Thursday , 23 May 2013

Daily Archives: July 25, 2010

NASA Telescope Finds Elusive Buckyballs in Space

PASADENA, Calif. — Astronomers using NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope have discovered carbon molecules, known as “buckyballs,” in space for the first time. Buckyballs are soccer-ball-shaped molecules that were first observed in a laboratory 25 years ago. They are named for their resemblance to architect Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic domes, which have interlocking circles on the surface of a partial sphere. Buckyballs ... Read More »

JEDDAH: Summer programs galore

Public and private institutions, including Saudi Aramco and King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST), have organized various educational and entertainment programs for Saudi students to help them make use of the summer holidays in a constructive manner. KACST’s two-week program attended by 40 talented students focused on nanotechnology. There were lectures by experts on the history and development ... Read More »

UK: Design Engineer – nanotechnology

Job Role: Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Other, Food Science, Materials Science, Nanotechnology Job Hours: Full-Time Sector: Industry Location: South East Company:  Hudson Shribman Salary: c£40-£46k Job reference: AF/ 015533 Posted Date: 21 July 2010 14:22:54 Design Engineer c£40-£46k South, UK Ref: AF/015533 A Design Engineer is urgently required to join a world leading company in its field, to develop next generation products. You will ... Read More »

US: Graduate Students

Graduate Students Positions for graduate students are available at the Nanomedicine Center of phi29 DNA packaging motor directed by Dr. Peixuan Guo hosted by the University of Cincinnati to work on RNA nanotechnology, RNA chemistry, and siRNA delivery. Contact Peixuan Guo, 513-558-0041. opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. Salary: n/a /Yearly Location:  Cincinnati, OH Type: Full-Time Postal Code: 45267 Read More »

Germany: Post-doc fellowships

The Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi) at the University of Münster offers two fellowships for visiting post-doctoral researchers, for a lump sum of 3000€ per month each. Candidates from all over the world and with any disciplinary backgrounds will be considered, if they demonstrate potential to engage in innovative research together with ifgi researchers and students. Applicants need to have completed ... Read More »

US: Postdoctoral Research Position – Corrosion Science and Electrochemistry

Postdoctoral Research Position – Corrosion Science and Electrochemistry ISP / Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL), Spokane Washington State University The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to undertake research in corrosion science and surface electrochemistry. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated experimentalist who has the ... Read More »

US: Postdoctoral Position in Analytical Chemistry

The postdoctoral fellow shall develop methods to biomonitor people exposed to isocyanates. This includes analysis of blood protein adducts and DNA adducts of isocyanates in biological samples. The analyses will be performed with LC-MS/MS (QTRAP4000). Therefore, hands-one experience with Applied Biosystems (ABSciex) is highly desirable. One postdoctoral position is available for 1 year. To apply: Prof. Dr. Gabriele Sabbioni Department ... Read More »