BirckNanotechnologyCenterJob-Fellowships

Postdoc, NANOMAGNETISM, Materials Science Division, Argonne National Lab #2

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:37:17 -0500

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Magnetic Films Group of the Materials Science Division at Argonne National Lab. The research will be focused on understanding the magnetization reversal mechanisms, RF driven spin dynamics and transport properties of patterned nanomagnetic structures and arrays. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a solid background in experimental magnetism, including experience in thin film growth, microfabrication (clean room environment), electron-beam lithography, high-frequency / time-resolved measurements, and MFM / MOKE microscopies. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for the second year. Experience with micromagnetic and analytical modeling of spin dynamics in confined geometries is required. Excellent English (oral and written) communication skills are required. Candidates should have a recent PhD in materials science or a related discipline. Interested candidates may email to novosad@anl.gov. The application should include a cover page with a statement of motivation, CV, publication list, up to 3-pages summary of proposed research project, and names of 3 academic references. The position is available immediately. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by The University of Chicago.

Postdoc, BIO-NANOMAGNETISM, Materials Science Division, Argonne National Lab #1

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:36:43 -0500

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in Magnetic Thin Film Group, Materials Science Division at Argonne National Labs. The proposed research is focused on developing multi-functional magnetic nanoparticles for therapeutics and diagnostics purposes. The candidate should demonstrate his/her capacity to synthesize, functionalize and optimize nanocomposites for biomagnetic applications. The area of particular interest is to develop super-paramagnetic nano-bio-conjugates of controllable size and Currie temperature with superior properties for in Vitro and in Vivo cytotoxic and hyperthermia targeted treatment of tumors. Well-established expertise in general areas of life science and biochemistry, and in particular in successful synthesis and biofunctionalization of magnetic nanomaterials (ferro-fluids / nanocrystals) for targeted drug delivery is required. Deep understanding of magnetic phenomena at nanoscale is required. Past experience with high-resolution Atomic Force Microscopy is a plus. Excellent English (oral and written) communication skills are essential and required. The successful candidate with collaborate closely with staff scientists from Argonne's Materials Science Division and Center for Nanoscale Materials, and Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for the second year. The candidates should have a recent PhD or equivalent in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline. Interested candidates may email to novosad@anl.gov. The applications should include a motivation cover page, CV, publications list, up to 3-pages summary of proposed research project, and names of 3 academic referees. The position is available immediately. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by The University of Chicago.

Development and Application of Nanotechnology-based Tools to Understand Mechanisms of Bioremediation (R01)

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:40:52 -0500

Development and Application of Nanotechnology-based Tools to Understand Mechanisms of Bioremediation (R01);

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-07-007.html.

Letters of Intent Receipt Date: January 16, 2008;

Application Submission/Receipt Date: February 15, 2008

NSF Fellowship Callout for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) PhD Students: November 12, 4:00-5:00PM, BRNG 1245; January 9, 2008, 4:30-5:30PM, BRG 1245.

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:25:32 -0500

NSF Fellowship Callout for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) PhD Students: November 12, 4:00-5:00PM, BRNG 1245; January 9, 2008, 4:30-5:30PM, BRG 1245.

The Discovery Learning Center (DLC) in Discovery Park offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students in the STEM disciplines to apply for a one-year fellowship funded by the National Science Foundation and Purdue University. Fellows serve as “visiting scientists” in a program designed to instill the excitement of learning science into middle-school classrooms. Teamed with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science and math teachers, a diverse group of fellows will develop and teach interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lessons geared toward the science of everyday life. NSF requires applicants to be US citizens. Benefits of participation include a $30,000 stipend with tuition and most fees paid, an excellent training in communications and community outreach, and the opportunity to make a difference for science education. To apply, visit http://www.purdue.edu/dp/gk12. Application deadline is January 22, 2008. For more information, please contact Amy Childress (childres@purdue.edu).

East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI)

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:03:27 -0400

The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) orientation to the society, culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research setting, and to help students initiate scientific relationships that will better enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts. The institutes last approximately eight weeks from June to August.
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DURI Program Proposals due Tuesday, Oct. 9

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:14:47 -0400

The Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship (DURI) program is accepting proposals for research projects for the Spring 2008 semester. DURI involves Purdue undergraduates in the cutting-edge interdisciplinary research environment of Discovery Park. The program offers 50 internships per academic semester at the West Lafayette campus, funded through the Discovery Learning Center. Select interns to help advance your research from a pool of highly talented and motivated students.

Mentor undergraduate students by fostering the exchange of ideas and creating new research opportunities. View additional information (including sample projects) and use the simple form to submit your project proposal online: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/duri. If you have any questions, please contact: Amy Childress; Intern Coordinator; Discovery Learning Center; 63590; childres@purdue.edu

Limited Submission Competition, NSF MRI, per Christine King

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:13:45 -0400

Limited Submission Competition, NSF MRI, per Christine King: The annual submission deadline for the NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) is Thursday, January 24, 2008. As in previous years, each institution is limited to participating in no more than two instrument acquisition proposals, and in no more than one additional instrument development proposal. The URL for this competition is www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07510/nsf07510.htm. The MRI program is designed to improve the quality and expand the scope of research and research training in science and engineering, and to foster the integration of research and education by providing instrumentation for research-intensive learning environments. Awards range from $100,000 to $2 million for the acquisition, development, and support of research instrumentation for shared inter- and/or intra-institutional use and in concert with private sector partners.

Interns deadlines: Monday, October 29, Letters of Intent due to the OVPR; Monday, November 26, Preproposals due to the OVPR; Thursday, November 29, College preproposal rankings due to the OVPR. Note that letters of intent, preproposals, and rankings to the OVPR should be e-mailed to OVPRlimited@purdue.edu. Purdue’s limited submission policy and templates for letters of intent and preproposals may be found at http://dagon.admin.purdue.edu/cgi-bin/lsid.cgi. Please indicate clearly on letters of intent, and preproposals, whether the proposal is for acquisition or development. For any case in which the number of internal letters of intent received is no more than the number of proposals allowed by the sponsor, the OVPR will notify the PI that an internal preproposal will be unnecessary.

Post Doctoral Research Opportunity

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:41:10 -0400

Post Doctoral Research Opportunity
REQUIREMENTS: Extensive experience the development of physical models, implementation of required numerical algorithms, and the development of user-friendly applications in a distributed computing environment and on parallel computers. Demonstrated problem solving ability through engineering and scientific computational modeling as applied to electronic device and electronic system modeling. Extensive experience in Fortran, C, C++, Java, and UNIX systems. Proven ability to work independently.

DESIRE: Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physical Science. Extensive experience in the area of electronic device modeling and systems modeling with extensive experience in algorithm development and optimization. Experience in molecular dynamics, ab-inito methods (such as pseudopotentials and DFT), tight binding methods, many-body theory, surface chemistry, and lumped system models. Eagerness to work in and/or lead a software development team with object oriented approaches using state-of-the art high performance computational platforms. Extensive understanding of the theory and operation of devices. Experience in software development that enables engineering designs and analysis. Experience in the close interaction with on-going experimental efforts is essential.

WILL: Be developer and theorist of a device engineering team for the development of a comprehensive modeling packages used for the design and optimization of bio-nano systems for electronic and photonic devices. This work will include the incorporation of existing tools into a comprehensive simulation framework, the optimization of these tools, design of new tools and their hosting on the NCN nanoHUB using state-of-the-art high performance computational platforms.

More descriptions on Nanoelectronic Modeling (NEMO) Developments can be found at: http://dynamo.ecn.purdue.edu/~gekco.

Please send your resume to Gerhard Klimeck
(Please note the anti-spam modification in the email address).