Graduate Research Assistant position available in USA

One Ph.D. Research Assistantship and full tuition waiver is available in Chemical Engineering Department at Lamar University and starts from January 2011.

The assistantship lasts finishing his/her Ph.D. program with a maximum of four years. The candidate will mainly conduct research related to his/her dissertation work on the advanced materials, polymer, polymer nanocomposites, environmental sustainability, energy harvesting/conversion, nanodevices, etc� areas. 

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY

A position is available in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division of the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to carry out research on the scanning probe microscopy and nanometer-scale secondary ion mass spectrometry studies of structure, assembly and function of viral systems. A Ph.D. degree in life sciences, chemistry or physics, and experience in scanning probe microscopy are required. Experience in mass spectrometry techniques and biological experiments are highly desirable. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a group with expertise in scanning probe microscopy, mass spectrometry, structural virology, and immunology. Thus, experience working in multidisciplinary teams and demonstrated ability for scientific accomplishment with minimal direct guidance is desirable. Salary scale: from low- to mid-$70K depending on qualification and experience. LLNL is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, publication list, names and addresses of three references to
 Dr. Alexander J. Malkin (malkin1(a)llnl.gov).

PhD position: Electromechanical coupling in collagen

Funding is available for up to 4 years and includes a stipend of €15k per annum, plus EU registration fees. Location: UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, Dublin, Ireland Qualification: Candidates should have or expect to obtain a first or upper second BSc (or equivalent) or MSc in Physics, Materials Science, Biology, or other relevant area.

Funding is restricted to EU applicants only. Contact Details: Highly motivated individuals with an interest in probing
the physics of biological surfaces at the nanoscale should send a letter outlining why they are suitable for the
post, along with a current CV including the contact details of two academic referees by email to:

Dr. Brian Rodriguez 
Lecturer in Nanoscience Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research
University College Dublin,
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
brian.rodriguez@ucd.ie
http://www.nanofunction.org
Deadline: July 30, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NON-TENURE TRACK LECTURER POSITION IN CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California has an immediate opening for a non-tenure track faculty lecturer to start in the Fall semester of 2010.

We are seeking a lecturer capable of teaching general, organic and analytical chemistry at the undergraduate level. A PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Education, and previous teaching experience are required. Experience in the fields of nanochemistry or chemical biology is particularly welcomed.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates should submit their applications online at http://chem.usc.edu/lecturersearch with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of teaching experience and a brief statement of teaching philosophy. The names and addresses of three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested online.

Applications will be evaluated as they are received and until the position is filled. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Fill in an Online application at: https://michele.usc.edu/lecturersearch/index.php?position=3

Reviewing Manuscript: Anonymous authors and anonymous reviewers?

In the month of May, 2010 I peer reviewed two research manuscripts. First manuscript was for "Environmental Pollution" Journal and the second one was for "Electrophoresis" Journal. The first manuscript was related to the measurement of "Bisphenol A (BPA)" in the aerosol particles collected from around the globe. BPA has been studied extensively in water and other media but there are few studies in atmosphere. So, the manuscript was the one of the few stidues on BPA in aerosol particles. Second manuscript for Electrophoresis had reported the pre-concentration of mini Y STR genotyping using capillary electrophoresis in micro-devises by using sample stacking method which is caused by the difference between the ionic strength. 

NepaChem Talk with Dr. Rabindra Dhakal

After spending successful years in Japan as PhD student and then later as a scientist Dr. Rabindra Dhakal has decided to settle in Nepal. He is also an example of successful Nepalese Chemists around the world. All developing countries are facing one common problem in terms of skilled manpowers. Such manpowers and students tend to go to developed countries and when necessary these countries suffer from Scientists, Engineers etc. Nepal is in same situation. Because of political instability no-one wants to or plans to go back to Nepal. Dr. Dhakal is one of the very few who has decided to settle and work in Nepal. We have talked to him in this circumstances and about the future of chemistry education and research in Nepal.

In an effort to recognize Nepalese Scientists around the globe NepaChem has initiated to put their experiences and thoughts by which we hope will benefit Science and science students in Nepal. This time NepaChem presents talk between NepaChem and Dr. Dhakal.

1.   NepaChem: What is your plan in Nepal after you returned from Japan?

As I have diverse experiences on different field of Chemistry, I am duly interested to disseminate the knowledge to the youngsters of this country as a university teacher. Besides this, I am planning to explore candidate biofuel crops to find out the sustainable crops in the country to mitigate the energy crisis of the country. I am sure, my single effort would not be enough and we need a group to work in this direction so that those who don’t have better exposure to the education in a par to developed countries may learn more from us and can work collectively. So, I am planning to make a platform of equal minded people from our surrounding to achieve this goal.