Dear Colleague:
The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Chemistry has initiated a search for a new Assistant Professor in Polymer Chemistry. I am writing to seek your help in identifying outstanding candidates for this position. The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program in Polymer Chemistry, broadly defined, while maintaining a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. This position is part of a multi-year commitment to establish UNR as an international leader in Advanced Manufacturing Research.
Please bring this opening to the attention of qualified candidates who may be interested in applying for the position. I have attached the position announcement as a link below which may be posted or forwarded.
To find more information or to submit an application please visit: http://apptrkr.com/1340323
Application review will begin January 7, 2019. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The University of Nevada, Reno is the land-grant institution for the State of Nevada with an enrollment of nearly 22,000 students, including over 2,800 graduate students. Our department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. The department has a total of 17 full-time academic faculty members, is housed in a four-story building, and is well equipped with modern research instrumentation. We have recently moved our undergraduate teaching laboratories into new instructional facilities in the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. The city of Reno offers an excellent quality of life, with entertainment and cultural opportunities in excess of most cities of similar size. The city lies one hour from Lake Tahoe and four hours east of San Francisco, in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, and has a mild high desert climate. A highly rated location for living and outdoor recreation, the Reno area also enjoys a flourishing and eclectic intellectual, artistic, and cultural community.
For more information about the department and its programs, I invite you and potential candidates to visit our web site at: https://www.unr.edu/chemistry.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Many thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Wesley A. Chalifoux
Search Committee Chair
Category Archives: Employment Opportunity
PT Chem Faculty – LBCC
The LBCC Physical Sciences department is in need of an instructor to teach the following courses for winter term:
Chem 222 Lab on Tuesdays 11:00 am-1:50 pm.
Chem 222 Lab on Tuesdays 2:00-4:50 pm.
If you are interested in applying, please click on the link to the part-time Chemistry Faculty posting.
UWT – Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Chemistry
Senior – Radiological & Nuclear Forensic Chemist position
Employment Opportunity @ Ball State University
Biochemistry position #100937 at the following link: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/15379.
Organic position #100933 at the following link: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/15368.
Analytical Chemist / Engineer
We have an immediate need to hire someone to run our HPLC lab in Albany. Full or Part Time, min 20 hours a week.
The candidate should be well-versed in a range of analytical testing techniques such as, LC-MS/MS, GC MS/MS, HPLC, GC headspace
- Analysis of samples using HPLC
- Troubleshooting instruments
- Method development
- Sample prep, sample handling, calibration standards and reporting
- Testing of samples for contaminants, solvents and pesticides
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Good communication and positive attitude
- Experience to operate Shimadzu instruments.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (in pursuit)
$25/hr
Zach Jordan | Director of Engineering
Mobile: 503.703.6939
Email: Zach@PeytriaRx.com
227 Bellevue way NE #460 Bellevue, WA. 98004
R&D Intern – SC Process Mgmt
Date: Oct 12, 2018
Location: Albany, OR, US, 97321
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Grace is built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 3,700 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
The Oregon plant of W. R. Grace & Co. manufactures fine chemicals for a broad range of pharma, biotech and nutraceutical customers. We are currently seeking a Research and Development Intern to support our dynamic team. This position will support manufacturing and small scale chemical manufacturing through chemical process research and developement.
Essential Duties Include:
- Researches and develops chemical processes for new and existing products in accordance with departmental health and safety practices. Performs small scale manufacturing up to 50L scale.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well stocked work area.
- Documents all work in lab notebooks. Provides written reports as requested.
- Provides technical support to manufacturing as needed.
- Complies with defined EMS procedures.
- Helps to ensure Grace’s Environmental objectives/targets are achieved.
- Develops analytical testing protocols as needed.
- Archives completed laboratory notebooks.
- Provides analytical summaries, for Quality Control for use as guides for in-process analysis.
- Provides procedural summaries for Manufacturing for use as guides for writing batch records.
- Maintains overall laboratory facility including but not limited to: maintaining community areas of the laboratory, purchasing community reagents and supplies, repairing equipment, and purchasing equipment.
- Participates in departmental in inter-departmental safety, health, and quality related audits and inspections.
Required Skills
- Good Communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management skils
- Excellent computer skills
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent
- Must be working on Master’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
- Must have experience with standard chemistry tool kit including laboratory glassware and chemical fume hoods
- Experience with chemical drawing software, literature searching software, and standard software
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.
University of Texas at El Paso, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Position Description
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking an innovative leader to serve as Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Research activities in the Department reflect all major areas of chemistry, and faculty receive extramural funding from federal and state programs, private foundations and industry. The successful candidate is expected to be an active leader and researcher who has a strong vision for developing and strengthening educational and research initiatives. Applicants must have a distinguished record of scientific achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and a commitment to the education and mentorship of both students and faculty. Candidates should have relevant administrative experience and an understanding of key issues affecting faculty recruitment, promotion and retention. The Department is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry (or Biochemistry with Chemistry emphasis)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent management skills
- Distinguished record of research and teaching
- Current academic rank of tenured associate or full professor (or equivalent non-US rank)
About the University of Texas at El Paso
Located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, The University of Texas at El Paso is unique among research institutions. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, most of whom are Hispanic. The Brookings Institution in 2017 ranked UTEP as the No. 1 leader in equal access to higher education, based on a combination of research productivity and student social mobility. The University has annual research expenditures of $95 million, maintains an operating budget of $500 million and employs approximately 4,000 people. With 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs available in eight colleges and schools, UTEP is the first national research university serving a 21stcentury student demographic.
Application Instructions and Contact Information
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, contact information for 5 references, and a letter of interest addressing research, educational, administrative and leadership goals.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about this position should be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Kenney at mjkenney@utep.edu.
To apply, please visit www.utep.edu/employment
Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.
In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, the University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all.
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