The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has invited OSU to submit up to 2 nominees as candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellowship. The focus of the fellowship is on early stage invention that will “create new tools, technologies, processes, or approaches with a high potential to accelerate progress in the foundation’s three main areas of interest: scientific research, environmental conservation and patient care.” This is a great opportunity for an early-career inventor at OSU, with the fellowship providing $600,000 to the fellow and $75,000 to OSU for administrative overhead over 3 years. In addition, GBMF requires that OSU commit $150,000 ($50,000 per year for 3 years) to support the fellow’s research. To apply, click on this LINK(http://research.oregonstate.edu/office-research-development/program/gordon-and-betty-moore-foundation-moore-inventor-fellows). Email contact– research.development@oregonstate.edu
2018 Summer Faculty Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCdUJ8cavw to discover some exciting reasons why ORNL offers great research opportunities!
In addition to the research, these experiences provide access to scientific seminars, facility tours and other networking events. Both programs also provide eligible faculty members an opportunity to invite students to apply to participate on the research project. Selected faculty members and students participate for 10-week summer research appointments. The summer appointment dates are June 4 – August 10, 2018.
| Program Name | Eligibility | Application Deadline and Informational Website |
| DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) | · U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
· Full-time faculty member in physics, chemistry, biology (non-medical), math, engineering, environmental sciences, materials sciences, or computer or computational sciences at an accredited U.S. institution historically underrepresented in the U.S. research community |
· 5PM ET on January 12, 2018 |
| HBCU/MEI Summer Faculty Research Program | · No citizenship requirement, unless specified
· Full-time faculty member at institutions of higher learning that are designated by the federal government as HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions |
· 11:59PM ET on February 9, 2018
· http://www.orau.org/ornl/faculty/hbcu-mei-summer-program.htm |
Please contact Julie Malicoat at Julie.Malicoat@orau.org for additional information.
2018 Air Force Research Lab Repperger Research Internship Program
Greetings,
My name is Sharon Rice, a recruiter at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU administers Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research participation programs for students and recent graduates of all degree levels through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Last year, ORAU placed over 9,400 participants in educational research roles across the country.
I am writing to inform you that the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) is currently accepting applications for its 2018 AFRL Repperger Research Internship Program. This civilian research opportunity is a 10-week summer program intended for MS/PhD candidates pursuing degrees in STEM. Each year the laboratory will appointment a couple exceptional undergraduate students into the program. There are 36 posted opportunities, once the application January 21, 2018 deadline passes, each application will be reviewed and AFRL will fund 15 participants for the summer period. Check out the opportunity catalog to review all of the available opportunities, there are available research opportunities in nearly every STEM field! Please apply to no more than (3) Repperger opportunities and only apply to opportunities in your applicable educational background.
2018 AFRL Repperger Research Internship Program Catalog:
https://www.orau.org/maryland/Repperger%20Intern%20Project%20Brochure%20-%202018.pdf
To qualify, applicants must be pursuing their Master or PhD (some outstanding bachelor students will be considered as well), have a minimal 3.2 GPA in a STEM discipline and be aU.S. citizen. Selected participants will receive a $12,000 stipend for their participation in the internship which runs from June 4- August 10, 2018. All complete applications must be submitted by January 21, 2018. To apply, visit https://www.orau.org/maryland/repperger.html. For more information, visit: www.orau.org/maryland, or email Recruiter@orau.org.
Please remember we have a lot more opportunities available with the Department of Defense! Please explore the U.S. Army Research Lab Summer Journeyman Fellowship (BS-PhD candidates) and the U.S. Army Institute for Institute for Surgical Research Summer Internship Program (BS Candidates) opportunities. Additional summer and postgraduate opportunities (Bachelor–Postdoctoral opportunities) are posted to the ORAU Maryland website, currently over 200 open research opportunities: www.orau.org/maryland.
Army Research Lab –Summer Journeyman Fellowship
http://www.orau.org/arlfellowship/applicants/how-to-apply-summer-journeyman.htm
Army Institute for Surgical Research Summer Internship Program
https://www.orau.org/maryland/isr.html
I hope that you will share this e-mail with students at your intuition and encourage them to apply!
Best regards,
Sharon C. Rice
Recruiting & Marketing, Program Specialist
Scientific Assessment and Workforce Development
ORAU
Maryland Office
4692 Millennium Drive | Suite 101 | Belcamp, MD 21017
Office: (410) 306-9200 | Direct: (410) 306-9201 | Fax: (410) 306-9306
recruiter@ORAU.org
Six job openings in the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing
The Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing (CGRB) collaborates with and assists life and environmental scientists using cutting-edge genomic, computational and informatics technologies. We are an enthusiastic team of laboratory scientists, data and computer scientists, and researchers serving OSU and beyond. We are recruiting six new staff who will work closely with the OSU research community to provide a high quality of service and promote the CGRB’s mission of genomics and bioinformatics research and training. The positions are listed below. To find more information and apply for a position, go to http://jobs.oregonstate.edu and search for the respective posting number.
Core Lab Researcher – sequencing (Faculty Research Assistant). This person will: (1) Plan and execute research involving primarily Sanger DNA sequencing, genotyping, and bioanalyzer and tape station analysis, and secondarily DNA and RNA extraction, high throughput sequencing, and protein analysis; and (2) Contribute to research and development of new cutting edge technologies suitable for molecular biology and DNA sequencing services. Posting number: P01777UF. Closing date: 12/31/17.
Core Lab Researcher – new services (Faculty Research Assistant). This person will: (1) Conduct research and development of new cutting edge technologies suitable for molecular biology and DNA sequencing services; and (2) Contribute to research involving primarily Sanger DNA sequencing, genotyping, and bioanalyzer and tape station analysis, and secondarily DNA and RNA extraction, high throughput sequencing, and protein analysis. Posting number: P01778UF. Closing date: 12/31/17.
Computational Scientist (Faculty Research Assistant). This person will research, design and implement information technologies for collecting, moving, storing, analyzing, and disseminating large scale research data sets and experiments. Includes research and development of new technologies and support of CGRB’s biocomputing hardware and software infrastructure. OSU applicants only. Posting number: P01776UF. Closing date: 12/31/17.
Assistant Computational Scientist (Faculty Research Assistant). The Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Teaching Facility (ACTF) supports the CGRB’s computational biology training program and also computationally intensive classes taught by OSU faculty. This person will: (1) Research, develop, and maintain a next-generation software stack for the ACTF, specific to the needs of data science education and practice; and (2) Provide training and support to users of the CGRB computational infrastructure. Posting number: P01780UF. Closing date: 1/14/18.
Bioinformatics Analyst (Faculty Research Assistant). This person will provide bioinformatics consulting and analysis services, and participate in collaborative bioinformatics research. Responsibilities include analysis of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data sets, and development of new tools in bioinformatics and computational biology. Posting number: P01779UF Closing date: 1/14/18.
Bioinformatics Trainer (Faculty Research Assistant). This person will: (1) Train researchers at all levels, including those from industry, to use bioinformatics and biocomputing applications in research projects; and (2) Collaborate in research projects that require bioinformatics and biocomputing expertise. Posting number: P01775UF. Closing date: 1/14/18.
Prize Fellowship in Sustainable Technologies at University of Bath
Calling early career researchers to apply for Prize Fellowship in Sustainable Technologies at University of Bath
Title: Prize Fellowship in Sustainable Technologies
Salary: Starting from £39,992, rising to £47,722
Closing Date: Sunday 31 December 2017
Apply: https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SF5354
We’re looking for early career researchers with the potential to become research leaders.
Our Prize Fellowship Scheme will nurture your research career and fast-track you to a permanent appointment at Bath. This managed scheme offers you a supportive environment to pursue top-level research and reach your potential as a future academic leader in your field.
Research towards development of technologies with the potential to enhance global sustainability requires creative and interdisciplinary science and engineering. Sustainable Technologies assist in the delivery of the “ambitious and transformational vision” embodied in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations in 2015. These include targets for economic growth and poverty alleviation, as well as environmental protection. We are therefore seeking applications with research interests in a range of scientific areas in sustainable technologies.
Examples that align with current research priorities include:
- Sustainable manufacturing technologies using renewable resources and industrial biotechnology, e.g. exploitation of biomass via biocatalysis, or production of novel functional materials delivering the performance of oil-based polymers yet compatible with the tenets of the circular economy
- Transformational technologies for the sustainable exploitation of scarce water and energy resources
- Systems/means of measuring and quantifying sustainability gains and the flows of energy and materials in an increasingly circular economy
See more details and check if you’re eligible for the scheme:http://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/university-of-bath-prize-fellowships/
Apply here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SF5354
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Janet Scott: J.L.Scott@bath.ac.uk
PDX REU Opportunity
I am contacting you to inform you of a wonderful opportunity for your undergraduate students. Portland State University’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program has been a successful NSF-funded training program since its advent in 2001.This REU program, which includes a wide range of scientific departments, includes instruction on SEM and FIB microscopes and eight weeks of paid lab work alongside one of PSU’s professors. It takes place over the summer, from June 18, 2018 to August 10, 2018.
The application on our website has just recently opened, and will remain open until March 5, 2018. This program has an emphasis on women, minorities, veterans, and nontraditional students, though all applicants will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit our website or see the attached flyer, which can be distributed to any students you think may be interested.
Thank you for your time, and we hope to see some of your students apply! If you have any further questions, you may contact me at reuga@pdx.edu.
Sincerely,
Hilary Louth
REU Program Coordinator
reuga@pdx.edu
www.pdx.edu/reu
Free Graduate Student & Faculty Library Workshops – Winter Break
Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Winter Break Workshops. Come learn more about Qualtrics, Git, Zotero, and EndNote. Registration is encouraged, but not required for most sessions. For complete session descriptions, visit:http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Library-Workshops-for-Grad-Students-Faculty Can’t make it to a session? Some of the sessions have handouts or online tutorials: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/WorkshopHandouts
Questions? Ask Hannah Rempel, hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu
Intro to Qualtrics – Making Great Surveys
Monday, December 11, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Autzen Classroom
Advanced Qualtrics
Monday, December 11, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom
Introduction to Git **Registration Required**
Monday, December 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom
Intro to Zotero: A Web-Based Way to Manage Your Citations
Tuesday, December 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom
Intermediate/Advanced Zotero
Tuesday, December 12, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom
Basic EndNote Workshop
Tuesday, December 12, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom
Intermediate/Advanced EndNote
Tuesday, December 12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom
ONAMI Internships
We would like to inform you of several internships that may be of interest to your students. All are part of the ONAMI Graduate Internships in Startups program. The internships are with Element 1 Corp., NANO3D Systems, LLC., Valliscor, LLC., Energy Storage Systems (ESS Tech, Inc.), Diatomix, Inc., and Inpria Corporation.
The ONAMI Graduate Internships are open to graduate students who are currently working with ONAMI Member Researchers, or who have completed their MS or PhD within the last year. The position descriptions for all of theinternships are attached. Please share these opportunities with your students who may be interested and qualified.
Interested students should send their resume and cover letter to:
- Element 1 Corp (e1) to Dave Edlund, CEO Dave@e1na.com
- NANO3D to Val Dubin, CEO, dubin@nano3dsystems.com
- Valliscor, LLC to Rich Carter, co-founder and CEO, rich.carter@valliscor.com {Note – this position is intended for a recent graduate, and may transition to a permanent position}
- ESS Tech, Inc., to Julia Song, CTO, Julia.Song@EnergyStorageSystems.com
- Diatomix, Inc. to Nicholas Day, CTO, nick@diatomixcorp.com
- Inpria Corporation to Doug Keszler, dkeszler@inpria.com
Please copy Cindy Dahl (cdahl@onami.us) on submissions.
About ONAMI Graduate Internships in Startups:
ONAMI Graduate Internships in Startups (GIST) Program: ONAMI will fund internships for qualified grad students or recent graduates at ONAMI portfolio companies for 6-9 months. This is a great opportunity for a student to determine if the startup environment is an attractive career option. Experience to date has proven the internships beneficial to both company and student.
When a match is found (this is determined by the student and company), ONAMI will enter into an agreement with the company, and the student will become a company employee or contractor. ONAMI will fund the internship at the rate of $25/hour, paid to the company. The company will provide the intern with salary (at least $25/hour), supervision, training, materials and mentorship. (Any additional compensation or benefits are the option of the company.) ONAMI will fund the company up front for half of the internship. Brief (non-confidential) monthly reports from the student, as well as a mid-term review by both company and student will determine if the internship will proceed. At that point, ONAMI will fund the remainder of the internship.
We look forward to hearing from students interested in the internships.
Cindy
Cindy L. Dahl, PE
Vice President, Operations
ONAMI, Inc.
P.O. Box 2041
Corvallis, OR 97339
541-713-1327
OSU Women’s Giving Circle Grant Opportunity
To the OSU Community:
I write to invite you to consider submitting a proposal for an OSU Women’s Giving Circle grant. Founded in the spring of 2003 by a group of OSU alumnae and friends, the Women’s Giving Circle has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention. Last year, the Women’s Giving Circle awarded more than $70,000 to eleven OSU programs.
To apply for a grant please visit Osufoundation.org/wgc_grant
Please note all proposals are due by Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Grants will be awarded in May 2018.
If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Parker at Kellie.Parker@osufoundation.org or 541-737-4691.
Kind regards,
Ed Feser
Provost and Executive Vice President
Textbook Replacement Grant.
Reduce the cost of textbooks and save OSU students money! OSU Faculty are invited to submit a proposal to replace a current textbook with high-quality, no or low-cost alternatives. Winners receive $500 – $1000 to compensate them for time spent in locating, evaluating, and selecting open educational resources or low-cost alternatives. This grant is sponsored by the Women’s Giving Circle. Proposals are due by Dec. 9. Contact Stefanie Buck (stefanie.buck@oregonstate.edu).
https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gXgGrQlCaTXgkB