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Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 18 February 2006 - 1:45am

Director sought for Pharma and Biotech Clusters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by: INDUNIV 2/13/2006 INDUNIV is seeking a qualified individual to serve as director of the Pharma and Biotech Clusters. Candidates for the position should preferably have a degree in science and experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Other qualities include project management skills with lean/six sigma experience and excellent facilitation and communications skills. Interested persons can send their confidential resumes to the attention of INDUNIV Executive Director Iván Lugo at ilugo@induniv.org.

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 18 February 2006 - 1:50am

HACU National Internship Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by: INDUNIV 2/7/2006 Fact Sheet for Students Opening Doors of Opportunity! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Summer 2006 deadline is February 24, 2006. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for an internship, apply online at http://www.hnip.net. You will also need to mail the following documents: > Current official transcript > Certification of Enrollment Form INTRODUCTION: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) recruits college students for summer- and semester-long paid internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. These ten- and fifteen-week internship programs are designed to allow college students to gain professional development experience that will enable them to make educated career choices. The following are federal agencies and corporations that have participated in the past: FEDERAL SPONSORS: Central Intelligence Agency Department of Treasury Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Department of Commerce Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Department of Defense Federal Reserve Board Department of Energy Library of Congress Department of Health & Human Services National Aeronautics and Space Admin Department of the Interior National Science Foundation Department of Justice National Labor Relations Board Department of Labor Office of Personnel Management Department of State Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Department of Transportation CORPORATE PARTNERS: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad McDonald's Corporation Coors Brewing Company PricewaterhouseCoopers Educational Testing Service ServiceMaster Management Farm Credit Administration Shell Chemical Company Freddie Mac State Fair Foods, Inc. Goldman, Sachs & Co. Target Corporation JP Morgan Chase The St. Paul Companies, Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation Verizon Marriott International, Inc. Verizon Wireless MGM Mirage TRAVEL EXPENSES: Roundtrip airfare is arranged and provided at no charge to interns when applicable. Federal interns who arrange their own transportation will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses. (Note: Expenses must be pre-approved.) STIPENDS: Government intern stipend levels are based on academic level at the time of application. Sophomore/Junior - $440/week * Senior - $470/week * Graduate/Law - $540/week Corporate intern pay levels vary and will be determined at the time of the offer. ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must: > Be authorized or eligible to work by law in the U.S. > Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale > Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program > Have completed their freshman year of college before the internship begins APPLICATION DEADLINES: Spring 2006 deadline is November 4, 2005; Summer 2006 deadline is February 24, 2006. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for an internship, apply online at http://www.hnip.net . You will also need to mail the following documents: > Current official transcript > Certification of Enrollment Form Applicants are screened and selected based on their field of study, goals, academic performance, and extracurricular activities. Supervisors at participating federal agencies or corporations make the final selections; however, HACU makes the official offer of employment to the student. HACU National Internship Program * One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 605 * Washington, DC 20036 (202) 467-0893 * www.hnip.net

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 21 February 2006 - 10:38pm

Also, for those of you searching for jobs: Science magazine has an excellent tool called NextWave which has a great job search engine, postings on career advice and things like that. If you go to the resource section of CienciaPR you can find a link to it. Happy job-searching!

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 25 February 2006 - 11:57pm

Undergraduate Internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution. Summer 2006 University of Puerto Rico The Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2006 internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico. The internship will run from May 29 to August 4th, 2006. Application deadline: 28 February 2006. The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience fields such as: - Plant Systematics and Population Biology. - Plant Community Dynamics and Forest Ecology. - Plant eco-physiology. - Terrestrial Arthropod Ecology. - Plant Reproductive Ecology and Evolution. - Aquatic Insect Ecology. - Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. - Land-use History and Species Diversity. - Soil Ecology. Students will receive a stipend of $4,000.00 for the ten weeks duration of the program. Round-trip plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of $800.00. The program will cover housing at the University of Puerto Rico and El Verde Field Station. The National Science Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, fund the program. The program is limited to undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during summer 2006 and to US citizen or permanent resident. Application materials and further information can be found at: http://ites.upr.edu/REU/ or contact: Alonso Ramirez (reu@ites.upr.edu) Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies, University of Puerto Rico P.O. Box 21910 San Juan, PR 00931

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 11 April 2006 - 6:16pm

CienciaPR received the following e-mail from Dr. Peg Boyle Single at University of Vermont ----------- Dear CIENCIAPR, I am working with Jim Vigoreaux, a professor of biology at UVM, to recruit for a post-doc in biology. This is a two-year post-doc that will provide much support for one's own program of research and has limited teaching responsibilities. Thanks! Peg ----------- UVM George Washington Henderson Fellowship in Biology (two year post-doc) Application Due Date: May 30, 2006 The Department of Biology at The University of Vermont is seeking to recruit an outstanding postdoctoral fellow who will complement the strength of existing faculty and extend the breath of the Biology program, and who can diversify the university’s curriculum and address issues of multiculturalism. Applicants who hold a PhD from a range of disciplines (molecular/cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, neurobiology, biochemistry or analytical chemistry) will be strongly considered. Preference will be given to candidates who apply modern techniques of proteomics, genomics and/or computational biology to the study of biological complexity. U.S. Citizens and legal permanent residents (LPR) are eligible to apply. Candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of racial or ethnic diversity studies into their research or teaching are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Henderson Fellowships Program web site to obtain additional information about the program www.uvm.edu/hendersonfellowships or contact PegBoyle.Single@uvm.edu (Director of the Henderson Fellowship Program). ******************************************* Peg Boyle Single, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor, Department of Education Director, Faculty Mentoring Program and Henderson Fellows Program University of Vermont Mann Hall Room 204b, Trinity Campus 208 Colchester Avenue Burlington VT 05405-1757 PegBoyle.Single@uvm.edu www.uvm.edu/~pbsingle 802/656-8533 *******************************************

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 20 May 2006 - 3:11am

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 23, 2006 4th ANNUAL FUTURE FACULTY CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM RIT's innovative diversity program is raising the bar for schools nationwide. Do you know of individuals that fit the following criteria? Do you? * Commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences. * African-American, Latin American, American Indian or Alaskan Native. * Within one to two years of receiving Ph.D. -or- * Within one year of receiving or already received MFA -or- * Engaged in a Post Doctoral assignment * Desire academic teaching career at an exceptional teaching institution * Receiving degrees in disciplines offered at RIT; i.e., math, sciences, engineering, technologies, liberal arts, fine art, computing sciences * Demonstrate potential to fill open and/or anticipated vacancies * Able to travel to Rochester, NY October 12 - 15, 2006 (all expenses paid) For more information visit our website: http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/employment/ffcep/. Please direct any email correspondence to facultyr@rit.edu or telephone number 585-475-5775.

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 10 August 2006 - 5:15pm

VACANT JOB TITLE : AMT SENIOR ENGINEER - CONTROLS DEPARTMENT : ADVANCED MFG TECHNOLOGY - GLOBAL SUPERVISOR : AMT ASSURER POSITION SUMMARY: Global AMT role – To ensure the ongoing technical excellence of the global Manufacturing activities of the business by researching, developing and supplying innovative new technology solutions in control systems and SCADA via AMT project activities. This role will demand a high level of travel commitment both in terms of short duration trips to vendors and customers, together with more extended trips for validation and release of projects in various sites across the business. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Electronics. • At least five years of experience in a medical devices/pharmaceutical industry. • EIT license and CIAPR member. • Experience in equipment/process design techniques. • Experience in project management principles and application. • Knowledge of: CGMP (QSR); automation and controls; validations; design control and SOP’s. • Bilingual (English/Spanish). • Computer literate. • Willing to travel (up to around 50% of time). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Directs, coordinates, executes and delivers new technology developments to MFG. via the AMT projects or as required. • Is recognized within the business as an advanced practitioner of Equipment/Process Engineering in relation to Manufacturing processes used in the manufacture of contact lenses. • Provide a significant technical contribution to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology team. • Provides a significant technical contribution to assigned projects. • Define preliminary equipment and process URS’s and product transfer plans working together with R&D where needed. • Evaluate and approve equipment/process design changes, specifications and drawing releases both internally and with vendors • Perform engineering studies, which will be the bases for new technology approval and validation activities. • Perform equipment and process validation as needed. • Plan, coordinate and execute equipment installation. This includes but is not limited to mechanical and electrical installation • Work with vendors and contractors during design, purchasing, installation and commissioning of equipment or services. AMT Senior Engineer – Controls RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED): • Perform/coordinate factory acceptance tests to new equipment. • Work together with Manufacturing to define Operational and Performance technical test to be part of the IQ’s, OQ’s and PQ’s, as required. • Train proper resources within the Project organization and MFG. organization to ensure equipment performance and regulatory compliance. • Work in special projects as required. • Coordinate optimization activities with other groups (QA, Manufacturing, etc). • Maintain a good relation with all interactive multi discipline working groups. • Ensures that all projects comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety policy and procedures. • Ensures that all equipment and processes comply with required regulatory standards. • Provide regular and structured reporting to management and customers on project performance. For more information contact: Lisette Zambrana Directora Recursos Humanos 500 Carr. 584, Lot 7 Amuelas Industrial Park Juana Díaz, PR 00795 Phone: (787)260-5106 Fax: (787)260-5116

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 10 August 2006 - 5:17pm

JOB TITLE : SENIOR MOLDING ENGINEER DEPARTMENT : INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR : PROJECT ENGINEERING MASTER SHIFT : FIRST OUR REQUIREMENTS: •Polymer Engineer Preferred. •Mechanical/Electrical or Chemical Engineer of equivalent experience with proven career in the injection molding and Polymer area with 5 years minimum experience, E.I.T. or P. E. license and CIAPR member. •Proficient of the injection molding process and molding equipment. •DOE experience. •A thorough knowledge of multi-cavity injection mold tool/multi-drop Hot Runner System Construction •A good working knowledge of polymer material. •Experience Molding under clean room conditions. •A knowledge of polymer material •Experience Molding under clean room conditions. •A knowledge of other Polymer Processes would be an advantage such as Ultrasonic/Hot Plate Welding, Thermo/Vaccum Forming, form Fill Seal and a good Mechanical Engineering Appreciation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: •Evaluate new injection molding Equipment for application in new products and processes. •Develop molding parameters for new processes. •Improve molding parameters and conditions of existing molding processes. •Evaluate materials for new and existing molding processes. •Evaluate the design of existing mold tools for improvements. •Design new molds tools. •Design and development of SOP's for new and existing molding process. VACANT JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST DEPARTMENT : INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR : PROJECT ENGINEERING MASTER SHIFT : FIRST DATE : April 6, 2006 JOB SUMMARY: Position involves active participation in the design, synthesis, fabrication, and testing of novel materials for contact lens products. This position involves both hands-on and management/coordination of multiple projects. Incumbent works in a cross-functional team environment involving R & D, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Marketing. REQUIREMENTS: •Candidate must have an MS degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or Materials Science. A Ph.D. degree is highly desirable. •Demonstrated hands-on experience with at least 5 years of development and analysis of hydrogel polymers, preferably within the biomedical industry. •Fully bilingual. •Computer literate and fluent with traditional office software products. •Must be a team player and capable to work within a cross-functional environment. •Enjoys a highly paced, creative work environment with activities geared toward meeting project deliverables. RESPONSIBILITIES: •Polymer-related activities: polymer formulation development and optimization, immobilization, study of structure-property relationships of hydrogel polymers. •Analysis of physicochemical properties of polymers using a variety of analytical methods. Methods development. •Interface extensively with Research and Development group. •Troubleshoot problems related to materials and processing. •Participate effectively within cross-functional teams. •Manage a number of projects simultaneously. Highly creative in developing strategies for developing new materials and solving problems. •Works under minimal supervision and is driven by project requirements such as milestones and timelines. •Openly communicates with in-house personnel and outside suppliers/consultants. •Detail-oriented and maintains documentation and records of experimental work. •Identifies needs for further improvement of materials, methods of analysis, and in-house project management processes. •Mentors and coaches junior scientists and technicians. Serve as internal technical expert in material design and development. •Proactively reviews state-of-the-art technologies and communicates applicability to development of new contact lens products. Lisette Zambrana Directora Recursos Humanos 500 Carr. 584, Lot 7 Amuelas Industrial Park Juana Díaz, PR 00795 Phone: (787)260-5106 Fax: (787)260-5116

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 5 September 2006 - 3:15pm

The Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (UPRM, www.biology.uprm.edu) invites applications for a Tenure-track Position as Assistant Investigator in Tropical Forest Conservation and Management to begin January 2007 or when position is filled. A Ph.D. degree and complete fluency in English and Spanish are required. Additional qualifications include a strong background in management and conservation of tropical forests and their natural resources as well as effective teaching and communication skills in general public and government agency forums. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Bosque del Pueblo in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and expected to implement and coordinate the management, conservation, research, and education initiatives as specified in the Plan de Conservación de Áreas Sensitivas para Adjuntas y Municipios Adyacentes and in the Reserva Puertorriqueña de la Biosfera en las Tierras Adjuntas (www.casapueblo.org). National and international collaboration with other faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and community groups is expected. External funds obtained through grant proposals will allow additional compensation. Benefits include health insurance, relocation costs (if applicable), and tuition waivers in the UPR system for immediate family members. Females are encouraged to apply. Send Curriculum Vitae, separate statements of research and of community involvement interests, and three letters of reference before October 31, 2006 to Dr. Lucy Williams, Director, Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, P.O. Box 9012, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681-9012. The application can be submitted electronically to lwilliams@uprm.edu with hard copy following. The University of Puerto Rico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/H

Submitted by Daniel Alfonso Colón-Ramos on 21 October 2006 - 10:38pm

High-technology gas turbine applied research, development, testing & engineering company based out of Jupiter Florida with offices in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico has opportunities for mechanical and aerospace engineering graduates. The candidates shall have strong structural analysis fundamentals and a background in aerospace structures engineering, 3D modeling methods, finite element analysis (FEA) and theoretical procedures and techniques. Tired of the cold weather? Exciting carreer oportunities available for experienced stateside engineers willing to relocate to PR. Position Requirements for Recent Graduates: -BSME with minimum GPA of 3.70 -MUST BE US CITIZEN -MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH (WRITTEN AND COLLOQUIAL) -Willing to travel -Willing to relocate to southwest Puerto Rico Preferred Qualifications -MSME or MSAE -Aerospace Studies and Research Program Certificate -10+ years of experience in industrial or aerospace gas turbine structural analysis or in space propulsion systems Interested in this opportunity? Submit your updated resume and cover letter (MS Word or PDF) for review to ldiaz@fttinc.com with position ID “PRELSA” in the e-mail heading

Submitted by Mónica Ivelisse Feliú-Mójer on 17 December 2006 - 6:31pm

Assistant / Associate Professor Neurogenetics The Institute of Neurobiology at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates should apply genetic techniques to fundamental problems in developmental or systems neuroscience. The candidate should hold a doctoral degree, a minimum of two years postdoctoral training, research productivity commensurate with experience and a commitment to developing an independent research program. Although this is a research position, opportunities to obtain an academic appointment in a relevant department of the School of Medicine are available. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to establish a core facility in his or her area of expertise. Send curriculum vitae, a brief description of research and teaching interests, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mails of three referees, and, if possible, reprints of one or two significant recent publications to: Dr. Jonathan Blagburn, Search Committee, Institute of Neurobiology, 201 Boulevard del Valle, San Juan, PR 00901. In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2007. For general information see the Institute webpage at www.neuro.upr.edu or contact Dr. Jonathan Blagburn at jmblagbu@neuro.upr.edu UPR-MSC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.