2nd Annual Diverse backgrounds, Common Goals Social

Dear Fellow NOBCChE Member,

I would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual Diverse backgrounds, Common Goals Social taking place 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, March 22nd, 2010 at the National ACS Meeting in San Francisco, California. Diverse Backgrounds, Common Goals Socials are free, open community-building events that aim to educate participants about attitudes and interpersonal interactions that isolate talented, underrepresented individuals and, therefore, discourage them from continuing in chemical science careers. In addition to increasing awareness, the socials are organized to empower participants with clear advice on how to address issues that impede their efforts to improve diversity.

A reply indicating your intent to participate would be very helpful for logistical purposes but is not required to gain admittance. Interested individuals may RSVP (Thank you!) by sending an email to takiya@u.washington.edu.

The premier Diverse Backgrounds, Common Goals ACS Social was held in Salt Lake City last year and was sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company, UOP LLC, A Honeywell Company, and the Center for Enabling New Technologies Through Catalysts. I was joined by event co-hosts CENTC, NOBCChE, SACNAS, and COACh, which attracted a very diverse audience. Much more than your typical networking opportunity, the social included a brief presentation during which I shared a personal account of my experiences with overcoming cultural isolation in graduate school. In addition, I shared some simple tips on how to each attendee could contribute to the cultivation of a more supportive chemistry community.

During this year’s Diverse Backgrounds, Common Goals Social in San Francisco, we aim to explore a whole new way of entertaining diversity-related issues that is sure engage, educate, and motivate the crowd. Come join us for the 2nd edition of this innovative, new social series in the Moscone Convention Center room 2011 any time between 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Monday, March 22rd for complimentary refreshments and lots of mingling. Note that you can also find this event in the Events & Socials listing of the national meeting program.

Warm regards,
Takiya J. Ahmed

Chemical Engineering - University of Delaware - Undergraduate Research in Energy and Sustainability

Chemical Engineering - University of Delaware - Undergraduate Research in Energy and Sustainability, June 7 - August 12, 2010: This NSF- REU Site provides a unique summer Sustainability, June 7 - August 12, research experience in energy-related research topics. Research in alternative energies s a key theme in engineering and will remain at the top of national research priorities for quite some time. The Chemical Engineering profession is in an exceptional position go to http://www.che.udel.edu/reu/ index.html and/or e-mail cheg- reu@udel.edu. The application deadline is March 1, 2010. two-page brochure providing additiona nformation can be downloaded at http://www.che.udel.edu/pdf/ ReuBrochure.pdf NOBCChE Contact: Dr. Thomas Epps, University of Delaware

Check out these organizations expecting to have student internships this summer

For more information, see the following;
National Institute of Standards and Technology
http://www.surf.nist.gov/surf2.htm

National Science Foundation REU program
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

Idaho National Laboratory
http://www.inl.gov/education/undergraduate.shtml

TeraGrid - Fellowships, Internships, Competitions and Awards
http://www.teragrid.org/eot/internships.html

American Chemical Society - International Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=2216&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1


DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
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Medicinal Chemistry Post Doctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Position, Medicinal/ Organic Chemistry | Purdue University From: ACS Careers Search Results | December 02, 2009 US - Nationwide, Postdoctoral position is available mmediately in medicinal and organic chemistry immediately in medicinal and organic chemistry Send CV, cover letter, and 3 references to Prof David A. Colby, Purdue University by email David A. Colby, Purdue University by email(dcolby@purdue.edu).(dcolby@purdue.edu). Read more at ACS Careers Search Results »

Job Opening: Indiana Wesleyan University - Full-Time Chemistry Faculty Position/Fall 2010

Job Opening: Indiana Wesleyan University - Full-Time Chemistry Faculty Position/Fall 2010

Job Opening: United States Mint @ West Point - Chemist

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF MEETING THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS STATED BELOW. A copy of transcript(s), or a list of related college courses completed(including the name of the attended college/university, its location, courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses) is REQUIRED. Transcripts can be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include the courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses. Please ensure that the transcripts or list of completed college courses you have provided include information relevant to the basic education requirements. If your transcripts do not show this required information, your application will not be qualified for this position and will not receive any further consideration.

A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic education requirement, you must have for the GS-09:
One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GS-09 level for this position is defined as independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent degree in a field related to this position or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to Master's Degree, LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for this position is defined as Independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. Extensive knowledge in the analysis of metals and metal alloys including wet chemical techniques. OR EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

SOME SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS PERMISSIBLE.
GS-12:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for this position is defined as independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. Extensive knowledge in the analysis of metals and metal alloys including wet chemical techniques. Knowledge of microscopic techniques for the measuring of the grain structure in different metals and metal alloys.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Top Your application includes your: 1. Resume, 2. Responses to the online questions, and 3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.To preview questions please click here.
NOTES:
2 openings. US Residents Only

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