http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/laboratory-technician-location-hertfordshire-hertfordshire-200633657.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:26 +0000171893An opportunity has arisen for a laboratory technician to work within a small research team in the field of fire-retardant chemicals development, application and testing. The successful candidate will have HND/BSc in Material science or related discipline with some laboratory experience gained within commercial environment. Salary offered depending upon experience, together with a benefit package which includes private health medical scheme membership, pension scheme membership, and flexi-time working. This post would be initially on an 18 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/technologist-chemicalspolymer-x2-location-herts-hertfordshire-200633632.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:34 +0000171867An opportunity has arisen for a graduate (B.Sc. or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, with industrial or post-graduate experience in polymer compounding, to work within a small research team in the field of fire-retardant chemicals development, application and testing. The Successful candidate will be organised, motivated, good team player. A starting salary offered depending upon experience, together with a benefit package which includes private health medical scheme membership, pension scheme membership, and flexi-time working. The post would initially be on an18 month fixed contract with the possibility of extension All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/graduates-materials-location-herts-hertfordshire-200633616.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:42 +0000171835We currently have a number of vacancies for Material and Polymer Science Graduates in Hertfordshire area. These positions are primarily laboratory based and will require some industrial experience. Previous experience of working in a GLP/GMP environment would be desirable but not essential You must have good communication and computer skills. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/project-scientist-engineer-chemist-south-east-south-east-200630798.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:38 +0000167086Project Scientist (Engineer/ Chemist) c£18-20k South East Ref: AF/015101 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a project scientist engineering or chemistry to be involved in the development, assembly and supply of versatile specialised computer controlled systems in the chemistry field. Candidates will be required to manage a range of projects involving miniature to bench-scale chemical instrumentation/ products, including supervision, testing and on site assembly (worldwide). You will need to liaise with clients, sales engineers and software/electronics specialists in order build, then personally undertake chemical and performance testing, first at our laboratory and then assist after installation at the client’s site. Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience Science (chemistry) / engineering graduates or those with some commercial experience. Well organised, confident and a good communicator, willing to travel and capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time. Some experience in industry will be valuable, especially in an R&D laboratory, Complete confidence in working with computers is essential. To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015101, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/physical-characterisation-team-leader-and-rheology-specialist-material-characterisation-section-slough-200626271.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 15:05:44 +0000159863This new role within our UKAS-accredited Material Characterisation Section (MCS) will enable you to become a coatings rheology expert and gain significant knowledge in the areas of microscopy and thermal analysis. With the merger of ICI Paints and AkzoNobel in 2008, AkzoNobel has become a business whose brands are recognised across the world and used everywhere from Wembley Stadium and Sydney Harbour Bridge to your front door. A Global 500 company and listed on the FTSE4Good and Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, we are the world’s largest coatings manufacturer, the leading supplier of specialty chemicals and the number one in decorative paints. The Materials Characterisation Section provides enabling services to a wide spectrum of technical activities from applied research projects with international impact to new product development, cost saving, production, after sales service and complaint settlement. Rheology is instrumental in providing information on application, flow and storage stability of coating compositions for the Decorative and Packaging businesses (and in future for an Expert Capability Group in complex cluids and colloids). Your role will be to assist the MCS Manager in maintaining and improving capability in rheology, thermal, mechanical and microscopy services. This challenging role calls for a good degree, and ideally a PhD, in Physics or Physical Chemistry and in-depth knowledge of rheology theory complemented by extensive practical experience in dispersion systems, working knowledge of related areas of physical characterisation techniques such as thermal analysis and microscopy as well as a broad understanding of the capabilities of other characterisation and analytical techniques and proven capability in leading a characterisation team. Closing date: 20th November 2009. To apply please click the button below. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/process-continuous-improvement-scientist-south-fuel-cells-united-kingdom-200625004.htmThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:56:42 +0000157371As a continuous improvement scientist you will provide technical expertise and understanding to the continuous improvement group. You will help deliver effective Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) manufacturing for our client’s Fuel Cell components, integrating existing processes and developing new methods. You will be technically focussed, but committed to delivering the business’ needs and supporting your group to complete product and process trials to deadlines. Main Responsibilities: Drive the process trials to ensure that business needs are met Analyse the capability of current and new MEA manufacturing methods Provide optimum MEA functionality, using analysis of physical and electrochemical properties Prepare and analyse MEA sections using optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Draft operating procedures, identifying process set points and operating windows Communicate trial results with all levels of staff in the trial group Essential Skills/ Experience: Proven practical experience of implementing process or product improvement programmes to deadlines within a science/ engineering environment Materials Science / Chemistry qualification or related discipline Materials analysis skills (SEM/ TEM) Desirable Skills/ Experience: Understanding and knowledge of the Fuel Cell sector/ manufacturing process Benefits: This is a permanent job with a fantastic employer offering a great benefits package in addition to the basic salary: Pension Scheme - Hybrid scheme combining Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit scheme in combination with the State Second Pension; 25 Days Holiday; Share Incentive Plan – after 1 year; Incentive Bonus- after a qualifying period of 3 months; Long Service Awards; Subsidised Restaurant & Refreshments; Child Care Vouchers; Christmas Gift; Free Parking To Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Adam Isle at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AI/015082, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on +44 (0)207 421 5232, or apply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to: adam.isle@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-tenure-track-faculty-position-in-experimental-physical-chemistry-ca-california-50001715.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:38 +0000152845University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Helios Project The University of California, Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) seek applicants for an assistant professor, tenure-track faculty position in experimental physical chemistry beginning in the fall of 2010. This position is jointly funded through the Berkeley campus and the Helios Project at LBNL (for more information see: http://www.lbl.gov/msd/helios_site/index_helios.html). Creative candidates who show extraordinary promise or accomplishment in research and teaching in experimental physical chemistry are specifically sought. Research plans with a focus broadly on solar energy, including topics such as solar fuel, photocatalysis, and artificial photosynthesis is essential. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a proposed research program, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Chair, Helios Search Committee Department of Chemistry 419 Latimer Hall University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1460. or chemdept.recruit@berkeley.edu or Electronic submissions preferred via Candidate self-registration at http://chem-dept.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=59 The link above allows candidates to register and upload application material. Once application materials have been uploaded, candidates will be given a URL where their referees may upload PDFs of their letters. Please refer references to the UC statement on confidentiality: http://www.chance.berkeley.edu/apo/evalltr.htm. Application material must be received by December 15, 2009. Interviewing will begin in the fall of 2009, and early application is encouraged. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. UC Berkeley is committed to diversity in all aspects of our mission and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/customer-support-engineer-south-fuel-cell-company-united-kingdom-50001636.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009 12:36:28 +0000152453As Customer Support Engineer you will provide technical support to customers and the Sales & Marketing team, help communicate customer issues and requirements and drive customer service standards and objectives to a successful conclusion. You will also help provide insights to support the development or new and existing products. Our client is a leading Fuel Cell company, and as Customer Support Engineer you will be joining a team which works across both technical (scientific and engineering) and business support (sales and marketing, customer services) functions, so your communication skills and ability to understand and concisely deliver technical information will be key to your success. Main Responsibilities: Provide effective technical support to customers in their use of our client’s products Drive customer projects to conclusion within an agreed timeframe Assist in ensuring product qualification is achieved in a timely manner, in line with plan Communicate customer issues and requirements to the key stakeholders within the business Actively participate in the gathering and reporting of accurate and up-to-date market intelligence Required Experience: Proven track record managing projects both internally and with customers Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of fuel cells Proven track record of being able to influence at all levels and work effectively across departments Able to work with and challenge the “experts” Good presentation skills A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline Previous work experience with Fuel Cells/ Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) desirable Benefits: This is a permanent job with a fantastic employer offering a great benefits package in addition to the basic salary: Pension Scheme; 25 Days Holiday; Christmas Gift; Share Incentive Plan (after 1 year) & Incentive Bonus (after 3 months); Long Service Awards; Subsidised Restaurant & Refreshments; Child Care Vouchers; Free Parking. To Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Adam Isle at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AI/015074, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on +44 (0)207 421 5232, or apply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to: adam.isle@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-professor-in-inorganic-chemistry-on-ontario-200580554.htmTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:25 +0000124776ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure stream position in the general areas of bioinorganic chemistry or inorganic chemistry related to the “greening” of chemical processes or energy generation at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program in the general area of inorganic chemistry and to play an active role in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The positions will have undergraduate teaching responsibilities in inorganic chemistry. Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry and have post-doctoral experience and have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. We are particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary research interests that complement and enhance the existing strengths in the Department in the areas of environmental science and biological chemistry. Information about the Department can be found at: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~physsci/. The Department has a newly established, state-of-the-art instrument facility, houses the Environmental NMR Centre and offers the opportunity for research collaboration with faculty in the physical, environmental and biological sciences. The successful candidate will work with our existing faculty to reshape and strengthen our growing undergraduate programs in chemistry. As a researcher, the successful candidate will establish a creative, high-impact research program based on external funding from NSERC and other agencies. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2009. Applicants are asked to send a letter of application including a current curriculum vitae, a concise research proposal (NSERC Discovery Grant format preferred, 5 pages), and a short teaching dossier that outlines the candidate’s teaching experience, subject area of teaching expertise, and goals for course delivery and curriculum development. Applicants should provide a list of three persons who have agreed to send confidential letters of recommendation to the Search Committee. All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by the application deadline. All correspondence should be sent via email by clicking Apply Now below as PDF attachments or by fax to 416-287-7204 or by post to: Chemistry Search Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (please find full mailing address below by clicking View Contact Details) The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htmTue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +00008785NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Awards: • Approximately 50 Fellowships awarded annually • One-year appointments, renewable up to three years • Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for specific degree fields and high cost-of-living areas • Annual travel budget of $8,000 • Financial assistance for relocation • Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program • Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Application Deadlines: Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1 Eligibility: • U.S. Citizen • Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD with pending LPR status • Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients Locations of Fellowship Positions: • Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA • Dryden Flight research Center, Edwards, CA • Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH • Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA • Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX • Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL • Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA • Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL • Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS • NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC • Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc