Chemistry Notices

For the Week of October 15 to October 19, 2012 Submissions: Please send to newsletter@chem.ualberta.ca by Wednesday for the following week

VISITING  SPEAKERS  &  SEMINARS  

DGH/ldl ext: 2 9756

Gilead Alberta Lecture 2012 Hosted by the Department of Chemistry/Organic Division

Professor Mohammad Movassaghi

Department of Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge,

MA, USA

will speak on

“Complex Alkaloid Total Synthesis”

Professor Mohammad Movassaghi

Professor Mohammad Movassaghi (Mo) carried out his undergraduate research with Professor Paul A. Bartlett at the University of California at Berkeley where he received his BS degree in chemistry with honors in 1995. Mo began his graduate studies in organic chemistry in 1995 at the California Institute of Technology with Professor Andrew G. Myers, moved to Harvard University with Professor Myers in 1998, and completed his PhD studies in 2001 as a Roche Predoctoral Fellow. He then joined Professor Eric N. Jacobsen’s group at Harvard University as a Damon Runyon–Walter Winchell Foundation postdoctoral fellow.

In 2003, Mo joined the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology where his research group focuses on the total synthesis of complex alkaloids in concert with the discovery and development of new reactions for organic synthesis. Of particular interest is the development of unifying strategies for each alkaloid family of interest guided by biosynthetic hypotheses that enable maximum use of the inherent chemistry of intricate biomimetic intermediates for the rapid assembly of the target’s molecular architecture. These programs are complemented by mechanistic studies and the development of synthetic methodologies of broader interest including general and direct synthesis of important classes of azaheterocycles and new strategies for directed complex fragment assembly.

The Movassaghi group’s studies have been recognized by the Dale F. and Betty A. Frey Scholar Award of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, an Amgen New Faculty Award, a Firmenich Career Development Assistant Professorship in Chemistry at MIT, a National Science Foundation–CAREER Award, a Beckman Young Investigator Award, two Merck Academic Development Program Awards, a GlaxoSmithKline Chemistry Scholar Award, a US National Committee/IUPAC Young Observer Fellowship Award, an Amgen Young Investigator Award, an AstraZeneca Excellence in Chemistry Award, a Lilly Grantee Award, an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a Novartis Chemistry Lectureship Award, an American Chemical Society Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award, a Roche Excellence in Organic Chemistry Award, a Bristol-Myers Squibb Unrestricted Grant in Synthetic Organic Chemistry award, a Lectureship Award of the Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry of Japan, the American Chemical Society Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Brasileira de Quimica and American Chemical Society–Young Talents in Science Award, and the Yoshimata Hirata Memorial Foundation Award.

Date: Monday, 15 October 2012 Time: 11:00 A.M. Locale: CCIS 1 160 - Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary

MS/ldl (ext: 9756)

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Chemical Biology Division Visiting Speaker

!!

Muhammad'Yousaf

Professor of Chemistry York University, Toronto, Ontario

will speak on

“Interfacing Surface Chemistry

with Cell Biology: From Membrane

Biophysics to Tissue Engineering” Abstract:

DATE: Friday, 19 October 2012 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: E3-25 - Gunning/Lemieux Chemistry Centre

Physical  Division  502  Seminar:  Elijah  Schnitzler  will  speak  on  “Multiple  generations  of  secondary  organic  aerosol  formation  from  monoterpenes”  on  Wednesday,  October  17,  2012  at  11:00  am  in  room  CCIS  1-­‐160.    

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES NT  

!

AFF: FAS 09-12/35

Department of Chemistry Faculty of Arts and Science

Professor in Analytical or Environmental Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of analytical chemistry or environmental chemistry.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, perform and publish innovative research, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry or biochemistry with specialization in analytical chemistry or environmental chemistry.

• Post-doctoral studies and in-depth knowledge in the area. • Strong commitment to excellence in teaching. • Capacity to develop a rigorous and original research program. • Evidence of excellence in publications. • A commitment to develop proficiency in the French language. The Université de

Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. In accordance with the institution’s language policy [http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf], the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Salary The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

Starting Date From June 1st, 2013

2

Deadline The complete application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a detailed research proposal including a list of equipment needed, must be received at the address below by November 5th, 2013.

Three letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the Department Chair at the following address:

Robert E. Prud’homme, Chairman Department of Chemistry Université de Montréal

C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7

For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please consult the Web site at: http://www.chimie.umontreal.ca/.

Confidentiality The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview. Employment Equity Program The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities. Applicants who belong to one of these groups are asked to complete the employment equity identification questionnaire posted at www.fas.umontreal.ca/affaires-professorales/documents/quest-acces-emploi-EN.pdf and attach it to their application. Immigration Requirements In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES,  continued            

2013 Building Future Faculty Program The 2013 Building Future Faculty (BFF) program will be offered by North Carolina State University on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - Saturday, April 6, 2013. This all-expenses paid workshop is designed for diverse graduate students and post-doctoral students who are seeking a career as a faculty member. Workshop topics include information regarding what to expect as a faculty member, a discussion of the wealth of resources available to faculty for teaching, and expectations of productivity for faculty engaged in research. During the workshop, participants will spend time with current faculty and department chairs in their discipline discussing effective strategies to prepare for an academic career, and the realities of life as a faculty member, as well as receiving personal tips and feedback. This program aims to increase faculty diversity and inclusion, to create faculty that mirrors the increasingly diversified student populations, Past participants had the following things to say about the program:

• The  BFF  program  provided  me  with  a  set  of  new  ideas  that  I  will  use  as  a  framework  for  preparing  and  positioning  myself  to  be  a  competitive  faculty  candidate.  

• This  experience  has  certainly  prepared  me  for  the  job  market  as  a  future  faculty  member.  The  knowledge  I  have  gained  and  the  contacts  that  I  have  acquired  have  been  invaluable.  I  would  recommend  this  program  to  anyone  pursuing  a  career  in  academia.  

• I  believe  this  program  is  not  only  benefiting  the  participants,  but  the  higher  education  community  as  a  whole.  There  are  experiences  I  have  had  in  this  program  that  will  remain  with  me  throughout  my  career.  

For the application for the 2013 Building Future Faculty program, please visit application . Applications are due by Sunday, November 11, 2012.

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES,  continued

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in

Chemical Biology Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

and Faculty of Science Western University

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science at Western University, one of Canada’s leading research intensive universities, seek applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Chemical Biology. In accordance with the regulations set for Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx), the candidate will be an excellent emerging researcher who has demonstrated research creativity and innovation, and the potential to achieve international recognition in the field of Chemical Biology within the next five to ten years. The Tier 2 CRC will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program in the area of Chemical Biology that will promote integration and synergy with existing areas of research strength in Proteomics & Protein Structure, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Synthesis and/or Materials & Biomaterials within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science at Western. Priority will be given to candidates with a strong record of productivity in chemical biology and interests in translational research. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities including the London Regional Proteomics Centre (www.lrpc.uwo.ca), the London Regional Genomics Centre (www.lrgc.ca) and the Western Nanofabrication Facility (http://www.uwo.ca/fab/). Furthermore, there will be excellent opportunities for collaboration with basic and clinical researchers at UWO and affiliated research institutes. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. or an M.D., or equivalent, and will be a tenure track appointment at the position of Assistant Professor or at an Associate Professor level if qualifications and experience warrant. The appointment will be made to the Department of Biochemistry of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Science, with the opportunity for a cross-appointment to an appropriate Clinical Department, and an appointment as Scientist at the Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. With full time enrollment of about 32,000, The Western University graduates students from a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry can be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca, the Faculty of Science at www.uwo.ca/sci and/or at www.uwo.ca. Western’s Recruitment & Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of the successful applicant and his or her family. The application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, a brief description of research accomplishments, representative publications, and the names of three references. As well, the candidate must include a proposal for an original, innovative, and high quality research program that would attract excellent trainees, students, and future researchers. Please send the complete application to:

Dr. Denise Figlewicz Vice Dean, Research & Innovation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Robarts Research Institute, Room 1240A Western University

London, Ontario CANADA N6A 5C1 selection.committee@schulich.uwo.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will begin after November 1, 2012. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES,  continued

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES,  continued The Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno has initiated a search for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Physical/Analytical Chemistry. I am writing to seek your help in identifying outstanding candidates for this position. The successful candidate will establish an active and innovative experimental research program in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or at the interface of these fields, while maintaining a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The complete position description including minimum qualifications and application instructions/links may be found at http://www.chem.unr.edu. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11603. Application review will begin November 26, 2012. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Nevada, Reno is the land-grant institution for the State of Nevada with an enrollment of 18,000 students. Our department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. The department has a total of 15 full-time academic faculty members, is housed in a four-story building, and is well equipped with modern research instrumentation. We have recently moved our undergraduate teaching laboratories into new instructional facilities in the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. For more information about the department and its programs, I invite you and potential candidates to visit our web site at http://www.chem.unr.edu. Nestled in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, Reno offers an excellent quality of life. The region combines a mild high desert climate with a large variety of nearby recreational opportunities. Lake Tahoe is less than an hour away by car, while Yosemite National Park and the Black Rock Desert are both within a three-hour drive. Featuring a multi-seasonal tourist industry, Reno also offers entertainment and cultural opportunities far exceeding those typically found in a city of 400,000. For questions, please contact: Kent M. Ervin Physical/Analytical Search Committee Chair Foundation Professor Department of Chemistry University of Nevada, Reno http://www.chem.unr.edu/faculty/kme ervin@unr.edu 775-784-6676

EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITIES,  continued

GUARDIAN CHEMICALS INC., an Alberta-based company and Western Canada's most diversified manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is seeking to fill an opening for a RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST. We are an aggressive, growing company of over 50 years, continually striving to produce and provide new products, services, and ideas to ever-changing markets.

Responsibilities:

Perform market driven research and development of innovative specialty chemical products for new and existing markets.

Research new raw materials and formulations.

Review existing product formulations for potential improvements.

Participate and document on site field trials of new products at customer sites.

Provide formulation assistance, guidance and technical support to other R&D staff.

Deliver timely, accurate and complete project documentation.

Resolve technical issues and assist Sales Representatives with product selection.

Some travel may be required.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to employ creative processes to the development and testing of new chemical products.

Hands-on laboratory skills working with chemicals, instrumentation, and computers are required.

Strong time management skills with an aptitude towards adherence to deadlines, and the ability to multi-task.

Ability to troubleshoot, research, develop, document, setup, and maintain new processes in the laboratory.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Self-motivated problem solver with attention to detail.

Dynamic, energetic, motivated with a positive outlook and can-do attitude.

Safety and environmentally conscious.

Education, Experience Requirements, and Qualifications:

Post graduate degree or equivalent experience in a Science related field.

Experience may be an asset but is not required.

If you are looking to become part of a dynamic, solid company, and an integral part of our laboratory team, please mail, e-mail, or fax your resume to:

ATTN: Laboratory Manager Box 3029 Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2T1

Fax: 780-992-1185 E-mail: careers@guardianchem.ca

We thank all candidates for applying but only those being considered for the position will be contacted. Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

OTHER  OPPORTUNITIES

3rd Annual WISEST Lectureship and 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration Date: Thursday, November 01, 2012. Place: PCL Lounge, Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS), University of Alberta 6:00pm: Networking Reception 7:00pm: Welcoming Remarks and Lectureship 8:00pm: Discussion Period with the Audience followed by the Closing Reception WISEST invites you to the 3rd Annual WISEST Lectureship and 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration. To those of you who have already confirmed your attendance, we look forward to seeing you. This pre-eminent event raises awareness of the importance and value of diverse voices being heard in all areas of science, engineering and technology. This year is also very special to WISEST as we mark our 30th Anniversary at the University of Alberta. Keynote speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Croft, NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (BC & Yukon region), and Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia. Information about her role as NSERC Chair and research work can be found here. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. is the Gold Sponsor of this important WISEST Lectureship and Gala Celebration. The event will feature an anniversary celebration and networking opportunities before and after the lectureship. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the event posting on the WISEST website. We hope you’ll join us! Share this invitation with friends/colleagues! On behalf of Denise Hemmings, PhD., Chair of WISEST, Grace Ennis WISEST Coordinator Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology WISEST, 295 CAB University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2G1 grace.ennis@ualberta.ca phone: (780) 492-1842 fax: (780) 492-2990 ~WISEST Celebrates 30 Years of Encouraging Diversity~ Check out our Website: www.wisest.ualberta.ca Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WISESTualberta Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WISESTualberta