Department of Chemistry Graduate Affairs Announcements

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5th Annual Environmental Research Poster Symposium – Due Nov 18

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Students doing environmental research are invited to present at the 5th annual Environmental Research Poster Symposium, sponsored by Ridge to Reef! Both Presenters and Attendees should register via this form. https://forms.gle/6JGXEGVgCkEo5c5XA

Attendees may register up until the event. Deadline to register to present a poster is 5:00 pm, Thursday, November 18th. Feel free to forward this to anyone that you think would be interested.

Elizabethtown College – Teaching and Research Postdoctoral Associate in Chemistry

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Funded by an NSF collaborative grant between Professor James MacKay (Elizabethtown College) and Eriks Rozners (Binghamton University), we will be having a unique postdoctoral position opening for 2022 aimed at preparation and training for a future faculty position at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.  We would like to ask you to share this e-mail broadly with any current students or recent graduates that may be eligible and interested.  The position will be for one year, renewable for a second and will be first available around May 2022 (though start time is somewhat flexible).  The job posting is available online at

https://etown.peopleadmin.com/postings/3561

The project involves the design and synthesis of peptide nucleic acid monomers capable of recognizing double-stranded RNA (dsRNA).  The candidate will expand the project on sequence-specific recognition of dsRNA using triplex-forming peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) in new directions.  Primarily, they will be responsible for design and synthesis of new PNA monomers for incorporation into PNA to modulate the structure and function of complex non-coding regulatory RNAs.  Though the majority of the work will involve synthetic chemistry, the project spans the subdisciplines of chemistry with computational, biophysical, and chemical biology components.  Mimicking the responsibilities of a PUI faculty member, the Postdoctoral associate will be responsible for teaching introductory undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses.  The load will involve two or three courses per year and the candidate will work alongside Elizabethtown College chemistry faculty within the School of Sciences receiving extensive mentoring in the area of teaching.  We anticipate this as an excellent mentoring opportunity for any PhD who wishes to establish a research active career at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.

The review of applications will begin on November 15th.  Interested candidates may contact professor James A. MacKay (mackayj@etown.edu) with questions.

2022-2023 Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship: Due Dec 1

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Graduate Division is now accepting applications for the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship.

The will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann created a perpetual charitable trust for the purpose of funding advanced education and graduate study grants, which must be carried out entirely in the United States. Mrs. Liebmann’s primary concern was to attract and support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen field of study. The trustees welcome applications from students of all national origins who are United States citizens. The amount of each fellowship will cover the cost of tuition (no fees) and a stipend of $18,000. UCI may nominate three candidates for consideration.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be pursuing a program of study that includes any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training).  The selection committee has a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors.
  • Applicants must have an outstanding undergraduate record.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must be United States citizens.

Application Materials (hard copy, single-sided and NOT stapled)

  • Completed and signed application form.
  • One copy of your personal vitae or resume.
  • One certified (official) copy of each undergraduate and graduate transcript to date.
  • One copy of your graduate exam test scores (if applicable).
  • A statement of purpose (up to three pages, double-spaced) which considers the relationship between your graduate level study and your intended personal and/or professional goals.  The SOP must include a 10-15 line abstract at the top (included in the three pages) that explains, in LAYMAN’s terms, the essence of your proposed topic of study or dissertation, the methodology of its treatment and its anticipated impact on your field of study.
  • Letters of recommendation from at least two professors who have taught or worked closely with you (required).
  • One copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • One copy of your Financial Aid Summary from your school.
  • NOTE: You are not required to obtain a letter of recommendation from the Dean of Graduate School or Department Chair at this time.

*If any of the documents above are not applicable, please include a statement in its place in the application packet that explains why the item is not applicable.

Note: Candidates whose applications are selected for submission to the trustees for consideration will be required to submit one copy of their Federal Income Tax Return for the prior two years (including spouse’s returns, if applicable).  This is not required for internal review.

Complete application packages (hard copy, single-sided and NOT stapled) are due to Garrett Yoshitomi (NSII 1103) no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 12/1. (Note: This is earlier than the Graduate Division deadline.)

2022 Chemistry Dissertation Fellowships

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The Department is now accepting nominations for 2022 Dissertation Fellowships. Nominated students must be in either Chemistry or ChAMP – Chemistry, with an anticipated graduation date between Winter 2022 and Summer 2022. Dissertation fellowships offer one quarter of support during a student’s final quarter.

To submit a nomination, please use the following link: https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/dissertation-fellowship-2022. The nomination deadline is Friday, December 3, at midnight.