teaching and research and have demonstrated expertise in guiding the independent research efforts of younger scientists. The candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Interested candidates should send a CV to: Dr. Katherine Knight, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Building 105, Maywood, IL 60153.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

POST-DOCTORAL PROGRAM - National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory

**Amended 2/24/98 to expand the salary range.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking candidates to fill as many as 50 federal, three-year postdoctoral positions during the coming year. As part of this effort, a number of these positions will be filled at the EPA's National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL). NHEERL is EPA's focal point for scientific research on the effects of contaminants and environmental stressors on human health and ecosystem integrity. NHEERL conducts research that helps EPA understand the processes that cause pollution and evaluate the risks that pollution poses to humans and ecosystems. NHEERL utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to solving research problems. Assimilation and integration of information across environmental disciplines and across multiple levels of biological organization (from molecular to the whole organism, and from the organism to the ecosystem levels) strengthen analyses of environmental issues. Because of NHEERL's broad research mission and multi-disciplinary approach, we are seeking candidates from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. The preferred candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in one of the following areas (or a closely related field): biology (e.g., cell, developmental, molecular, reproductive), biochemistry, biomedical or chemical engineering, ecology (e.g., aquatic, coastal systems, coral, ecosystem, estuarine, landscape, marine, microbial), ecotoxicology, endocrinology, epidemiology, geographic information scsience, geomorphology, geostatististics, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neurobiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, plant physiology, population/community modeling, physical chemistry, physiology, or toxicology. NHEERL is organized into nine divisions that specialize in a different field of environmental health or ecology research. NHEERL anticipates post-doctoral positions will be filled in each of its divisions, which are located at various geographical locations. Post-doctoral positions to conduct research on environmental health are anticipated for divisions located in Research Triangle Park and Chapel Hill, NC. Post-doctoral positions to conduct ecology research are anticipated for divisions located in Duluth, MN; Gulf Breeze, FL; Corvallis and Newport, OR; and Narragansett, RI. To obtain specific information on the scientific research projects proposed for the NHEERL post-doctoral positions, you may access the NHEERL Internet site at: http:www.epa.gov/nheerl/. These positions are three-year excepted service appointments, commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidates will be eligible for a full benefits package, including relocation expenses, health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave. If you are interested in these post-doctoral positions, please send a curriculum vitae, a letter of recommendation from your senior research advisor, or other comparable official, and a letter indicating your research interests and preferred geographical location(s) to: Ms. Karen Dean, ATTN: Post-Doc Recruitment, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (MD-85), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Please send all responses no later than April 30, 1998. For more information on the complete EPA post-doctoral program, you may access the Office of Research and Development's Internet site at http://www.epa.gov/ord/.

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Oregon State University, Postdoctoral Research Associate. A Postdoctoral Research Associate for one to two years for research under the direction of Dr. Glenn T. Evans in the Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University. This is a fixed term position. This position is for full-time research on the mathematical representation of the equilibrium and transport properties of self assembling systems ranging from structurally soft particles such as micelles to more rigid structures such as collagen. The goal of the research is to address biophysical issues using the methods of liquid physics. A Ph.D. in chemical physics is required. It is preferred that the candidate has a background in the physics of condensed matter (phase transitions, transport theory). Although computer simulations are not anticipated, some background in scientific computing is also desirable. Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and two confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted to: Dr. Glenn T. Evans, Oregon State University, Department of Chemistry, 153 Gilbert Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-4003. Applications should be received prior to May 1, 1998. Screening of candidates will begin at this time and continue until May 30, 1998.

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DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN ROOM 1380.

NEXT NEWSLETTER IS ON MARCH 16^th, 1998.