Computational Quantum Chemistry , California State University, Fullerton

The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in theoretical/computational chemistry and have a record of scholarly accomplishment documented by publications, but a candidate with comparable experience with a productive record in computational chemistry may be considered. The position is for a period of one year and is extendable for an additional six months or more by mutual consent. Teaching one course per semester at the undergraduate level may also be required to prepare the candidate for an academic career in college/university teaching. Because of time constraints, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in the U.S. and with status permitting employment in the U.S.

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Coordination/organometallic chemistry postdoctoral position

We obtained lanthanide compounds with high luminescence quantum yields using multidentate heterocyclic N-donor ligands. This project will involve the synthesis and the photophysical studies of new molecular and supramolecular lanthanide complexes with improved excitation wavelengths, absorption coefficient and quantum yields for application in bioanalysis.

The subject proposed involves the multistep organic synthesis of new ligands and the study of their coordination chemistry with lanthanide ions using different techniques. The structure will be determined by X-ray diffraction studies, NMR, and electrospray studies. The photophysical properties will be investigated in detail, in solution and in the solid states.

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Redox enzyme mechanics and bacterial respiration

Electrochemical investigations of biological processes have provided a wealth of information on the structure-function relationship of redox enzymes, while the underlying technology has formed the basis for biosensors. Biosensors such as the extremely successful glucose biosensor have revolutionised the treatment of diabetes patients around the world and significantly improved their conditions.

In these PhD positions you will use the state-of-the-art in surface physics, colloid and organic chemistry, membrane biology and electrochemistry to develop membrane-modified electrodes with full control of protein-electrode interactions.

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