All students, staff & faculty are invited to participate in OSU’s annual Bring Your Kids to Campus Day on April 15, 2016 hosted by Childcare & Family Resources. Any offices/departments on the Corvallis campus interested in hosting a family friendly activity that day, please contact erika.woosley@oregonstate.edu.

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the RERF 2016 solicitation. The intent of the RERF program is to enable faculty to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. Program guidelines and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/research-equipment-reserve-fund. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Jan. 19.

The Department of Chemistry at Southern Oregon University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Inorganic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level starting September 19, 2016. Teaching responsibilities of the position include inorganic chemistry lecture and lab, as well as, participation in our general chemistry sequence and organic chemistry labs. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry or a closely related field; post-doctoral experience is highly desirable. The Department of Chemistry at SOU values close interaction with students and active research with undergraduates is expected. Southern Oregon University is a public, liberal arts university of 6,000 students. A major renovation of our science building was recently completed. The Department is well-equipped with a 400 MHz NMR, five MS systems including two LCMS, ICP, IR, UVvis, AA, GC, HPLC, TGA, and supporting equipment. For more information see http://www.sou.edu/chemistry.
Applications can be submitted at https://jobs.sou.edu/. A curriculum vitae including teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation are required.
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

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Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Winter Term Workshops.   Registration is encouraged, but not required. For complete session descriptions, visit: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/Library-Workshops-for-Grad-Students-Faculty  Can’t make it to a session?  Many of the sessions have handouts or online tutorials:  http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/WorkshopHandouts

Spreadsheet Best Practices
Wednesday, Jan. 13,  – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Intro to Zotero: A Web-Based Way to Manage Your Citations
Thursday, January 14, 10:00  – 11:00 a.m., Autzen Classroom

OR
Monday, February 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intermediate/Advanced Zotero
Thursday, January 14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

OR
Monday, February 8, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Literature Review Workshop
Tuesday, January 19, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to Data Management Workshop
Wednesday, January 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intro to Qualtrics – Making Great Surveys
Thursday, January 21, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Advanced Qualtrics
Thursday, January 21, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Mendeley
Tuesday, January 26, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Basic EndNote Workshop
Tuesday, January 26, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Intermediate/Advanced EndNote
Tuesday, January 26, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Showcasing Your Research Managing Publications for Your Thesis, Dossier, or CV
Thursday, January 28, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

3D Scanning Workshop
Wednesday, Feburary 3, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

3D Printing Workshop
Wednesday, February 3, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Graduate Publishing Tips – Where, When & How
Wednesday, February 10, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Working with Linked Data
Thursday, February 11, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Introduction to Digital Publishing with Scalar
Thursday, February 18, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m., Autzen Classroom

Questions?  Ask Hannah Rempel, hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu

The Chemistry Department, at the University of North Texas, invites applications for our Summer 2016 NSF-REU Program.  The ten-week program will begin on June 6, and participants will be given a $5,000 stipend, plus housing.  Funds are available to help defray travel costs to and from the REU site, which is located at the northern outskirts of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

If you are interested, please submit your application, personal statement, transcripts and two letters of recommendation to us by Tuesday, March 1, 2016.  As stated in the attached flyer, application forms and additional information can be found on our webpage: http://chemistry.unt.edu/nsf-reu-program

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Shawn Adams
UNT Chemistry REU Program Coordinator
1155 Union Circle, #305070
Denton, TX 76203
Tel: 940-565-4372
Fax: 940-565-4318
chem-reu@unt.edu

UNT Chemistry REU Flyer

Dear university representative,

The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such exciting areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded scientists who can work equally well with other scientists or the general public. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. Additionally, a poster presentation at a SRF-sponsored conference at the end of the summer will provide students with an opportunity to put all of their newly developed communication skills into practice when they present their results to scientists from other research institutions.

Paid positions are available at such world-renowned research institutions as:
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Harvard School of Medicine
Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Scripps Research Institute
SRF Research Center
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

The online application and full descriptions of each research project can be found at www.sens.org/2016-summer-scholars. Applications will be accepted until 12 pm PST February 1, 2016. A downloadable program flyer is available at the same address. Please share the flyer and/or email with your students or other departments you think would be interested in this research opportunity. A low resolution version that is more amenable to posting can be provided as well.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide in advertising our summer internship program. If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me at greg.chin@sens.org

Job Title:  Cerakote Coatings Specialist

Classification:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Senior Research Chemist/QC Lead

Location:  NIC Industries, Inc., White City, OR.

Company Information: www.cerakote.com

General Summary:

In conformance with established NIC policies and procedures perform the primary and secondary job functions as listed. The primary duties of this position may be changed and or modified as a result of product developments or competitive technologies that affect the short-term and long-term technology plans and product strategy of NIC.

The Cerakote R&D Technologist assists and performs R&D functions as directed by the Sr. Research Chemist to support any and all R&D operations.

Essential Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Formulate, make, spray and evaluate by standard or non-standard test methods, any developmental or R&D coating.
2. Conduct laboratory testing and qualitative analysis of R&D and development coatings.
3. Collaborate with R&D Lead in the improvement of existing products and assist in the development of new products.

1. Perform all necessary experiments in the laboratory to demonstrate “proof of concept” and optimize existing product improvements and new product formulations.

5. Report findings to R&D Lead and ensure clear and concise communication.

1.   Provide customer technical service for sales, marketing, and management.

1.  Work with training to resolve any coating application problems.
2. Maintain product development laboratory and chemicals inventory.
3. Maintain and create R&D records, reports and documentation necessary to support and track coating development including standard test results such as Adhesion, Abrasion, CoF, Mandrel Bend, Salt Spray, Exhaust Simulator, Gouge, Scratch, MEK Rubs, Chemical Resistance, Stain Resistance, Viscosity, Density, Thermal Emissivity, Furnace Testing, QUV, etc
4. Create work instructions and standard operating procedures as needed.

11. Maintain and document experimental formulation panels etc.

1. As appropriate, answer technical inquires for Sales, Marketing, Management, Training and Production.
2. Continue to develop knowledge of coating materials and production fundamentals in order to answer technical questions for sales, marketing, management, training, production.
3. Perform all tasks safely, observing all health, safety and environmental procedures. Maintain a clean, organized work environment and a safe laboratory environment.
4. Otherwise support any/all R&D functions of Cerakote.

Secondary Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Support Cerakote R&D efforts to create new concepts in coating technology that could be applied to NIC’s product lines.

1. As required work with NIC Management to identify new opportunities and to extend the market for existing NIC technology by providing expertise in chemistry, materials science, and the chemistry of materials.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Assist with special projects as requested.
2. Provide weekly summary of activities and progress.

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Working knowledge of chemistry and materials science.
2. Exhibit good organization, time-management and problem-solving skills.
3. Able to wear required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and NIC policy.
4. Able to work overtime as required.
5. Ability to lead by example and create a positive work environment with high expectations for employee productivity.
6. Ability to be successful and productive while working under time constraints.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting 10 lb containers regularly.  Lifting up to 50 lb containers occasionally, boxes, or bags on occasion.
2. Standing for 95-100% of the work day.
3. Moving up to 55-gallon drums of material using a hand-truck.
4. Ability to lift weight above head when required.

 

 

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the RERF 2016 solicitation. The intent of the RERF program is to enable faculty to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. Program guidelines and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/research-equipment-reserve-fund. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Jan. 11.

The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is currently accepting proposals for grants to be awarded in May 2016. The applications are due by Friday, Jan. 15. For more information please visit http://www.osufoundation.org/s/359/foundation/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=34&pgid=4389. Questions contact Kellie Parker at 541-737-4691 or Kellie.Parker@oregonstate.edu.