The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding
individual with expertise in inorganic chemistry to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant
Professor rank beginning August 16, 2019. Alternatively, outstanding individuals with prior
teaching experience and an outstanding publication and funding record who meet the criteria for
Associate Professor will be considered for a position at that rank. The successful candidate is
expected to have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral training in chemistry or a closely related discipline and
to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program. The ability to teach both undergraduate
and graduate chemistry courses is required. Applicants with interests in all areas of inorganic
chemistry are encouraged, but areas complementary to existing research efforts in the department
and at The University are of particular interest. Detailed information about the Department and its
facilities can be found at http://chemistry.ua.edu.
Applicants should apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/43954 and provide a
curriculum vitae with a publication list, research plans and teaching philosophy statement and
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the Chair, Inorganic Chemistry Search
Committee, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Box 870336, The University of Alabama,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 or sent electronically to chemistry@as.ua.edu. Review of applications
will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applications from women and
members of traditionally underrepresented groups in chemistry are especially encouraged.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks
diversity among its employees. Our mission is to advance the intellectual and social condition of
the people of the state of Alabama, the nation and the world through the creation, translation, and
dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching,
research and service. We are fully committed to campus life that embodies collaboration,
collegiality, respect, and a culture of inclusivity. The University of Alabama recognizes the
challenges of balancing work and family life of its employees. We are fully committed to providing
programs and resources that help address these needs, including employee wellness, dual career
assistance, child care, resources for new parents, eldercare, employee emergency relief funds, and
leave policies. See http://hr.ua.edu/work-life-resources and https://www.ua.edu/about/mission for
more information.
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Agilent’s MS & More Seminar on October 11th – Lake Oswego, OR
I would like to invite you and your colleagues from Oregon State University to Agilent’s Mass Spec and So Much More Seminar in Lake Oswego, OR.
This one-day event will allow for networking and discussing your analytical questions & challenges with colleagues and specialists alike.
This seminar will include presentations geared towards improving efficiency, profitability, and effectiveness in your laboratory for various applications.
Register now for this free event hosted by Agilent:
When: | Thursday, October 11th, 2018 |
Where: | Crowne Plaza-Lake Oswego
14811 Kruse Oaks Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
Lunch: | FREE! |
Registration: | FREE!
Register by clicking here |
Agenda: | Click here to view the full schedule |
Bring your challenging questions as there will be time for one-on-one and small group problem-solving with our specialists and application chemists.
We hope you can join us for this free seminar.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my colleague Tim at 514-832-4800 or tim.daoud@agilent.com.
Best regards,
Luke Christopher White |
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Inside Sales Associate |
2018-19 Tuesday Teaching Talks
On behalf of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), we would like to invite all Scholars, Faculty, Staff, Instructors, Advisors, and GTAs to participate in a certificated series of teaching workshops. Tuesday Teaching Talks supports the development of skills in the planning of curriculum, facilitation of instruction, and assessment of learning. Tuesday Teaching Talks is entering its third year and is the hallmark of CTL. Participants may attend one, some, or all. The 2-hour workshops are every Tuesday and are facilitated twice in Milam 215 from 10-12 a.m. and again at 2-4 p.m. No need to register – just come on by. For more information or questions, please contact Brooke Howland. Attached is a copy of the schedule along with descriptions of the sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thanks.
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs: Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for the 2019 Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs. Eligibility and online application information are available on the Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs website.
Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U. S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) program¹, political asylees, and refugees, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation
- Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations), and
- Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based field of science, social science, or humanities
1Eligibility includes individuals with current status under the DACA Program, as well as individuals whose status may have lapsed but who continue to meet all the USCIS guidelines for DACA available here.
Stipends:
- Predoctoral–$24,000 per year for three years
- Dissertation–$25,000 for one year
- Postdoctoral–$45,000 for one year
Awardees will have expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows. Approximately 70 predoctoral, 36 dissertation, and 24 postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded.
Application Deadline Dates:
- Predoctoral: December 13, 2018 (5:00 PM EST)
- Dissertation: December 6, 2018 (5:00 PM EST)
- Postdoctoral: December 6, 2018 (5:00 PM EST)
Supplementary Materials receipt deadline for submitted applications is January 8, 2019 (5:00 PM EST)
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely yours,
- Ray Gamble
Director, Fellowships Office
Faculty Openings in Analytical and Organic Materials Chemistry
Dear Colleague,
We are conducting two searches this fall for tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors in Analytical Chemistry and Organic Materials Chemistry at the George Washington University. The appointments will be effective August 1, 2019 The enclosed advertisements describe the positions and the application procedures. Kindly post or pass along the attached documents announcing our recruitment to any qualified candidates. We are interested in both nominations of appropriate candidates and applications. Many thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Michael King
Professor and Chair
Assistant or Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry -for Depts and Chairs
Assistant or Associate Professor of Organic Materials Chemistry -for Depts and Chairs
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Remember, our meetings are on Tuesday, September 25th at the Memorial Union (MU) in Room 208 @ 10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 1:30, 2.15, 3.00, 3:45 and 4.30!
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Cheers!
2018 Fall College of Science Career Development
2019 DOE Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship
OSU-OMSI 2019 Spring Communication Fellows Training Brown Bag info Session, 10/11, Noon, LPSC 402
OMSI Science Communication Fellows are STEM professionals, including faculty, graduate students, technicians, or other individuals in science, health, engineering, or technology related positions. Fellows participate in specialized communication training, develop a hands-on demonstration about their work, and join OMSI in helping public audiences engage with science in meaningful and relevant ways.
Tuition for the Science Communication Short Course is $1,850 per participant (scholarships may be available from OSMI). Click this link for more information and suggested funding models: https://www.science.oregonstate.edu/omsi-partnership/fellowship
Questions? Contact Amanda Fisher, OMSI’s Senior Science Communication Specialist, at (503)797-4635 or afisher@omsi.edu, for more information.
Scientific Product Show at OSU on 9/27
Dear Researcher,
You are cordially invited to join us for a Scientific Product Show at Oregon State University on Thursday, September 27th.
Details include:
Thursday, September 27th
Oregon State University
Linus Pauling Science Center Room 402
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Vendors include:
Caisson Labs
Jackson Laboratories
Rainin
Integra Biosciences
LGC Genomics
Applied Instrument
PerkinElmer
MilliporeSigma
Thomas Scientific
Teledyne ISCO
Macherey – Nagel
Refreshments will be served