Opportunities for Undergraduates



South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is recruiting for chemists. This is an opportunity to chart a new career and join the fight for better air quality in Southern California.
 
Assistant Air Quality Chemist - $5,046 to $6,249 per month
Air Quality Chemist - $6,061 to $7,506 per month
 
Located in Diamond Bar, AQMD is one of the largest, most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation.  New chemists are typically hired at the Assistant level, but become eligible for non-competitive promotion following successful performance for the required time.

Candidates are required to possess a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative analysis.  AQMD is an excellent, long-term career choice, with outstanding working conditions, exceptional benefits, and a 4/10 work schedule!
 
The only way to apply for these jobs is to submit an online application.  All specifics can be found under Employment Opportunities at:
http://www.aqmd.gov/hr/neogov/current-jobs.htm.  


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The Research Grants Council in Hong Kong is launching a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is actively recruiting outstanding students for this Scheme.
 
This PhD Fellowship Scheme offered by PolyU provides a generous package totalling approximately US$114,000, covering tuition scholarship, monthly stipend and annual conference travel allowance for the three years of studies. We are looking for your nominations for outstanding graduates who are interested in pursuing PhD studies at PolyU starting in September 2010.
 
PolyU has a long history of producing research of high application value. Our six Faculties and two Schools (as listed below) offer PhD students the opportunity to work with leading researchers, supported by modern facilities to make a difference to the community.
 
1.      Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles
2.      Faculty of Business
3.      Faculty of Construction and Land Use
4.      Faculty of Engineering
5.      Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
6.      Faculty of Humanities
7.      School of Design
8.      School of Hotel and Tourism Management

For more information on the Scheme, please contact oapres@inet.polyu.edu.hk

Website: http://www.polyu.edu.hk


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Summer Research Experiences National Database of Opportunities

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summerresearch.asp
Search by institute, discipline, or region
Deadlines vary; check listings

Minority Undergrad Student Summer Research - Numerous Opportunities - Apply Soon!

From the Empowering Leadership (EL):  Computing Scholars of Tomorrow NSF Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance
http://www.empoweringleadership.org

CACHE Summary of Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Chemical Engineering Students During the Summer of 2009

Please go to the CACHE web site at www.cache.org, then click on the last item at the bottom of the page.

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Austin, TX  78713-7939
TEL:  972-775-2815
FAX:  972-775-3051
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