Chemistry Newsletter - 11/16/1998

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry Newsletter

Organic Chemistry Cumulative Exam Schedule, 1998-99.

**PLEASE NOTE**

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., room B317 Chemistry Building.

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Analytical Cume Dates for 1998-99.

Room 2311 Chemistry Building.

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Inorganic Cume Dates for 1998.

Room 2373, From 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

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Program in English as a Second Language

5134 Helen C. White Hall, 263-3780. Spring 1999, Spring ESL Assessment Test Schedule (ESLAT). The English as a Second Language Assessment Test (ESLAT) will be given on the following dates:

TESTS:

• Monday, January 11, 9:00 a.m., 2650 Humanities Building
• Wednesday, January 13, 9:00 a.m., 2650 Humanities Building

Students do not need to pre-register for the test. However, students MUST bring their student identification number and a form of photo ID (Passport, UW Student card, etc) to the exam. If you have any further questions please contact the ESL office at 263-3780.

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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 7315.

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Orders for cap and gown must be placed at the University Bookstore no later than November 30. Degree candidates and escorts will receive a letter containing further instructions about one month before commencement.

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SEMINARS

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Tuesday, November 17^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar (McElvain Series), 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Paul L. Houston, Cornell University. "Snapshots of Chemistry: Imaging of Ozone Photodissociation"

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Thursday, November 19^th, 1998 - Departmental "Special" Seminars, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Adam J. Matzgar, California Institute of Technology. "I. Synthetic, Theoretical, and Structural Studies on Dehydrobenzoannulenes. II. An Electronic Nose for Land Mine Sensing"

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Monday, November 23^rd, 1998 - Departmental "Special" Seminars, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Matthew S. Sigman, Harvard University. Catalytic Asymmetric Hydrocyanation of Imines"

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**PLEASE NOTE - DATE/TIME/ROOM HAVE BEEN CHANGED** Tuesday, November 24^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Professor David Atwood, North Dakota State University.

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Fellowships Available

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Details on all of these fellowships are available in Room 1380 Chemistry.

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Department of Defense Graduate Fellowship - Fellowships starting in fall 1999 - Deadline is January 20, 1999. The NDSEG Fellowship Program is open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible to apply. NDSEG Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate study in science or engineering. Ninety percent of the fellowships in 1998 were awarded to students who had not yet started their second year of graduate school. Applicants must receive or be on track to receive their baccalaureate degrees by Fall 1999. A complete NDSEG fellowship application must be submitted in order to qualify for consideration. A complete fellowship application consists of (1) a Master Personal Information Form (Parts 1 and 2); (2) official transcripts (3) three Reference Evaluation Forms and (4) Graduate Record Examination (ORE) score (general test only).

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American Chemical Society Scholar Program - Undergraduate Scholarships for African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. - Deadline is February 15, 1999. The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award approximately 75 scholarships to undergraduate students interested in four-year degrees in the chemical sciences; those interested in transferring from two-year colleges to four-year colleges to pursue chemical science degrees; and to two year students intending to pursue degrees in chemical technology. High school seniors who will be entering college for the first time as undergraduate college students are also eligible. These scholarships are valued at up to $2500 for the academic year.

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Fellowships for Center for International Security and Cooperation,"Science and International Security" - http://www.stanford.edu/group/CISAC/ - Deadline is February 16, 1999. The Center invites applications from scientists and engineers who have demonstrated excellence in their specialties. Fellowships are available for both postdoctoral fellows and mid-career professionals. Scientists in academic and research institutions, government, and industry from both the U.S. and abroad may apply. The Center encourages women and minority applicants. All applicants, including those not seeking financial assistance, must submit complete applications. The deadline for receipt of all application documents, including letters of reference, is Tuesday, February 16, 1999.

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UNCF * Merck Science Initiative, Undergraduate scholarships, Graduate, and Postdoctoral Fellowships - Deadline is January 15, 1999. We are pleased to announce the 1999 competition for the UNCF - Merck Science Research Scholarships and Fellowships. This continues the ten-year initiative which began in 1996 in support of science education and is jointly sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc. and The College Fund/UNCF. The UNCF - Merck Science Initiative is dedicated to expanding the pool of world-class African American biomedical scientists and to achieve the complementary goals of national economic competitiveness and social diversity. This ten year initiative will provide scholarships, internships and fellowships to at least 37 outstanding African American students per year - 15 at the undergraduate level, 12 at the graduate level, and 10 at the postdoctoral level.

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Marie Kohler Fellowship-Knapp House Graduate Program - ****DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 17, 1998**** These Fellowships, funded by the Kohler Foundation, provide free housing and offer a unique opportunity for graduate students from diverse disciplines to share their research, cultures, and interests by living together at the Knapp House. Send Nominations to: The Graduate School, Room 217 Bascom Hall. For further information, contact Lois Beecham at 262-2707.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Office of Grants and Special Programs - Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students - Deadline is December 2, 1998. Predoctoral fellowships are awarded to college seniors and first year graduate students for full-time study toward a Ph.D. degree in the biological sciences. Medical student fellowships are awarded to U.S. medical students to support one year of full-time research conducted in a nonprofit laboratory in the United States. Additional information on these and other HHMI fellowship programs is on the Internet at http://www.hhmi.org/fellowships . The site includes downloadable applications.

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For Industrial Positions, see the Chemistry Placement Newsletter at:

http://www.chem.wisc.edu/placement/7news.html

FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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Assistant Manager, Biomolecular NMR Facility, The Scripps Research Institute. The Biomolecular NMR Facility of the Scripps Research Institute has an immediate opening for an Assistant NMR Facilities Manager. The successful applicant will be involved in every aspect of the daily operations of the Facility. Responsibilities will include maintenance of 9 modern spectrometers at or above 500 MHz, including hardware trouble-shooting, cryogen fills, etc.; implementation of new pulse sequences; training and assisting users in a wide range of multi-dimensional NMR experiments; administration of Unix workstations and software. The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in the development of new NMR and computational methods. We are looking for a Ph.D. graduate with a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience in NMR. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of multidimensional solution-state pulse sequence implementation and experience in the computational aspects of NMR data analysis. Please send resume to: Dr. Peter E. Wright, Chairman, Department of Molecular Biology MB2, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla CA 92037, email: wright@scripps.edu . Further information is available from Dr. John Chung, email: chung@scripps.edu , from the Scripps web page, http://www.scripps.edu ,or the Scripps biomolecular NMR group web page, http://garbanzo.scripps.edu .

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Department has openings for lecturers in sections of General Chemistry 104. The position is a 60% appointment to lecture, hold office hours, supervise lab and perform related duties during the 1998-99 Spring semester. The position begins Jan 8, 1999 and ends May 23, 1999. ABD in Chemistry or chemistry-related field required; PhD strongly preferred. Experience teaching some level of college chemistry required. To insure consideration, applications should be received by November 18, 1998. Send applications to: Prof. John Moore, Chemistry Department, 1101 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. Reference PVL #30607.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Department has an opening for a lecturer in a lecture section of Analytical and General Chemistry 110. The position is a 60% appointment to lecture, hold office hours, supervise lab, and perform related duties during the 1998-99 Spring semester. The position begins Jan 8, 1999 and ends May 23, 1999. ABD in Chemistry required; PhD strongly preferred. Experience teaching some level of college chemistry required; experience teaching quantitative techniques for chemical analysis preferred. To insure consideration, applications should be received by November 24, 1998. Send applications to: Prof. Robert Hamers, Chemistry Department, 1101 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. Reference PVL #30664.

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The Department of Chemistry of the University of Waterloo is seeking an individual with demonstrated ability and outstanding potential for excellence in teaching and research for a faculty position in Inorganic Chemistry. Postdoctoral experience, in addition to a Ph.D. in any aspect of Inorganic Chemistry, is essential. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor. Inquiries and applications should be directed to: The Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1. Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vitae, a research proposal and arrange for three letters of recommendation from professional references to arrive before January 31, 1999. Additional information concerning the department is available at: http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/chemistr/gwc2.html . In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements,priority will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

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Florida State University Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce the first phase of faculty additions in Organic Chemistry. We are seeking candidates for two positions at this stage, one of which is in the general area of Physical Organic Chemistry. At the Assistant Professor level we are looking for a person who is creative, energetic, and enthusiastic with great potential in research and teaching. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level we would welcome applications from established researchers who have made and are making outstanding contributions in their field. Candidates are asked to submit a curriculum vitae and a list of publications. For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, candidates should include a detailed statement of research and professional objectives and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor John Dorsey, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390. Applications should be submitted promptly, preferably by November 30, 1998, in order to ensure consideration. If you or an applicant would like more information, please call at (850)644-5405.

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Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry: The Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University invites outstanding scientists in all areas of Organic Chemistry to apply for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Candidates are expected to establish a vigorous research program and pursue excellence in research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and should send a current curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research plans to: Chair, Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824-1322. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf. Review of applications begins Oct. 31.

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Allegheny College Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August, 1999. We seek a person with a Ph.D. in chemistry who has a strong interest in teaching at a highly selective liberal arts college with an outstanding reputation in the sciences. Teaching duties will be in the area of General and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY as well as a contribution to the college-wide freshmen/sophomore program that focuses on the development of writing and speaking skills. Preference will be given to candidates with an expertise in organometallic, bio-organic, or polymer chemistry. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a research program that actively involves undergraduate collaborators. Send resume, E-mail address, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, proposals for undergraduate research (including startup requirements), and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Glen E. Rodgers, Department of Chemistry, Allegheny College, 520 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 by December 4.

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Assistant Professor, Physical Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College. A full-time tenure-track faculty position is available for a Ph.D. physical chemist beginning in September 1999. Successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory chemistry as well as chemical dynamics and quantum mechanics to undergraduates, and will have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary teaching. She or he will also be expected to establish a vigorous research program in experimental physical chemistry in which undergraduates can substantively participate. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private coeducational liberal arts college of 2400 undergraduates and 185 faculty located 75 miles southwest of Minneapolis in the Minnesota River Valley. Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a description of their teaching philosophy, their research plans and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Thomas A. Gover, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN 56082. http://www.gac.edu/Academics/chem/ . The committee will begin reviewing dossiers on December 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Oklahoma, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for TWO tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, one each in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, beginning August 1999. Appointments at all levels will be considered. The Department is particularly interested in programs that interface Chemistry and Biology, hence applicants with interests in the biologically and medicinally related areas of inorganic or organic chemistry are especially encouraged. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, be highly committed to teach inorganic or organic chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and must be strongly motivated to maintain a vigorous and externally funded research program. Applicants should submit a vita/resume, a description of research plans, and the names of three references to either: Professor George Richter-Addo, Chair of Inorganic Search Committee or Professor Kenneth Nicholas, Chair of Organic Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, 620 Parnugton Oval, Room 208, Norman, OK 73019. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair of the appropriate search committee. Review of the applications will begin on November 23, but the positions will remain open until they are filled.

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Marshall University, Department of Chemistry and the Forensic Science Program at Marshall University are seeking a candidate for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in Analytical Chemistry. This appointment will begin in August 1999. Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field. Preference will be given individuals with teaching and research credentials in forensic chemistry especially in bioseparation and toxicology. He/she will be expected to teach and supervise research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Chemists at Marshall enjoy fruitful collaborations with members of other departments in the University including interdisciplinary programs in Biomedical Sciences Forensic Science and Molecular Biology. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in these interdisciplinary efforts. All candidates must send a current curriculum vitae statements of research plans and teaching philosophy and three letters of reference to: Chair, Chemistry Search Committee Department of Chemistry, 400 Hal Greer Blvd., Marshall University, Huntington, WE 25755. The review of applicants will begin January 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled.

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Biochemistry Faculty Position. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee anticipates opening a tenure-track position in Biochemistry. An appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required for this position and postdoctoral experience is desirable. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of scholarly achievements in peer-reviewed journals, promise of successful grantsmanship and a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants are preferred who can strengthen Departmental expertise in the biochemistry and molecular genetics of essential and toxic metals. 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 J.M. Cook, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, Wl 53201, FAX: 414-229-5530, e-mail: capncook@csd.uwm.edu and postmarked by January 19, 1999. The names of those applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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A postdoctoral research position involving the study of surfaces and interfaces by nonlinear optical methods is currently available in Prof. Geraldine Richmond's laboratory at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The postdoctoral associate will have the opportunity to 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 the interface. 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. 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. email: richmond@oregon.uoregon.edu , fax: 541-346-5859. Files will be evaluated as they are received.

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A postdoctoral position will be available in 1999 in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Research expertise in bioinorganic and bioorganic methods to study structure/function of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins is desired. Knowledge and laboratory techniques in protein purification and characterization, enzyme kinetics (steady state, rapid), spectroscopy (uv/visible, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), NMR, etc.), biophysical methods, and/or molecular biology (protein expression, site directed mutagenesis) is strongly encouraged. Initial appointments will be for one year with additional years subject to mutual satisfaction. Persons interested should send a brief cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, bibliography, and the names and addresses of three references to: Professor Frank Rusnak, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, email: rusnak@mayo.edu . For a description of current research in the Rusnak laboratory, see: http://www.mayo.edu/research/rusnak_lab/ . For further information about research and other activities at the Mayo Clinic, WWW site is at: http://www.mayo.edu/research/RWeb/menus/departments.html .

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Exxon Research and Engineering Corporate Research Laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join their team, which is studying the high temperature gas-phase pyrolysis and oxidation chemistry of model fuels. Their research is primarily geared towards determining the concentrations of key reactive intermediates in flames and pyrolytic reactors in order to understand better the underlying free radical chemistry. The goal of the research is to provide the high quality data necessary to validate detailed chemical mechanisms, as well as to generate insight into the chemical processes that occur in more complex reactor environments. This individual will initially be involved with applying a wide range of experimental techniques to identify the molecular properties that influence molecular weight growth in fuel rich flames. The flame analyses utilize a variety of complementary techniques, including laser diagnostics (L1F and CARS) for temperature and transient species measurements, molecular beam/mass spectrometry for detection of radical and stable species, and GC/MS for the selective identification of larger molecules such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These research efforts are closely coupled to other experiments in our group that utilize laser photoionization/time-of-flight mass spectrometry to study the model fuel reactions at lower temperatures than are present in flames. The ideal candidate for this position would possess a Ph.D. in experimental physical chemistry or a related field. An understanding of chemical kinetics and spectroscopy is desired, as is experience with tunable laser systems and mass spectrometry. Because our work is part of a multidisciplinary team, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Although the appointee will work most closely with Dr. John Farrell ( jtfarre@erenj.com , 908-730-2686 ) and Dr. Anthony Dean, opportunities will be available to participate in all aspects of the experimental and theoretical program. Please send your resume and three letters of reference to either of the principal investigators mentioned above at: Corporate Research Laboratory, Exxon Research & Engineering Company, P.O. Box 998, Annandale, NJ 08801-3344, FAX: 908-730-3344.

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DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN ROOM 1380.

NEXT NEWSLETTER IS ON NOVEMBER 23^rd, 1998.