Postdoctoral position in Organometallic

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited for postdoctoral research assistant to explore the activation and functionalization of carbon dioxide using palladium catalysts, or the synthesis of new iron catalyts for olefin polymerization, with Professor Nilay Hazari.

2. The project will focus the design of new catalysts followed by mechanistic investigations to understand how the catalysts work and is for an initial period of 12 months.

3. The successful applicant will already have a PhD in Chemistry, or have submitted a thesis prior to taking up the appointment, and will have a strong background in inorganic or organmetallic chemistry.

4. Informal enquiries should be addressed to nilay.hazari@yale.edu

5. Company/Institution: Yale University Location: New Haven

Postdoctoral position in Physics

Highlights: 1. We are seeking to fill two DOE-funded positions in the area of x-ray scattering. The areas of work include those which exploit the novel capabilities of modern x-ray sources, such as synchrotrons and the x-ray free electron laser.

2. One focus is on novel diffraction theories for structure determination of non-crystallized single biomolecules or ensembles of randomly oriented ones. Another is on surface x-ray diffraction, and possibly on the structure of liquid crystals. Opportunities exist for suitably qualified candidates for either experimental or theoretical work. One position is available for a year and a half in the first instance and the other for a year.

3. Both positions may be renewed for longer periods. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

4. A Ph.D. in physics or a related area is required. Please contact Prof. Paul Lyman (plyman@uwm.edu) or Prof. Dilano Saldin (dksaldin@uwm.edu). Information about the Department and ongoing research is available at http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/physics/.

5. Please submit: CV, names of 3 referees
6. Person to contact: Prof. P. F. Lyman or Prof. D. K. Saldin

7. Surface mail address: Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

8. Email address: plyman@uwm.edu or dksaldin@uwm.edu
9. Phone number: +1-414-229-4626 or +1-414-229-6423
Fax number: +1-414-229-5589
Start Date: 1 March 2010 (flexible)
Duration: 1-1.5 years (renewable)