University of Wisconsin - Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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*****PLEASE NOTE*****

Newsletters are still available in hard copy form. You can pick up a copy in the Duplicating Department, Room 1380 Chemistry. They will be on the shelf above the work bench on the right when you enter. I will have them in a basket marked "NEWSLETTERS". If you should decide in the future that you would still like to receive the Chemistry Department's Newsletter in your Chemistry Mailbox, Campus Mailbox, or by U.S. Mail, just notify me by e-mail: goldade@chem.wisc.edu, phone or voice mail: 608-262-0293, or by U.S. Mail to: Chemistry Newsletter, 1101 University Ave, Madison WI, 53706. Please give your name, mailing address, including street Address, City, State, Zip Code. If you have any questions on the newsletter please contact me by one of the means listed above. THANK YOU - Bruce Goldade

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

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

1997

1998

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INORGANIC CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Exams are held on Saturdays beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Room 2373, except for one date noted.

1997

1998

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National Science Foundation

Environmental Geochemistry and Biochemistry

Research at the Interfaces of Geochemistry, Hydrology, Coastal Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Microbial and Molecular Biology, Colloid and Transport Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences. Complete information on this project is in room 1380, Chemistry Building.

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ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS

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IMPORTANT DATES:

December 12^th, 1997 is the deadline for receiving a December degree. Everything has to be completed by 4:00 p.m. including depositing your thesis in the Library and you have to have been appropriately registered for the Fall term.

December 21^st, 1997 - Commencement ceremony.

January 16^th, 1998 - Window period. A grace period for students appropriately registered for the Fall semester, who complete all degree requirements by this date. Your thesis must be deposited in the Memorial Library by 4:30 p.m. on this date. A May degree is awarded, but you are not required to register for the Spring semester or pay a degree completion fee.

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

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Department Departmental Colloquia

1997-1998

First Fridays of the Month -- mostly

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ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CHEERY

IN THE LAB OF SHAKHASHIRI

Saturday, December 6, 1997 - Sunday, December 7, 1997

1:30 and 4:00 pm

Room 1351 Chemistry Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1101 University Avenue. Admission by ticket only. For free tickets, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request indicating the date and time you prefer and the number of tickets you need to: Chemistry Christmas Lecture Tickets, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Chemistry, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1396.

If you are requesting more than 10 tickets, please include a list of the names and addresses of the persons for whom you are requesting tickets.

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SEMINARS

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Monday, December 1^st, 1997 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Rachel Sawyer, Graduate Student. "Molecular Squares"

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Tuesday, December 2^nd, 1997 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Chwen-Yang Shew, UW Chemistry. "Structure and Conformation of Rigid Rod and Flexible Chain Polyelectrolyte Solutions"

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Wednesday, December 3^rd, 1997 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Sondra Lazarowitz.

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Thursday, December 4^th, 1997 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Mary Jane Schultz-Tufts. "Molecular Level Probes of Liquid Surfaces"

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Thursday, December 4^th, 1997 - Highlights at the Chemistry-Biology Interface, 2:25 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Michael M. Cox, Biochemistry. "Aspects of Recombinational DNA Repair in Bacteria"

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Thursday, December 4^th, 1997 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Wensheng Chen, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, December 4^th, 1997 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55p.m., 1227 Engineering Hall. Mike L. Hoffman, UW-Department of Chemical Engineering. "Metabolic Engineering of Propanediol Production in Yeast" - Mr. Jiang Li, UW-Department of Chemical Engineering. "Nanoscale Structure Formation of GaAs During Chemical Vapor Deposition"

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Monday, December 8^th, 1997 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor John Gladysz, The University of Utah. "Where Do Old Rhenium Chemists Go To Die? The Fluorous Solvent Approach to Synthesis, Catalysis, and Separations"

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Tuesday, December 9^th, 1997 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. David Farrelly, Utah State University. "What Do the Trojan Asteroids, Rydberg Wavepackets, Quantum Dots and Bose-Einstein Condensates have in Common?"

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Wednesday, December 10^th, 1997 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Kathy Barton.

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Thursday, December 11^th, 1997 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. James Tour. "Molecular Scale Electronics. Syntheses and Testing"

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Thursday, December 11^th, 1997 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Yvonne Yip, Graduate Student.

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Thursday, December 11^th, 1997 - Chemistry-Biology Interface - Special Topics Course. 2:25 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Paul W. Ludden, Biochemistry. "Transition Metals a la carte: Biosynthesis of the Iron-Molybdenum and Iron-Vanadium Cofactors for Nitrogenase"

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Thursday, December 11th, 1997 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55p.m., 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Alice Gast, Stanford University. "Simple Ordering Processes in Complex Fluids"

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Tuesday, December 16^th, 1997 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Johan R.C. van der Maarel, Leiden University, The Netherlands. "Melting of Columnar Hexagonal DNA Liquid Crystals"

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Tuesday, January 20^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Uday Maitra, Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India. "Bile Acid Based Chiral Auxiliaries and Molecular Receptors"

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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Fort Lewis College has an opening for a tenure-track position in any area of Analytical Chemistry for Fall 1998. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry is required and postdoctoral experience is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the introductory (General Chemistry) and advanced (Analytical, Instrumental Methods and Special Topics) undergraduate level and developing an externally funded undergraduate research program complementing existing areas. Fort Lewis College is building a multicultural faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the college's genes studies program. A complete application will consist of a curriculum vita, transcripts of graduate and undergraduate work documenting substantial preparation in analytical chemistry, three current confidential letters of recommendation, and a letter describing teaching philosophy, specific research plans and career goals. Official transcripts will be required of all semi-finalists. Applications postmarked by December 15, 1997 will be given first consideration. Review of files will commence on that date and continue until the position is filled. Position contingent upon state funding. Please send these to: Dr. Rob Milofsky, Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, C0 81301-3999, E-mail: milofsky_r@fortlewis.edu. NOTE: We invite interested applicants to learn more about Fort Lewis College and the Chemistry Department via its WWW home pages, http://www.fortlewis.edu/ and http://www.fortlewis.edu/artssci/chem/chemdegr.html. Telephone inquiries to Rob Milofsky (970-247-7467) are also invited.

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Marquette University has available a one-semester, part-time, temporary position as an Assistant Professor, Instructor or Lecturer to serve as a sabbatical replacement in Spring 1998. This person would have responsibility to teach an undergraduate level course (CHEM 114): Quantitative Analysis which includes three lectures per week (M-W-F 1:00), several office hours per week, with some additional coordination and support of teaching assistants and instructor of the laboratory portion of the course (taught on Tuesday and Thursday). Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Chemistry, preferably analytical chemistry, or related field. Some teaching experience is preferred. We would greatly appreciate your encouragement to qualified applicants. Applications, including three letters of recommendation and transcripts should be sent to: Dr. Michael McKinney, Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881.

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Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Laboratory Coordinator in the Department of Chemistry to begin Summer or Fall 1998. A Ph.D. in chemistry and prior teaching and supervisory experience are preferred. This is a full-time, 12-month position with responsibilities to include teaching lower-division chemistry courses, oversight and development of undergraduate laboratories, and TA supervision. The applicant is expected to implement innovative lab instructional technologies including the use of multimedia and computers. Applicants should send a c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent to: Lecturer/Coordinator Faculty Search Committee, Chemistry Department, FIU, Miami, FL 33199. The closing date is December 18^th, 1997.

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Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for tenure-track positions in the Department of Chemistry: one in analytical chemistry and one with area of expertise open but with a preference for biomedical research interests. The positions are ranked at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor and begin in Fall 1998. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required, postdoctoral experience preferred. The applicant is expected to establish an active, externally-funded research program with substantial graduate and undergraduate involvement, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Chemistry Department has a new Ph.D. program with an emphasis on environmental and biomedical research. Applicants should send a c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, research plans and have three letters of reference sent to: Faculty Search Committee, position applying for, Chemistry Department, FIU, Miami, FL 33199. The closing date is December 18^th, 1997.

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Westminster College, a 1500-student, selective liberal arts college, announces a tenure track assistant professor opening, Fall 98. Ph.D. in organic chemistry required, biochemistry expertise and environmental science interest preferred. Teaching responsibilities include organic & biochemistry, project-based advanced lab, undergrad research, possibly environmental science. Well-equipped 4-member dept; ACS-approved program. Senior projects presented at professional meeting. Send cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ken Long, Chair, Dept of Chemistry, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 16172. (http://www.westminster.edu) Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania's ACS certified chemistry department invites applications for two tenure-track positions beginning August 1998. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate instruction. The minimum requirements are Ph. D. or equivalent in Chemistry, demonstrated expertise in the appropriate sub-discipline, potential for development of an active research program, and the ability to teach and communicate effectively. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, brief statement of teaching philosophy, brief statement of research goals, and arrange for three professional letters of recommendation, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Submission of additional evidence of teaching effectiveness is encouraged. All materials must be postmarked by December 1, 1997. After the screening stage, selected applicants will be required to visit the department to demonstrate teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills and discuss their research. Organic Polymer: Organic Polymer Chemist to teach Organic Chemistry courses and to develop and teach courses in polymer science. Other teaching assignments and the supervision of undergraduate and MS level studies in polymer research will be required. Applicants for the Organic Polymer position should submit all materials to: Dr. John Mangravite, Chemistry Dept., West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. Chemical Education: Chemistry education specialist to teach and coordinate general chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, to guide undergraduate and graduate research, preferably in chemistry education and/or curriculum innovation, to coordinate the Chemistry Education program, to teach undergraduate and graduate science methods courses and to supervise student teachers in chemistry. Thus, this position also requires an earned secondary teaching certificate. Applicants for the Chemical Educator position should submit all materials to: Dr. James Falcone, Jr., Chemistry Dept., West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383.

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The Department of Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 1998. Ph.D. in biochemistry or chemistry required with postdoc experience preferred. The successful candidate will participate in a new undergraduate Concentration in Biochemistry. Primary teaching responsibilities in biochemistry (lecture and/or lab), but preferred applicants will have secondary teaching abilities in either analytical (quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis) or physical chemistry. Effective teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and a research program that can compete for external funding are expected of the successful candidate. Applicants should send a CV, summary of research plans and teaching interests, anticipated setup and equipment requirements (including costs), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Bruce Banks, Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27412. Applications must be received no later than January 16, 1998.

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The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University solicits applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 15, 1998 in any area of experimental polymer physical chemistry. Rank and salary commensurate with credentials. The successful candidate will be involved in pertinent interdisciplinary research activities on campus (NSF Science and Technology Center, Polymeric Materials and Interfaces Laboratory, Center of Adhesion and Sealant Science, Center for Composite and Material Structures, etc.). Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field and the potential for excellence in teaching general chemistry, undergraduate physical chemistry and graduate topical courses. A firm commitment to develop an internationally recognized research program, to establish and maintain significant external funding and to publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals is expected. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, teaching and research plans with start-up requirements. Application materials, as well as three letters of recommendation, should be sent to: Prof. Herv� Marand, Chair, Polymer Physical Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0344. Screening of applications will beginning on December 10, 1997. Candidate interviews with be scheduled after January 1, 1998 and continue until the position is filled.

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The Chemistry Department of the Universit� de Montr�al invites applications for tenure-track appointments at the assistant professor level starting June 1, 1998. Candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry, one to two years of postdoctoral experience and show exceptional promise in research. The candidate will be expected to develop an active and creative research program. Positions will be available in the areas of organic chemistry and physical chemistry including the modern aspects of materials, polymers, environment, electrochemistry and analytical chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates who could work in domains related to the major research interests of the department. Successful applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ours being a French language institution, it is expected that candidates planning to pursue an academic career acquire a working knowledge of French. Interested candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a detailed research proposal and arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf to: Chair, Department of Chemistry, Universit� de Montr�al, P.O. Box 6128, Succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada. The deadline for applications is January 15, 1998.

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The University of Montana Department of Chemistry (http://www.umt.edu/chemistry) invites applications from outstanding Ph.D. physical chemists capable of excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and developing a strong, innovative, externally funded research program in physical chemistry or an allied interdisciplinary area in a Ph.D. granting department. Postdoctoral experience required. A tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment is anticipated for 8/98 at a salary dependent upon experience. Applications including complete CV, graduate transcripts, three supporting letters, and description of research plans should be sent to: R.J. Field, Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. Screening begins January 15 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

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University of Minnesota-Duluth Department of Chemistry has a part-time temporary instructor or assistant professor is sought to teach Chem 5338 (Molecular Biology lecture) and Chem 5362 (Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lab) during spring quarter 1998. The individual will also supervise teaching assistants. Essential qualifications for instructor: M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field and evidence for effective teaching and communication skills. Essential qualifications for assistant professor: Ph.D. in one of these areas above and evidence for effective teaching and communication skills. Desired qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology and college level teaching in one of these areas. M. S. or Ph.D. in specified areas, evidence for effective teaching and communication skills and college level teaching experience in desired area. Appointment will be in the Spring Quarter 1998, 3/9/98-5/22/98. Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 1997 and will continue until the position is filled. Send an application letter, CV and contact information for three references sent to: Dr. Bilin Tsai, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 10 University Drive, Duluth MN 55812.

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The Chemistry Department at Drake University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 1998. A Ph.D. in analytical chemistry is required; postdoctoral experience desirable. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and to the development of a strong undergraduate research program. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, college transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and a description of future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Faculty Search Committee, Chemistry Department, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505. Initial screening will begin December 1, 1997 with the search continuing until a suitable candidate is found.

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Assistant Professor - Duke University. Applications and nominations are sought for an Assistant Professorship (tenure track) beginning in August, 1998. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the teaching program in analytical chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate levels and conduct a vigorous independent research program. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a description of future research plans and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: the Junior Faculty Search Committee, 101 P. M. Gross Chemical Laboratory, Duke University, Box 90346, Durham, NC 27708-0346. Completed applications received by December 1 will be guaranteed full consideration.

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The Department of Chemistry at The University of Toledo invites applications or nominations for two (2) tenure-track and/or tenured faculty positions. These positions, which are subject to budgetary approval, are to start Fall 1998. The appointments are expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but senior appointments are also possible. The applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or a related discipline, and preferably postdoctoral experience. The successful candidates will be expected to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs at the doctoral level and to have a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in one of the traditional subdisciplines of chemistry. Further information on the positions and the new research facilities (Wolfe Hall) can be found on the departmental website: (http://www.chem.utoledo.edu). Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606. Review of applicants will begin after January 5, 1998.

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Full-time Experimental Applications Specialist 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 as well as a strong background in chemistry and electronics and with 3+ years experience. BS or higher degree is highly desirable. Responsibilities include interacting with researchers, modifying instrumentation to meet experimental needs and ensuring full operational status of instruments including 6 NMRs, 2 MSs, 1 EPR, and smaller instruments (e.g., FT-IRs). Spectroscopic experience a plus. 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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Dr. Patty Wisian-Neilson of Southern Methodist University has a position for a chemist who recently received a Ph. D. available in February or March, 1998. The project involves the synthesis, characterization, and applications of phosphazene polymers. Properties studied will include thermal stability, gas permeability, electrical conductivity, surface hydrophobicity, and refractive index. The position requires experience in synthetic organometallic, organic, or polymer chemistry and the ability to handle air-sensitive compounds. Polymer characterization experience (erg., GPC, TGA/DSC, DMA, NOR) is desirable. Please send a Vita and have at least two letters of recommendation sent directly to: Dr. Patty Wisian-Neilson, Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0314. e-mail: pwisian@mail.smu.edu; fax: 214-768-4089.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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United states Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, wishes to invite applications for postdoctoral research in my laboratory at NIST. The appointments will be granted under the auspices of the National Research Council. Appointments are for a period of two years, salary, plus fringe benefits that include moving expenses, a professional travel allowance, and cost-shared health insurance. At the onset of tenure at NIST, the awardee must be a U.S. citizen and must have held a Ph.D. for less than 5 years. As part of the application, the candidate must submit a short research proposal. Candidates should contact me to discuss projects of mutual interest. This year I wish to particularly encourage projects that take advantage of our recent developments of cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS). Our CRDS website (http://www.nist.gov/cstl/div838/crds_web/) presents some of our advanced and unique facilities. These facilities can support diverse studies of: Chemical Reactions on Thin Films, Gas-liquid Interactions, Heterogeneous Chemistry at Interfaces, Solution-phase Photochemisty, Gas-Phase Radical-radical Reaction Systems, Fundamental Aspects of CRDS Technology. Candidates do not need any prior experience with these chemical systems or techniques-just a desire to do innovative research. The applications must be postmarked by 15 Jan 1998. The final version of the proposal and letters of recommendation (on official forms) must be received at the NRC by 15 Feb 1998. Postdoctoral appointments are announced in April. Awardees may negotiate the starting date but must assume tenure by 1 Feb 1999. The candidate may obtain application materials from Associateship Programs (TJ 2114), National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20418 (Tel. 202-334-2760, E-mail: rap@nas.edu). Dr. Jefferey W. Hudgens, Physical and Chemical Properties Division. Tel.: 301-975-2512 FAX: 301-926-4513 E-mail: Hudgens@nist.gov.

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University of Pittsburgh. We anticipate having 3 postdoctoral positions available starting early next year. One position is in the area of high-res NMR of membrane protein/peptide structure and computer modeling, and the other two are in the area of in viva NMR/NRI evaluation of pharmacological intervention after cerebral ischemia. Candidates should send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Prof. Yen Xu, W-1358 Biomedical Science Tower, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.

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