Chemistry Newsletter - 11/22/1999

 

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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XXXIV No. 38

November 22nd, 1999

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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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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.

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SEMINARS

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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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Monday, November 22^nd, 1999 - Special Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., Room 1610 Engineering Hall. Tim Foecke, National Institute of Standards & Technology. "What Sank the RMS Titanic? : A Scientific Investigation"

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Monday, November 29th, 1999 - Special Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Alexander Muci, NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, John E. Bercaw Lab, California Institute of Technology. "I. Enantioselective Deprotonation of Phosphine Derivatives; II. Asymmetric Cyclization/Hydrosilylation Reactions Catalyzed by a C2-Symmetric Yttrocene"

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Tuesday, November 30^th, 1999 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 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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Friday, December 3^rd, 1999 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Stan Veprek.

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

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Recent Publications

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Teki Y; Ismagilov RF; Nelsen SF.

Intra- and inter-molecular exchange on symmetrical hydrazine diradical dications and comparison of the magnetic exchange with ET parameters derived from their optical spectra.

MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTION A-MOLECULAR CRYSTALS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS 1999, Vol 334, pp 313-322.

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Kiessling LL.

Award address (Arthur C. Cope scholar award). Exploring recognition and signaling with synthetic multivalent ligands..

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 231-ORGN.

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Rich DH.

Award address (Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award). Design of enzyme inhibitors.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 259-ORGN.

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Strong LE; Gestwicki JE; Kiessling LL.

Exploring receptor interactions with materials generated via metathesis reactions.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 324-ORGN.

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Kiessling LL; Hinklin RJ.

Glycosylacylsulfonamides: New glycosylating agents.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 325-ORGN.

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Kiessling LL; Young T.

Synthesis of C-glycosyl amino acids and peptides via alkene metathesis.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 341-ORGN.

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Rich DH; Oost TK; Sukonpan C.

Solid-phase synthesis of hydroxyethylamine, alpha-hydroxyamide, and reduced amide isosteres: Novel substrate-based inhibitors of Botulinum neurotoxin A and B proteases.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 344-ORGN.

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Williams SA; Weinhold F; Weisshaar JC.

Barrier to methyl internal rotation in the B-tilda state of 1-methylvinoxy radical: Lif and CASSCF studies.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 211-PHYS.

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Nathanson GM; Ringeisen BR; Morris JR; Behr PM.

Collisions and reactions at aqueous acid and waterlike surfaces.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 423-PHYS.

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Seo YS; Yu H; Kim J; Park S.

Thin-film behavior of polystyrene-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer at the air-water interface.

ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1999, Vol 218, pp 70-POLY.

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Nelsen SF; Tran HQ.

Solvent effects on electronic coupling between dialkylamino groups in aromatic diamine radical cations.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A 1999, Vol 103, Iss 41, pp 8139-8144.

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Cheng YF; Corn RM.

Ultrathin polypeptide multilayer films for the fabrication of model liquid/liquid electrochemical interfaces.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B 1999, Vol 103, Iss 41, pp 8726-8731.

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Conrad Stanitski, Lucy Eubanks, Catherine Middlecamp, Wilmer Stratton.

Chemistry in Context, 3^rd Edition

McGRAW-HILL AND THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.

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Copyright � 1999 Institute for Scientific Information

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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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The University of Central Arkansas Chemistry Department invites applications for an assistant or associate professor in biochemistry to join a twelve-member ACS-approved department for the Fall 2000 semester. The position is either a tenure-track or three-year-renewable appointment by mutual agreement. Tenure-track at competitive salary, three-year-renewable at the national average by rank in chemistry. Details of the position are available at http://chemistry.uca.edu . Review of applications will begin November 8 and continue until the position is filled.

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Assistant Scientist, 1.0 time, term, Soil Chemistry. Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University. A full-time assistant scientist is needed for operation and maintenance of gas chromatographs, a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, and a HPLC in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. The assistant scientist will be responsible for receiving samples; analyzing the samples for pesticides, petroleum organic chemicals, and related analytes; delivering the results to the clientele in a timely manner; and supervising hourly student workers. Participating in analytical method development may be required in some circumstances. The instruments will require frequent preventative maintenance and occasional repair. All chemicals, gases, and supplies related to the operation will be ordered by the assistant scientist. Experience in analytical chemistry and the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid chromatographs are required. Previous experience on gas chromatographs/mass spectrometers, employment in an analytical laboratory, and a background in organic chemistry is highly desirable. A M.S. degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or closely related field is preferred. A B.S. or B.A. degree in the above mentioned field will be considered. Send letter of application, resume, and transcripts, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent to: Lynn M. Auld, Administrative Assistant, Kansas State University, Department of Agronomy, 2004 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Manhattan, KS 66506-5501. Please refer to position #517. Date Available: January, 3, 2000. Application Deadline: December 10, 1999. For additional information, please call Dr. Kang Xia at (785) 532-7213.

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Chemistry Faculty, November 1999, Lake Superior State University is seeking applicants for an academic year (9 month) tenure track position in Environmental Chemistry/Environmental Science, beginning September 2000. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory and advance environmental courses, support courses in chemistry, and others based on the applicant's interests and departmental needs. Additional duties include advising students and serving on committees. The position offers excellent opportunities to develop interdisciplinary undergraduate research programs within the university and in collaboration with State of Michigan and Province of Ontario organizations. Qualifications: An earned doctorate in chemistry, environmental science or environmental engineering with an emphasis in environmental issues and applications, as well as a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research is preferred. Graduate level training in environmental organic chemistry is strongly preferred; a graduate degree in chemistry is required. Interdisciplinary teaching and research experience in environmental science, ecology, or GPS/GIS appropriate to the institution's undergraduate mission is highly desirable. Hands-on experience in scientific instrument operation and support are essential, as is a background in analytical procedures relevant to environmental monitoring including EPA analytical methodologies. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to: the Chemistry Faculty Search; Human Resources Office; Lake Superior State, University; 650 W. Easterday Avenue; Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783. Application information can be faxed to: 906-635-2111 or e-mailed to human_resources@gw.lssu.edu . For additional information, contact the Human Resources Office at (906) 635-2213. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Research Associate to perform synthetic organic chemistry for a pharmaceutical company leading the design and development of a new generation of small molecule neuropharmaceuticals. The candidate will be responsible for the design and synthesis of compounds. You will apply state of the art medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize biologically active compounds. You should possess a B.S. or M.S. in organic or medicinal chemistry or related science field. Our client is an emerging pharmaceutical with research facilities in Central Connecticut 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-CT. If interested, please contact: Stu Sullivan, DMC, Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice 609-584-8733 Ext. 218, Email: 915608@candseek.com .

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US-NY-HEAD OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I am looking for a Scientist who will lead a group of medicinal chemists for a company that is discovering and developing novel mechanism-based drugs for the treatment of dysfunctions associated with memory and learning. This person will be responsible for efficiently mobilizing and prioritizing available resources to achieve project objectives according to the company goals, with an emphasis on producing high quality development candidates in a timely manner. The candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or related field with relevant pharmaceutical or bio-tech experience. This person should posses strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and be capable of directing the work of a staff in a wide range of scientific expertise. Our client is an emerging pharmaceutical company with research facilities in New York and can provide excellent benefits. A high impact, high profile position with excellent opportunity for advancement. Geographic Location of Position: US-NY. If interested, please contact: Stu Sullivan, DMC, Fax: 609-584-9575, Voice 609-584-8733 Ext. 218, Email: 915608@candseek.com .

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The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry has an immediate opening for an NMR Facility Manager. The Department has several Bruker instruments (DMX-500, DRX-500, two DRX-400, DMX 300). The manager is responsible for maintaining the instruments, training students in the use of the instruments, implementing new/advanced experiments independently and in consultation with users, supervising an electronics technician and setting policies for efficient operation of the NMR facility. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics or a related area with an emphasis on NMR, extensive experience in modern NMR methods including multidimensional, gradient and solids NMR methods, experience with electronics, familiarity with relevant computer software and managerial skills. Candidates should send a vita and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Chairman, Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 5735 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 by 12/28/1999.

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The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Mills College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Chemistry, with special emphasis on Environmental Chemistry, starting Fall 2000. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential to develop a productive research program. Teaching responsibilities include Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis; a Ph. D. is required. Send a letter describing teaching experience and philosophy, research interests, a resume, and a list of three references to: John Brabson, Chair, Chemistry Search Committee, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland,CA 94613. Apply by January 15 for full consideration. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a selective liberal arts college for women with coeducational graduate programs, see http://www.mills.edu . Persons of color and those committed to working in a multicultural environment are encouraged to apply.

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Instructor in general chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. One semester teaching position in general chemistry. Responsibilities include teaching Preparation for College Chemistry beginning on January 1 8th and continuing for eight weeks, four days per week. Qualifications include a M. S. in chemistry and some teaching experience. Send CV or resume with names of three references to: Gary M. Wood, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of WisconsinParkside, 900 Wood Rd., Box 2000, Kenosha, WI 53141.

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Instructor in analytical chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. One semester teaching position in analytical chemistry. Responsibilities include teaching Quantitative Analysis lectures and labs beginning on January 1 8th and continuing for sixteen weeks for eight hours per week on Tues. and Thurs. evenings. Position may also include an eight week course in general chemistry. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, experience with AA and ICP spectroscopy and HPLC, and some teaching experience. Ph.D. candidates may be considered. Send CV or resume with names of three references to: Gary M. Wood, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd. Box 2000, Kenosha, WI 53141.

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The University of Iowa is seeking applicants for a position as Operator/Director of the University's High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Central Research Facility. Facility instrumentation includes both magnetic sector and quadrupole mass spectrometers, and complete funding for a new LCMSMS system is also available. This position offers excellent opportunities for interaction and collaboration with researchers in a wide variety of disciplines. Experience with EI, FAB, ESI, and accurate mass analysis techniques, as well as operation and maintenance of magnetic sector instruments is required. Acquaintance with GCfMS, MS/MS, and/or LC/MS techniques is very desirable. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly desirable, although candidates with an M.S. degree and extensive pertinent experience will also be considered. Interested persons should send a CV and three letters of recommendation to: Mass Spectrometry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242. Evaluation of applications will begin on December 1, 1999, but the search will continue until the position has been filled.

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The Department of Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor beginning fall 2000. Development of active, extramurally funded research programs involving undergraduate and graduate students is expected. The ORGANIC Chemist will teach a semester of the sophomore organic chemistry course as well as introductory and advanced courses. The EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL chemist will teach a semester of junior level physical chemistry with lab, a general chemistry course and advanced courses. The successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to combining the teaching and research activities. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral research experience is desirable. Please visit http://fieser.brynmawr.edu/~dept/chemistry.html . Submit a letter of application including a CV, a statement of teaching interests and research plans (with budget) including how students can be involved, a writing sample or reprint, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent by standard mail to: Professor Susan A. White, Department of Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899 by 12/10/1999.

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston is seeking outstanding candidates for two positions in ORGANIC CHEMISTRY to begin in the upcoming 2000-01 academic year. One appointment will be to the M. D. Anderson Chair in Organic Chemistry and the second position will be at the Assistant Professor level. The M.D. Anderson Chair is an endowed position, which carries with it an attractive set-up package including custom remodeled research facilities. The ideal candidate will be a person currently at the Associate or Full Professor level who has established himself as a leader in his organic-related field. A serious commitment to chemical education and a strong record of research publication is desired. For the junior position we hope to identify a candidate who is bright, energetic, and enthusiastic with outstanding potential for achievement in both research and teaching. Preference will be given to applicants with interests that compliment current strengths in organic chemistry at UH. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, an outline of research interests and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. B. M. Pettitt, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-5641. If you would like further information on these positions, please contact: Phone: (713) 743-2734, Fax: (713) 743-2709, E-mail: Thummel@uh.edu .

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The Chemistry Department and Center for Photochemical Sciences of Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. A Ph.D. is required. Particular interest will be focused on persons whose research activities are in the photochemical sciences and organic chemistry or biochemistry. Those who are pursuing research at the interfaces between the photochemical sciences and bio-organic, bio-analytical, and/or biophysics are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop research programs that are vigorous and capable of attracting significant external funding and result in publication and to teach organic chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) levels. Applications including full curriculum vitae, a summary of past work and accomplishments, and succinct plans for future research should be sent to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, 141 Overman Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Applicants should also arrange for three current and original letters of reference and transcripts to be mailed to the same address. Applications must be postmarked by December 10, 1999.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Professor C. Kung, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Two POSTDOCTORAL Positions Available. 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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Associate Professor Michael Ashby of the University of Oklahoma has two postdoctoral vacancies in his laboratory. Both positions are available immediately. One will be filled before May and the other before August 2000. Both positions involve mechanistic studies of biological reactive intermediates using state-of-the-art instrumentation (stopped-flow UV, stopped-flow IR, freeze-quench, epr, VTNMR, etc.). Successful candidates will be qualified to carry out problem-oriented structure/bonding/reactivity studies involving synthesis (inorganic, organic, organometallic and/or protein purification), physical studies (in particular kinetics), and rudimentary theoretical calculations using commercial computational packages (e.g., Spartan, HyperChem, etc.).

• The first position will involve the study of bioinorganic problems that involve transition metals. Knowledge of porphyrin/heme chemistry would be useful.
• The second position will involve the study of main-group bioinorganic problems. Knowledge of phosphorus and/or sulfur chemistry would be helpful.
• There is a possibility that a third postdoctoral position will be filled with someone who has an interest in organic biological reactive intermediates. If so, knowledge of organic synthesis will be essential.

The appointments will be for one year with a second year possible by mutual agreement. Compensation is typical and dependent on experience. Applicants should furnish two letters of reference and an up-to-date CV. Correspondence by e-mail is okay. I would be happy to provide additional information regarding these projects to anyone interested. Send to: Michael T. Ashby, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Oklahoma, 620 Parrington Oval, Room 208, Norman, OK 73019, Office: (405) 325-4992, FAX: (405) 325-6111, Departmental Webpage: http://cheminfo.chem.ou.edu/faculty/mta/mta.html or http://cheminfo.chem.ou.edu/faculty/mta/mta.html . Group Webpage: http://ashby.chem.ou.edu/.

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Howard Weinberg of the University of North Carolina currently has an opening for an electrochemist post-doctoral research associate who might be interested in environmental applications. More information about the position can be found at the following web-pages: http://www.unc.edu/~weinberg/hswofferFrame.html , or http://www.unc.edu/~weinberg/hswrsrchFrame.html Characterization of the Chemical, or http://www.unc.edu/~weinberg/hswrsrchFrame.html , Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products. Howard Weinberg, D.Sc., University of N. Carolina, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400 email: howard_weinberg@unc.edu web page: http://www.unc.edu/~weinberg/ tel # (919) 966-3859.

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Dr. Emery Bresnick of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting one or two postdoctoral fellows to join a highly interactive group focusing on transcriptional regulation, hematopoiesis, and leukemogenesis. We have used microarray gene expression analysis to identify potential target genes of the Notch signaling pathway in human cells. Notch signaling regulates multiple aspects of development including hematopoiesis, and disrupted Notch signaling is associated with the development of certain T-cell leukemias. Genetic and molecular approaches will be used to assess the physiological role of candidate Notch target genes and the relevance of these genes for the developmental functions of Notch. These studies will be carried out in multiple systems including human hematopoietic cell lines, mouse ES cells, mice, and C. elegans. Additional studies involve understanding how the Notch signaling pathway is coordinated with other signaling pathways that control hematopoiesis and assessing the role of Notch signaling in maintenance of the undifferentiated state of primate stem cells. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or a relevant field. Please send curriculum vitae and copies of recent publications to: Dr. Emery Bresnick, Department of Pharmacology, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Program, 387 Medical Science Building, Madison, WI 53706, e-mail: ehbresni@facstaff.wisc.edu .

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