The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Feb. 4. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Grant Funding Available Request for Proposals
The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grant funding to be awarded in May 2022. Projects that enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention are eligible. The applications are due by Monday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. To apply visit fororegonstate.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact womensgivingcircle@osufoundation.org.
Postdoctoral Research Position open
Description:
The Mackiewicz Lab (http://sites.science.oregonstate.edu/~mackiewm/) is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher scholar to join our team in the Chemistry Department at Oregon State University (https://chemistry.oregonstate.edu/). We are developing solutions to overcome challenges in nanomaterials development for use as drug delivery, optical imaging, and cell-labeling in several biomedical applications with collaborative partners at multiple institutions in Oregon. We are working on nanomaterials developed to solve solutions in macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cancer. Our research includes synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, mammalian cell culture, nanoparticle-biological interactions, and nanotoxicology. Candidates who have experience in nanomaterials synthesis, cell culture techniques as well as those who want to pursue areas of research of their own personal interests by writing grant applications or fellowships opportunities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, cell biology, immunology, chemical engineering, or related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in two or more of these areas:
• Nanoparticle synthesis, surface modification, and characterization
• Mammalian cell culture
• Tissue culture models
• Molecular biology methods
• Cell biology,
• Immunology/immunoengineering
• Optical and electron microscopy
The postdoctoral researcher will develop and implement research ideas, communicate, and coordinate with collaborators, write manuscripts, and present results at conferences/workshops. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate strong oral and written scientific communication skills for publications and grant writing opportunities. They must also have a strong willingness to mentor a diverse team of graduate and undergraduate students. The initial appointment period is one year, with the opportunity for renewal upon satisfactory performance.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants should email their application documents as a single PDF to Dr. Marilyn Mackiewicz (Marilyn.mackiewicz@oregonstate.edu). Please include a subject header in the Post-doctoral Scholar Position OSU. Requested application required documents include:
- Cover letter (brief description of research experience, career goals/expectations, efforts to work with graduate and undergraduate students)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement (including a summary of research achievements and any potential future research goals, no more than 2 pages)
- List of references (minimum of three referees with names and contact information)
- Two 1st author manuscripts (manuscripts must demonstrate relevant expertise)
Applications that are missing items or not in a single document will not be reviewed. Deadline to apply is January 20th, 2022.
Fall 2021 Undergraduate of the Quarter – Eli Henderson
Elias “Eli” Henderson has been named one of the Fall 2021 Undergraduates of the Quarter and we couldn’t be prouder.
Eli was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, and graduated from South Eugene High School, home of the Axe. He stated that he likes all science, but chemistry is, “so cool with so many different applications that it seems like a good place to begin.” When asked why he chose OSU, Eli said it was mostly a financial decision. “I didn’t want to pay out of state tuition and OSU has a good science program so I knew it would be a good fit.”
Eli said he wanted to get into doing science that wasn’t in the form of the normal courses. He wanted to be able to have a goal for some project that he could study on his own time. To that end, Eli is currently researching with Marilyn Mackiewicz in the Mack Lab. The Mack Lab focuses on making metallic based nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Eli works specifically with Nickel. “I have been working on making Nickel nanoparticles that are suspended in water.
While he’s not 100% sure what his plans are post-graduation, he is currently working towards a focus in education, and contemplating getting a masters on his way to a teaching license to teach high school.
Outside school, Eli likes to rock climb and explore Corvallis. When he’s exploring, he likes to find the small stores around town and see what is going on.
His favorite book is The End of Boys by Peter Hofmeister, a book he says he’s just finished re-reading. The author was his English teach in high school, and is about the author’s life growing up in Eugene. “It feels very familiar to me,” Eli says. His favorite food is the curry at Thai Chili. He likes to go in on Fridays, saying it’s a good way to wrap up the week.
Eli says he’s really appreciative of this opportunity, and we’re so happy to be able to provide it for him.
Opening for an industrial post-doc
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with R&D and other partners to develop and launch new inks and fluids
- Solve technical and business issues in a global organization
- Effectively communicate and collaborate to inform management of project status, decisions and issues
Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline
Preferred skills:
- Polymer chemistry, fluid chemistry and characterization techniques
- Familiarity with inks, pigments, additives, formulation development or manufacturing
- Technical problem-solving
- Good judgment and ability to make data driven decisions
- Ability to work worldwide across functions, sites and cultures.
- Ability to partner and collaborate
- Ability to take risk, innovate, and continuously improve and develop business and personal skills in a collaborative ‘one-team’ environment
Job Openings: Surface Science Applications Scientists at Nanoscience Instruments
Nanoscience Instruments is hiring multiple application scientists for our demonstration and analytical laboratories in Phoenix, AZ and Alexandria, VA. If you know of any recent or soon-to-be graduates with a background in materials or surface science, we are hiring PhD level scientists to support QCM-D, optical & force tensiometers, and nanoparticle generation instrumentation.
Requirements:
- Experience with QCM-D, AFM or other similar analytical surface science technique
- Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering PhD with a focus on surface science
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Because this position requires access to Government, Military, and other high security labs, US Citizenship is required
Bonus qualification:
- Experience in electrospinning
More information about Nanoscience Instruments and this job opening can be found here: https://www.nanoscience.com/about-us/jobs/surface-science-applications-scientist/
Please let any interested people know that they can send their resume directly to me and reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Matt
 | Matthew Dixon, Ph.D. Nanomaterials and Interfaces Business Unit Manager Nanoscience Instruments, Inc. 480.758.5659 mdixon@nanoscience.com www.nanoscience.com |
Samaritan Health Services Recruiting-MLS/Cytotechnologists
Please note that all of out MLS openings come with a sign on bonus and relocation assistance 😊
Here is the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Lab Posting.
Apply for FY22 PCOSW scholarship and project funding
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Oct. 29. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Search – ALL FIELDS & RANKS
The UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure–track or tenured faculty positions at the level of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor.
We are conducting three faculty searches in the fields of biochemistry (open rank), chemistry (open rank), and medicinal chemistry (endowed chair position; Associate & Full Professors only). We would greatly appreciate it if you can share the attached flyer with your department/division and research group alumni members.
Application link: https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/2021-faculty-search
Grants and other workshops (OERU)
Learn about the Affordable Learning Grant
Funding to adapt, adopt or author an open textbook is now available through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. An open textbook is a textbook licensed under an open copyright license and made available online to be freely used by students, faculty, and members of the public. Faculty teaching on-campus, online or hybrid courses who want to help students save money and create quality learning resources are eligible and invited to apply. All grant recipients will receive assistance from OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit in locating, adopting or authoring zero-cost course materials. The deadline for the proposal is Nov. 30. More information is available on the OERU opportunities webpage.
1. Oct. 12 – Noon-12:45 p.m. PT
2. Oct. 15 – Noon-12:45 p.m. PT
3. Oct. 20 – 9-9:45 a.m. PT
Make your course materials more affordable
The next year will be challenging financially for our students. Many have lost their jobs or wages and will have a difficult time making ends meet. Consider moving from a commercial textbook to open educational resources (free and openly licensed course materials). Not only can you make learning more affordable for students, but you may also improve your drop and withdrawal rates by switching. In this workshop, we will look at why “going open” is important and how it gives you more flexibility to create custom course materials. Now is the time to make your course materials more affordable.
1. Oct. 18 – 10-10:45 a.m. PT
2. Oct. 29 – Noon-12:45 p.m. PT
Creative Commons licensing
If you are sharing or want to share the learning materials you have created, you should include a Creative Commons license. This will tell others exactly what they can and cannot do with your work. Learn about the Creative Commons, how it works, how you can share your learning materials and make sure you receive the appropriate attribution. Learn how to find and use materials already under a CC license to enhance your class or course materials.
1. Oct. 2 – Noon-12:45 p.m. PT
Open pedagogy
Open pedagogy reconceives the notion of who creates knowledge and provides a pathway to empower students as creators. Shifting student work from “disposable” to “renewable” assignments allows students to learn and create beyond a grade. In this session, you will learn about open pedagogy and explore a process for designing “renewable” assignments.
1. Oct. 9 – Noon-12:45 p.m. PT
Sourcing imagesIn our visual culture, digital users rely on images to inform them and help them navigate. Where do you find compelling images that will engage your students without creating copyright headaches? This session will help you find openly licensed visuals online. We’ll discuss Creative Commons licenses; investigate sites such as Flickr and Pixabay; and explore how to upload, place, caption and link your images.
1. Oct. 12 – 11-11:45 a.m. PT