Chemistry Newsletter - 04/06/1998

 

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Department of Chemistry Newsletter

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"Percent for Art" Project

The "Percent for Art" project that is associated with the Chemistry Building Addition / Renovation Project is now underway. This project represents an important opportunity for the Department to enhance the image that we portray to ourselves, to our students, and to the general public. The State of Wisconsin designates 0.2% of the funding for major construction projects to the "Percent for Art" program. One striking piece recently brought to campus through this program is the glass installation "The Mendota Wall" by Dale Chihuly in the Kohl Center. For the Chemistry project, the program will enable a commission / acquisition of approximately $50,000. The "Percent for Art" selection committee for the Chemistry project recently held its first meeting. The committee consists of 11 members (see below for a list); Fleming Crim and Bob McMahon represent the Department. At the first meeting, the committee identified the following sites for location of artwork: Daniels building - interior (lobby outside Rms. 1351, 1361) Daniels building - exterior (portico) the new main corridor that will connect Daniels, Mathews, and new addition. A brief description of the project, sites, possible themes, and budget, will be included in a prospectus that will be mailed to artists across the country during April. Artists may respond to the information in the prospectus by submitting preliminary sketches, designs, etc. During May or June, the Percent for Art committee will review these submissions and select 2-4 finalists. At this point, the Department will have the opportunity to work with the finalists in developing an advanced design. The committee will then select the artist for the commission / acquisition.

*** If you are aware of artists who should be included on the mailing list for the prospectus, please send names and addresses to Bob McMahon.

*** The Department will continue to provide periodic updates during the course of the selection process. There will be continued opportunity for you to provide input. We welcome your comments and suggestions. (Please direct your comments to Bob McMahon.)

Percent for Art Committee Chemistry Building Project:

• David Black, Project Designer, Flad and Associates.
• James Carley, Wisconsin Arts Board.
• Fleming Crim, Chair, Department of Chemistry.
• Mike Eberle, Project Architect, Flad and Associates.
• Susan Evans, The Guild.
• Pete Flanary, Artist.
• Phil Hamilton, , Professor, Department of Art.
• Peter Heaslett, Facilities Planning and Management, UW-Madison.
• Chris Manke, Percent for Art Coordinator, State of Wisconsin.
• Robert McMahon, Chair, Building Committee, Department of Chemistry.
• Russ Van Gilder, Project Manager, State of Wisconsin.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

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

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INORGANIC CUMULATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Exams are held on Saturdays beginning at 9:00 a.m., in Room 2373.

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ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS

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IMPORTANT DATES:

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

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SPRING COMMENCEMENT

ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: Spring Commencement is just around the corner. The date for this is May 15th. If you are planning on graduating either in May or sometime this summer and plan on going thru graduation could you please let Karen Rulland, Rm. 1315 Chemistry Bldg., know by April 1. She will need to know your complete name, Madison address, and who will be escorting you.

Also you have to order your cap and gown from the University Book Store by April 15.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Department Departmental Colloquia

1997-1998

First Fridays of the Month

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SEMINARS

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Tuesday, April 7^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Klaus Schmidt-Rohr, University of Massachusetts. "Structure and Dynamics of Amorphous Polymers Investigated by Multidimensional NMR"

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Tuesday, April 7^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor John Sherman, University of British Columbia. "Molecular Ships-in-Bottles"

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Wednesday, April 8^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Professor Sean Carroll, Laboratories of Genetics and Molecular Biology, UW-Madison. "Living in the Past: Developmental Genetics as a Window on Evolution"

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Thursday, April 9^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Maria Jesena Schroeder, US Naval Academy-Annapolis.

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Thursday, April 9^th, 1998 - Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., Room 3345 Engineering Hall. Dr. Don Allen, The Budd Company. "Hydroforming in the Automotive Industry"

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Thursday, April 9^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1610 Engineering Hall. Robert A. Brown, Dean of Engineering, MIT. "Founder's Lecture: On the Evolution of Chemical Engineering"

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Thursday, April 9^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Dale Poulter, University of Utah. "Isoprenoid Tales. The Chemistry and Biology of Squalene Biosynthesis"

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Monday, April 13^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Anthony Rappe, Colorado State University.

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Tuesday, April 14^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Arup K. Chakraborty, University of California, Berkeley. "Interfacial Behavior of Random Heteropolymers"

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Tuesday, April 14^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Jeffery T. Davis, University of Maryland. "Self-Assembled Ionophores: Their Synthesis, Characterization, and Utility"

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Wednesday, April 15^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 3:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Ekasith Somook, Graduate Student.

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Wednesday, April 15^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Greg Gibson, Department of Biology, University of Michigan. "Quantitative Genetic Approaches to Developmental and Evolutionary Stability"

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Thursday, April 16^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Pat Thiel, Iowa State University.

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Thursday, April 16^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Professor Bamin Khomami, Washington University, St. Louis MO. "Viscoelastic Flow Instabilities"

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Tuesday, April 16^th & Wednesday, April 17^th, 1998 - "WILLARD LECTURE SERIES", Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Robert L. Baldwin, Stanford University. April 16^th Lecture: "Nature of Protein Folding Intermediates and Pathways" April 17^th Lecture: " - Helix Formation by Peptides: What Remains to be Found Out"

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Thursday, April 16^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Chutima Kongkittingam, Graduate Student.

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Monday, April 20^th, 1998 - "McElvain Seminar Speaker" - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Lawrence Que, University of Minnesota.

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Wednesday, April 22^nd, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. Trudy MacKay, Department of Genetics, North Carolina State University. "The Nature of Quantitative Genetics Variation: Lessons from Drosophila"

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Wednesday, April 22^nd, 1998 - "McElvain Seminar Speaker" - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 2:30 p.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Barry Trost, Stanford. "On the Invention of New Reactions for Synthetic Efficiency"

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Thursday, April 23^rd, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Thomas Beebe, University of Utah.

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Thursday, April 23^rd, 1998 - Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., Room 3345 Engineering Hall. Dr. Alan Edelstein, Naval Research Lab.

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Monday, April 27^th, 1998 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar, 2:25 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Heather Carr, Graduate Student.

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Tuesday, April 28^th, 1998 - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Nancy Levinger, Colorado State University. "Solvation Dynamics in Restricted Environments - or - How Solvent Molecules Move, or Don't, in Reverse Micelles"

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Wednesday, April 29^th, 1998 - Genetics Colloquium, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium Genetics/Biotech Building. John Doebley, Department of Plant Biology, University of Minnesota. "The Evolution of Plant Form: Examples From Maize"

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Thursday, April 30^th, 1998 - Analytical Sciences Seminar, 12:05 p.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Paul Weiss, Pennsylvania State.

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Thursday, April 30^th, 1998 - Materials Science Seminar, 4:00 p.m., Room 3345 Engineering Hall. Dr. Paul Weiss, Penn State.

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Thursday, April 30^th, 1998 - Chemical Engineering Seminar, 3:55 p.m., Room 1227 Engineering Hall. Ms. Susan Jill Peter, Rice University. "In Situ Polymerizable Biodegradable Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration"

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Thursday, April 30^th, 1998 - Organic Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room 1361 Chemistry Building. Professor Hazel Holden, UW-Madison Enzyme Institute.

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Tuesday, May 5^th, 1998 - "AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY" - Physical Chemistry Seminar, 11:00 a.m., Room B371 Chemistry Building. Professor Frank S. Bates, University of Minnesota. "Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers as Macromolecular Surfactants"

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Chemistry Library Memo

Science Citation Index (both DOS and Windows) will be removed from the Electronic Library menu sometime next week. The information will be accessible only through the Web of Science 1987-date. The earlier years will be available on CD-ROM in the Chemistry Library 1980-1986. (DOS version).

Alinda Nelson - Chemistry Library - 2361 Chemistry Building 608-262-2942/608-262-4423--FAX 608-262-9002 anelson@doit.wisc.edu.

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Dialing Instructions for UW-Madison Centrex Telephone Lines *

March 1998 - Note important change to international dialing instructions **

Emergency 911: - Dial 911.

To place a call within the Centrex System: - Dial the last 5 digits of the Centrex number. For example, to call 263-xxxx, dial 3-xxxx.

To place a call to a number outside the Centrex system:

For local numbers within the Madison local calling area:

1. Dial 9, then

2. Dial the full 7-digit number.

For numbers outside of the Madison local calling area:

1. Dial 8, then

2. Dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number.

For international numbers:

1. Dial 8, then **

2. Dial 011 (international access code) + country code + city code + local number.

For 800 (888) numbers:

1. Dial 9, then

2. Dial 1 + 800 (888) + 7-digit number.

* These instructions apply to UW-Madison 262-, 263- and 265- centrex numbers. Student telephone lines (264- numbers) have some different dialing instructions.

** Previously, international calls were made by dialing 9. New lower international rates are part of the State Telephone System (STS) which is accessed by dialing 8.

For more complete information, visit our website at: http://www.wisc.edu/info/telecom.html

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FACULTY POSITIONS/TEMPORARY FACULTY/ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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The Viterbo College Chemistry Department invites applications for a full-time, 1 year renewable appointment at the assistant professor level starting in August, 1998. A Ph.D. in analytical chemistry is preferred, however, ABD's will be considered. The successful applicant should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and will teach courses in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, environmental chemistry, and general chemistry courses for nursing and liberal arts majors. The normal teaching load is 12 - 14 contact hours. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Ron Amel, Chair, Chemistry Department, Viterbo College, 815 S. 9^th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, by April 30, 1998. Screening of applicants will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Morris seeks to fill a full-time, nine-month, renewable position in organic chemistry beginning September 14, 1998. The selected candidate will be expected to: teach undergraduate chemistry courses including organic and general chemistry; advise undergraduates; engage in scholarly activities; and contribute to the growth and development of the chemistry program. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level for those having the PhD and at the instructor level for others. Minimum qualifications are ABD in organic chemistry (PhD preferred) and at least two years' experience teaching undergraduates (graduate TA experience is acceptable). Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate potential for and commitment to excellence in teaching. Preference will also be given to candidates who have experience in big-organic chemistry. Applications must be received by April 30, 1998. Send letter of application, resume, transcript(s), a teaching statement in which approaches to teaching are described and past teaching experiences are evaluated, and three letters of reference to: Chemistry Search Committee Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267-2128.

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The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Erskine College has an opening for an organic chemist to begin in late August, 1998. The appointment will be a tenure-track position and requires the Ph. D. Degree. The course load of 12 hours per semester includes organic chemistry, biochemistry and an introductory course for non-science majors. Specialized courses relating to the successful candidates other professional interests may be offered during the January term. To apply for this position, please send a resume, appropriate transcripts, a summary of proposed research and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. J. W. Gettys, Academic Dean, Erskine College, Due West SC 29639.

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Community College of Southern Nevada, Chemistry Faculty position. This chemistry position is anticipitated to begin in August, 1998. It is a tenure-track position with the usual benefits and competitive salary. Assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day, evening and weekend classes. Demonstrated commitment to community college education and technological skills are required. Instruction in transferable, lower-division majors and non-majors chemistry lectures and laboratories; curriculum development; participation in departmental and institutional activities. *Maximum 10 years teaching experience allowed in initial placement. Master's degree in Chemistry required; evidence of strong teaching skills, commitment to lower division teaching; college level teaching experience preferred. Screening will begin April 17, 1998. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, April 17, 1998, 5:00 p.m. Position will remain open until filled. Completed packets will include a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of professional reference (dated within the last 3 years is preferred) with name, address and telephone number. Copies of transcripts (unofficial acceptable) will be required prior to interviews. All materials sent remain the property of the college and will not be returned. For additional information call (702) 651-4312 or fax request to (702) 651-4310. Website address http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu and e-mail address rowe@ccsn.nevada.edu Submit materials to: Human Resources Office, Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., S2H, North Las Vegas, NV 89030.

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Applications are invited for a number of chemistry faculty positions (two tenure-track and one limited term) in the Department of Applied Chemical & Biological Sciences at Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, starting. August 1, 1998.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Positions (one each). Candidates with backgrounds in analytical chemistry and organic chemistry are sought. The successful candidates will have a commitment to undergraduate education and graduate program development, and will be e expected to establish an externally-funded research program in an applied area (preferably environmental chemistry, food chemistry, pharmaceuticals or biotechnology). Appointment at the Associate Professor level will require an established reputation for excellence in research and teaching, and a proven ability to attract research support.

Assistant Professor, Limited-Term Position (up to 3 years). Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development is required, and experience with multi-media and alternate teaching methods is desirable. Duties include responsibility for first- and second-year general and organic chemistry courses.

Applicants for all positions should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, post-doctoral training, and teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of career interests, transepts and the names of three references, and be sent by April 30, 1998, to: Dr. Robert Guerriere, Acting Chair, Department of Applied Chemical & Biological Sciences, Ryerson Polytechnic University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3.

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AND/OR JOBS

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Professor K. S. Schanze of the University of Florida has a Postdoctoral position available immediately for research project involving development of polymer-based coatings for luminescence sensing applications. Experience with fluorescence spectroscopy, polymers and metal complex synthesis a plus. Applicants should send a CV which includes a list of publications and references to: Prof. K. S. Schanze, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7200, kschanze@chem.ufl.edu.

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Assistant Professor Chris Hardy of the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at Washington University Medical School, has a position open for a research technician to begin in May/June, 97. He is searching for someone who has a high level of enthusiasm and a sincere desire to learn. Laboratory experience is therefore not required. His lab studies the cell cycle regulation of DNA replication in yeast using genetics, cell biology and biochemistry. This would be an excellent experience for someone planning to pursue a career in the Medical/Biological sciences. Please send a cover letter, transcript, C.V., and two references to: Asst. Professor Chris Hardy, Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Box 8228, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, (314) 747-1808 office, (314) 362-9099 lab,(314) 362-7463 fax, E-mail:chardy@cellbio.wustl.edu.

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Beloit College seeks a Teaching Postdoctoral Associate for two years starting in August, 1998. As part of the NSF-funded ChemLinks Coalition project this person will help to develop, test, and disseminate modular thematic course materials emphasizing active and collaborative learning strategies for the first two years of the chemistry curriculum. This 12-month position includes teaching an introductory and an advanced course each year. Preferred areas of interest are physical, inorganic, or analytical chemistry, or strong interdisciplinary interests involving one of these areas. Candidates should have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. degree by the starting date. To apply, send a C.V., statement of teaching and/or curriculum development experience, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Professor Brock Spencer, Chemistry Department, Beloit College, Beloit, WI 53511 by April 20, 1998, for assured consideration. For information about ChemLinks and Beloit College see http://chemlinks.beloit.edu and http://www.beloit.edu.

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Marquette University, Department of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry has the following Post-Doctoral teaching Fellow position available for the Fall 1998 Semester. (Full time, 10 Month, Temporary). Fall 1998 Semester, teach general chemistry discussion sections, (five to eight per week), and provide help to faculty member who oversees the general chemistry program. Spring 1999 Semester: teach basic organic chemistry course for non-chemistry majors; continue to provide help to general chemistry discussion session on a more limited basis; possibility for research with a faculty member in both semesters. Requires an earned Ph.D. in Chemistry; teaching proficiency in general chemistry and organic chemistry. Position available on August 17, 1998. Application deadline is April 20, 1998. Interested individuals please send a letter of application, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendations to: Prof. Sheldon Cremer, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Marquette University, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, Phone: 414-288-7191, FAX: 414-288-7066.

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University of Minnesota, NMR Spectroscopy Postdoctoral Positions available in the areas of protein/peptide structure, folding and dynamics. Some background in high field NMR of biomolecules required. Experience with NMR pulse sequence development and structural and/or mathematical modeling highly desirable. Send resume and three letters of reference to: Prof. K. H. Mayo, Department of Biochemistry, 4-225 Millard Hall, University of Minnesota, 435 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, or email to: mayox001@maroon.tc.umn.edu. Application deadline: 31.May, 1998.

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Professor Kenneth Nicholas of the University of Oklahoma has a postdoctoral position open beginning May-July 1998 to join his ongoing research project on transition metal-mediated chemistry of carbon dioxide. Appropriate candidates would have a strong background in synthetic and/or mechanistic organometallic chemistry, experience with handling sensitive compounds, and be proficient with the usual purification and characterizational tools. A creative individual with a strong work ethic is especially desirable. Candidates should send a vita and at least two letters of recommendation to: Professor Kenneth Nicholas, Department of Chemistry of Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, Phone: 405-325-3696, Fax: 405-325-6111, email: knicholas@ou.edu.

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