Archives for the Month of September 2010 on Chemistry Undergraduate Blog
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PhD Polymer Science at AMI in Univeristy of Fribourg
The Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials at the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) of the University of Fribourg, Switzerland has several open positions for Ph.D. Students in Polymer Science and Engineering.
AMI was established in 2007 as a largely privately funded center of competence associated with the University of Fribourg, focused on research in the field of soft nanomaterials science and technology. With the objective to stimulate innovation, AMI aims to combine fundamental and application-oriented research within an interdisciplinary setting.
Associated with the University of Fribourg’s Faculty of Science, AMI will eventually be comprised of four research groups with complementary expertise and interest in strategic areas of soft nanoscience: soft matter physics, polymer chemistry and materials, both of which are already in place, biomaterials and surface science, which are expected to be established in the next few years. With a fantastic location and world-class research facilities, AMI is a desirable destination for Master and PhD Students, Postdocs and other researchers. Currently, already over 40 researchers from over 15 different countries call AMI their home.
AMIs laboratories are currently located in an outstanding facility in Marly. The new lab features world-class polymer synthesis, processing, and characterization facilities, which are complemented by other labs at AMI (e.g. the soft matter characterization facilities of the colloid physics group), the Fribourg Center for Nanomaterials (e.g. the electron microscopy facility) and other units of the faculty of natural sciences (e.g. the NMR and mass spectroscopy facilities in chemistry).
Several positions for Ph.D. students are currently open. We seek outstanding candidates with background in organic/polymer chemistry and materials/polymer science and engineering. The candidates will participate in interdisciplinary experimental research programs that target the design, synthesis, processing, investigation and application of new functional polymer systems, in particular materials with stimuli-responsive mechanical and optical properties.
For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Weder
Adolphe Merkle Institute
Tel. ++41-(0)26-300 9465
christoph.weder@unifr.ch
NIH Cancer Research (summer 2011)
We invite your best students to apply for our NIH/NCI-funded (5 R25CA023944) Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program. The program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, research and clinical conferences, and a core lecture series designed specifically for them. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their mentor publishes.
A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research, either as a laboratory-based scientist or a clinician scientist. Thus, highly qualified students with an interest in cancer research are particularly encouraged to apply.
The POE 2010 class average undergraduate GPA was 3.825. In 2010, 51 students from 42 schools in 18 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were selected from 460 applicants. POEs must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must have completed at least their college sophomore year by the time they participate. Sophomores without relevant research experience will not be competitive applicants for our program. While not required, prior research experience is a strong advantage for all applicants. Medical students spend a minimum of 9 weeks in the program. The minimum tenure requirement for all others is 11 weeks (10 weeks for returning students). All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. The stipend is $4,000. Fully furnished group housing adjacent to our campus is provided at no cost for non- local students.
The POE home page contains links to the program application, which must be submitted online. The deadline for receipt of all 2011 application materials is February 1, 2011. Early application is highly recommended. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply, since one of our major long-term program goals is to increase the diversity of persons engaged in oncology research and practice. Our NIH/NCI-funded (2 P30CA021765-32S1) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) grant provides stipends for additional undergraduate under-represented minority POE Program participants.
U of Michigan - Program in Biomedical Sciences (Due 9/22)
Under-represented minority students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences are encouraged to consider the Biomedical Sciences Preview weekend on the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor Campus.
UM PIBS Preview Event October 21-23, 2010: Preview weekend is a special event providing prospective graduate students various opportunities to interact with the PIBS 14 Ph.D. training programs, faculty, current graduate students and peers from across the country. Attendees will participate in a variety of activities and workshops to learn more about applying to graduate school at UM, research and campus life. This program is a great way to experience first-hand what the University of Michigan has to offer you!
Visit expenses including travel, lodging, and on-campus meals will be covered. A limited number of slots are available to experience Preview. Apply now! (Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Preview includes:
• an all-expense-paid visit for selected participants
• activities and workshops on applying and attending graduate school at UM including the PIBS Fall Open House
• one-on-one and group interactions with faculty and staff among our 14 graduate programs
• networking with current graduate students and peers from across the country
• tour of campus, facilities and the city of Ann Arbor
Application deadline: September 22, 2010
Please encourage top under-represented minority students to apply. Strong applicants will have a genuine interest in a Ph.D., extensive research experience, and strong letters of recommendation (this event is targeted toward students planning to apply for Fall 2011 admission). Please visit our how to apply page for more information.
Please contact myself or the PIBS Team if there are any questions (734-647-7005 or pibs@umich.edu)
Chemist Openings in Akron (Aerotek)
Position 1 (Akron)
This company is seeking a chemist to assist in the their pilot plant. They will be running analytical instruments and evaluating the efficiencies in production and comparing it to the pilot plant level.
- Chemist in the Akron area
- Advanced degree preferred
- Organic chemistry/synthesis background required
- Pilot plant experience required
- Scale-up from bench-top to pilot plant to production
- Use HPLC, GC, UVvis
Position 2 (Akron)
This company is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform method development in an FDA regulated environment.
- Minimum 2 years experience in method development
- Experience operating a GCMSD, HPLC and GC
- FDA experience is preferred
- Experience analyzing GC headspace
Contact:
Jason Piper
Recruiter
Aerotek Scientific
Phone: 216-573-5539 216-573-5539
Fax: 216-573-5590