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The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc
Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry

Deadline: August 13, 2009
Announcement: October 2009

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation seeks to further the development of scientific leadership in the field of environmental chemistry with a postdoctoral fellowship program. The Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry provides an award to a principal investigator of $120,000 over two years to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow in environmental chemistry.

Eligibility
The Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry is open to all academic and other not-for-profit organizations in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America that have well-established research efforts in environmental science or engineering. These research activities need not be located in traditional departments in the chemical sciences, and collaboration across departments and institutions is encouraged.

Research Areas of Interest
Applications most likely to be of interest should describe innovative fundamental research in the chemical sciences or engineering related to the environment. Examples include but are not limited to the chemistry associated with: the climate, the atmosphere, aquatic or marine settings, toxicology, soil or groundwater. Also of interest are chemistry-related energy research (renewable sources, sequestration, etc.), and new or green approaches to chemical synthesis and processing, with a clearly stated relation to the environment.

Selection
Applications come from the principal investigator. Recommendations for awards are based on several factors: assessment of the proposed research, the arrangements for the interdisciplinary educational broadening of the Fellow, and an assessment of the ability to both attract the best young Ph.D. candidates and subsequently place them in high level independent starting positions. Applications are reviewed by distinguished scientists in the environmental and chemical sciences.

Budget
The Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry provides a $120,000 award, payable in two $60,000 installments. Funds are normally expended over a period of two years after the appointment of the Fellow. Charges associated with indirect costs or institution overhead are not allowed. Of the total annual award amount, the stipend support of the Fellow is $45,000 (stipends may be supplemented from institutional or other sources). Fringe benefits of the Fellow taken from this award may not exceed $9,000. The balance may be applied to related undergraduate research and/or the professional development of the Fellow. Examples of preferred use of the balance include stipends for undergraduate collaborators and support for the Fellow's participation in meetings, conferences, and symposia.

Application Procedure
All application materials must be received at the Foundation office by August 13, 2009. Applications recommended for approval are presented to the Foundation's Board of Directors in time for award announcements by the end of October 2009.

Please see http://www.dreyfus.org/awards/postdoctoral_program.shtml for more information.

Graduate Opportunities in Astrobiology

Ph.D. programs in Geological Sciences, Astrophysics, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Life Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry

The ASU Astrobiology Team invites exceptional students to join us in the search for life beyond Earth. Our research program, centered on the theme "Follow the Elements," aims to develop the strategies that will be used in future exploration of our Solar System and extrasolar planets. This program integrates multiple disciplines, degree programs and academic units at ASU.

Research emphases include:

The Stoichiometry of Life: Unraveling the fundamental relationships between the elemental compositions of microbes and their environments in the lab and field, and in the genomic and geologic records;

The Habitability of Water-Rich Environments: Assessing the availability of bioessential elements in ancient aqueous environments on Mars, subsurface oceans on Europa and other icy bodies, and in the oceans of extrasolar waterworlds;

Astrophysical Controls on the Elements of Life: Investigating how the formation of bioessential elements in stars and their distribution by supernova explosions affects the distribution and formation of habitable worlds.

Our program requires graduate students interested in pursuing intensive research across the disciplinary boundaries of microbiology, biogeochemistry, astrophysics, cosmochemistry, genomics, planetary science, ecology, evolution, geophysics, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as geoscience education. We therefore encourage applications from students with B.S. or M.S. degrees in geology, biology, astronomy, chemistry, physics or related fields.

Interested students should contact Prof. Ariel D. Anbar and apply to the Ph.D. program(s) most suitable for them in the School of Earth & Space Exploration, the School of Life Sciences or the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

Detail information can be found at http://astrobiology.asu.edu/

The US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund announces its Senior Research Fellowship Program

The objective of the program is to promote joint agricultural research or other scientific activities of high quality between established scientists from the United States and their Israeli counterparts.

Citizens of the United States who are research scientists affiliated with a US non-profit research institution, university, federal or state agency are eligible to apply.

Next Submission Date: January 15, 2009

Details: www.bard-isus.com

The US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund announces its Postdoc and Graduate Students Fellowship Programs

Postdoctoral Fellowship:
The objective of the program is to promote cooperative agricultural research between postdoc fellows from one country (the United States or Israel) and established scientists from the other. Recipients will travel to the host country to carry out their research.

Eligibility: Citizens of the USA who have fulfilled all the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in the USA and citizens of Israel, who have fulfilled all the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in Israel, are eligible to apply.

Next Submission Date: January 15, 2009

Details: www.bard-isus.com

Graduate Student Fellowship:
The objective of the program is to enable Ph.D. students in one country (the United States or Israel) to travel to the other country in order to acquire new skills and techniques in their field of study. The exchange will promote collaboration between scientists of both countries and expose the student to the ongoing research in the other country in the area of his/her present and future research.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students who are citizens of either the United States or Israel and who wish to conduct research in a laboratory in the other country are eligible to apply.

Next Submission Date: January 15, 2009

Details: www.bard-isus.com

Two Chemistry Faculty Positions in the Energy for the Future Initiative at the University of California, Davis

The UC Davis Department of Chemistry ( http://www.chem.ucdavis.edu/) invites applications for two Chemistry faculty positions associated with the UC Davis Energy for the Future Initiative targeting major energy issues facing California and the nation. The two positions are at the Assistant Professor level. Online applications are available at http://energy.ucdavis.edu. This website also provides further information about the Energy for the Future Initiative, which brings a total of fourteen new faculty positions to the campus including a total of four positions in the Chemistry Department to be filled over a 2-3 year period.

The first position is in areas that focus on inorganic, materials, or solid state chemistry with fundamental research relevant to the broad field of energy. The second is in biological, inorganic or physical chemistry, exploring fundamental energy-relevant chemistry, broadly defined in biological or bio-inspired synthetic systems. In conjunction with the campus wide Energy for the Future Initiative and UC Davis Energy Institute, these scientists will interact with colleagues in other energy-related disciplines. Competitive candidates will bring strong research programs in chemistry that are relevant to energy, as well as strong commitments to undergraduate and graduate teaching. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry or related disciplines is required. The positions are open until filled; but to assure full consideration, online applications should be submitted no later than November 1, 2008, for a targeted start date of July 1, 2009.

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  

BIOTECH SPECIALISTS - OSAKA, JAPAN (PDF Flyer )

We seek BIOTECH SPECIALISTS to join our Intellectual Property Firm (min. 3 year contract).

Our Firm is an international intellectual property law firm with a growing global practice. Our clients are blue-chip Japanese, U.S., and European biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals corporations specializing in agribiotechnology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry, genomics, immunology, oncology, poylmers and pharmaceuticals. Successful candidates will have to analyze public domain scientific literature relating to the biotechnology and chemical fields in order to prepare written technical analysis distinguishing our Firm's biotech clients' inventions as novel over what is known in the public domain. Successful candidates will work with our international IP lawyers in international patent prosecution, litigation, licensing and counseling matters.

Candidates should possess advanced degrees, Ph.D. candidates or Masters' degrees in BIOCHEMISTRY, CHEMISTRY, GENOMICS, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY or PHARMACOLOGY. Candidates must have excellent English speaking and writing skills. Candidate must be self-motivated, congenial & outgoing. Proficiency in Japanese is NOT required. Training in international patent law & practice will be provided. Employer will facilitate Japanese work visa. Generous compensation and benefits commensurate with demonstrated ability. Housing and relocation costs to Osaka are covered. Successful candidates will expect a fast paced & dynamic workplace. We are the ideal workplace for the candidate that will blossom in an intense, highpressure & deadline intensive environment, e-mail your CV to

Attn: John A. Tessensohn, Esq.
HIRING ATTORNEY, SHUSAKU YAMAMOTO
E-mail: jtessensohn@shupat.gr.jp 

PDF Flyer

We invite you to learn more about unique non-profit career and internship opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Join us for an informational presentation Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MU 226 Graham Arizona State University Lunch will be served.

Please RSVP to Steve Sweet Email: Steve.Sweet@cgkfoundation.org Phone: 202.215.7491

The Koch Associate Programis a highly selective, year-long career opportunity for promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in a non-profit career. While in the program, Associates develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for successful futures with market-oriented think tanks, policy institutes, and other non-profit organizations. 

Associates work in a full-time non-profit role four days each week. They then come together one day each week at the Foundation to engage in reading discussions and group projects, hear guest speakers, and learn to apply Market-Based Management through interactive exercises and workshops.

 For more information or to apply for the 2009-10 Koch Associate Program, please visit cgkfoundation.org.

Lux Research
Analyst Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA

Analysts are the bedrock of the Lux Research team, conducting the primary and secondary research that powers the firms' research reports and consulting engagements. Analysts spend most of their time conducting primary research interviews with executives, researchers, and thought leaders; chasing down data points; analyzing quantitative data; concocting creative ways to present data and ideas visually; and helping manage the operations of a rapidly-growing, geographically-dispersed team. Analysts take on significant client-facing responsibilities commensurate with their experience and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of expert Analysts and Senior Analysts to develop and test research hypotheses and prepare findings for clients.
• Conduct primary interviews for written research reports, including developing and executing sets of interviews with senior-level executives at large corporations, technology start-ups, and other organizations.
• Conduct secondary research drawing on diverse sources, including business and trade press, academic publications, patent filings, and conference presentations.
• Produce written research reports, including creative visual depictions of data and ideas.
• Manage client deliverables and interactions. • Help develop and launch new client service offerings.
• Develop a network of contacts and relationships among business and scientific leaders in emerging technologies.

Requirements:

• Minimum two years work or postgraduate experience with a background or experience in one or more of the following: materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace/aeronautics engineering, or biomedical engineering
• Deep intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies.
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to meet client needs in a fast-moving, rapidly growing, startup environment.
• Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, collegial, and collaborative approach to work.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Ability to write clearly and incisively about business and technical topics.
• Superior listening and critical thinking skills, and ability to speak articulately and think on your feet; a good sense of humor is a major plus.
• Strong analytical skill, both qualitative and quantitative.
• A strong record of academic achievement. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or Ph.D. is a plus.
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin or Korean is a huge plus; Western European or Middle Eastern language skills are also desirable.
• Excellent office software skills and ability to touch type

Please send resume to careers@luxresearchinc.com. Please place the name of position you are applying for in the subject line and incorporate cover letter as part of the body of email. Also, visit us at www.luxresearchinc.com.

Lux Research
Research Associate Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA

The Research Associate role is an entry-level position on the Lux Research team. Research Associates map the landscape of innovation in emerging technologies to help clients make better decisions about investments, partnerships, and strategy. They spend most of their time identifying and analyzing patents, scientific publications, and financial transactions, drawing on this work to develop and maintain a structured database. Research Associates also manage the process of inviting companies and research labs to brief the Lux Research team, and help to produce the weekly Lux Research Journal intelligence service.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct secondary research drawing on diverse sources, including business and trade press articles, scientific publications, patent filings, and conference presentations.
• Maintain a pipeline of briefings with senior executives at innovative companies as well as leaders of cutting-edge university and government labs.
• Author descriptive documents that profile the emerging technology activities of start-up companies, large corporations, and research laboratories.
• Assist with the production of research reports and other client deliverables.
• Help manage the operations of a rapidly-growing, geographically-dispersed team.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree with outstanding record of academic achievement and a major in the physical sciences, engineering, or operations research. One to two years of work experience is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Deep intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies.
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to meet client needs in a fast-moving, rapidly growing, startup environment.
• Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, collegial, and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to write clearly about business and technical topics.
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin or Korean is a huge plus; Western European or Middle Eastern language skills are also desirable.
• Excellent office software skills and ability to touch type.

Please send resume to careers@luxresearchinc.com. Please place the name of position you are applying for in the subject line and incorporate cover letter as part of the body of email. Also, visit us at www.luxresearchinc.com.