Center for Chemistry of the Universe, U.Va.

Director of Science Education and Public Outreach for the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia's College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director of Science Education and Public Outreach with a proven track record in educational outreach in the sciences.

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Research/Employment for Prospective Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Research Associates

If you are interested in conducting research at any of the CCU institutions, send your CV and a brief cover letter expressing your interests and preferred place of study to che-ccu@virginia.edu.

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NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI)

NSF EAPSI is a flagship international fellowship program for developing the next generation of globally-engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the Asian and Pacific regions. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location.

The 2010 application is now open and will close December 8, 2009. Additional details and application instructions are available at www.nsfsi.org.

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American Competitiveness in Chemistry-Fellowship (ACC-F)

NSF program available to postdoctoral associates who are interested in pursuing research with Chemistry Division-funded centers such as the CCU. The prospective fellow must hold a doctorate in the chemical sciences and must be a US citizen or permanent resident. More info and proposal preparation instructions can be found in the Program Solicitation (NSF 08-541).

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"Vatican Observatory Summer School 2010"

Rome, Italy -- May 30-June 25, 2010

Students in upper level university classes or in their beginning years of graduate studies who have mastered the fundamentals of astrophysics and are considering the possibility of future careers in astronomy or astrophysics are invited to apply -- Application deadline November 15, 2009.

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