Chemistry Newsletter - 10/11/1999

 

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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XXXIV No. 34

October 11th, 1999

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Introductory Research Talks in Physical Chemistry - Fall 1999

For entering graduate students interested in physical chemistry, there will be a series of short talks by faculty members describing their research interests. These will be held at 5:45 PM on Thursdays during the first five weeks of the semester. There will be a half-hour talk followed by an informal supper and then two other talks. Since these talks are brief, students should follow up by contacting individual faculty members in whose research they are interested. Each student should interview at least three faculty members during the fall semester concerning research opportunities. These talks are a means of finding research opportunities and of obtaining a broad overview of physical chemistry research in the Department. Students expecting to major in physical chemistry should make every effort to attend all of these talks. Teaching Assistants should mark this time on the schedule cards turned into the teaching Laboratory Director.

Time: 5:45 - 7:45 Thursdays - Place: Room 8335

Schedule for Introductory Research Talks

	5:45	6:45	7:15
October 14th	Silvia Cavagnero	Thomas Brunold	Fleming Crim
October 21st	Bob McMahon	Clark Landis	Howard Zimmerman

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Proposed Finance Committee and Department Meeting Dates

Fall 1999

All Dept and Finance meetings are scheduled for two hours

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Organic Chemistry Cumulative Exam Schedule, 1999.

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., room B371 Chemistry Building.

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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 of minor courses. The minor requirement is expected to be completed by the end of the third year of graduate school. Minor agreement forms are available in Room 1221.

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SEMINARS

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Tuesday, October 12^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. John Russell, Naval Research Lab. "Vapor Deposition Polymerization: Adhesion and Propagation"

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Tuesday, October 12^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Felicia Etzkorn, University of Virginia. "Rare Protein Turns: Helix-Turn-Helix and cis-Proline Mimics"

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Tuesday, October 12^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Kathleen Stebe, Johns Hopkins University. "Surfactants and Stressing on Strongly Deforming Interfaces"

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Wednesday, October 13^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Kim Rickert, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, October 14^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Charlie Campbell, University of Washington. "Quantitative Analyses of Biological Interactions Using Sensors Based on Surface-Biofunctionalized Surface Plasmon Resonance Devices"

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Thursday, October 14^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Janine Cossy, University of Paris, France. "Methodologies and Applications to the Synthesis of Biologically Active Heterocyclic Compounds"

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Tuesday, October 19^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Lionel Goodman, Rutgers University. "Why Ethane has the Structure That it Has"

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Tuesday, October 19^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Francis J. Doyle, University of Delaware. "Biosystems Analysis and Control"

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Wednesday, October 20^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Jim Martin, NCSU.

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Thursday, October 21^st, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Dr. Henry Benner, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. "Large Molecule Mass Spectrometry"

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Monday, October 25^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Curtis White, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, October 26^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. David Nesbitt, University of Colorado. "Laser Studies of Reaction Dynamics: From Molecular Beams to Single Molecule Microscopy"

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Tuesday, October 26^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor P. Savage, BYU.

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Wednesday, October 27^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Y. Nakayama, Osaka.

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Thursday, October 28^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Annelise Barron, Northwestern University. "Microchannel Electrophoresis of DNA: Some Novel Solutions to Difficulties that Accompany Miniaturization"

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Thursday, October 28^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Robert Owen, Graduate Student

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Friday, October 29^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1610 Engineering Hall. Dr. Robin Hutchinson, DuPont De Nemours International, Geneva, Switzerland. "Modeling and Measurement of Polymerization Kinetics: Recent Advances and Future Challenges"

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Monday, November 1^st, Tuesday, November 2^nd, & Wednesday, November 3^rd 1999 - Hirschfelder Prize Lecture Series, (Monday-Nov. 1^st) - 4:00 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. (Tuesday-Nov. 2^nd) - 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. (Wednesday-Nov. 3^rd) - 3:30 p.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Joshua Jortner, Tel Aviv University. (Monday-Nov. 1^st) "On Dynamics - From Large Molecules to Biomolecules" - (Tuesday-Nov. 2^nd) "Size Effects in Molecular Clusters" - (Wednesday-Nov. 3^rd) "Charge Transfer in Chemistry and Biophyphysics"

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Monday, November 1^st, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Don Carpenetti, Graduate Student.

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Wednesday, November 3^rd, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Mike Gague, UNC.

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Thursday, November 4^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Dr. Gary Martin, Pharmacia & Upjohn. "Accordions, Political Acronyms, and SMIDG NMR Probes"

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Thursday, November 4^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Asgeir Konradsson, Graduate Student.

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Monday, November 8^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Kim Rosaaen, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, November 9^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Peter F. Green, University of Texas. "Dewetting of Structured Fluids"

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Wednesday, November 10^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. John Zhang, Georgia Tech.

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Thursday, November 11^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Nickolas Winograd, Penn State University. "Molecule-specific Imaging with Mass Spectrometry - From Combinatorial Chemistry to Biological Cells"

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Thursday, November 11^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Michael Haaf, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, November 16^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Jacqueline V. Shanks, Iowa State University. "Phytocatalysis: Applications in Metabolic Engineering and Phytoremediation"

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Wednesday, November 17^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Karen Nordell, PD.

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Thursday, November 18^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor John Weaver, University of Minnesota. "Visualization of Semiconductor Surface Etching with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy"

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Thursday, November 18^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Scott Miller, Boston College.

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Monday, November 22^nd, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Anne-Marie Nickel, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, November 30^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Giacinto Scoles, Princeton University. "Spectroscopy in Superfluid Liquid Helium Nanodroplets"

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Tuesday, November 30^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Michael Tsapatsis, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. "Growth of Molecular Sieve Films and Patterned Deposits"

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Wednesday, December 1^st, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Sheila David, University of Utah.

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Thursday, December 2^nd, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Tom Farrar, University of Wisconsin-Madison. "NMR and Ab Initio Studies of Hydrogen Bonding in Neat Liquids and in Binary Mixtures"

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Thursday, December 2^nd, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Joshua Higgin, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, December 7^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Ms. Susannah Clear, UW-Madison. "Self-Assembled Monolayers as Boundary Lubricants in Liquids" and Mr. Danforth Miller, UW-Madison. "Lyophilization: From Molecular Simulation to Practice"

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Tuesday, December 14^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Matthew Neurock, University of Virginia.

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Recent Publications

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Schultz LW; Chivers PT; Raines RT.

The CXXC motif: crystal structure of an active-site variant of Escherichia coli thioredoxin.

ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D-BIOLOGICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY 1999, Vol 55, pp 1533-1538.

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Lee HJ; Fermin DJ; Corn RM; Girault HH.

Marangoni flow in micro-channels.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS 1999, Vol 1, Iss 5, pp 190-193.

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Woods E; Cheatum CM; Crim FF.

Using stretching and bending vibrations to direct the reaction of Cl atoms with isocyanic acid (HNCO).

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS 1999, Vol 111, Iss 13, pp 5829-5837.

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Brockman JM; Frutos AG; Corn RM.

A multistep chemical modification procedure to create DNA arrays on gold surfaces for the study of protein-DNA interactions with surface plasmon resonance imaging.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 121, Iss 35, pp 8044-8051.

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Skiadas J; Aston C; Samad A; Anantharaman TS; Mishra B; Schwartz DC.

Optical PCR: Genomic analysis by long-range PCR and optical mapping.

MAMMALIAN GENOME 1999, Vol 10, Iss 10, pp 1005-1009.

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Nelson BP; Frutos AG; Brockman JM; Corn RM.

Near-infrared surface plasmon resonance measurements of ultrathin films. 1. Angle shift and SPR imaging experiments.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1999, Vol 71, Iss 18, pp 3928-3934.

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Frutos AG; Weibel SC; Corn RM.

Near-infrared surface plasmon resonance measurements of ultrathin films. 2. Fourier transform SPR spectroscopy.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1999, Vol 71, Iss 18, pp 3935-3940.

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Miller ML; West R.

Platinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation of C-60: synthesis of a novel fullerene-siloxane polymer.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS 1999, Vol , Iss 18, pp 1797-1798.

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Holmgren SK; Bretscher LE; Taylor KM; Raines RT.

A hyperstable collagen mimic.

CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY 1999, Vol 6, Iss 2, pp 63-70.

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Treichel PM.

Ethical conduct in science - the joys of teaching and the joys of learning.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION 1999, Vol 76, Iss 10, pp 1327-1329.

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Wright JC; Zielinski TJ.

Franck-Condon factors and their use in undergraduate quantum mechanics.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION 1999, Vol 76, Iss 10, pp 1367-1373.

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Blomberg M; Yi SS; Noll RJ; Weisshaar JC.

Gas-phase Ni+(D-2(5/2))+n-C4H10 reaction dynamics in real time: Experiment and statistical modeling based on density functional theory.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A 1999, Vol 103, Iss 36, pp 7254-7267.

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Chen CA; Lu W; Sih CJ.

Synthesis of 92,11E-octadecadienoic and 10E,12Z-octadecadienoic acids, the major components of conjugated linoleic acid.

LIPIDS 1999, Vol 34, Iss 8, pp 879-884.

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Khan MI; Cevik S; DPowell .

Hydrothermal synthesis of a mixed-valence hexamolybdate cluster: crystal structure of [HN(CH2CH2)(3)N](2)[(HMoMo5O19)-Mo-V-O-VI]center dot[N(CH2CH2)(3)N].

TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY 1999, Vol 24, Iss 4, pp 436-439.

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Copyright � 1999 Institute for Scientific Information

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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A Development Associate who will be part of a process development group in which you will be working on small molecule pharmaceutical candidates. The position will encompass route selection, process optimization and scale up, impurity identification and synthesis, HPLC and GC analysis of intermediates and products, preparation of drug candidates for clinical trials under cGMP, SOP and Batch Record preparation. The candidate should possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in organic chemistry or related discipline with strong organic synthesis background on small and large scale. This person will be skilled in the following analytical techniques: TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR and should have good written skills and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets for data collection and report writing. Our client is a leading biotech firm with research facilities in Baltimore, Maryland and can provide excellent benefits (health insurance, dental, and vision plan, paid vacation and more). A high impact, high profile position with excellent opportunity for advancement. Geographic Location of Position: US-MD. If you know anyone that might be interested, please contact: Stan Santana, DMC, Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice: 609-584-8733, Ext. 218, Email: 915608@candseek.com .

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A Research Associate to work in a lab that will be performing toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies. The qualified candidate should have experience dosing rodents by different routes of administration (ip, po, catheters, etc.) and with taking plasma and tissue samples post-mortem. In addition the candidate should have experience with analytical HPLC procedures and with developing HPLC assays for blood and tissue samples. The Research Associate should be able to make and report on routine behavioral signs in animals and be familiar with the modified Irwin scale of behaviors. The qualified scientist should also possess a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Pharmacology, Toxicology or a related discipline. Our client is an emerging pharmaceutical company with research facilities in the New York Metropolitan area and can provide excellent benefits (health insurance, dental, and vision plan, paid vacation and more). A high impact, high profile position with excellent opportunity for advancement. Geographic Location of Position: US-NY. If you know anyone that might be interested, please contact: Ben Garvey, Diedre Moire Corporation, Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice: 609-584-8733 Ext. 235, Email: 915613@candseek.com .

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Assistant Professor - Theoretical / Computational Chemistry - Duke University. Applications and nominations are sought for an Assistant Professorship (tenure track) in Theoretical / Computational Chemistry beginning in September, 2000. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the departmental teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and conduct a vigorous independent research program. Although all areas of theoretical chemistry are of interest, applications from candidates with research programs in chemical biology are particularly encouraged. Each applicant should send a curriculum vitae, description of future research plans and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Theoretical / Computational Search Committee, 101 P. M. Gross Chemical Laboratory, Duke University, Box 90346, Durham, NC 27708-0346.

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Wake Forest University. Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track), or Associate Professor faculty position beginning Fall 2000, which augments a small, dynamic Ph.D. granting department. The desired candidate will have a Ph.D. from any subdiscipline of organic chemistry, will have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will establish a vigorous, externally supported research program. The candidate will have access to a modern well-equipped research environment which includes a recently upgraded NMR facility (Bruker 3-channel Avance 500 MHz and 2-channel Avance 300 MHz instruments) and a single crystal X-ray diffraction facility (Siemens/Bruker P4 Diffractometer). Collaboration with Biomedical Science Departments at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is also possible. Deadline for applications is Nov. 1, 1999 and the submitted resume should include graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and proposals for research. Reply to: Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of Chemistry, Box 7486, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Wake Forest University. Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position which augments a small, dynamic Ph.D. granting department. The desired candidate will have a Ph.D. from any sub-discipline of biochemistry or analytical chemistry, will have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will establish a vigorous, externally supported research program. Collaboration with Biomedical Science Departments at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is possible and encouraged. Deadline for applications is Nov. 1, 1999, and the submitted resume should include: graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and proposals for research. Reply to: Chair Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

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EOG Environmental Inc., with headquarters located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is currently seeking an environmental field chemist. Minimum requirements for this position include a clean driving record and a willingness to travel, and a B.S. in Chemistry. Any working knowledge of RCRA, SARA, CERCLA and DOT regulations, 40 Hour "HAZWOPER" training or previous lab pack experience a plus, but we are willing to provide training for the right candidate. Competitive salary, full benefit package, and excellent opportunity for advancement. Send resume and salary requirements to: ATTN: PERSONNEL DEPT. EOG ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., 5603 WEST HEMLOCK STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223, Fax: 414/353-1822 web page: http://www.eoge.com , email: julie@eoge.com .

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Full-time Associate Director position available in the Department of Chemistry's Instrumentation Facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with good communication and interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a background in physical chemistry, chemical spectroscopy, and computers. Experience with spectroscopy (NMR, MS, esp. FT-MS) and facility management a plus. Ph.D. preferred. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day facility operations, training users, and computer administration. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, two copies of a resume, and the names and addresses of four references to: Mr. Ken Hewitt, MIT Personnel Office E19-230, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307.

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The University of Pittsburgh seeks to fill four tenure-stream faculty positions in the Department of Chemistry, effective September 2000, and subject to budgetary approval. We seek candidates in the broad areas of Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Molecular Design and Synthesis. Sub-fields of particular interest to us include combinatorial chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, separations, inorganic and organic synthesis, organic and inorganic advanced materials, mass spectrometry, chemical biology, catalysis, macromolecular science, and bioorganic or bioinorganic chemistry. We seek to fill these positions at the Assistant Professor level, but higher level appointments are possible, and applications from experienced scholars with outstanding records of accomplishment are welcome. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 1999. A resume, brief research plans, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Professor Craig Wilcox, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Visit our Web site at http://www.chem.pitt.edu .

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East Carolina University. Applications are invited for a tenure-track position (nine-month) in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 14, 2000. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience. Research area open, but bioorganic preferred. The successful candidate must show promise for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop an externally funded research program, and contribute to professional service. To apply, submit letter of application specifying the Organic Chemistry position, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and summary of research plans/instrumentation needs to: Chemistry Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Visit our homepage at http://www.ecu.edu/chem .

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East Carolina University. Applications are invited for a position as Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer, non-tenure track, to begin August 14, 2000. Ph.D. preferred. Teaching duties to include general and/or organic chemistry lectures/laboratories. The Department of Chemistry offers BA, ACS-accredited BS, and MS degrees. To apply, submit letter of application specifying Visiting Assistant Professor position, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation to: Chemistry Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Visit our homepage at http://www.ecu.edu/chem .

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East Carolina University. Applications are invited for a position as Director, Chemistry Learning Center, non-tenure track, to begin August 14, 2000. Ph.D. in chemical education /chemistry preferred. The successful candidate will coordinate the operation of the Chemistry Learning Center and teach undergraduate lectures/laboratories. A chemistry educator having experience with computer instructional applications in chemistry and multimedia technologies is strongly preferred. The Department of Chemistry offers BA, ACS-accredited BS, and MS degrees. To apply, submit letter of application specifying Director of Chemistry Learning Center position, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, to: Chemistry Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Visit our homepage at http://www.ecu.edu/chem .

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Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in physical chemistry beginning August, 2000. A Ph.D. in physical chemistry, promise of excellence in teaching, and a commitment to continued scholarship are essential. Post-doctoral research experience is desirable. The successful candidate will teach an upper division, two semester lecture/laboratory course in Physical Chemistry as well as help with other Chemistry offerings, and will establish a vigorous research program involving undergraduate students. New chemistry facilities will be completed in 2001. The College is prepared to assist in establishing a research program; this assistance may include a paid pre-tenure leave. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research goals in a liberal arts environment, and three letters of recommendation to: W. E. Parker, Chair, Chemistry Department, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by November 8th will receive full consideration.

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Boston College. Applications are invited for a tenure-track position, effective September 2000. The areas of interest are biological chemistry and experimental physical chemistry. Biological chemistry is defined to include biochemistry as well as bioorganic, bioinorganic, and biophysical chemistry. Experimental physical chemistry is broadly defined to include traditional physical chemistry and chemical physics, as well as materials science, biophysics, physical inorganic and physical organic chemistry. The Department is housed in an award-winning new research facility in Boston, and includes nearly 100 doctoral students and an internationally recognized faculty. The successful applicant is expected to maintain a prominent, externally-funded research program. Applicants are sought at the entry Assistant Professor level, although outstanding applications for more senior levels are also welcome. Applicants at the beginning Assistant Professor level should send a resume and a summary of research plans, and should arrange to have four letters of reference transmitted. Established investigators should send a letter of application and appropriate supporting materials. All materials for Biological Chemistry applicants should be sent to Marc Snapper and all materials for Physical Chemistry applicants should be sent to: Paul Davidovits at: Department of Chemistry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Applications should be completed by October 1, 1999. Web site: http://www.chemserv.bc.edu . Fax: (617) 552-2705.

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Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Chair and Professor of the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla. We seek candidates with an international research reputation, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and demonstrated leadership skills. The Department has 20 tenure-track faculty, a strong undergraduate program and a growing graduate program with 70 M.S. & Ph.D. students. Preferred starting date is August 15, 2000. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information, e-mail Oliver Manuel at om@umr.edu . Send letter of application, complete vitae, and three letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number R52863, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1201 North Bishop, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 654091050.

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The Department of Chemistry at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track (or tenured) faculty position in experimental physical/biophysical chemistry to begin September 1, 2000, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. The Department is undergoing a major development effort that includes multiple faculty appointments within the next three years, as well as major improvements in shared laboratory and instrumentation facilities. Newly hired faculty members will be able to participate in these efforts. Candidates should have a very strong research record and should be committed to teaching. Applications are sought from outstanding candidates at the Assistant Professor level or from candidates at the early tenure level. However, the appointment of distinguished candidates with an outstanding and proven track record in research and teaching will also be considered at a senior level. Please submit application including CV, three publications, a statement of research plans, and three letters of reference by December 1, 1999 to: the Search Committee for Physical/Biophysical Chemistry, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003. Website: http://www.nyu.edu/pages/chemistry/ .

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The Department of Chemistry at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track (or tenured) faculty position in experimental organic/bioorganic chemistry to begin September 1, 2000, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. The Department is undergoing a major development effort that includes multiple faculty appointments within the next three years, as well as major improvements in shared laboratory and instrumentation facilities. Newly hired faculty members will be able to participate in these efforts. Candidates should have a very strong research record and be committed to teaching. Applications are sought from outstanding candidates at the Assistant Professor level or from candidates at the early tenure level. However, the appointment of distinguished candidates with an outstanding and proven track record in research and teaching will also be considered at a senior level. Please submit application including CV, three publications, a statement of research plans, and three letters of reference by December 1, 1999 to: the Search Committee for OrganictBioorganic Chemistry, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003. Website: http://www.nyu.edu/pages/chemistry/ .

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Rice University. The Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the field of THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY. Outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to research and teaching are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong background in statistical mechanics and have research interests in materials chemistry, biomolecules, or other nanoscale systems. These interests should complement Rice's initiative in Nanoscale Science and Technology. Applications for this position, which should include a vitae, a publications list, a description of proposed research, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to The Chair, Chemistry Search Committee, The Chemisty Department - MS 60, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1892 In order to guarantee full consideration, applications should be received prior to November 19, 1999.

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in the areas of experimental or theoretical physical chemistry. The position requires development of a nationally recognized research program and excellent teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Senior appointments will be considered in the case of exceptional qualifications. PhD required; postdoctoral experience preferred. Applications should be received by November 1, 1999 for fullest consideration. Applicants should send a CV and a description of research plans and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Physical Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

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South Dakota State University. Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position available in August 2000, in analytical chemistry. All areas of analytical chemistry will be given equal consideration, but applicants with interests in environmental-analytical or electroanalytical chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. Start-up package is commensurate with performance expectations. Department is beginning the first phase of renovating its facilities, and appointee will have input into design of their lab. Earned Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or closely related discipline required, postdoctoral experience preferred. Application deadline November 15, 1999 or until position is filled. Complete applications consist of a letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, integrated statement describing proposed research and instructional activities, and their relationship (5 pages maximum), and three letters of recommendation sent directly to: Analytical Chemistry Search, South Dakota State University, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Box 2202, Brookings, SD 57007-0896 (605-688-5151) where a full listing of qualifications is available.

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Faculty Position - SUNY at Stony Brook: The Department of Chemistry seeks outstanding candidates for two faculty positions. The organic chemistry position will be filled preferably at the junior level by a synthetic organic chemist whose research interfaces with medicinal and/or organometallic chemistry. The physical chemistry position is available at the junior or senior level in experimental physical chemistry including the interface with materials science and biomaterials research. Applicants should have a record of achievement in research and a commitment to teaching. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and statement of research interests. Candidates at the assistant professor level should arrange for three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400.

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee anticipates opening a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required for this position and postdoctoral experience is also desirable. The Department seeks a candidate with a strong interest in undergraduate education at the freshman level with a scientific background in any area of chemistry, including chemistry education. The successful candidate will be required to establish an independent program of scholarship capable of attracting extramural funding. To be considered, a curriculum vitae with a research plan, an outline of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation must be mailed to: Professor D.W. Bennett, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, Wl 53201 (FAX: 414-229-5530) and postmarked by November 1,1999.

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The Department of Chemistry at Trinity College invites applications for a tenure track position in Organic Chemistry to begin in the fall term of 2000. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with a research specialty in bioorganic chemistry and be prepared to teach courses in introductory and advanced organic chemistry, biological chemistry, introductory chemistry and to participate in non-majors science courses. The Organic Chemistry teaching laboratory has been newly renovated and contains its own suite of instrumentation including FT-IR, GC-MS, GC, O3 generators and computational chemistry facilities. Research with undergraduate student participation is expected and suitable start-up funds will be provided. The Department has excellent, modern research instrumentation including: GC/LC-MS, HPLC, CD, CE-LIF, FT-IR, ICP, XRD, SEM/EDX and a 300 MHz NMR. Consideration of applications will begin on October 21, 1999 and will continue until this position is filled. Please have forwarded three letters of recommendation and send a detailed CV, transcripts, and a description of research plans and teaching philosophy to: Dr. R. V. Prigodich, Chemistry Department, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106 An AA/EO Institution. e-mail: rprig@trincoll.edu , http://www.trincoll.edu/academics/departments/chem/ .

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Winona State University. Organic Chemist. Assistant Professor. Appointment date is January 11, 2000. Responsibilities: Essential job Functions:

(1) Teach Organic Chemistry lecture and lab for science and engineering majors

(2) Teach General, Organic, and Biochemistry lecture and lab for allied-health majors

(3) Teach advanced courses in area of specialty

(4) Teach courses for non-science majors when needed.

(5) Minimum of ten scheduled ounce hours per week

(6) Academic advising

(7) Direction of undergraduate research or other scholarly activity

(8) Departmental and university service

(9) Continuing professional improvement

Qualifications:

(1) Ph.D. in Chemistry

(2) Doctoral training (research and course work) in organic chemistry (synthetic or natural products emphasis is preferred)

(3) Potential ability to teach undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory

(4) Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, students, and staff

(5) Evidence of effective oral and written English communication skills

(6) Experience with computers and other modern technology

(7) No more than five years of creditable experience

Position available pending budgetary approval. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, at least three letters of reference*, and a list of at least 3 references, with addresses and telephone numbers. *Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesotans open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request. APPLY TO: Organic Chemist Search, Affirmative Action Omce, Winona State University, P.O. Box 5838. Winona, MN 55987. 507-457-5008 (Omce); 507-457-5054 (Fax); affaction@vax2.winona.msus.edu . (e-mail).

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Postdoctoral Positions. Duke University. Department of Chemistry and Levine Science Research Center Professor M. C. Pirrung is seeking postdoctoral fellows in bioorganic chemistry, particularly in enzymology (mechanism). Recent Ph. D.s with skills and/or interest in biochemistry/molecular biology are sought for a multidisciplinary research environment. See http://www.chem.duke.edu/~pirrung for details. We have Federal and industrial sponsorship for projects focusing on antibiotic resistance/histidine kinases, and ethylene biosynthesis/action. Send CV, publication list, and references (with contact information) to: Department of Chemistry, Duke University, PO Box 90317, Durham, NC 27708. fax: (919) 660-1591.

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Assistant Professor Olaf G. Wiest of the University of the University of Notre Dame, as part of the NIH funded project "Mechanism and Models of DNA Photolyase", the position of a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame needs to be filled. The project involves the synthesis and testing of small molecules that are able to selectively bind and repair thymine dimers through photoinduced electron transfer. This position carries has a starting salary of $25,000 and will be filled initially for one year with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. Experience with multistep synthesis is necessary, knowledge of supramolecular chemistry and/or photochemistry would be useful. The position also allows further qualification in the area of computational chemistry, an active area of research within the very interdisciplinary oriented research group. For further information on this and other ongoing research areas, please see the wiest group homepage at http://www.nd.edu/~owiest . The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame is very well equiped with several 300, 400, 500 and 600 MHz NMR's 2 CAD X-ray machines, state-of-the-art mass spec facilities and a variety of graphics workstations and parallel computers. Additional facilities are available through the Walther Center for Excellence in Cancer Research and the Notre Dame Radiation Laboratory, a DOE facility on campus. Please contact: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, e-mail:wiest.1@nd.edu , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Phone: (219) 631 5876, University of Notre Dame, Fax: (219) 631 6652.

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Stephen R. Leone of the University of Colorado is very likely to have several postdoctoral openings in his group in the summer or fall of 2000. There are several new areas in our group: ultrafast wave packet dynamics and coherent phase control, ultrafast time resolved soft x-ray studies of bond breaking, and infrared and time-resolved near field optical microscopy, as well as ongoing projects in semiconductor epitaxy, nanodots, etching, and state-resolved ion and neutral dynamics. Students may apply by downloading the application materials from the JILA web site: http://jilawww.colorado.edu/ . The applications and letters of reference can be sent directly to me and I will place them in the JILA file. In addition, U.S. citizens may want to consider applying for National Research Council Fellowships through NIST to work in my laboratory: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/osep/rap.nsf . These fellowships pay a handsome stipend and come with numerous benefits. A proposal needs to be developed with the help of my advice and submitted by January 15th with all application materials. I look forward to hearing from anyone who might be interested in these positions. Please contact: Stephen R. Leone, Quantum Physics Division, 848, JILA, Campus Box 440, National Institute of Standards and Technology, University of Colorado, ph. (303) 492-5128, Boulder, CO 80309-0440, fax (303) 492-5504, srl@jila.colorado.edu .

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Professor Franklin A. Davis of Temple University has a postdoctoral research position in the hisoup available January 2000 (or later). The ideal candidate would have a strong background in organic synthesis and methodology development. Skills in modern spectroscopy and chromatography methods are expected. Familiarly with asymmetric synthesis, carbanion chemistry and the handling of air and moisture sensitive materials is highly desirable. His group is engaged in developing new methodologies for the asymmetric synthesis of bioactive amine derivatives using sulfinimines (N-sulfinyl amines). These projects range from the asymmetric synthesis of novel alpha and beta-amino acids to the alkaloid synthesis. This research will afford opportunities to learn asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of biologically and pharmacologically active compounds. Please have interested candidates send a CV, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Franklin A. Davis, Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-2585, (215) 204-0477, (215) 204-0478/1532 (fax), fdavis@astro.ocis.temple.edu , http://www.chem.temple.edu .

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