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Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Chen Xiangyang Computational Chemistry Research Group, is currently recruiting doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants. The Chen Xiangyang Research Group at Shanghai Jiao Tong University is affiliated with the Center for Transformative Molecular Frontiers. Our main research directions include computational organic chemistry, physical organic chemistry, enzyme catalysis mechanisms, new material design, and artificial intelligence chemistry. We are continuously seeking doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants who are interested in fields such as computational chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry, and artificial intelligence. We warmly welcome talented individuals who are passionate about computational chemistry research to join us and together promote the scientific development of computational chemistry. Interested applicants are requested to send their CV, research paper achievements, and future research plans in PDF format to Professor Chen's email: chenxiangyang@sjtu.edu.cn. Please indicate "Doctoral Student/Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant Application + Your Name + School" in the email subject line and attach your resume. Eligible applicants will be contacted promptly for interviews.We welcome outstanding talents who aspire to engage in computational chemistry research to actively apply. We sincerely look forward to your joining us! Address: Building 4, 1308 Keyuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China Email: chenxiangyang@sjtu.edu.cn ... View more

The Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (OTAC) in the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Business Development Specialist. We invite you to participate in the success of this nationally important technology development enterprise by applying or encouraging your qualified colleagues to apply. The OTAC is charged with accelerating the translation of basic discoveries and innovations into new diagnostics, devices, and therapeutics, and facilitating the development of new technologies via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiatives. The Office facilitates identification of emerging areas of translational opportunities and provides functional integration by developing interdependent teams that leverage resources and intellect across the NHLBI, and with other NIH Institutes, federal agencies, and private organizations.   Business Development Specialist GS-0601-12/14 The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for managing the scientific and business outreach coordination for a full range of cross-cutting small business technology development projects and activities in the OTAC. The incumbent will provide oversight, analysis, and business/technical management to the SBIR/STTR research projects. The ideal candidate for the Business Development Specialist will also have experience, gained in the biomedical or biotechnology industry, through hands-on exposure to commercializing a biomedical technology. How to Apply: The job announcements will be posted on www.usajobs.gov until May 1 st , 2013. Interested US citizens must submit an online application to the announcement https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341656400 . Merit Promotion candidates may apply through https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/342027400 For further information, please contact: Eric W. Padmore, MHSA Program Analyst, OTAC padmoree@mail.nih.gov ... View more

Position of postdoctoral researchers are available in Dr. Dong Meng's laboratory in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China. University Introduction Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is located in the international metropolis of Shanghai, standing as a world-renowned leading institution. It is a member of the C9 League in China, a group of leading higher education institutions which are often likened to the US Ivy League or the UK’s Russell Group. SJTU is consistently ranked among the world's top 50 universities in various university rankings, reflecting its global influence and competitiveness in higher education. The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is famous for its outstanding education and research achievements in chemistry and chemical engineering, with chemistry listed top 1‰ of ESI and ranked top 50 by QS. The school brings together a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, has established extensive collaborations with renowned universities and research institutions worldwide, providing students and researchers with opportunities to be exposed to the most advanced educational research environment. Research Direction Our laboratory has strong interest in conducting comprehensive studies in the interdisciplinary fields of synthetic organic chemistry, materials chemistry, biochemistry, and energy chemistry. Leveraging the principles of synthetic chemistry and guided by material functionality, our focus is on the meticulous design and control of molecular structures and their assemblies, striving for groundbreaking advancements from "0 to 1" in the application of organic functional materials in burgeoning new energy and biomedicine fields. Our group is dedicated to the development of new organic functional materials, using "π" as the main thread and "sunlight" as the medium, exploring the potential of organic functional molecules and their assembled structures in the conversion of light source into electrical energy, thermal energy, and chemical energy, aiming to fabricate high-efficient new energy materials for organic photocatalysis and to establish innovative molecular platforms for light-controlled drug delivery. Team Introduction Dr. Dong Meng joined the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in July 2023 as the group leader (PI), associate professor, and doctoral supervisor. He received PhD degree in the Institute of Chemistry at Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2017. From 2017 to 2023, he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He was awarded with Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials, IAAM Young Scientist Award, Vebleo Fellow Jr. and Chinese Dean of Science Institute Award. His research interests specialize in designing and synthesizing organic functional materials, especially focusing on the construction of new π-functional molecular systems and their applications in photoelectric conversion. To date, he has published over 50 papers in high-impact journals including J. Am. Chem. Soc., PNAS., Adv. Mater. etc., with over 5000 citations and an h-index of 29. For more details, please refer to: Research Group: https://dongmenglab.squarespace.com/ Personal Homepage: https://scce.sjtu.edu.cn/teachers/3556.html Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=jwldo6YAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN&oi=ao   Required Qualifications: 1) Recent or expected graduates with a PhD degree in chemistry, materials, energy, or a closely related field. 2) Have published high quality academic papers as the first author in SCI journals. 3) Proven ability to work independently within a research lab as well as willingness to work in a team. 4) Good communication, presentation and writing skills in English.   Background: 1) Strong experience in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis chemistry 2) Background in topological structure synthesis and optoelectronic devices 3) Experience in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction   Position Remuneration: 1) Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications based on Shanghai Jiao Tong University regulations, about 300,000 RMB per year. 2) Each successful applicant is encouraged to apply for talent grant such as the Shanghai “Super Postdoc” Incentive Plan and the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents. 3) ALL successful applicants will participate in social insurance and housing accumulation fund in accordance with relevant regulations. SJTU also provide other benefits, such as registered permanent residence in Shanghai, health insurance, apartments for short-term use, and children’s admissions to SJTU-affiliated schools. For details, please refer to: http://postd.sjtu.edu.cn/index.htm. 4) The school provides exclusive promotion channels for outstanding post-doctoral fellows: Those who meet the school’s application requirements are encouraged and supported to apply for a formal academic appointment.   Application Materials 1) A cover letter and CV with brief description of research experience   2) A list of your representative works 3) Contact information for 2-3 references 4) Other materials that can demonstrate research capabilities Please send the above documents to Dr. Dong Meng: dongmeng2017@sjtu.edu.cn with the subject line of "Postdoctoral Application + Your Name". All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted promptly, and an interview will be arranged. ... View more

DuPage County IL - Forensic Scientist - Drug Chemistry  Title: Forensic Scientist - Drug Chemistry Closing Date: 1/8/2021 Department: Sheriff Division: Forensic Science Center Hours: Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Commensurate with Experience (Hiring Range: $55,000-$90,000 annually) The DuPage County Forensic Science Center, a division of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking applicants for the position of Forensic Scientist – Drug Chemistry. The laboratory is located in Wheaton, Illinois, approximately 30 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. The laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and provides forensic services in drug chemistry, latent prints, forensic biology and DNA, to law enforcement agencies within DuPage County. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in forensic science, chemistry, biology or other natural science or related program. • A minimum of two years full-time work experience conducting analysis of criminal evidence suspected to contain a controlled substance. • Skill in the use of current laboratory equipment related to chemical analysis to include, but not limited to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). • Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on complex laboratory equipment. • Working knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF. • Must not be impaired from qualifying as an expert witness and testing credibly in courts of law. • Ability to prepare and deliver legal testimony accurately and be cross-examined and remain composed in court. • Ability to explain laboratory analysis techniques, procedures and theories in a clear and concise manner so that non-scientists may understand the significance of the results obtained using these procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience testifying as an expert witness in federal and/or state courts. • Personal certification through the American Board of Criminalistics. • Working knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation standards. POSITION INFORMATION DUTIES: Performs analysis on criminal evidence suspected to contain a controlled substance utilizing analytical balances, liquid-liquid extractions, color tests, stereoscope, UV-VIS, TLC, GC-MS and FTIR. Issues reports with results and testifies in court as an expert witness (courthouse is within walking distance of laboratory). Performs instrument maintenance and quality assurance duties. Performs technical and administrative reviews. Other duties as assigned. The laboratory does not perform testing of evidence from suspected clandestine laboratories. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. CLOSING DATE: Applications postmarked no later than January 8, 2021. SALARY: Commensurate with experience (Hiring Range: $55,000 - $90,000, Salary Range: $46,395 - $98,784) SERVICE: Civilian (non-sworn) LOCATION: 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 BENEFITS: https://www.dupageco.org/HR/Benefits/ OTHER INFORMATION: Selected candidate must provide a DNA sample via a buccal swab, fingerprint standards and pass a security background check.  Applicants without the minimum requirements will not be considered for this posting. Mail your cover letter, resume and civilian employment application (available at https://www.dupagesheriff.org/AboutUs/103/ ) to: Director Dragovich DuPage County Forensic Science Center 501 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 crimelab@dupagesheriff.org The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ... View more

A unique diversity postdoctoral position is open at the University of San Diego (https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/about/post-doctoral.php, and attached advertisement), and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at USD is soliciting applicants for this two year position.  The University of San Diego is a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a BA degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Research efforts in the department are focused on engaging undergraduate students in an authentic research experience.  The successful postdoctoral fellow applicant will have a commitment to advance the perspectives of African Americans through teaching opportunities, research/creative work, and mentoring. A post-doc in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will work with one or more faculty mentors in developing an effective and engaging teaching style and philosophy, cutting-edge research that includes mentoring of undergraduate research students, and engagement in the department, college, and university.  Areas of emphasis include biochemistry, organic synthesis, analytical & materials chemistry.  A typical course load for this position is approximately 2 classes per year and includes the opportunity to be mentored to teach lecture and lab sections as the instructor of record.  This position also includes additional support of professional development.  Past postdoctoral scholars in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at USD have gone on to tenure-track academic positions at a variety of institutions such as CSULB, Harvey Mudd, and University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Interested applicants can contact potential mentors directly for additional information about research directions. Applications are due February 1, 2021.  See https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/494197/diversity-postdoctoral-faculty for additional details. ... View more