Mathew grew up right here in Corvallis and chose Oregon State because of its great science program and so that he can stay close to family. Also he received a scholarship to play Violin in the Organ State University Orchestra. Mathew originally started out as a biochemistry and molecular biology major to fulfil the prerequisites for dental school. During his second year he was enjoying organic chemistry, because for the first time it felt like I could explain and reason his way to solutions at a more fundamental level than ever. He ultimately decided to switch my major to chemistry so that he could continue pursuing it if he decided to abandon his dental school plans.

After graduation, Mathew plans to go to dental school. Due to the requirements for dental school, he has taken a wide variety of courses outside of chemistry that he has greatly enjoyed. The more he’s learned in these classes, the more he’s grown to love science (especially chemistry).  More recently, Mathew been seriously considering graduate school instead of dental school to continue satisfying his passion for science.

            If not in school you can find Mathew exercising, playing the violin, and video editing. He really enjoys the sport of MMA and practices Brazilian jiu jitsu several days per week. His favorite book to read is the Bible because it has more significance in his life than any other book. Mathew’s favorite food is the barbeque chicken and macaroni and cheese that his younger brother makes.  

Inpria has a new job opening for “Staff Chemist – Formulation and Process”, and we think an undergraduate from the Chemistry Department would be a good fit.  So, I am reaching out to you hoping you can help publicize this job opportunity in your Department.  Here is the link to the job description. 

Staff Chemist – Formulation and Process – Corvallis, OR – Indeed.com

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Kai

Principal Chemist

Inpria Corporation, a JSR company

Dear Colleagues:

The purpose of this email is to inform you of openings at the University of Minnesota for 2 nontenure track Teaching Assistant Professors (see https://g.co/kgs/ye4w7JA) in our Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics Department. Applicants should hold a PhD in biochemistry, chemistry or the biological sciences and have at least 1 year teaching experience. Salary level Including benefits will be commensurate with education and experience.

Please pass this notice to anyone you feel might be interested.

Regards,

— 

Douglas Ohlendorf                                                                 

Professor, Associate Head for Education

Dept. of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

We are looking for an adjunct to teach General Chemistry III this summer. I am hoping you can help me spread the word.

· General Chemistry Lecture 3

· CH 223 6/24-8/4 MonTuesThurs 830am-1020am PSU campus

· 4 credits

· $8,000 for course as Adjunct Instructor ($2k per credit)

· Many of the students are part of a cohort that took CH 121 (prep chemistry) in Fall before entering the CH 221/2/3 general chemistry lecture sequence in Winter.

If you are interested in working with us this summer

· FIRST: let me know via a response to this email so we can discuss specifics (t.m.mccormick@pdx.edu). 

· THEN: submit your information via our online application portal so we can formally proceed with the hiring process.

o Note the applications lists AY 24-25, but we are including Summer 2024 too (with the course availability as I listed above)

If you have any questions as you work through the application file direct any questions about this process as follows:

·  General process = Department Manager, Sarah Bartlett, sbart2@pdx.edu

·  Hiring decision process = Department Chair, Theresa McCormick, theresa5@pdx.edu

·  Technical Assistance with the application = Human Resources, askhrc@pdx.edu

Please share with your networks or any interested parties.

I am writing to solicit your help in a search the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is conducting for an Assistant Teaching Professor. The appointment will begin in August 2024. The position is described in the enclosed advertisement text, and we believe that it presents a wonderful opportunity for someone with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who also is interested in teaching at a small liberal-arts-based research university.

To this end, if you or any of your colleagues know of a suitable candidate, I would greatly appreciate you letting them know of our search and our interest in receiving applications. 

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Luis Smith

Associate Professor of Chemistry 

Chair, Search Committee

The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University (OSU) invitesapplications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, regular, fixed-term Instructor position. A 9-month position is also negotiable. This is a renewable position and is eligible for promotion to Senior Instructor I and II.

This position focuses on undergraduate instruction and innovation in general chemistry and will often involve working as part of a teaching team. An M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required, and prior experience with Chemistry teaching and curriculum design is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-70,000 depending on education/experience, plus a generous benefits plan. The anticipated start date of this position is September 1, 2024, but an earlier/later start date may be negotiable. The application includes a

cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, a philosophy of

teaching statement, and a diversity statement. The full posting can be found here: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/152088

For full consideration, applications should be received by April 30, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

UC Davis has an open faculty position for a chemist that may be very attractive to some of your students or postdocs.  The Department of Viticulture and Enology, the top “wine” department globally, is looking for a chemist.  This is a chance for someone who wants to do applied chemistry on a very challenging but rewarding topic.  The Department hopes to attract someone who can bring some new technology to the world of wine chemistry.  The position might be best described as a natural product chemist, but with applications that include flavor and stability, but with environmental inputs, e.g. weather effects the composition of grapes, and thus the flavor of the resulting wine. Collaborations with microbiologists, plant physiologists, food engineers and sensory scientists are expected and encouraged.  

I would appreciate it if you could pass this position description along to students and postdocs in your Department who are in the job market.  The deadline for full consideration is April 1, 2024

The link for applicants to apply is here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06336

Emily Frechette grew up in Portland Oregon, and after attending Saint Mary’s Academy in downtown Portland, she came to OSU to remain close to family and to stay surrounded by nature. Emily has a great love for running, reading, listening to music and cooking. Since high school her favorite book has been Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Emily’s passion for chemistry stems from the unknown of it all. She feels that it is a subject that will never be fully understood, and appreciates the broad and significant variety in real world applications, that the research can offer.

She got into research early on, and has been working with Zinc-based MOFs since her freshman year.  She got in contact with Dr. Stylianou, who brought her into the lab that she works in today. After graduation she plans on continuing her education and going to medical school.

My name is Evan Park and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I grew up in bend, Oregon. Freshman and sophomore year I attended Bend Senior High School (Bend, OR). Junior and senior year I attended American Overseas School of Rome (Rome, Italy). I chose to pursue chemistry because I am very intrigued by the ability of chemistry to observe and predict reactions at the molecular level, and how widely this skill can be applied. After learning about the scientific explanations behind climate change and environmental disasters, I decided that it was my goal to use chemistry to solve these problems someday. I chose OSU because the environment and community are so welcoming and conducive to growth, and the science programs here are challenging and distinguished. I also chose to come here for the opportunity of trying out for the rowing team with no prior experience, which has proven to be an amazing experience after three years of learning how to row, excelling within my team, and even competing at the international stage in the sport. Post-graduation, I am planning on attending a graduate program to pursue a master’s degree in chemistry. I will use my final year of NCAA athletic eligibility to continue rowing at the collegiate level, and potentially pursue athletics at the national team level after that. Outside of school and rowing, I enjoy playing bass guitar with my friends, being in nature, and playing with my roommate’s cat. My favorite book is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, because it leaves you with so many questions and ideas that you can read it over and over again! My favorite food is authentic Italian cacio e pepe pasta. I am proud to announce that I broke the OSU women’s rowing 2000 meter erg record this February, thanks to the support and encouragement of my coaches and teammates. The Oregon State women’s rowing team has offered me an amazing environment to explore and exceed my own expectations of myself both physically and mentally, and I have learned countless lessons about grit, teamwork, and the rewards of raw, hard work. Last summer, I was accepted into the Under 23 National Team selection camp, where I made the top boat, the women’s open weight 8+, and travelled to Plovdiv, Bulgaria for the Under 23 World Rowing Championships. After winning our first heat in a comeback race, my boat won in the finals by open water, taking home gold medals for the USA. My experience there is reflective of the daily hard work, time management, and effort that I put in at OSU, balancing my chemistry demands, 9 rowing practices per week, and holding an executive role on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as a Student Athlete Leadership Team representative.