Postdoc in computational chemistry

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral position in computational chemistry is available in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aarhus, Denmark (http://www.chem.au.dk) within the research group of Prof. Frank Jensen.

2. The position is for one year, with the possibility of extension for one additional year.

3. Post.doc. position in computational chemistry, University of Aarhus, Denmark

4. The position is within the field of quantum chemical/molecular modeling with the primary focus on method developments.

5. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computational chemistry or a closely related field with experience using quantum chemical and molecular modeling software. The applicant should have a proven experience with Linux and scientific programming in a high-level language such as Fortran or C/C++. The applicant should be capable of independent research, and have strong written and verbal English communication skills.

6. Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, including a list of publications and contact information for references, by e-mail to frj@chem.au.dk.

7. Application deadline is 15 February 2010.

PhD position in Andhra Pradesh, India

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) sponsored research project 'hydrothermal/solvothermal synthesis of luminescent microporous materials'

2. Junior Research Fellow

(Ref. No. 01(2325)/09/EMR-II)

3. Duration of project: 3 years

4. Qualifications: Master's degree in Chemistry with at least 55% marks and must be NET (JRF or Lectureship)/GATE qualified.

5. Fellowship: Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + HRA

6. Candidates should send their applications on plain paper furnishing the bio-data, copies of certificates in supports of age, qualification, experience etc., on or before January 30th, 2010 to Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu, Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, India,

7. Email: mscbabu@yahoo.com or saratchandra@gitam.edu

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PhD position in USA

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and talented individuals for PhD positions in Membrane Biophysics to join the lab of Prof. David Gidalevitz at the Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

2. The research in this group focuses on designing functional mimics of biological membranes to understand the mechanisms of peptide/protein-membrane interaction and membrane fusion.

3. The successful candidate will be involved in one of two well-funded highly interdisciplinary projects:

4. The first project aims at developing novel antibiotic drugs, functional mimics of natural antimicrobial peptides.

5. We employ synchrotron surface X-ray scattering, fluorescence microscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques to study the mode of action and structure-function relationship of antimicrobial peptides and their mimics, using Langmuir lipid monolayers and lipid bilayers as models of biomembranes.

6. The project is collaboration with Stanford University and University of Pennsylvania.

7. The second project is a part of US Army funded collaborative research within the Center for Molecular Study of Condensed Soft Matter at the Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering and aimed at multi-scale modeling of the biological tissue. Successful applicant will be involved in design and characterisation of biological membrane mimics with cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix components using fluorescence microscopy, AFM, optical tweezers, and X-ray scattering techniques.

8. Applicants should have, or be expecting to obtain, a Bachelor or Master degree in Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, and Engineering Physics or a related field.

9. Interested candidates should contact Prof. David Gidalevitz (gidalevitz@iit.edu) or Andrey Ivankin (aivankin@iit.edu).

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Postdoctoral position in Organometallic

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited for postdoctoral research assistant to explore the activation and functionalization of carbon dioxide using palladium catalysts, or the synthesis of new iron catalyts for olefin polymerization, with Professor Nilay Hazari.

2. The project will focus the design of new catalysts followed by mechanistic investigations to understand how the catalysts work and is for an initial period of 12 months.

3. The successful applicant will already have a PhD in Chemistry, or have submitted a thesis prior to taking up the appointment, and will have a strong background in inorganic or organmetallic chemistry.

4. Informal enquiries should be addressed to nilay.hazari@yale.edu

5. Company/Institution: Yale University Location: New Haven

Postdoctoral position in Physics

Highlights: 1. We are seeking to fill two DOE-funded positions in the area of x-ray scattering. The areas of work include those which exploit the novel capabilities of modern x-ray sources, such as synchrotrons and the x-ray free electron laser.

2. One focus is on novel diffraction theories for structure determination of non-crystallized single biomolecules or ensembles of randomly oriented ones. Another is on surface x-ray diffraction, and possibly on the structure of liquid crystals. Opportunities exist for suitably qualified candidates for either experimental or theoretical work. One position is available for a year and a half in the first instance and the other for a year.

3. Both positions may be renewed for longer periods. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

4. A Ph.D. in physics or a related area is required. Please contact Prof. Paul Lyman (plyman@uwm.edu) or Prof. Dilano Saldin (dksaldin@uwm.edu). Information about the Department and ongoing research is available at http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/physics/.

5. Please submit: CV, names of 3 referees
6. Person to contact: Prof. P. F. Lyman or Prof. D. K. Saldin

7. Surface mail address: Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

8. Email address: plyman@uwm.edu or dksaldin@uwm.edu
9. Phone number: +1-414-229-4626 or +1-414-229-6423
Fax number: +1-414-229-5589
Start Date: 1 March 2010 (flexible)
Duration: 1-1.5 years (renewable)