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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). 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 Nature, Science, J. Am. Chem. Soc., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U S A., Adv. Mater. etc., with over 4800 citations and an h-index of 28.   For more details, please refer to: 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.   Preferred Qualifications: 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, starting at 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 future research plans   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

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR), located at Edwards AFB, CA, seeks to fill the position of Propellant Process Engineer within the Propellants Branch.  The ideal candidate has multidisciplinary experience in chemical process engineering and chemical characterization, especially polymer-centric, and will have a record of technology development and leadership.  The position is interdisciplinary and could be filled by individuals with a variety of educational and experiential backgrounds.  Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2020.  JOB DESCRIPTION: Serves as Propellant Formulator of the Propellants Branch, Rocket Propulsion Division. Leads the development of propellant formulation utilizing state-of-the-art ingredients, binders, and processing techniques. Directs research within own team, coordinates with other teams, and influences the technical direction of research, development, and implementation efforts across Division, Directorate, AFRL, other DoD, and Government laboratories. Proactively seeks business opportunities in the form of cross directorate, cross-laboratory, or Government to industry initiatives leading to dramatic improvements in warfighter capabilities for tactical, strategic and space mission assurance. Develops and coordinates technology development of advanced liquid and solid propellants to meet the needs of the warfighter through integrated demonstration and transition plans for in-house, academic, and contracted applied research and technology demonstrations. TO APPLY:  Interested AFRL candidates should apply by submitting an email to Dr. Joseph Mabry, at joseph.mabry@us.af.mil.  Please include "Propellant Process Engineer” in the subject line of your email. In the body of the email, provide your name, current pay plan-series-grade, current position title, office symbol, phone number, e-mail address and attach a brief resume.  A sample resume format is included at the end of this announcement.  For further details regarding the duties of this position, please contact Dr. Joseph Mabry, AFRL/RQR, at joseph.mabry@us.af.mil. ... View more

Research Associate, Center for Drug Design, Univ of Minnesota The Center for Drug Design (CDD) at University of Minnesota is dedicated to designing and developing new medicines to benefit people worldwide. The CDD is supported by royalty income through a drug company licensing agreement. We are currently looking for an individual responsible for maintaining a PK core facility within the CDD to support multiple drug discovery projects focused on therapeutic areas ranging from cancer to infectious diseases. Duties/Responsibilities ‒ Develop and perform in vitro DMPK and ADME assays including microsomal stability, plasma protein binding, plasma stability, permeability, aqueous solubility, metabolite profiling and structure elucidation ‒ Prepare samples and develop LC-MS/MS bio-analytical methods to identify and characterize parent drugs and metabolites in complex biological matrices. ‒ Maintain LC-MS/MS and other laboratory equipment ‒ Plan and execute all aspects of in vivo PK studies to determine fundamental PK parameters including dosing of animals, drug quantitation, and data analysis ‒ Write IACUC protocols and implement and maintain safety standards and internal animal welfare guidelines ‒ Conduct careful experimentation in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and requirements. ‒ Maintain good research records and produce well written and accurate technical summaries and reports. ‒ Carry out literature searches relevant to the research topic and identify problems related to the research and recommend solutions as they arise. ‒ Participate in research discussions with members of the research teams in a highly collaborative research environment. ‒ Contribute to manuscripts and external grant applications and supervise lab technicians. Qualifications All applicants must have a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry or related discipline with extensive experience in the theory and application of PK and PK/PD data modeling, and broad working knowledge of in vitro ADME assays. Candidates should also be highly experienced in analysis of small molecules by LC-MS, and use of WinNonlin software for PK data analysis. Experience with IACUC policies and procedures and ability to work with animals is desired. Candidates must be able to work within an interdisciplinary team and have excellent written and oral communication skills. How to Apply The position is available immediately. Interested candidates please email a cover letter and CV with names of three referees in PDF format to umncdd@gmail.com ... 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