Research
A unique summer research opportunity in chemistry for college science teachers and their students!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Chemistry is excited to announce a summer research experience for a faculty and student pair. For the Summer of 2013, we are seeking one pair (one professor and one undergraduate student) from four-year colleges or universities.
Summer stipends will be provided, and it is anticipated that the collaboration will continue during the 2013/2014 academic year. The summer stipend for the professional member will be $6,000 per month for up to two full months of full-time commitment to the project. The student will receive $5,000 plus room and board for 10 weeks of commitment to the project. Campus arrival date is Sunday, June 2, so you can attend a full day of orientation on Monday, June 3. Campus departure date is Thursday, August 8.
Application Information
The Professor and Student should submit a single application packet that includes:
- Separate curriculum vitae for the professor and student
- First, second, and third choices from among the research thrusts listed above
- Brief description of the student’s anticipated career path
- Brief description how this experience will impact education and research efforts at the applicants’ home institution.
**Application Deadline: February 15, 2013**
Notifications will be made before March 15, 2013
Please submit application materials to: Professor Mark Griep
Department of Chemistry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
614 Hamilton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0304
Email: mgriep1@unl.edu
Office Phone: (402) 472-3502
The selected Professor/Student pair will become involved in one of the following research thrusts:
- Stephen DiMagno, Ph.D.
Organic
Late stage introduction of fluorine into drug-like molecules
To prepare PET radiotracers, the student will learn how to synthesize and prepare them by fluorination reactions with the "cold" (19F) isotope. What are the challenges involving the synthesis of the radiotracers with the "hot" (18F) isotope? - Eric Dodds, Ph.D.
Analytical and Bioanalytical
Biological Mass Spectrometry
To characterize complex covalent and noncovalent biochemical interactions, the student will learn how to amplify DNA, isolate proteins, or study protein glycosylation. - Patrick Dussault, Ph.D.
Organic
Quorum-sensing molecules
To control the growth of biofuel algae, the student will learn first how to identify and characterize quorum-sensing molecules and then how to synthesize analogs and test them. What factors control the quorum sensing and how to make the process more efficient? - Jiantao Guo, Ph.D.
Chemical Biology
Expanding the genetic code
To learn how protein structure determines its function, the student researcher will use the multidisciplinary tools of molecular biology and bioorganic chemistry to add chemically modified unnatural amino acids to the genetic code of a bacterium so it synthesizes protein molecules modified at specific and relevant locations. - David Hage, Ph.D.
Analytical and Bioanalytical
Rapid Analysis of Drug-Protein Interactions
To understand how drugs act on the body, the student will learn how to develop new analytical methods for studying the interaction between drugs and blood proteins. What are the driving forces for this interaction and how strong is it compared to a chemical bond? - Andrzej Rajca, Ph.D.
Organic
Organic Radicals for Organic Magnets, Spin Labels, and MRI Contrast Agents
To prepare the spin labels, students will learn how to synthesize stable organic radicals. Free radicals are typically highly reactive, why then are some radicals such as nitroxides persistent and how to make them more stable? - Alexander Sinitskii, Ph.D.
Inorganic
Novel functional materials
To create materials with new properties for electronics, photonics, sensors, and energy storage, the student will synthesize new types of carbon nanotubes and modified graphene. - Cliff Stains, Ph.D.
Chemical Biology
Tracking proteins in the cell
To allow monitoring of the precise spatial and temporal locations for proteins involved in cell motility, students will modify genes so they are specially labeled. - Jian Zhang, Ph.D.
Inorganic
Nanocluster catalysts
To synthesize new catalysts for use in energy production and energy storage, students will prepare nanomaterials with designed shapes and composition.
2013 Stipend
Professional Member
Stipend: $6,000
Duration: Up to two full months
Student
Stipend: $5,000 plus room and board
Duration: 10 weeks of commitment
Contact Info
Professor Mark GriepDept of Chemistry
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
614 Hamilton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0304
402-472-3502
mgriep1@unl.edu
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