Postdoctoral position in Inorganic/or organometallic chemistry

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, under the supervision of Dr. Nathaniel Szymczak for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal.
2. The project involves the development of new inorganic/organometallic homogeneous catalysts that facilitate transformations relevant to energy recycling and delivery key targets are hydrogen storage and delivery.
3. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in inorganic or organometallic chemistry, expertise in air-free synthetic methodologies (glove-box and Schlenk line), as well as proficiency in appropriate physical techniques for characterization.
4. Familiarity and with the following techniques are highly desirable: 1D and 2D homo- and hetero-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, electrochemistry (voltammetry, coulometry), in situ UV-Vis and/or IR spectroscopy, EPR spectroscopy, and a general knowledge of low and high-pressure gas manipulation for reaction chemistry.

Postdoctoral Positions in Chemical Biology

Highlights:

1.      A postdoctoral position in Chemical Biology is available at Northwestern University Chemistry Department.

2.      We seek highly motivated and exceptionally talented candidates to participate in the research project aimed at developing broadly applicable chemical tools to identify endogenous substrates of ubiqutin ligases in native proteomes.

3.      The successful candidate will have skills in biochemistry, recombinant protein expression, and molecular/cell biology. Doctoral degree in life sciences is required.

4.      Interested candidates should forward by email their CV and contact information for 3 references to Prof. Alexander V. Statsuk (a-statsuk@northwestern.edu).

5.      Postdoctoral Position in Chemistry
A postdoctoral position in Chemistry is available at Northwestern University Chemistry Department.

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Postdoctoral position in Microbiology

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yingzi Cong in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
2. The projects involve interactions of host mucosal immune system and microbiota, specifically on microbiota, dendritic cells and microbiota antigen specific T cells and their role in pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases using molecular and cellular immunological techniques.
3. Qualified individuals should have a Ph.D. in less than a year in molecular or cellular immunology or related disciplines.
4. Excellent communication skills are a requirement for this position. Please send CV, a brief statement of research interests, and names of two references to yicong@utmb.edu. 

Visiting Scholars in China (The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and TWAS offer)

Highlights:

1. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and TWAS offer up to fifteen fellowships per year to visiting scholars from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences.
2. Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
1. be a maximum age of 55 years on 31 December of the application year;
2. be nationals of a developing country (other than China);
3. hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience;
4. be accepted at a CAS-listed institution participating in the scheme and provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter, page 3) to this effect; and
5. provide evidence of proficiency in English or Chinese.

Postdoctoral Teaching position in Chemistry at Auburn University

Highlights:

1.      The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University invites applications for 9-month Non-Tenure- Track Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships to begin August 2, 2010.

2.      The Postdoctoral position is subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding, for up to four years maximum. Successful candidates will assist in the instruction of CHEM 1117 (Honors General Chemistry I) and its associated laboratories in the Fall semester and CHEM 1127 (Honors General Chemistry II) and its associated laboratories in the spring semester.

3.      The fellowships are open to individuals who will have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. degree no later than August 15, 2010.

4.      The candidate must demonstrate experience and proficiency in undergraduate teaching, effective writing and interpersonal communication skills, and possess appropriate experience that will contribute to general studies content of the honors chemistry courses. Applications from candidates with strong background and record of achievement in teaching chemistry are particularly welcome.

5.      Teaching duties will include development and incorporation of new laboratory modules, leading laboratory discussion sections, and the supervision of graduate teaching assistants both Fall and Spring semesters. Fellows may also have the opportunity to design an independent Honors laboratory manual.

6.      Review of applications will begin July 12, 2010. Annual salary range is $40,000-$50,000.

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