Chemistry Newsletter - 06/15/1998

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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Dr. Diane Yamamoto recently received a patent for an invention relating to bicyclic substituted hexahydrobenz[e]isoindole alpha-1 adrenergic antoagonists. Diane, a 1968 BS graduate who died in 1996 (see Badger Chemist #41), received the patent for work done while she was at Abbott Labs in Illinois. Diane's family was presented with a plaque and Abbott stock in memory of Diane and appreciation of her contributions to Abbott.

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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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Tuesday, July 21^st, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. Professor Vladimir Gevorgyan, Tohoku University, Japan.

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1998-99 UW System Council on International Education Matching Grants Program

Please announce this program sponsored by the UW System Council on International Education. Faculty and staff at the UW-Madison are eligible to apply. Because of an early fall deadline, the announcement is being made now to provide sufficient notice for planning. Applications must be collaborative and demonstrate a dollar match provided by a unit or by collaborating units. Collaboration may be demonstrated by participation by two or more departments/units/colleges/or institutions. The maximum award is $3,000 with a one-for-one hard dollar match required. Please send applications to: Michael Hinden, Associate Dean, Office of International Studies and Programs, 269 Bascom Hall, Campus. (For further information: 262-5805; e-mail: hinden@macc.wisc.edu). The Office of International Studies and Programs will advise the Provost on the ranking of campus applications. Deadline for receipt of applications at the Office of International Studies and Programs is Friday, September 25, 1998. Information about Eligible Projects, Criteria Application Process and Application Forms are available in room 1380 Chemistry.

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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The Directorship of the NMR Facility in the Departments of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry at Purdue University has recently become open. The successful candidate for this position will be a first-class spectroscopist with extensive experience in liquids and/or solid state NMR. Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills are essential. This position in the Interdepartmental NMR Facility includes research, educational, supervisory, and administrative components. The Facility currently supports ten spectrometers and a user base of more than 50 faculty and nearly 250 undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs. Extensive experience with liquids and/or solid state NMR is required. Collaborative research with faculty is encouraged. The Director will supervise the support staff of four full-time and 2-3 graduate student employees. Administrative responsibilities will include implementation of tasks and policies of a faculty committee which oversees the Facility. Among these will be advanced training, scheduling, billing and budgeting, and proposal participation. Applications for the Director of the NMR Facility should send a resume, 3 letters of references, to: Prof. John B. Grutzner using either email [preferred] (grutzner@chem.purdue.edu) or U.S. mail (Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 1393 Brown Building, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1393)]. Applications received by Noon, 15 July 1998 will receive preferential consideration.

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Rockford College invites applications for a one-year full-time temporary position in analytical chemistry at the assistant professor rank for the 1998-99 academic year. Teaching duties will include analytical chemistry (fall) and instrumental analysis (spring), as well as participation in general chemistry and senior seminar. A Ph.D with teaching experience is preferred. The candidate would be eligible to apply for a tenure-track position in analytical/inorganic chemistry to be advertised later this fall. Applications will be reviewed starting June 15 and accepted until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names of three references to: Dr. Fred J. Hadley, Department of Chemistry, Rockford College, 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Rockford College encourages applications from women and members of minorities.

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The Department of Chemistry at Boston College invites applications for a tenure track position in areas of biochemistry or chemistry applied to the understanding of biological processes. Appointment effective September, 1999. Applicants are sought at the Assistant Professor level; however, outstanding applications for more senior levels are also welcome. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should send a resume, a summary of research plans, and arrange to have three letters of reference transmitted. Established investigators should send a letter of application and appropriate supporting materials. All materials should be sent to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167. A commitment to a vigorous and internationally recognized research program, and the ability to teach biochemistry at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, are essential. Website: http://chemserv.bc.edu. Applications deadline is by November 1, 1998.

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University of Pittsburgh, is actively seeking three outstanding faculty to join our Department and participate in the planning and development of this exciting enterprise. Although we have an active research program and an extensive graduate program (M.S., Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D.), the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh is still in the early stages of its development. We initiated our B.S. only a couple of years ago with our first B.S. students slated to graduate in the year 2000. Thus we have an unusual opportunity at this time for individuals who desire to lead the expansion of our educational and research programs. You may know that we have been very successful in our ability to obtain support from national agencies, e.g. $3,000,000 Whitaker Development Award, $1,200,000 NIH biotechnology training grant, and a $750,000 Keck grant for a rapid prototyping laboratory. Also, we received $1,500,000 as an endowment for the McGinnis Chair of Bioengineering. These funds along with the enthusiastic support of the School of Engineering will allow us considerable flexibility in the growth of our activities. You can obtain some appreciation for current research capabilities of the adjunct faculty in Bioengineering by visiting our web page http://www.engrng.pitt.edu/~wwwbiotc/. Please contact: Jerome S. Schultz, Chairman, Department of Bioengineering, Director, Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 300 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, 412-383-9700, Fax: 412-383-9710.

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The University of Kentucky Department of Chemistry is seeking candidates for several tenure-track positions in the area of Biological Chemistry. All ranks are open. Preference will be given to individuals with promising, or in the case of advanced-rank positions, already outstanding, chemically-based research programs in biological chemistry that complement current research programs in the Department of Chemistry and the UK Medical Center. The successful candidates would be expected to develop an extramurally-funded, nationally-recognized research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department. Our departmental web site can be accessed at: www.chem.uky.edu for information on faculty research interests, major research equipment, and other aspects of the Department. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and especially invites and encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and outline of plans for research, and should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Biological Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0055. Applications should be received by July 1, 1998.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Jeff Stryker of the University of Alberta has a postdoctoral position in his research group. The project involves organometallic and coordination chemistry and catalysis and is appropriate for candidates whose background and training are in either organic or inorganic chemistry. Strong intellectual and synthetic (organic, inorganic, or organometallic) skills are essential, along with a demonstrated command of modern experimental and spectroscopic techniques. The ideal candidate will be strongly motivated and demonstrate excellent leadership ability. The position is available starting in the early fall, but the strength of the candidate is a far more important criterion than the start date. The appointment will be for one year, subject to satisfactory performance, and is renewable for a second year by mutual consent. Additional information about our research, my group, and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta is available on the web: http://www.chem.ualberta.ca and http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/faculty/stryker.htm. Qualified candidates, should provide a curriculum vitae and the names of at least two persons prepared to provide reference letters. Initial contacts by electronic mail (jeff.stryker@ualberta.ca) are welcome. Send to: Jeff Stryker, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2 CANADA, 403-492-3891, FAX 403-492-8231, Jeff.Stryker@ualberta.ca.

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Assistant Professor Sarah C. Larsen of the University Of Iowa, has two postdoctoral research positions in the Chemistry Department at the University of Iowa. Professor Vicki Grassian and I have a collaborative project in the area of selective photooxidation processes in zeolites. The first position requires experience in FTIR, UVVIS and/or liquid state NMR. The second position requires experience in solid state NMR techniques such as MAS. These positions are for one year and are available immediately. Candidates interested in applying for these positions, please send a cover letter, a copy of their CV and the names of at least two references to: Sarah C. Larsen, Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 Tel: (319)-335-1346 Fax: (319)-335-1270 e-mail: sarah-larsen@uiowa.edu, web: http://128.255.138.210/.

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The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to assist with the design and development of automation for biochemistry applications, from concept definition to assembly and testing. You will design solutions to technical problems, write software control programs for evaluation purposes and end users and interpret test results to improve performance. The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering or related area. Requires a self-directed team player with a knowledge of CAD drawings, precision mechanisms, pneumatics, fluid handling devices and servo controlled systems. Must have experience in high-level programming languages (Visual Basic), proficiency in computer-aided design/analysis tools and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This is a 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. Please e-mail resume with cover letter and Job# ENG5751FL to: employment@LBL.gov or fax to: (510) 486-5870 or mail to: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Staffing Office, Job# ENG5751FL, One Cyclotron Road, MS 938A, Berkeley, CA 94720. Visit our web site at www.lbl.gov/CJO.

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The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to assist in the development of mass spectrometry as applied to the routine sizing of DNA fragments. The successful individual will work in the emerging field of large ion detection. You will analyze megadalton electrospray DNA ions using new individual ion detection schemes and analyze DNA ions by MALDI-TOF-MS using a new ionization source. The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering or related area, experience in high-level programming languages (Visual Basic), proficiency in computer-aided design/analysis tools and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Requires proven success in instrumentation development and a knowledge of analog signal processing and computer processing of detector signals. Must be able to design and operate vacuum systems. This is a l-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. Please e-mail resume with cover letter and Job# ENG5758FL to: employment@LBL.gov or fax to: (510) 486-5870 or mail to: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Staffing Office, Job# ENG5758FL, One Cyclotron Road, MS 938A, Berkeley, CA 94720. Visit our web site at www.lbl.gov/CJO.

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DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN ROOM 1380.

NEXT NEWSLETTER IS ON JUNE 29^th, 1998.