Company/ Institute: Northwestern University
Department: Chemistry
Location: Evanston, IL
Job Title: Senior Scientist, Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy

Description:
The Department of Chemistry is rapidly expanding the analytical capabilities in the Integrated Molecular Structure Education and Research Center (IMSERC) that will culminate in the opening of a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility in 2011 and the addition of three new Senior Scientist positions. The facility houses the department’s NMR, mass spectrometry, single crystal X-ray and trace metals analysis capabilities. The IMSERC is an open access analytical research center where users have 24x7 access to capital intensive characterization techniques and expert scientists are available to train users on proper selection of techniques and perform advanced characterization of synthetic materials. The IMSERC currently houses a Smart 1000 and APEX2 X-ray diffractometer. The IMSERC is seeking candidates with a record of teaching, laboratory management and performing structure determination for organic and inorganic compounds. Individual must be familiar with modern software, such as SHELX and JANA, and must have a demonstrated history of solving structures with incorporated solvent, merohedrally twinned crystals and working with air sensitive samples. Competence with refining modulated structures is highly desired. Duties include sample analysis, consultation on crystallization techniques, and assistance with data interpretation, user training and manuscript preparation. In addition, the successful application will assist the Director with the identification of needed additional equipment and the preparation of grant proposals to obtain such equipment. More information about the IMSERC is available at http://www.chem.northwestern.edu/imserc/ . The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and 5-10 years of X-ray crystallography experience and an extensive publication record. A past history of lab management and/or graduate level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Scientists with industrial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience level.

Send resume with names and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Andrew Ott
Dept. of Chemistry
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208-3113
a-ott@northwestern.edu

Evaluation will begin on 6/1/2008 and continue until all positions are filled. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.