Undergraduate Summer Research

***Application deadline has been extended to Monday, February 13, 2012 at noon***

The CCE Summer Undergraduate Research Program allows undergraduate scientists to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor working in the field of molecular evolution and origins of life chemistry.  Students are trained in research methods, data analysis, and written/oral communication of their results.  Depending on the specific school and advisor you are interested in, your application will be folded into an existing program at that school.  You will receive a minimum stipend of $3,500 for 10 weeks of research, and campus housing will be provided.  Applications are due February 13, 2012 at noon. Download the information flyer, application form, and rec letter form.  

Research & Teaching Post-doc Position Available

A combined research and teaching postdoctoral position is available immediately at Furman University for a candidate with a background in organic synthesis and/or analytical chemistry.  Furman University is an elite liberal arts institution with a vigorous undergraduate research program.  The project will encompass the development and characterization of model prebiotic reactions as part of the CCE.  The candidate will also be responsible for mentoring undergraduates in research, as well as incorporating the research into the creation of innovative classroom content.  This position would be particularly suitable for a candidate interested in preparing for an academic career at a primarily undergraduate research institution.  Please send a CV and a brief statement of your research and career goals to: Prof. Greg Springsteen, Ph.D., Dept. of Chemistry, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613.  Furman University is an equal opportunity employer.

Graduate Studies & Post-doctoral Fellowships

As a graduate student or post-doc in the CCE, you will have access to a community of researchers who are all working towards a common scientific goal.  Opportunities for collaboration and mentorship by other faculty members both within your home institution and elsewhere in the CCE are plentiful.  In addition, with exposure to all facets of research within this subject, you will be a more well-rounded scientist, with knowledge that far exceeds what you would have been exposed to in a single research group. Lastly, the CCE provides travel opportunities to conferences, chances to participate in outreach activities, opportunities for teaching & mentoring, and professional development workshops.  Download more information here or apply for chemistry graduate school at Georgia Tech, Emory University, the Scripps Research Institute, UCSD, Jackson St. University, and Georgia State University.