Chemistry Newsletter - 10/04/1999

 

University of Wisconsin-Madison Departmnt of Chemistry Newsletter

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XXXIV No. 33

October 4th, 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 7th	Tom Record	Sam Gellman	Rob Corn
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 5^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 8335 Chemistry Building. Nick Abott, UW Chemical Engineering. "Interfacial Properties of Aqueous Solutions of Redox-Active Surfactants"

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Tuesday, October 5^th, 1999 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Daniel Frisbie, University of Minnesota. "Nanoprobing Electrical Transport in Organic Semiconductors"

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Wednesday, October 6^th, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Yi Lu, University of Illinois.

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Wednesday, October 6^th, 1999 - Material Sciences Seminar, 12:00 p.m., Room 3345 Engineering Hall. Edward J. Garboczi, NIST. "Materials Science of Concrete at NIST"

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Thursday, October 7^th, 1999 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 PM, Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor David Schwartz, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Thursday, October 7^th, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Matthias Brewer, Graduate Student. "Asymmetric Phase-Transfer Catalysis"

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Monday, October 11^th, 1999 - Madison Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 1360 Biotechnology Center. Professor Kevin G. Owens, Drexel University. "Quantitative MALDI-TOF -MS: Fact or Fantasy"

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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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Thursday, October 21^st, 1999 - Organic Chemistry Seminar. 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Michael Haaf, Graduate Student.

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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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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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CIC WISE Travel Grants

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Initiative will award approximately 100 travel grants each year to women students majoring in SEM disciplines at CIC institutions to enable them to present papers or posters at professional conferences. This is one part of the WISE Initiative's effort to promote professional development and socialization into the disciplines. Undergraduate and graduate women enrolled in any science, engineering, or mathematics degree program at CIC institutions are eligible. WISE travel grants will be limited to a maximum of $250 per student; a student's mentor, department chair or dean must match the grant. Students should print out a copy of the application from the web at: http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/wise/wisetrvl.html . Copies of the application form are available in my office as well. Further information about this opportunity is available at: http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/wise/travel.html. The deadline for applications is Monday, November 1, 1999. Five copies of the application should be submitted to me at the following address: Linda S. Greene, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Rm 117 Bascom Hall 500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706. Questions should be directed to Eden Inoway-Ronnie at 265-5975 or inoway@mail.bascom.wisc.edu .

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The Office of Naval Research - Research Opportunities

The office of Naval Research has research opportunities for both Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs and 2000 U.S. Navy-ASEE Summer Faculty Research Program and Sabbatical leave Programs. For complete details , eligibility and applications please stop by Room 1380 Chemistry. You can also visit their web sites at: http://www.asee.org/postdoc or http://www.asee.org/summer .

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Attention All Chemistry Department Graduate Students

The Graduate Student-Faculty Liaison Committee (GSFLC) would like to inform fellow graduate students that applications are once again being accepted for Travel Allowances for conferences from November 1,1999 through April 30, 2000. This year we anticipate financial reimbursements will fall between $400 and $500 per graduate student. The eligibility requirements for Travel Allowances are as follows:

• You must be currently enrolled as a chemistry graduate student and have dissertator status.
• You must be presenting a poster/talk at the conference you will be attending.
• You must not have previously received a Travel Allowance.

If you meet eligibility requirements and wish to apply, please stop by and pick up a form in Room 8363. Any questions regarding these requirement and completed applications should be addressed to Emily Reichert. e-mail: reichert@chem.wisc.edu . Applications will be accepted from October 4th through October 18th, 1999 ONLY. You will receive notice by November as to whether you have received a Travel Allowance.

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American Chemical Society Fellowship Programs

American Chemical Society is promoting the availability of two American Chemical Society programs that provide unique opportunities for members to participate in the legislative process: The ACS Fellowship Programs and the grassroots Legislative Action Network (LAN). I encourage you to personally join the LAN, if you have not already done so. Through the ACS Fellowship Programs, members have the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., as either a Science Policy Fellow or a Congressional Fellow. The Fellowships can provide a unique experience for either a faculty member on sabbatical or a graduate student finishing a degree. Extensive experience in public policy is not required, but intense interest is. The ACS is seeking a senior professional for one of its two Congressional Fellowships to work in Congress. The one-year Congressional Fellowship begins in September 2000. The Science Policy Fellowship is for one or two years and the next Fellow will start in either the fall of 2000 or 2001 and work in the ACS Office of Legislative and Government Affairs. The Fellows gain first-hand experience with the federal research budget process, rule making, and the interplay of science with decisionmaking. The Fellows interact with Capitol Hill staff end federal agency officials. This knowledge and experience is brought back to the science and engineering community. The Society's Office of Legislative and Government Affairs benefits from the member's perspective as a working scientist or engineer and educator. The second program is the ACS Legislative Action Network. This national grassroots program, which is open to all members, provides updates on key federal issues such as R&D funding and facilitates member communication with their legislators through a new Web-based advocacy center. Participants receive roughly six timely action alerts per year via e-mail as well as monthly electronic bulletins on important legislative developments. If you are not already participating in the network, please send your name, e-mail, and ACS member number to: govtrelations@acs.org to signup for the program. If you have any questions, please contact me by phone at 202/872-4477 or by e-mail at d_schutt@acs.org .

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Two Great Fellowship Opportunities

Experienced Chemists and Graduate Students. Apply for one of two American Chemical Society Congressional Fellowships. Work in the Congress using your scientific and technical expertise. Gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative branch. Apply for the American Chemical Society Science Policy Fellowship. A unique opportunity for a scientist or engineer to join ACS staff working in government affairs. Program brochure available from: ACS Office of Society Services, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. 1-800-227-5558, E-mail: help@acs.org Additional information on the Internet: http://www.acs.org/governmentlpublications/congressional.html , or http://www.acs.org/governmentlpublicationslsciencepolicy.html . Fellowship Program Office: E-mail: congfellow@acs.org , Phone: 202-872-4386.

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

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

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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XENCOR, www.xencor.com . Principle Scientist/Programmer. Xencor has an opportunity for a Principal Scientist/ Programmer to be involved in the implentation of new algorithms and improvements to existing code infrastructure, particularly in structural modeling and sequence alignment methods. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for applying protein modeling tools to new product development projects. The ideal candidate should have the ability to program and maintain scientific software projects. Other skills include: UNIX environment, FORTRON, C required, C++, Tcl/Tk, Perl preferred; knowledge of code development tools such as CaseVision. Educational requirements: Ph.D. completed or M.S. with direct experience in biotech/ bioinformatics. For more information please contact: Natalie Kiwi @ The Agency, P# (818) 906-7000, F# (818) 906-7184, Email: nkiwi@biopharmajobs.com .

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Department of Chemistry Colorado State University. FOUR FACULTY POSITIONS. The Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University is seeking to fill four tenure track faculty positions within the following areas: (1) Analytical chemistry; (2)Inorganic chemistry; (3) Organic chemistry; (4) Experimental Physical chemistry. Candidates with research and teaching interests that bridge these areas are encouraged to apply. Applicants should indicate all areas in which they wish to be considered. The level of each appointment is open. The individuals appointed must hold a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment and be capable of fulfilling the highest expectations in research and teaching. Applicants should submit a resume, a list of publications, statements describing teaching interests and future research plans, and at least two letters of recommendation to: Professor Ellen R. Fisher, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 805231872. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 1999. However, applications and nominations will be considered until the positions are filled. Job descriptions can be found at http://www.chm.colostate.edu/jobs.html .

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We are a leading BioTech company and we are seeking an individual to provide on-site/timely oversight of the contract manufacturing of certain bulk and finished biopharmaceutical products. The individual will review and supervise the manufacture of products in support of clinical trials and commercial sales. The ideal candidate will have BS in a related scientific discipline and a minimum of five years experience in the manufacture of bulk active and finished biopharmaceutical products. Must possess strong knowledge of cGMPs and understanding of regulatory requirements as they pertain to manufacturing INDs and BLAs. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement with little direct supervision. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required. We offer an outstanding compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and stock options. Geographic Location of Position: New England. If you know anyone that might be interested, please forward this to them or contact: Larry Chiaravallo, Diedre Moire Corp., Inc., Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice 609-584-9000 ext 216, Email: 915603@candseek.com .

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Alma College. Organic Chemist. A full-time, temporary, faculty position for winter term, 2000. Applicants from all areas of organic chemistry are encouraged. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential as enthusiastic teachers. A Ph.D. and undergraduate teaching experience are preferred. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. This temporary position is full-time for the winter term, January though April, 2000. The successful applicant will teach two sections of introductory organic and two laboratory sections. Send vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and have three letters of reference forwarded to: Dr. James Hutchison, Department of Chemistry, Alma College, Alma, Michigan 48801. To ensure full consideration, all application material must be received by October 15,1999. See www.alma.edu/Academics/Chemistry/orgpos.htm .

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Alma College. Organic Chemist. A tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning Fall, 2000. Applicants from all areas of organic chemistry are encouraged, but a synthetic chemist will best complement existing staff. A Ph.D. and undergraduate teaching experience are required. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The successful applicant and current organic chemist will teach the sections of introductory organic, and on a rotating basis, advanced organic and other courses. The normal teaching load is four lecture sections and four laboratory sections per year. Send vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, research plan description, and have three letters of reference forwarded to: Dr. Scott Hill, Department of Chemistry, Alma College, Alma, Michigan 48801. To ensure full consideration, all application material must be received by November 1, 1999. See www.alma.edu/Academics/Chemistry/orgpos.htm .

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Bucknell University seeks outstanding candidates for an entry level, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2000. Teaching will involve inorganic chemistry (introductory and advanced) and general chemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a research program in inorganic chemistry involving undergraduates and Master's students. The research program should have a strong component of synthesis. Research areas or techniques that will be viewed favorably include materials science, the manipulation of air-sensitive compounds or the applications of lasers. However, expertise in these areas will be less important than the overall potential for excellence in teaching and research. Ph.D. required, postdoctoral experience preferred. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching interests, and three levers of recommendation to: Professor Margaret E. Kastner, Chair of the Inorganic Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Review will begin on October 25, 1999.

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California State University - Long Beach. Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Tenure-Track Analytical Chemist. Effective Date: August 23, 2000. Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related area. Candidates must have a record of published research and will be expected to show potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded research program involving students that will lead to scientific publication. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching in analytical and general chemistry. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. At least two years of postdoctoral research experience. Prior successful teaching at the postsecondary level. Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in analytical and general chemistry and a graduate lecture course in analytical chemistry. Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research. Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program involving students and leading to scientific presentations and publications. (Research start-up funds are available.) Participate in activities serving the department, university, and community. Review of applications will commence November 5, 1999. Position open until filled. Complete applications must include: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests addressing the above qualifications, three letters of recommendation, and an official transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to: Dr. Dennis M. Anjo, Chair of the Analytical Search Committee Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University, Long Beach 1250 BellNower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-3903 Telephone: (562) 985-4941; FAX: (562) 985-8557 Email: danjo@csulb.edu .

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Wayne State University. Two tenured or tenure-track positions at the assistant to full professor levels beginning August 2000 in any area of Inorganic Chemistry. Applicants in Materials Chemistry or Materials Science relevant to the automotive industry will also be considered. All candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and have, or have the potential to develop, a nationally recognized externally funded research program. Junior candidates should send a complete resume and description of research plans as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation sent on their behalf addressing both research and teaching skills. Senior candidates should send an application letter and cv. All materials should be sent to: Prof. Louis J. Romano, Associate Chair, 125 Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202-3489. Review of applications will begin October 18, 1999.

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California State University - Long Beach. Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Tenure-Track Organic Chemist. Effective date: August 23, 2000. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related area. Candidates must have a record of published research and will be expected to show potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded research program involving students that will lead to scientific publication. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching in organic and general chemistry. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. At least two years of postdoctoral research experience. Prior successful teaching at the postsecondary level. Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in organic and general chemistry and a graduate lecture course in organic chemistry. Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research. Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program involving students and leading to scientific presentations and publications. (Research start-up funds are available.) Participate in activities serving the department, university, and community. Review of applications will commence November 5, l 999. Position open until filled. Complete applications must include: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests addressing the above qualifications, three letters of recommendation, and an official transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to: Dr. Stuart R. Berryhill, Chair of the Organic Search Committee Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-3903 Telephone: (562) 985-4941; FAX: (562) 985-8557 Email: sberryhi@csulb.edu .

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Assistant Professor Position - in Physical Chemistry - University of California, Riverside--The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track position in Physical Chemistry, starting July 1, 2000. A Ph.D. in chemistry, the ability to conduct an innovative and vigorous research program, and excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Applicants should send a complete curriculum vitae and research proposal, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Professor Eric Chronister, Physical Chemistry Search committee Chair, Department of chemistry-027, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521-0403. Evaluation of applications will begin September 28th, but the position will remain open until filled. Information about the Department is available at http://www.chem.ucr.edu .

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Two Faculty Positions in Inorganic Chemistry - University of California, Riverside--The Department of Chemistry invites applications for two faculty positions in Inorganic Chemistry, starting July 1, 2000. One position is open rank and the second is at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. in chemistry, the ability to conduct an innovative and vigorous research program, and excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty. Candidates for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should send a complete curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests and accomplishments. Candidates for appointment at the Assistant Professor level should send a complete curriculum vitae and research proposal, and arrange for Free letters of reference. Applications should be sent to: Professor Christopher Reed, Inorganic Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry-027, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521-0403. Evaluation of applications will begin September 28th, but the position will remain open until filled. Information about the Department is available at http://www.chem.ucr.edu .

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Northwestern University - Inorganic Chemistry. We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, as well as maintaining a vigorous independent research program. Excellence in any area of inorganic chemistry is the primary criterion. Please send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and description of future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair Inorganic Search, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 60208-3113 by October 15, 1999.

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Three Faculty Positions in Analytical Chemistry - University of California, Riverside--The Department of Chemistry invites applications for three faculty positions in Analytical Chemistry, starting July l, 2000. One position is open rank and two are at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. in chemistry, the ability to conduct an innovative and vigorous research program, and excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty. Candidates for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should send a complete curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests and accomplishments. Candidates for appointment at the Assistant Professor should send a complete curriculum vitae and research proposal, and arrange for three letters of reference. Applications should be sent to: Professor Werner Kuhr, Analytical Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry-027, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521-0403. Evaluation of applications will begin September 28th, but the positions will remain open until filled. Information about the Department is available at http://www.chem.ucr.edu .

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The Chemistry Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking outstanding applicants for faculty positions in the area of Analytical Chemistry. Applications from both junior and senior level candidates are welcome. Candidates with research interest in all areas of analytical chemistry, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply. Those interested in applying for a junior level position should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a detailed statement of research and professional objectives, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is October 15, but late applications will be considered. Applications should be addressed to: Prof. Steven C. Zimmerman, Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.

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The Department of Chemistry at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry at all levels beginning in the Fall of 2000. Candidates with significant postdoctoral experience and a strong record of research accomplishment in any area of inorganic, physical, or organic chemistry, will be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to develop or to have developed a vigorous, independent research program and contribute to teaching and curricular development. To apply, applicants must specify the area for which they are applying and include a Curriculum vitae. Junior-level candidates should include a summary of future research plans and arrange to have four letters of recommendation forwarded to the Department. Review of applications will begin October 1, 1999, and will continue until the positions are filled. Send applications to: Professor Gary M. Hieftje, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. FAX: (812) 856-5050, email: cemchair@indiana.edu .

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The University of Minnesota, Morris seeks an individual who combines broad intellectual interests with a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, to fill a tenure-track position in bioorganic chemistry beginning August 14, 2000. Responsibilities include: teaching a range of undergraduate chemistry courses including organic chemistry and an advanced course in biochemistry or a closely related area; advising undergraduates, especially pre-med students; pursuing a research program appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts campus of the University of Minnesota that could involve undergraduates; and sharing in the governance and development of the chemistry program as well as the campus at-large. Candidates must expect to receive a Ph.D. in either biochemistry or organic chemistry by August 14, 2000. One year experience teaching at the undergraduate level is required. (Graduate TA experience is acceptable.) Applications must include a letter of application, resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and two statements: (1) a teaching statement in which, approaches to teaching are described and past teaching experiences are evaluated, and (2) research statement in which the applicant proposes a research program that is viable and accessible to advanced students at a small liberal arts college. Send applications to: Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267-2128. Applications must be received by December 3, 1999. Inquiries can be made to James Olson, Search Committee Chair, at (320) 589-6340 or by e-mail at: olsonj@mrs.umn.edu .

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The Chemistry Department of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in physical chemistry beginning in August 2000. The position will be filled at the rank of assistant professor. An earned doctorate in physical chemistry is required. Course work and research experience in the more theoretical areas of physical chemistry will enhance the application. The position will require teaching in the general chemistry program and teaching the second semester of a traditional two semester undergraduate physical chemistry course. The other physical chemist on the faculty will be responsible for teaching the first semester of physical chemistry. The usual workload is two lectures and two laboratory sections each semester. One of these assignments may be replaced with a research assignment. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a complete vita and three letters of recommendation by October 22,1999 to: Dr. Roger Hoburg, Chairman. Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0109.

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame is seeking to fill a regular tenure track faculty position in any area of organic or bio-organic chemistry. The anticipated starting date will be the Fall Semester of 2000, but other starting dates can be arranged. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong research program and to contribute to the department's teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should submit the following materials: a detailed curriculum vitae, a list of publications, detailed descriptions of intended areas of research, and a statement of teaching interests. Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis beginning November 1, 1999, until the position is filled. All materials must be mailed to the following address: Organic Faculty Search Committee Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 251 Nieuwland Science Hall University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5670.

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in experimental Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics. The position may be filled at any level from Assistant to Full Professor, depending on the experience of the successful candidate. Applicants should have a strong commitment to leading a vigorous, independent research program and to teaching both undergraduate and doctoral students. Applicants should send a complete resume including a list of publications, a summary of proposed research, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis beginning November 1, 1999, until the position is filled. Send to: Physical Chemistry Search Committee, University of Notre Dame, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 251 Nieuwland Science Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5670.

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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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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas Tech University invites applications for two tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions in any field of analytical and organic chemistry. Of particular interest are analytical chemists with expertise in bioanalytical and/or mass spectrometry and organic chemists with interests in synthesis, broadly defined to encompass big-organic, natural products, polymer and combinatorial chemistry. A PhD is required and postdoctoral experience is desired. Send applications to either: the Analytical or the Organic Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1061. These should include a curriculum vita, a statement of proposed research (including start-up requirements) and names of three individuals who have been asked to forward confidential letters of recommendation. Evaluation will begin on October 1, 1999 and will continue until each position is filled.

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University of Washington, Department of Chemistry seeks outstanding candidates for tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments at all ranks. Although applications at the Assistant Professor rank in all areas of chemistry and interdisciplinary areas involving chemistry will be considered, the Department seeks particularly candidates in the following areas: analytical (biological and process), environmental, organic (biological and materials), and physical (magnetic resonance and optical spectroscopies). At the Associate or Full Professor rank, the Department seeks candidates in the areas of biological and process analytical chemistry as well as In Interdisciplinary areas involving chemistry. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank in all areas will be considered if they have a demonstrated record of mentoring students in under-represented groups (students of color and women). Successful candidates will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by date of appointment. Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests and (at the Assistant Professor rank) three letters of reference to: Professor Paul B. Hopkins, Chair, Department of Chemistry (Search), Box 351700, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1700, Phone (206) 543-1613, FAX (206) 685-8665. email: search@chem.washington.edu . Priority will be given to applications received by October 1, 1999.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Bio-Molecular Chemistry. Tenure-track Assistant Professor. This biochemical research and teaching position is available July 1, 2000 for someone with 2+ years of postdoctoral training. Applicant abilities are more important than specific research interests. Department faculty have active basic and applied research programs in biological chemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics, with emphasis on structure and function of proteins, membranes and nucleic acids, cellular control mechanisms and hormone action. Faculty have teaching responsibilities for graduate, medical and health science students. More information about our department and its faculty can be found at: http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/bmolchem/bmolchem.html . Send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a 1-2 page statement of future research interests, and arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent by November 15, 1999 to: Dr. James E. Dahlberg, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 587 MSC, 1300 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706-1532.

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Grinnell College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biochemistry at the Assistant Professor level beginning August, 2000. The appointee will be expected to teach biochemistry, participate in teaching organic and introductory chemistry, and be involved in the development of our new Biological Chemistry major. A Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field is required. In their applications, candidates should address their interests in teaching and research in an undergraduate, liberal-arts environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction. Laboratory facilities and instrumentation for teaching and research are excellent, and start-up funds are available. To be assured of consideration, send curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy, and a research proposal. Arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Martin Minelli, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Grinnell College, Grinnell, LA 50112-0806 by October 22. (515/269-3007 or 3047 (FAX 4285); Minelli@grinnell.edu , for information about the institution, see: http://www.grinnell.edu . If you have any questions regarding your application please contact Carol Elliott at (515) 269-3047 or (Fax) 4285 or elliottc@grinnell.edu .

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Brandeis University announces a tenure-track position in experimental physical chemistry to start on or after January 1, 2000. Candidates must give evidence of potential distinction in innovative research and in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Those with interests in biophysical or bioanalytical applications are especially urged to apply. Appointment is anticipated at the assistant professor level, but a more senior appointment may be possible. Applicants should provide a CV, describe their research plans, and arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent to: Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, MS-015, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254-9110 or chmsrch@brandeis.edu . Applications will be reviewed as they become complete, but those received after November 15, 1999 may not receive full consideration.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Genentech, Inc., Protein Engineering Department, Protien NMR Group. The main focus of the group is to apply and develop techniques for studying the solution structures of proteins and protein/protein or protein/ligand complexes of therapeutic interest. In addition the group undertakes studies of biologically active peptides and small molecules with particular emphasis on determining their conformations. The protein NMR facilities include dedicated 800, 600, and 500 MHz spectrometers, SGI workstations, and a fully equipped protein expression and purification lab. The NMR facility complements protein engineering, protein crystallography and modeling efforts within the Protein Engineering Department. Highly motivated researchers, capable of independent work in a collaborative setting, are sought for the following positions.

Postdoctoral Research: Peptide structure and design: The applicant must be familiar with the application of NMR spectroscopy and peptide structure determination. Peptide synthesis and/or molecular modeling experience would be advantageous. Reply to Dr. Nicholas Skelton.

Protein structure: The applicant must be familiar with the principles and practice of protein NMR spectroscopy and protein structure determination. Molecular biology and/or protein chemistry experience would be advantageous. Reply to Dr. Wayne Fairbrother.

Research Assistant/Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the production and characterization of proteins for structural analysis by NMR spectroscopy (and X-ray crystallography). The work includes constructing and optimizing bacterial expression vectors, site-directed mutagenesis, E. coli growth and fermentation, and protein purification and refolding. The applicant must have a BS or MS in biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline; three or more years experience in areas related to protein chemistry (purification, refolding, characterization) and molecular biology (mutagenesis, bacterial expression); strong analytical, communcation, and organizational skills. Reply to Dr. Melissa Starovasnik.

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Kevin Burgess of Texas A & M University. Postdoctoral Positions Available In Organic Chemistry. Self-motivated individuals with a publication record are sought for any of the following projects: 1) Solid phase syntheses and conformational analyses of peptidomimetics to form medicinally active mimics of the proteins NGF, NT-3, and TNFa. 2) Design and synthesis of new fluorescent dye sets having improved resolution and intensities for DNA sequencing and related applications. 3) Library screening techniques for discovery and optimization of asymmetric catalysts for synthetic transformations. Experience in synthetic organic chemistry is required for each of these positions, but others skills may be useful (eg molecular modeling and conformational analyses by NMR, physical organic chemistry particularly relating to photochemistry, electrochemistry or spectroscopy, manipulation of air-sensitive organometallic compounds). Salary to be set according to expertise and experience. Start dates flexible. Please send, fax, or email information to: Kevin Burgess, Department of Chemistry, Texas A & M University, PO Box 30012, College Station, TX 77842-3012, fax: 409-845-8839, email: Burgess@mail.chem.tamu.edu .

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