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Catedrática de Ingeniería Química de RUM recibe subvención para proveer soluciones al manejo del plástico

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La lucha contra la contaminación plástica y la búsqueda de soluciones sostenibles para el manejo de sus residuos son desafíos cruciales en la sociedad actual. En este contexto, la Fundación Nacional de las Ciencias (NSF) otorgó una subvención de $700 mil a las doctoras Yomaira Pagán Torres, del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (RUM) y Eranda Nikolla, de la Universidad de Michigan, ambas de Ingeniería Química (INQU), para un proyecto que tiene como fin diseñar y producir materiales catalíticos que faciliten la descomposición de residuos plásticos, a sus componentes químicos básicos, para su reúso en la manufactura del plástico original o la síntesis de otras sustancias químicas de mayor valor agregado. 

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Cell Biology

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The Department of Biology at the University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology, to begin in the fall of 2024. Successful candidates will address important questions in cell biology and contribute to neuroscience research and education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Research using non-mammalian model systems and/or cell culture systems are particularly encouraged.

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Mayagüez Campus welcomes new faculty members

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Dr. Agustín Rullán Toro, Rector of the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus (RUM), welcomed 20 new professors who have joined the institution's faculty. 

"This exciting chapter in the institution's educational history, marks a significant milestone in the unwavering commitment we have to provide an education of excellence to future generations," said the Rector. 

He added that since the beginning of the faculty recruitment process in December 2020, the academic departments have worked hard to identify and select the most outstanding candidates. 

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A defender of science: Dr. Edwin Vázquez de Jesús

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Dr. Edwin Vázquez de Jesús was a product of Puerto Rico's public education system.  He graduated from Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School and then did his bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. He continued his academic career obtained his master's degree in Microbiology at Long Island University in New York, and pursued doctoral studies at City College of the City University of New York. He completed his studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus with a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology.  

Open Rank, Tenure Track or Tenured Faculty Position Open - CWRU Department of Chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure track or tenured faculty position in Chemistry. The successful candidate will establish research programs concentrating on applications or methods development in artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) in computationally guided chemistry as related to materials discovery, energy, or chemical biology.

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Nominate your students for USGS summer internships

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The US Geological Survey is seeking to create a pathway whereby students with excellent training in biological field methods can be nominated and apply for summer internships at USGS. Selected applicants will be offered internships at available field, laboratory, or office related scientific positions throughout the country for up to 5 months. USGS places interns wherever the project scientists need them.

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Multiple Faculty Positions at Northwestern

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Advertising several assistant professor level faculty positions at Northwestern as part of the NIH FIRST program, and Northwestern’s local program is NURTURE: Northwestern University Recruitment to Transform Under-Representation and achieve Equity. 

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