Chemistry Newsletter - 05/05/1998

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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PLEASE NOTE!!!

Due to a problem with my computer, there was no newsletter last week!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

We would like to congratulate Daniel Appella, a student of Sam Gellman, for receiving a Sigma Xi research award. Dan was commended for an outstanding presentation, which earned him one of the three $500 awards, which will be presented at the Sigma Xi award banquet to be held on May 5. Congratulations Dan!!

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

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

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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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SEMINARS

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**** CANCELLED **** Monday, May 4^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Alison Butler, University of California-Santa Barbara.

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Tuesday, May 5^th, 1998 - "AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY" - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Frank S. Bates, University of Minnesota. "Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers as Macromolecular Surfactants"

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Tuesday, May 5^th, 1998, - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Steve Zimmerman, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. "Super Molecular Polymer Chemistry"

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Thursday, May 7^th, 1998 - Material Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., 3345 Engineering Hall. Dr. R.W. McCallum, Ames Lab. "The Development of Microstructure, Magnetic Properties and Corrosion in Rapidly Solodified Nd2Fe14B Permanent Magnet Material"

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Thursday, May 7^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Ms. Gretchen Baier, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering. "Taylor-Couette Flow With Two Immiscible Stratfield Fluids"

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Thursday, May 7^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Ms. Sanjay Mehta, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering. "Data-Based Modeling and Simulation of Packed-Tube Reactors: A Semi-Empirical Integral Approach"

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Thursday, May 7^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Nicholas Condon, Graduate Student.

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Wednesday, May 13^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Professor June Nasrallah, Department of Plant Molecular Genetics, Cornell University. "Self-Recognition Loci and the Evolution of Mating Systems in Plants"

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Thursday, May 14^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Shaul Mukamel, University of Rochester. (McElvain Speaker).

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Tuesday, May 19^th, 1998, - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Alana Schepartz, Yale.

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Tuesday, June 2^nd, 1998, Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Peter Jutzi, University of Bielefeld.

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ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MADISON

The Associated Students Of Madison is looking for a Fact Finding, Computer Wizard-like, Strategic Guru to start July 1, 1998. Job Duties Include:

• •Providing ASM with research, evaluating state and federal education policy, creating campaign materials, coordinating field strategy on issue based campaigns, translating statistical information to usable data.
• •Maintain and develop ASM Web-site, create web-based surveys.
• •Recruit and supervise ASM Research interns, teach day to day skills to ASM interns and volunteers, co-author surveys, reports and fact sheets with students.

Qualifications: College Degree required, two or three years experience in student activities/student government, knowledge of HTML programming and statistical programs (STSS), ability to translate information from raw data to usable materials excellent written and communication skills, and self-direction and initiative. The position is a full-time, 12 month appointment. Submit letter of application listing relevant experience to the above listed duties

and qualifications, resume, addresses and phone numbers of at least 3 references by June 1,1998 to: ASM Research Director, c/o Connie Wilson, 75 Bascom Hall, 500 Linden Drive, Madison WI 53706. Questions?? Call (608)265-4ASM.

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Technical TA in the Chemistry Hydrogenation Lab

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a 50% time TA in the Hydrogenation Lab, beginning in the summer session, 1998. Principal duties are:

• Managing the hydrogenation labs, including teaching students to use the equipment, maintenance of the equipment, communications with vendors and suppliers, and ordering.
• Managing the 5^th floor instrumentation lab, including training students in the use of the instruments.
• Ordering and maintaining departmental stocks of deuterated solvents.

Applications should be submitted to Professor Casey. Preference will be given to Chemistry graduate students and those who can plan for a two-year commitment. To be assured full consideration, applications should be received by May 18, 1998.

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The Summer Enrichment Program

Earn money and increase your teaching experience.

The Summer Enrichment Program is a summer program for 7th through 9th grade minority students that provides a chemistry hands-on laboratory experience. If you'd like to be an Instructor for small groups of students, contact Tony Jacob at the Chemistry Learning Center, 263-5647 or atjacob@facstaff.wisc.edu, or drop a note in my mailbox in the Chemistry Department. The tentative schedule is:

June 8-12 from 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

June 15-19 from 12:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

June 22-26 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (M-W-F)

The salary will be at least $340/week and Instructors are not required to work all three weeks; typically, Instructors work one or two weeks depending on their schedule and the needs of the program.

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LSS Microcomputer Project Assistants (PA) Positions

LSS seeks 2-3 qualified graduate students as project assistants (PAs) to assist with microcomputer support for LSS computing facilities and for faculty and staff in Van Hise Hall. Preference Given to Candidates with the Following Skills:

• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accurately.
• Extensive knowledge and background with personal computers including both PC and Macintosh computers.
• Extensive knowledge of WordPerfect and WiscWorld suites of software.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software problems.
• Demonstrated skills in writing HTML, and in CGI-type programming.

Duties: (See our web page at http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss/lssjobs.html for detailed job descriptions.)

Pertinent Information. These are half-time Project Assistant positions. Applicants must be graduate students enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits, or three (3) dissertator credits. These are twelve-month positions, for an average of 20 hours per week. The positions begin July 1, 1998 and run through June 30, 1999. Work hours generally will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30*p.m., M-F. More information about LSS, our facilities and services can be found at http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss. Apply by May 15, 1998 to ensure consideration: In addition to your resume, please submit a letter of application explaining your background and experiences pertinent to these positions. Include three (3) references (name, address and phone only), and an address and phone number where you can be reached during the summer Contact: Submit materials to Read Gilgen, Director, at 279 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706.

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Dow Intern-Fellowship Applications

Dow Chemical Company is establishing a Dow-Intern Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The purpose of the program is to give an outstanding student the opportunity to learn about industrial research on a first hand basis. The Dow-Intern Fellow will receive a Fellowship providing support for one academic year. During that year, the fellow will spend 4 months at Dow working on a project on direct interest to Dow. In addition to the fellowship income, Dow will provide travel to Midland Michigan, housing in Midland, and will supplement the fellowship during the stay at Dow. For the initial internship, students doing research in organic or organometallic chemistry and who have dissertator status will be considered. The Dow-Intern Fellow should have achieved dissertator status before the start of the Fellowship. Applicants must be nominated by their major professor. The Dow-Intern Fellowship is restricted to US citizens or to international students with a "green card". The application should include a resume, a letter from the nominee describing his/her interest in the program, and a nomination letter from the major professor. Application materials should be sent to: Professor Paul M. Treichel, Chair Fellowships Committee by May 1, 1998. (Applications are still being accepted; PLEASE submit them to Professor Treichel as soon as possible.)

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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There is the strong possibility that Northeastern Illinois University will be in need of two visiting lecturer, non tenure track positions this fall, 1998, one in analytical and the other in physical chemistry. The positions could be made permanent in time. We would appreciate your help in publicizing this information at UW for post-docs, visiting professors, and grad students finishing up who might be interested in teaching at a smaller comprehensive university in Chicago. Contact: Paul Poskozim, Chair, Chemistry, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, phone: 773-794-2567, Fax 773-794-2632.

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Northern Arizona University. The Chemistry Department invites applications for a temporary instructional position for the 1998-99 academic year. Ph.D. in any area of chemistry is required; preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to our program in General Chemistry. Applications will include a CV, and the names and phone numbers of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1, 1998 and the Search will remain open Until filled. Applicants should have the experience and commitment necessary to work with such a diverse population. Interested individuals should contact: Michael P. Eastman, Chair; Department of Chemistry; Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 5698, Flagstaff AZ 86011; (520) 523-3008.

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The University of Memphis, Department of Chemistry, has open a temporary faculty position in the Department of Chemistry starting in August 1998. Candidates in all areas of chemistry will be considered. Primary responsibility will be teaching general chemistry classes and labs, although the opportunity for collaborative research with any of the current faculty exists and will be encouraged. Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal. To apply, send a letter of application, vita, and at least two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Peter K. Bridson, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. For further information, I can be contacted by phone: (901) 678-4414 or e-mail: pbridson@cc.memphis.edu. Screening of candidates will begin May 1, 1998. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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Barry University, Department of Physical Sciences, visiting/adjunct faculty positions. Analytical/Instrumentalist and/or Physical/Inorganic. Barry University, a comprehensive Catholic university in Miami, FL, invites applications for a visiting full-time faculty line or part-time adjunct(s) beginning August 1998. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or M.S. with prior teaching experience for adjuncts) and strong commitment to liberal arts education, to teach general chemistry and upper division courses in area of expertise, and to direct research with undergraduates. Send CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research plans, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by June 1 to: Dr. George Fisher, Department of Physical Sciences, Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores, FL 33161. For further information call Dr. Fisher at (305) 899-3430 or e-mail: gfisher@diana.barry.edu, or check our web site at http://www.barry.edu/artsci/phy_sci/chem4.html.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Associate Professor Michael T. Ashby, of the University of Oklahoma will have one postdoctoral opening available immediately for a project that has three years of funding. The project will involve the development of a cryogenic stopped-flow infrared spectrophotometer. The initial studies will involve prototropic isomerization reactions in non-aqueous solvents. The individual should have some background in spectroscopy and chemical kinetics. Experience in computer programming may be useful. I hope to fill this position by July, 1998. A second position may become available later this year. Anyone who may be interested may contact me for further details. Michael T. Ashby, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, 620 Parrington Oval, Room 208, Norman, OK 73019, Office: (405) 325-2924, Laboratory: (405) 325-4992, FAX: (405) 325-6111.

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Assistant Professor Steve Pascal, of the University of Rochester Medical Center has a postdoctoral position available immediately to study the structure and dynamics of proteins and protein complexes linked to apoptosis and cancer. The positions is fully funded for up to 3 years. Applicants with experience in multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy and/or protein expression/purification should send a CV along with a telephone number and email address of three people familiar with their work to: Steve Pascal, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Box 712, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, 716-273-4832 (voice), 716-275-6007 (fax). Email responses are encouraged.

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Professor John P. Toscano, of John Hopkins University has a position available as early as June 1, 1998 for research project involving the development of photochemical precursors to nitric oxide. Research will focus on the application of time-resolved IR spectroscopy to the problem. Experience with time-resolved spectroscopy, organic synthesis, and product analysis of photochemical reactions desired. Interested applicants should send a cv and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent on their behalf to: Professor John P. Toscano Department of Chemistry Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions, Two postdoctoral research positions involving the study of surfaces and interfaces by nonlinear optical methods are available in Prof. Geraldine Richmond's laboratory at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The postdoctoral associates will have the opportunity to be participate in a variety of projects which involve the measurement of molecular structure and adsorption dynamics at liquid/liquid, liquid/air and solid/liquid interfaces. The studies center around the use of vibrational sum frequency spectroscopy (VSFS) as a surface specific probe of interfaces. Current ongoing projects in this laboratory include studies of water structure and hydrogen bonding at these interfaces, adsorption dynamics of surfactants including phosopholipids and other biomolecules at these interfaces, adsorption of atmospheric molecules at liquid and ice surfaces, polymeric film structure and adsorption dynamics, solvent structure at chemical modified surfaces, and ion transport and chemical reactivity at these interfaces. Several different picosecond and nanosecond laser systems are being used in these studies. Preference will be given to exceptional candidates who have experience in several of the following areas: vibrational spectroscopy, pulsed laser instrumentation and optics, biophysics, surface science and surface characterization. For further information contact: Prof. G. Richmond at (541)-346-4635 (phone), (541) 346-5859 (fax) or Richmond@oregon.uoregon.edu. Application consists of a vitae and two letters of recommendation to be sent as soon as possible to: Prof. G. L. Richmond, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403.

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DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN ROOM 1380.

NEXT NEWSLETTER IS ON MAY 11^th, 1998.