| Opportunities for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Intel Corporation has several openings for physical science Ph.D.’s to support/direct R&D of advanced processing methods used to manufacture the next generation of microprocessors.
Positions are available in the areas of Thin film deposition, Electrochemistry, and Chemical mechanical polish(CMP).
Openings are at Intel’s primary development facility (Ronler Acres) located ~10 miles west of Portland OR.
Ph.D. candidates in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields should email resumes to sunghoon.lee@intel.com
(Posted 10/19/09)
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Alternative Energy Cluster, University of Utah expects to make several tenured/tenure-track appointments this year in the area of alternative energy. Both senior and junior level positions are available, with corresponding appointments in one or more science/engineering departments. Senior candidates should have successful, funded scholarly research programs, as well as an interest in team building and technology commercialization, and a commitment to excellent teaching. Junior candidates will be evaluated on their potential to develop along these lines.
Research areas of interest broadly relate to production, conversion, storage, and use of alternative energy, including topics such as catalysis for energy, photovoltaics, batteries and fuel cells.
These positions are part of the Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR), which was funded by the Utah State Legislature to attract focused teams of outstanding researchers who have the potential to help build major research programs, creating new technology that can ultimately lead to commercial products and/or new industries for Utah. Information about the USTAR initiative and past hires can be found at www.ustar.utah.edu. The University of Utah has substantial DOE, NSF, DOD and industry-funded energy research, thus there are many opportunities for collaborations with existing faculty. In addition, it is anticipated that the Alternative Energy Cluster will hire additional faculty in coming years.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, the hub of a large metropolitan area with excellent cultural facilities and unsurpassed opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Senior Applicants should send an application letter with detailed vita. Junior applicants should, in addition, send a description of proposed research, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: AltEnergy@utah.edu in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until suitable candidates are identified.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an AA/EEO employer, strongly encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
(Posted 10/6/09)
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Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor for the Department of Chemistry: Physical Chemistry. Review of applications will begin October 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. This position will begin in September 2010 and is described in the this announcement.
(Posted 9/28/09)
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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa (www.chem.uiowa.edu) is seeking to fill a tenure-track facultyposition in Analytical Chemistry. Candidates should be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry. Applications are encouraged from all fields of analytical chemistry and researchers with an interest in mass spectrometry are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to establish an active, externally-supported research program while maintaining a strong commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and the ability to prepare persuasive proposals. A competitive start-up package will be provided to supply the successful candidate with the time and funds required to initiate a strong research program. The appointment will begin in August 2010. Applications must be submitted at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/; paper applications will not be accepted. Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, statement of teaching interests, and a detailed description of at least three research projects that exemplify the planned research program. The research description should include a listing of the major instrumentation and equipment necessary to pursue each project. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to chem-facsearch@uiowa.edu. Refer to requisition number 57117. Application review will begin by October 26, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
We are committed to finding the best-qualified individuals available for this position. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment. (More Info...)
(Posted 9/18/09)
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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky is seeking candidates with interests at the interface of chemistry and biology for two tenure-track positions. These positions have a start date of August 2010.
Our Department includes research programs in all areas of chemistry, and has a rapidly expanding graduate program. The Department currently has 27 faculty members and has the highest external funding among the science departments in the Arts & Sciences College.
We would be grateful if you would circulate this email in your department and bring this position to the attention of promising candidates. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University and encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.
Details of the position can be found on our website http://www.chem.uky.edu/facultysearch/ which also includes instructions for submission of applications. We will begin reviewing the applications on October 15, 2009.
(Posted 9/17/09)
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The University of Houston’s Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering seeks faculty candidates with exceptional promise for effective teaching and pioneering research. Although the research field is open, we are especially interested in candidates specializing in biomolecular, materials and engery.
Candidates at all ranks will be considered. Candidates at the Professor level must have demonstrated records of scholarship. Appointment to our faculty requires a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Please send a curriculum vitae, detailed description of research interests, your e-mail address, and names and e-mail addresses of at least three references to:
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Dept.
Faculty Search Committee
Engineering Bldg. 1, Rm. S-222
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-4004
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
http://www.che.uh.edu
(Posted 8/31/09)
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Trinity University: A postdoctoral position, funded by NSF, in the labroratory of Adam Urbach (Ph.D. Caltech 2002, Dervan Group) in the chemistry department. Trinity is a selective, primarily undergraduate institution with no graduate program in the sciences. The chemistry department has a well-established, unusually high-quality undergraduate research program that involves 40-50 students full-time in the summer and part-time during the academic year. Our rigorous program produces outstanding graduates who frequently attend top graduate programs (including Caltech!). All eight professors have individual research laboratories, maintain externally funded research programs, and publish regularly with undergraduates. There is extensive research instrumentation available in the department, including 400- and 300-MHz NMR spectrometers, LC-MS, GC-MS, circular dichroism, fluorescence, UV-visible, and IR spectrometers, capillary electrophoresis, isothermal titration calorimetry, automated peptide synthesis, microwave synthesis, preparatory and analytical HPLC, FPLC, and so on. Numerous collaborations and excellent relationships with local research institutions (e.g., UT Austin, UT Health Science Center San Antonio), are already in place, allowing access to additional instrumentation as needed.
This is a research position with Prof. Adam Urbach, but due to the nature of Trinity, there are excellent opportunities for mentoring undergraduates in the research laboratory and for gaining formal teaching experience. This is an ideal position for individuals seeking tenure-track faculty positions at primarily undergraduate institutions because it provides first-hand experience in a department which functions in this capacity at the highest level. For example, Dr. Urbach’s first postdoc, Joe Reczek, is now a tenure-track faculty member at Denison University.
The Urbach group specializes in the molecular recognition of peptides, proteins, and DNA by organic molecules (see for example JACS 2005, 14511; JACS 2006, 12574; JACS 2009, 2408; in addition to Urbach’s work with Dervan and Whitesides). We design, synthesize, and study the thermodynamic and structural properties of small molecules in complex with biomolecular targets. Qualified candidates have experience in organic synthesis, a reasonable understanding of intermolecular interactions, and a strong interest in working with undergraduates. Caltech graduates are especially welcome.
A good local person to consult about Trinity is Nicole Bouley, a third year grad student in Harry Gray’s group who was an undergraduate research student in the Urbach lab. Interested applicants should contact Prof. Urbach by email: aurbach@trinity.edu.
(Posted 8/17/09)
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Northwestern University Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity. Blood Stem Cell Differentiation into Megakaryocytes and Platelets: Platelets are transfused for many thrombotic deficiencies and each transfusion requires pooling of platelet harvests from multiple donors. Production of autologous or matched platelets by megakaryocytic cells (Mks) derived from cultured hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs or CD34+ cells) would greatly decrease the risks from bacterial contamination, blood-borne pathogens, and alloimmunization. However, generating 5 x 1011 platelets for a single transfusion using current technology would require 25 umbilical cord blood harvests or a complete apheresis of HSPCs from donors treated (or mobilized) with cytokines. Our objective is to decrease this requirement by two orders of magnitude. This will require producing more Mk progenitors (CFU-Mk) per CD34+ cell, obtaining more Mks per CFU-Mk, and increasing Mk ploidy (platelet-producing potential). We have shown that nicotinamide (NIC) greatly increases Mk ploidy in culture. Since there are profound changes in cell physiology, regulation, and gene expression during Mk commitment and maturation, optimal conditions are likely to differ greatly for CFU-Mk expansion, Mk production, and polyploidization. We are developing a 3-step process with conditions tailored for each step. First, cytokines that support CFU-Mk expansion are used with low pH and pO2 to inhibit Mk maturation. Next, we will employ cytokines and conditions that promote megakaryopoiesis. Then, NIC and supervascular pH will be used to increase ploidy. Finally, we will confirm that the high-ploidy Mks produce functional platelets. In parallel studies, we will use RNAi-mediated knockdown to test the hypothesis that NIC increases Mk ploidy by inhibiting the SIRT1 and SIRT2 histone/protein deacetylases. We will also examine changes in the acetylation of SIRT target proteins and their roles in megakaryopoiesis. Understanding the mechanisms responsible for NIC-mediated increases in Mk ploidy is likely to lead to the discovery of more effective conditions for Mk polyploidization.
Successful applicants will have a PhD in chemical engineering or a related field. Prior experience with at least several of the following skills is highly desirable: multiparametric flow cytometry, intracellular flow cytometry, culture of primary human or animal cells, hematopoietic cell culture and colony assays, transfection of animal cells for knockdown or overexpression, Western blots, immunoprecipitation, fabrication and characterization of biomaterials and scaffolds, statistical design and analysis of experiments, and immunofluorescence microscopy.
I am seeking two postdoctoral fellows. Initial appointment will be for a period of one year with the intention to renew for a second year. Interested candidates should send a single pdf file attachment containing their CV, a statement of career objectives and availability, and the names and contact information for two references to Professor William M. Miller, wmmiller@northwestern.edu,
Chemical and Biological Engineering Dept.
(Posted 7/10/09)
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a skilled post-doctoral/post-masters researcher for its carbon fiber research team. The work will be focused on high carbon yielding low-cost polymeric precursors and the development of corresponding stabilization/conversion technologies. A strong background in functional modification of polymers and characterization, polymer compounding, melt-processing/fiber-spinning and fiber post-spinning operations is desired. Please click here for details and contact information.
(Posted 5/1/09)
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Argonne National Laboratory, Postdoctoral Positions Available
ANL is the U.S. Dept. of Energy's largest research center. They have three types of PDS appointments to be awarded on a continuing and annual basis to outstanding doctoral scientists and engineers who are at early points in promising careers. These are:
Named Postdoctoral Fellowships, two year with possible third year, one per year;
Director's Postdoctoral Fellowship, two year terms, every three months;
Division Postdoctoral Appointments, one year term with possible renewal for up to three years, on a continuing basis.
All applicants must identify a ANL employee (sponsor) who will write the nomination memo to the PDS committee. For turther information and applications please click here.
(Posted 4/29/09)
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California State University, Long Beach
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Part-time Lecturer Position
California State University, Long Beach is a large, comprehensive university, with a student body of more than 33,000 and over 1,900 full and part-time faculty, offering 77 baccalaureate and 63 master's degrees in the liberal arts, applied and professional fields.
Unless stated otherwise, part-time appoints are for one semester.
Position: Part-time lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Effective Date: 24 August 2009 for fall semester; 22 January 2010 for spring semester
Minimum Qualifications: M.S. degree in biochemistry or related field. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Ph. D in biochemistry or a related field. Prior successful teaching experience is preferred.
Duties: Instruction in general biochemistry lecture classes and/or instruction in biochemistry laboratory class emphazising research methods.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of application will begin: 20 April 2009 for fall 2009 semester; 1 October 2009 for spring 2010 semester
Positions open until filled or recruitment is cancelled.
Letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation, and official transcript or requests for more information should be sent to:
Jeffrey Cohlberg, Chair
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-3902
cohlberg@csulb.edu
Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. An EEO Employer.
(Posted 4/11/09)
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Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
Support for Outstanding Junior Scholars to Conduct Innovative Research in Germany
Links to more information:
Applications and additional information
Information about the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Overview of the Award: The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award is open to highly acclaimed scholars and scientists from all countries and disciplines. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree with distinction within the past six years and have published in prestigious international journals or academic presses. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from qualified, female junior researchers.
This award, granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is one of the most generously endowed research awards in Germany.
Award Funding: The funding - up to 1.65 million EUR per award - enables exceptionally promising junior scientists and scholars with outstanding research records to concentrate on high-level, innovative research in Germany, virtually without administrative constraints. The funds provided by the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award over five years allow recipients to:
• Conduct independent research.
• Finance a research team at a German university or research institution of their choice.
• Cover their living expenses while in Germany.
Application Information: The next announcement for applications is planned for the first half of the year 2009 and the deadline for application will probably be in the beginning of 2010. The selection meeting is scheduled for early summer 2010. The Foundation plans to grant up to eight awards in 2010.
Application forms and detailed information are available on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation webpage.
(Posted 4/7/09)
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The University at Buffalo (SUNY) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in the broad area of multiscale modeling of the production, assembly, and properties of engineered nanoscale materials, structures, or devices. Appointment at higher rank is possible in exceptional cases.
Example research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: modeling energy transport in materials and devices for thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and photocatalytic applications; modeling of nanoscale devices in the regime of strong quantum effects; coarse-graining or multi-scale modeling strategies that link quantum chemistry and atomistic molecular simulations to the nano, micro, and macro scales; and simulation of the transport of natural and human-made nanostructures in biological environments. This position is associated with the UB2020 Strategic Strength in Integrated Nanostructured Systems , one of eight areas of scholarly activity identified for strategic investment at UB.
The home department of the successful candidate will be determined by mutual agreement at the time of hiring, and could be Chemical and Biological Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research plans, and names of three references via the UBJobs system, at www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu , referencing posting number 0900080.
More information about the UB Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering can be found on our web site, at www.cbe.buffalo.edu.
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.
(Posted 4/3/09)
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BioScience/BioEngineering PhD opportunity at US Army Research Laboratory
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Note - American citizenship is required for consideration.
US Army Research Laboratory
The Materials Division of the Army Research Laboratory is currently recruiting Ph.D. scientists and engineers for research and technology development positions. All branches of science and engineering will be considered, although individuals with materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and bioengineering backgrounds are preferred. Researchers at ARL receive generous pay and benefits that are competitive with industrial positions. Publishing and patenting of results are encouraged, and collaboration with scientists within ARL and other partnering government and academic institutions is expected. Positions open to U.S. Citizens only.
Research focus: ARL is expanding its research in biosciences, with a particular emphasis on biomaterials and biomimetic systems. Individuals with experience, expertise, and interest in these fields are especially encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Eric Wetzel with resumes or questions (ewetzel@arl.army.mil, 410-306-0670).
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Chemical Sciences Division at Livermore Lab has Summer Internship: The Chemical Sciences Divison at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California is pleased to announce a summer internship opportunity, Training in Environmental Sample Ananlysis for International Safeguards. We invite applicants who are upper division undergraduates or graduate students in chemistry, environmental science, geochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and nuclear engineering. These internships will run for 8 weeks, from mid-June to mid-August and provide a stipend of $4000-$4500/month, depending on the grade level of the student. The students' laboratory experience will be complemented by a lecture series discussing broader issues of nonproliferation, international safeguards and nuclear forensics. Please contact Nancy Hutcheon (hutcheon3@llnl.gov, 925-422-1748 ) for instructions on how to apply.
(Posted 2/17/09)
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National Research Council of the National Academies Research Associateship Programs
Applications Sought for Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Awards
NRC of the NAS announces 2009 PDS and Sr. Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of over 100 research labs throughout the US representing all US government agencies with research facilities. Programs provide opportunities for Ph.D., Sc.D. or M.D. scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory.
Full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2009 for research in fields of chemistry, earth, atmospheric and space sciences, engineering, applied sciences and computer science, life and medical sciences, mathematics, space and planetary sciences, and physics. Many laboratories are open to both US citizens and foreign nationals, and to both recent doctoral recipients and senior investigators.
Postdoctoral awards are made for one or two years, renewable for a maximum of three years; senior applicants who have held the doctorate at least five years may receive awards for shorter periods. Annual stipends for recent Ph.D. recipients for the 2009 program year range from $42,000 to $72,000 depending upon the sponsoring laboratory, and are appropriate higher for senior award recipients.
Financial support is provided for allowable relocation expenses and for limited professional travel during the duration of the award. The host laboratory provides facilities, support services, necessary equipment, and travel necessary for the conduct of the approved research program.
Contact with the research adviser/mentor at the proposed sponsoring laboratory, including discussion of the proposed project, is necessary prior to submitting a formal application to the NRC. Application deadlines are Feb. 1, May 1, August 1 and Nov. 1 for reviews in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-January respectively. Initial awards will be announced immediately following each review with notification of alternate candidates at a later time. Detailed program information, including instructions on how to apply is available on our Web-Site at: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/
Questions should be directed to the:
National Research Council of the National Academies
Fellowship Programs Office, Associateship Programs
500 5th Street NW, Keck 568, Washington DC 20001
T: 202-334-2760 Email: rap@nas.edu
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Tenure Track Faculty Position, University of Cincinnati, Dept. of Chemistry, Sept. 2009 - open until filled: The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor, beginning September 2009. Candidates will have a PhD and demonstrated excellence and postdoctoral experience in an aspect of chemistry relevant to chemical sensors and associated instrumentation. Of particular interest is expertise in chemical sensors for watershed monitoring, although superior candidates in other related areas should also apply. The successful candidate would be expected to develop an independent research program in chemical sensors as well as collaborate with faculty in the Departments of Geography, Geology, and Biology involved in a new multidisciplinary effort focused on integrating geographic information networks to support real-time environmental monitoring. The Center is also a founding member of the Ohio Wright Center of Innovation in Sensors. The Chemistry Department houses the sensors Instrumentation Facility, a state-of-the-art facility established by the State of Ohio for constructing and studying sensors. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Chemistry Department. Applicants should apply online at https://www.jobsatuc.com (search for Position #: 28UC1187) submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a short summary of research interests (3-5 pages) and teaching philosophy (1-2 pages). The applicant should have three letters of recommendation sent separately to Ms. Kim Carey, Sensors Search Committee, Chemistry Department, PO Box 210172, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0172 or by emai as pdfs to kim.carey@uc.edu. Specific instructions for online application will be posted at www.che.uc.edu. Only online applications will be considered. Complete applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2008 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, disabled persons, and Vietnam Era and disabled veterans are encouraged to applyTenure Track Position in Energy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - open until filled.
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Senior Scientist Position at the Abbott Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA (open until filled): Individuals with expertise in bioprocess monitoring, modeling or control would greatly complement the current expertise in Dr. Itzcoatl A. Pla's group. This position can be found in the Abbott career website by using the requisition number 59871BR. Actual grade will be based on relevant experience/skills.
Below is an Associate Research Investigator/Sr Scientist I position currently open in Dr. Pla's group: Cell Culture Technical Operations at the Abbott Bioresearch Center. This site is part of Abbott Laboratories and responsible from the discovery of biopharmaceuticals to their commercial manufacturing. Dr. Pla's group supports Phase III to commercial manufacturing, continuous improvement of our operations and developing next generation processes.
To learn more about Abbott Labs, please follow this link: http://www.abbott.com/. Dr. Pla says he can definitely tell an interested person more about the Abbott Bioresearch Center and/or take you on a tour of the site if you are in the area.
Associate Research Investigator/Sr Scientist I
Requisition
59871BR
Description
The candidate will work in a dynamic and diverse team environment to support and troubleshoot phase III and commercial biologics cell culture manufacturing processes. He/She will work with various team members to execute and interpret experiments relevant to process monitoring and improvement initiatives. He/She will also independently lead development efforts and will assume leadership in their implementation into the manufacturing facility. Other responsibilities include manufacturing data trending, participating in process validation, providing on-floor technical support, closing investigations and process understanding by process mapping.
In-depth understanding of cell culture or fermentation biology is essential. Hands-on experience with aseptic technique, cell culture and bioreactor operations are a plus. The candidate must be able o design and execute experiments to identify process improvements, e.g. cell bank preparation, medium, seed train and bioreactor process development and optimization.
Skills: The ideal candidate will preferably have industrial experience in mammalian cell culture or microbial fermentation and sound chemical, mathematical and biological training. You must have the ability to work and lead teams as needed, communicate clearly and be independently motivated. Additionally, scientific independent thinking and the ability to design experiments are critical. Strong management skills are highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the ability to seamlessly interface with other groups and departments.
Education Requirements: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or related fields, Ph.D. with 0-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent. Contact:
Itzcoatl A Pla, Ph.D.
Group Leader, Cell Culture
Technical Operations
Global Pharmaceutical Operations
Abbott Bioresearch Center
100 Research Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: (508) 688-3466
Fax: (508) 793-4838
itzcoatl.pla@abbott.com
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