Chemistry Newsletter - 12/06/1999

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri

This year's Christmas Lecture, the 30th anniversary presentation, will given at the UW-Madison on

Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. each day.

This year's program will be broadcast by Wisconsin Public Television on Thursday, December 23rd, at 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, December 26th, at 8:00 a.m. In other locations, check local PBS listings for broadcast dates and times. Please Note: Tickets for the Christmas Cheery Shows are all gone. Thank You.

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Proposed Finance Committee and Department Meeting Dates

Fall 1999

Finance Committee - 1:20 p.m. Chairs Room

Tuesday, December 7All Dept and Finance meetings are scheduled for two hours

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Inorganic Chemistry Cumulative Exam Schedule, 1999-2000

All cumes are in room 2373 from 9 am to noon.

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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 is normally completed by the second year of Graduate School. Minor Agreement forms are available in Room 1221.

SEMINARS

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Monday, December 6th, 1999 - Special Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Heather Carlson, American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, San Diego. "Accommodating Protein Flexibility in Computational Drug Design."

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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 9th, 1999 - Special Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Dirk Trauner, Postdoctoral Fellow with Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research. "Total Synthesis of (1)-Halichlorine, an Inhibitor of VCAM-1 Expression"

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Monday, December 13th, 1999 - Special Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1631 Chemistry Building. Sergey Kozmin, Postdoc, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania. "New Strategies in Target Oriented Synthesis: Tabersonine and Cylindrocyclophane F"

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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. "First-Principles Modeling of Metal Catalyzed Surface Chemistry"

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Thursday, December 16th, 1999 - Special Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Gregory Tew, Graduate Research Assistant with Professor Samuel I. Stupp, Northwestern University. "Assembling Molecules Into Ordered Materials"

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Recent Publications

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Yang JH; Christianson LA; Gellman SH.

Comparison of an HXH three-center hydrogen bond with alternative two-center hydrogen bonds in a model system.

ORGANIC LETTERS 1999, Vol 1, Iss 1, pp 11-13.

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Burke SD; Sametz GM.

Total synthesis of 3-deoxy-D-manno-2-octulosonic acid (KDO) and 2-deoxy-beta-KDO.

ORGANIC LETTERS 1999, Vol 1, Iss 1, pp 71-74.

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Copyright � 1999 Institute for Scientific Information

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Opportunities for Practical Experience in Genetics and Molecular Biology

Need time off to learn molecular biology as it is practiced? Accumulate some laboratory skills before a biomedical career move? Full time Research Associate position* available to study ionchannel genes and proteins by means of microbial genetics in a multidisciplinary laboratory. Prior experience not necessary. We will train you. Contact Prof. C. Kung, 262-9472, or ckung@facstaff.wisc.edu . *Part-time opportunities for undergrad credits also available.

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For Industrial Positions, see the Chemistry Career Services Newsletter at:

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

FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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The Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has a tenure track opening for a faculty member with research interests in the general area of bioelectrochemistry. CWRU has a long tradition in electrochemistry, and multidisciplinary research efforts are brought together under the umbrella of the Yeager Center for Electrochemical Sciences. We are primarily interested in candidates at the Assistant Professor level, and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The department is currently undertaking a major renovation of its laboratories, at a cost of around $28 million, and the successful candidate can expect to occupy state-of-the-art facilites. Applicants should send a CV, publications list and an outline of future research plans, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106.

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The National High Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (NANUC, http://www.nanuc.ca ) has an immediate opening for an NMR Specialist. NANUC is an innovative high field nuclear magnetic resonance facility that began operation in June 1999. NANUC has two Varian NMR spectrometers (800 and 500 MHz). The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing multidimensional multinuclear experiments, maintaining the instruments, training users in the use of the instruments, and setup experiments for remote users. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related science, and have extensive experience with NMR spectroscopy. Superior M.Sc. candidates with extensive NMR experience are also invited to apply. The NMR Specialist will also have the opportunity to carry research projects in collaboration with users of the facility. Candidates must have experience with application of modern NMR techniques to solve biochemical and chemical problems. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and instructional skill are expected. Applicant should submit a resume and have three letters of recommendation sent to: NMR Staff Search Committee, 101 NANUC, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2E1, Phone : 780-492-2700, FAX : 780-492-9174, e-mail : nmr@nanuc.ca . Deadline for applications is January 5th, 2000.

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The University of California, Irvine has an opening for a Spectroscopist to manage the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility. The Facility Manager will provide technical and administrative supervision, oversee facility operation, assist graduate students in NMR spectroscopy, collaborate with research faculty on organic, inorganic, and biooorganic applications of NMR and assist in the maintenance and upgrading of the Facility. The position also includes opportunities for independent research. Existing instrumentation includes two BRUKER DRX500, one Bruker DRX400, one Bruker AC300, one GE QE300 and one Chemagnetics CMX200 (solid state), and one Bruker ESP300 (EPR). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry with a strong background in modern NMR or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in managing an instrumentation facility preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send a resume and a list of three references to: University of California, Irvine, HR Dept., Berkeley Place Bldg., Ste. 2500, Irvine, CA 92697-4600. Resumes will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.. Visit us on the web at: http://www.hr.uci.edu .

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A Biochemical Engineer to work in a lab in which they will be responsible for purification of recombinantly expressed proteins from bacteria, yeast, insect and mammalian cell cultures. These proteins will be used by other groups to assess their biological activity and potential clinical use. Other duties include developing fermentation methodologies, protein analysis, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting and good data/notebook organization. The candidate will possess a B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field with interest in development and scale-up of bio-chemical separations and fermentation. Our client is a leading biotech firm with research facilities in Westchester, New York 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 interested, please contact: Sam Stevens, DMC, Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice: 609-584-8733 Ext. 218, Email: 915608@candseek.com .

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Eastern Michigan University Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in either Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Education beginning Fall 2000. We have built up some of our laboratories in the past couple of years by acquisition of instruments helpful in educational research such as a Nd:YAG laser system, gas and high performance liquid chromatographs. UV-VIS and atomic absorption spectrophotometers. We hope to attract people with an enthusiastic attitude towards undergraduate teaching and research as well as conducting research with masters students and ability to teach advanced classes in their field. Send CV, graduate and undergraduate transcripts statement of teaching philosophy and experience, description of research plans, and three letters of reference by December 15th to: Position F2016 202 Bowen, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

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Hendrix College, Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry Sabbatical Replacement. The Hendrix College Department of Chemistry invites applications for a non-tenure track sabbatical replacement during academic year 2000-01 starting in September. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and be able to teach general chemistry and analytical or inorganic. Responsibilities of the position include teaching a total of four courses with associated laboratory on our trimester system (fall, winter, spring) with the opportunity to conduct research with high quality undergraduates. Courses to be taught could include analytical, inorganic, and general chemistry as well as a chemistry course for non-science majors. Applicants should send a letter of application, vita, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching and research philosophy, and three letters of recommendation, all in hard copy, to: Dr. Randall Kopper, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway, AR 72032. E-mail: kopper@hendrix.edu , (501) 450-1275. Consideration of applicants will begin January 15, and continue until the position is filled.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Mark Maroncelli of Penn State University has Postdoctoral Positions in Ultrafast Dynamics in Solution. One or two postdoctoral positions in solution-phase dynamics are currently available in our group. Applicants interested in both experimental and computational research will be considered, but our primary need is for an experimentalist with good working knowledge of modern ultrafast spectroscopic methods. Preference will be given to applicants having experience with Ti:sapphire and Ti:sapphire amplifier technology, as we are currently initiating new experiments using such a system. Applicants should send a CV and two letters of recommendation to: Mark Maroncelli, Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, e-mail: mpm@chem.psu.edu ; (814)-865-0898.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate Spectroscopy / Microscopy. Available Immediately. The Department of Chemistry at Kansas State University invites applications for the position of postdoctoral research associate to work on a joint project directed by Professors Dan Higgins and Marvanne M. Collinson. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related filed is required, and previous experience In molecular spectroscopy andior confocai fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy is needed. The postdoctoral fellow will utilize single molecule optical imaging and spectroscopic methods to characterize the molecular scale properties of silicate thin films prepared by the sol-gel process. Details of the group's activities as well as recent publications can be found at http://www.ksu.edu/chem/faculty/ (see Collinson, Maryanne and/or Higgins, Dan). The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and will likely be renewable for a second year depending on mutual agreement and funding. The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and at least two letters of recommendation to: Professor Dan Higgins, Department of Chemistry, 111 Willard Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-3701 or via email at higgins@ksu.edu or mmc@ksu.edu . The position will remain open until filled.

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Two Postdoctoral Positions Available. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mitchell's proton motive force not withstanding, electricity in microbes remains mysterious. Much can be learned in the mechanistic and evolutionary bases of sensory transductions by applying the power of microbial genetics. We have pioneered the growing field of microbial ion channels and are inviting people to join us in finding and dissecting these channel molecules. Ours is a multidiciplinary laboratory with expertise in voltage clamp, patch clamp, transmission and molecular genetics, recombinant DNA and protein technology. Applicants with any one of these expertise are welcome. Willingness and ability to learn from and collaborate with experts in different fields are required. Interested parties please contact C. Kung by phone at 2-9472 or by E-mail at ckung@facstaff.wisc.edu . Mailing Address: Professor C. Kung, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin, 1525 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706.

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Please submit all newsletter information or address changes to: goldade@chem.wisc.edu or 262-0293. Thank You.

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