spray, and nanoelectrospray methods to biological problems. Kay Niemax, director of the Institute of Spectrochemistry and Applied Spectroscopy and professor of physicalchemical analysis at the University of Dortmund (both in Germany), received his Diploma and Ph.D. in physics from the University of Kiel (Germany). His current research interests include laser and plasma spectrochemistry. Peter J. Schoenmakers, principal research chemist at the Shell Research and Technology Center (The Netherlands), received his Ph.D. from Delft Technical University (The Nether-
lands) . His current research interests include separations methods and their application to polymers, petrochemicals, and oil.
Dasgupta to receive Benedetti-Pichler award Purnendu "Sandy" Dasgupta, professor at Texas Tech University, is the recipient of the 1998 BenedettiPichler Award, sponsored by the American Microchemical Society. Dasgupta's research has focused on microchemistry, from developing micromembrane suppressors for ion chromatography to using single droplets to collect samples. His current research interests include atmospheric chemistry, chemical sensors, ionic analysis, process analysis, and system automation.
Benedetti-Pichler nominations The American Microchemical Society requests nominations for the 1999 Benedetti-Pichler Award, which recognizes research achievements in microanalytical chemistry. The award also recognizes administration, teaching, or other means that promote the advance of microchemistry. The awards consists of a plaque and expenses to attend the Eastern Analytical Symposium in Somerset, NJ, in November to receive the award. Eligibility is not restricted to society members, and past nominees may be renominated with updated and resubmitted information. Documents should include three nominating letters a summary of professional achievements and a bibliography of publications and should be sent to Robert G Michel Dept of Chemistry University of Connecticut 215 Glenbrook Rd Storrs CT 06269-4060 (860-486-3143; rgmichel@'nucleus chem uconn edu) Deadline is Oct 23
amsterdam vrije Universiteit Full Professorship in Analytical Chemistry f/m Vacancy number 2010.980201 3 The Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for a 'Van der Leeuw' chair in Analytical Chemistry, awarded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. Succesful candidates will develop selective and sensitive detection- and sample preparation techniques in chromatographic and other dynamic separation systems. The position is in the Department of Analytical Chemistry, which is known for developing multidimensional separation and detection techniques and which focuses its applications on environmental analysis with additional interests in bio- and food analyses. The Department participates in the Netherlands Research School for the Socio-Econo-
mic and Natural Sciences of the Environment. The Professorship carries with it a significant start-up budget in equipment and personnel. The successful applicant is expected to be an experienced researcher of international standing with demonstrated leadership and grantmanship, to possess outstanding teaching qualifications at both the graduate and undergraduate level, an ability to collaborate with others, and as a requirement for the 'Van der Leeuw' chair, younger than 45 years. Interested candidates are asked to provide a curriculum vitae including teaching experience, a list of publications, and an outline of their proposed research
program. Further information may be obtained from Prof. Dr. N.P.E. Vermeulen, Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, tel. +31-20-444 7590, e-mail:
[email protected]. Information Applications should be addressed within one month following the appearance of this announcement to Vrije Universiteit, Faculty of Chemistry, c/o Dr. P.M. Kwantes, managing director, De Boelelaan 1083, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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