NABGG CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Geoscientists-in-the-Parks - Diversity Internships GeoCorps America™

2012-01-03T16:25:00.000-08:00

The National Park Service’s Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program in collaboration with The Geological Society of America’s GeoCorps America™ Program is pleased to announce Diversity Internships for fiscal year 2012. The principal goal of the Diversity Internships is to stimulate interest in careers in geoscience research and education among groups historically underrepresented in geoscience professions. This facet of the program introduces participants to careers in the federal government and can help create a federal workforce that better reflects the diverse makeup of the U.S. population. There will be 13 diversity internships available for spring/summer 2012 that are open to all diversity applicants (all NPS GeoCorps/GIP positions offered are shown in Table 1, with the Diversity Internships highlighted in green).

The GeoCorps/ Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program offers paid, short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the U.S., including national parks, national forests, and BLM lands. Three month positions include a $2,750 stipend (higher for certain positions), housing or housing allowance, and travel assistance. Project areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), energy and minerals management, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, cave/karst science, coastal geology, education, and interpretation. Interns will gain on-the-ground, practical work experience and job training, and will build connections with federal agency staff that could result in continued employment with the federal agency. For an overview of the GeoCorps America program, see: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/index.htm.

The Application and Selection Process
The application period for spring and summer positions is December 1 to February 1. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line for up to three GeoCorps America positions and an unlimited number of Diversity Internships at: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/apply.htm
• Members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. These groups include, but are not limited to: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latino, Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and persons with disabilities.
• Although geoscience knowledge and skills are a requirement for most positions, students from other disciplines may also apply, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, geographic information systems, mathematics, computer science, ecology, hydrology, meteorology, social sciences, and humanities. Applicants with backgrounds outside of the geosciences should be aware of each position’s qualifications and apply for positions for which they can meet all of the qualifications.
• Once the application period is closed, GSA performs an initial screening of applications and forwards all qualified / eligible applications to the site supervisors. Applicants will be interviewed by phone by the site supervisors approximately one month after the application period closes and final selections will be based on how well the candidates fit the needs of the project. Selected interns will travel to the site and work.
• The Diversity Internships follow Equal Employment Opportunity principles. Selection of positions will be made solely on the basic of merit and qualifications, without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors.

Spring and summer 2012 GeoCorps/Geoscientists-in-the-Parks positions that will be advertised 12/1/11 – 1/31/12. Diversity Internships are shown in green. To apply for these positions go to: http://rock.geosociety.org/g_corps/apply.htm.
PARK / POSITION
1. Antietam National Battlefield (Maryland) – Hydrogeologist
2. Assateague Island National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Maryland) – Coastal Geologist (Guest Scientist)
3. Assateague Island National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Maryland) – Coastal Geologist (Diversity Internship)
4. Badlands National Park (South Dakota) – Field Paleontologist
5. Badlands National Park (South Dakota) – Quarry Paleontologist
6. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – Field Paleontologist / Geomorphologist / Geologist
7. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – AstroCorps
8. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – Park Guide / Podcast Developer
9. Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) – AstroCorps / Park Guide (Diversity Internship)
10. Cape Cod National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Massachusetts) – Coastal Geologist
11. Cape Cod National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (Massachusetts) – Coastal Geologist (Diversity Internship)
12. Capitol Reef National Park (Utah) – Geology Interpreter / Educator (Diversity Internship)
13. Capitol Reef National Park (Utah) – Geology Interpreter / Educator
14. Catoctin Mountain Park (Maryland) – Geosciences / Soils / GIS Specialist
15. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Idaho) – Geologic Assistant
16. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Idaho) – Geology Educator
17. Death Valley National Park (California) – Physical Science Technician
18. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania) – Geologist (Diversity Internship)
19. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Geoheritage Education Specialist
20. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Geoheritage Education Specialist
21. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Paleontologist/GIS Technician
22. Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska) – Paleontologist/GIS Technician
23. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Field Paleontologist
24. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Field Paleontologist
25. Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah) – Information Technology / Paleontologist
26. El Morro and El Malpais NM – Cave Surveyor and Data Manager
27. Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area (New York) – Geologic / Geomorphic Mapping Technician
28. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology / Museum Intern
29. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology / Museum Intern
30. Florissant Fossil Beds NM (Colorado) – Paleontology Intern (Diversity Internship)
31. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Public Education Geology /Paleontology
32. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Public Education Geology /Paleontology
33. Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming) – Paleontology Technician - Museum Curation (Diversity Internship)
34. Gateway National Recreation Area, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (New York) – Geology/GIS Specialist
35. Gateway National Recreation Area, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (New York) – Geology/GIS Specialist

Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology - State University of New York at Oswego

2012-01-03T15:52:00.000-08:00

State University of New York at Oswego
Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology

The Department of Earth Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology to teach lectures and labs for physical and geology courses during the spring 2012 semester.
This position requires an instructor that holds an M.S. degree in geology or a related field, with prior teaching experience in physical and historical geology lectures and labs, a commitment to excellence in teaching and to
promote students' ability to succeed in a global community. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

For complete information about the position and application procedures, visit our website at www.oswego.edu/vacancies.

SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/fmpspc4

Assistant Professor - Tectonics/Dynamics/Surficial Processes - Western Washington University ,Bellingham, Washington

2012-01-03T15:45:00.000-08:00

Tectonics/Dynamics/Surficial processes: We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose interdisciplinary research and teaching specialties connect tectonics/structural geology and surface processes. The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in field geology, geomorphology, geophysics, and tectonics, and contribute to the development of emerging departmental directions in engineering geology and geohazards research. Some examples of desirable research directions include influences of tectonic processes on landform evolution, rock/soil mechanics, or surficial deformation/seismic hazards associated with active plate margins.

We seek creative applicants with an excellent understanding of fundamental physical principles and processes and a demonstrated ability to apply that understanding in field-based and quantitative ways to important problems in the Earth sciences. Contributions to the Geology Department curriculum through teaching Structural Geology, Introductory Geology, and field-based courses (such as a portion of Field Geology, or a section of a field-taught Structure course) are required; the ability to contribute to some other important areas such as GIS, Engineering Geology, or Geophysics/Geodynamics is strongly desirable. To be successful, candidates are required to demonstrate their ability to develop a high-quality undergraduate teaching program, establish an externally-supported research program, involve students in their research, and contribute to our graduate (MS) program. Candidates must have a PhD in an appropriate Earth Science field at the time of hire; post-doctoral experience and/or prior college-level teaching experience, and ability to work with a diverse student body are desired. The appointment will begin effective September 16, 2012.

Interested candidates must apply online. To submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE), please log in at https://jobs.wwu.edu/Loginpage.aspx and attach the information listed below.

Applications need to include a cover letter outlining your teaching and research experience and accomplishments with specific reference made to the required and desired attributes described above. The application should also include a C.V., graduate school transcripts, statements describing teaching and research philosophy and effectiveness, as well as goals and plans for teaching and research at WWU. The names and contact information for letters of reference from four persons familiar with the candidate’s research and teaching must be provided; one of these references must be from outside the applicant’s current institution. Review of all application materials will begin on Feb 17, 2012. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Elizabeth Schermer (schermer@geol.wwu.edu) or the Geology Department chair, Bernie Housen (bernieh@wwu.edu). This position is considered open until filled.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.

Assistant or Associate Professor - Geological Engineering - Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah

2012-01-03T15:42:00.000-08:00

Assistant or Associate Professor- Geological Engineering

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Geological Engineering beginning fall semester 2012. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and an established and productive research program in a field of geological engineering. Examples of appropriate research areas include, but are not limited to, landslides and slope stability, geological hazard mapping and risk assessment, earthquake engineering, reservoir engineering, rock mechanics and petrophysics. The position requires teaching capstone undergraduate design and other courses in support of the ABET accredited Geological Engineering Program. For further details and to apply please go to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/11278

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Assistant Professor - Department of Earth Sciences - University of California, Riverside

2012-01-03T15:39:00.000-08:00

University of California, Riverside Department of Earth Sciences FACULTY POSITION IN SEISMOLOGY.

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a faculty position in Seismology at the Assistant Professor level, available July 1, 2012.

Research: We seek a candidate who uses seismological data to investigate earthquake and fault processes. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program complementary to our strengths in theoretical/numerical modeling of earthquakes and earthquake processes, space geodetic studies of crustal deformation, faulting and earthquakes, and experimental and theoretical investigations of rheological properties as they pertain to shallow and deep earthquakes.

Teaching: A successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialty.

Application: A Ph.D. in a relevant field and a proven ability to conduct innovative research are required. Applications, including a vita, statement of research and teaching interests, and full contact information of three referees should be sent to: Dr. David Oglesby, Chair - Seismology Search Committee, Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521. E-mail contact: david.oglesby@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Information about Earth Sciences at UCR is available at http://earthsciences.ucr.edu; information about our Earthquake Processes and Geophysics program can be found at http://ep.ucr.edu/EP/. UCR is a core member of the Southern California Earthquake Center.
The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and supports dual career couples.

Assistant Professor - Earth Sciences Department - Southern Connecticut State University

2012-01-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

Department: EARTH SCIENCE Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialization(s): GEOLOGY - SEDIMENTOLOGY/ STRATIGRAPHY
Search # 12-010
Date Posted: November 18, 2011

The Earth Sciences Department at Southern Connecticut State
University invites applications for a tenure track position
in sedimentology/stratigraphy to begin August 2012. The
position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We seek a broadly educated, collegial, field-based geoscientist
with specialization in stratigraphy/sedimentology or related
fields and a strong commitment to teaching and research at the
undergraduate level. The successful candidate is expected to
develop a student centered research program that includes some
focus on southern New England or Mid-Atlantic geology and is
willing to seek external funding to help support the Department
and University missions. Normal teaching responsibilities
include 12 load credits per semester that may include introductory
geoscience courses for non-science majors, sedimentology/
stratigraphy, and historical geology. All faculty are expected
to participate in student advising and committee assignments.
Reassigned time is available for research and other scholarly
activities on a competitive basis.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in the geosciences is required at the time of
appointment.
• Evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching, research,
and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with expertise in clastic sedimentology, Mesozoic/
Pleistocene stratigraphy, and/or invertebrate paleontology are
particularly suitable.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of
teaching and research interests and experience, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information
for three professional references to Dr. Thomas H. Fleming, Chair,
Earth Science Department Search Committee, Southern Connecticut
State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
Screening of applications will begin on January 17, 2012.
Position will remain open until filled.

The Earth Science Department at SCSU consists of four full-time
and six adjunct faculty who support a broad-based earth science
curriculum with concentrations in geology, environmental earth science,
and earth science secondary education (7-12). Southern Connecticut
State University is part of the four-campus Connecticut State
University system and hosts over 12,000 students in New Haven,
Connecticut. Details regarding existing programs and facilities can
be found at http://www.southernct.edu/earthscience/.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Geoscience & Chemistry - University of Connecticut

2012-01-03T15:34:00.002-08:00

Faculty Search: Assistant/Associate Professor of Geoscience & Chemistry
University of Connecticut
Search #: 2012231

The Center for Integrative Geosciences and the Department of Chemistry at The University of Connecticut, Storrs, invite applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment to begin August 2012. Appointments at the Associate Professor level will be considered for extraordinarily well-qualified candidates. We seek candidates who combine expertise in solid earth materials, low-temperature geochemistry, and earth-surface processes. Possible interests include, but are not limited to, mineral-fluid interactions (e.g., applications in hydrogeology, geochemical cycles) and geochemistry (e.g., applications in isotope geochemistry, geochronology, paleoclimatology).

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in Geoscience or a related field; capacity to incorporate a course on Earth Materials, including mineralogy and petrology, into an interdisciplinary, undergraduate Geoscience curriculum; demonstrated record and vision for excellence in research and publication. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications: Capacity to teach in the Environmental Chemistry program;research interests complementing and bridging existing programs in Geosciences and Chemistry, including low-temperature geochemistry and earth-surface processes; post-graduate research experience; demonstrated excellence in teaching; demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time, 9-month appointment. Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConn's regional campuses.

To Apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application,
statement of research and teaching interests using Husky Hire (www.jobs.uconn.edu).
In addition, please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Mrs. Abigail Hastillo, University of Connecticut, Center for Integrative Geosciences, 354 Mansfield Road U-2045, Storrs, CT 06269-2045 or to geology@uconn.edu. Screening of applications will begin February 15, 2012 will continue until the position is filled. Please include the search number with all correspondence. The University of Connecticut encourages minorities, women, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.

This job posting is scheduled to close on 2/26/2012.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

Research Scientist - Polar Geophysics - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

2012-01-03T15:34:00.001-08:00

Post Doctoral Research Scientist in the field of Polar Geophysics:

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral research scientist position in polar geophysics and glaciology. The successful candidate will join a group working on a NASA-sponsored interdisciplinary study of the ocean-ice shelf interface in Antarctica and Greenland utilizing Ice Bridge altimeter, radar and gravity data (Ice Bridge a multi-year NASA mission, is the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice ever flown that provides data on Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets, ice shelves and sea ice). The post-doctoral research scientist will investigate the effect of warming oceans on floating ice shelves and outlet glaciers to include implications for ice sheet evolution and sea level. The geometry of the base of the ice and the underlying bathymetry that define the cavity in which the ocean interacts with the ice will be determined by geophysical methods. The post-doctoral research scientist will apply oceanographic techniques to utilize this information to define the properties of the water masses, model circulation both seaward of and beneath the ice and to model interactions between the water and the ice. The position may involve field work in both Greenland and Antarctica. Candidates with research interests in polar oceanography and glaciology are encouraged to apply. The position is a full-time 2-year appointment, with the opportunity of continuation and growth depending on progress and availability of funding.

Requirements: A recent Ph.D. in Oceanography, Geophysics or a related discipline is required.

Search will stay open for 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the job is filled. Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55663.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
CU RAPS Number 0002652.
Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications. Thank you.

2012 NSF-REU Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Keck Geology Consortium

2011-12-05T14:24:00.000-08:00

NSF-REU UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES, SUMMER 2012

With funding from the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduate Programs (REU), the Keck Geology Consortium announces the following projects for SUMMER 2012 and encourages students to review the projects on our website: keckgeology.org. All project dates are tentative (please check website for updates). Application instructions are on the website.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3rd, 2012

South-Central Alaska - Tectonic evolution of the flysch of the Chugach terrane, south central Alaska: Cam Davidson (Carleton College), John Garver (Union College): Dates: 18 June - 14 July 2011 (tentative) Northeast Oregon - Middle to Late Miocene eruptive and climatic history in the Grande Ronde Valley, Northeast Oregon: Nicholas Bader & Kirsten Nicolaysen (Whitman College): Dates: 11 July-7 August, 2012
Catalina Island, CA - Metasomatism and the tectonics of Santa Catalina Island: Testing new and old models: Zeb Page (Oberlin College), Emily Walsh (Cornell College): Dates: 8 July- 6 August, 2012 (tentative)
Matanuska Valley, Alaska - Paleoecology and paleoclimate of the Paleogene Chickaloon,
Matanuska Valley, Alaska: Chris Williams (Franklin & Marshall College), David Sunderlin(Lafayette College): Dates: 1 July-28 July 2012 (tentative)
Colorado Front Range - Interdisciplinary studies in the critical zone, Boulder Creek catchment,Front Range, Colorado: David Dethier (Williams College): Dates: 11 July-8 August. Bivalve Geochemistry: Hell Creek Montana- -Biogeochemical carbon cycling in fluvial systems from bivalve shell geochemistry--using the modern to understand the past: David Gillikin (Union College), David Goodwin (Denison University): Dates: 1 July-28 July, 2012 (tentative)
Snake Range, Nevada - Cretaceous to Miocene evolution of the northern Snake Range
metamorphic core complex: Assessing the slip history of the Snake Range Decollement andspatial variations in the timing of footwall deformation, metamorphism, and exhumation: Martin Wong (Colgate Univ.), Phil Gans (Univ. of California, Santa Barbara): Dates: July 20 to August18, 2012 Clear Lake, Wisconsin - The role of groundwater in the flooding history of Clear Lake,Wisconsin: Susan Swanson (Beloit College), Justin Dodd (Northern Illinois University)
Dates: 8 July-4 August, 2012
Western Ireland - Paleoenvironmental records and early diagenesis of marl lake sediments: Acase study from Lough Carra, western Ireland: Anna Martini (Amherst College), Tim Ku(Wesleyan University): Dates: 11 July-8 August, 2012
~30% of student participants will be from non-Keck Geology Consortium Institutions

The Keck Geology Consortium encourages applications from students from groups
underrepresented in the Earth Sciences
(website: keckgeology.org)

Robert J. Varga, Director
Keck Geology Consortium
Dept. of Geology
Pomona College
185 E. Sixth St.
Claremont, CA 91711
Blenda Long
Administrative Assistant
Office 909 – 607-0651
Fax 909 – 621-8552
Bob.Varga@pomona.edu

2012-2013 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship

2011-12-02T12:08:00.000-08:00

The American Geosciences Institute is accepting applications for next year's William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 2012) in Washington working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or a congressional committee. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the federal legislative process and make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy.

The AGI Fellow will join more than two dozen other scientists and engineers for an intensive orientation program on the legislative and executive branches, organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which also guides the placement process and provides educational and collegial programs for the fellows throughout the year.

A flyer about the fellowship which can be posted on career placement bulletin boards is available as a PDF.

The Fisher Endowment

Funding for the fellowship is provided through an endowment recently established by the AGI Foundation to honor William L. Fisher, the Leonidas T. Barrow Centennial Chair in Mineral Resources and Professor at the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas, Austin. Fisher served as the inaugural Dean and previously, the Director of the Jackson School. For three decades before that, he was the director of the Bureau of Economic Geology and the state geologist of Texas. At the national level, Fisher served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Energy and Minerals under President Ford. Over several administrations, he has been an advisor to the President and to the Secretaries of Energy and the Interior, and he has chaired numerous National Research Council committees and boards. For more on Fisher and the endowment, please see the column "Endowing the AGI Congressional Fellowship" in the October 2003 Geotimes. Also available is a press release announcing the endowment.

Qualifications and Application Procedures
Prospective applicants should have a broad geoscience background and excellent written and oral communications skills. Minimum requirements are a Master's degree with at least three years of post-degree work experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Although prior experience in public policy is not necessary, a demonstrable interest in applying science to the solution of public problems is desirable. Applicants must be a member of one of AGI's member societies, a list of which is available at www.agiweb.org/members/index.html

The fellowship carries an annual stipend of up to $65,000 plus allowances for health insurance, relocation, and travel. Additionally, the fellowship includes a possible two to four month extension.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, statement of purpose and a curriculum vitae and request three letters of reference. Candidates should ask three people to submit letters of reference through the online submission site, www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/application/ or by regular mail by the deadline given below.

The candidate's cover letter should include an addendum listing your society memberships with membership numbers and the names and contact information of your three references. The statement of purpose should include your reasons for applying for this fellowship, what you would bring to the fellowship and what you hope to gain from the fellowship. The statement should be brief, no more than 1,000 words in length.

Please submit materials as a single Word document (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) using our new online submission form.

All application materials are due on February 1, 2012.

Inquiries only to govt@agiweb.org.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minorities.

Other Fellowship Opportunities
Several of AGI's Member Societies also sponsor Congressional Science Fellowships. For further information, contact the American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, or Soil Science Society of America. AAAS, AIP, ASCE, AMS and other related societies offer similar fellowships for Congress and AAAS offers fellowships for the executive branch. It is acceptable to apply to more than one society in a given year. Stipends, application procedures, eligibility, timetables, and deadlines vary.

Geospatial Technician - Woolpert - Dayton, OH

2011-11-23T11:45:00.000-08:00

Geospatial Technician-Hyperspectral/Multispectral Imaging
Dayton, OH

Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.
Woolpert is seeking Geospatial Technicians with prior Hyperspectral/Multispectral Image (HSI/MSI) experience to work onsite at our client, Wright Patterson AFB. Key duties include HSI/MSI data processing, data analysis, analytic support, publishing and disseminating, as well as providing analyst continuity documentation and training on the use of software tools and techniques. o Specific goals include: Supporting up to 24 x 7 processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) of data from multiple airborne spectral and AGI sensors, including HSI and MSI assets to satisfy customer requirements o Solving related state-of-the-art intelligence problems o Interfacing and exchanging data and information with other Government intelligence agencies, including the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS).
Qualified candidates will have two years of college/technical training and two years of experience processing and exploiting remote sensor data. Software experience with ENVI and Socet GXP are desired. Additionally, a TS/SCI security clearance is required.
If interested, please submit your resume by December 14th, 2011 for this fast moving opportunity.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number ES11376-2.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Assistant Professor in Geophysics, Northern Arizona University

2011-11-23T11:39:00.000-08:00

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geophysics, Northern Arizona University

The School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor in Geophysics for August 2012. The successful candidate will teach senior and graduate courses in Geophysics and other classes as needed, conduct a successful sponsored research program in Geophysics, and support the Earth and Planetary Systems emphasis area of the new Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability PhD program. Minimum qualification is an earned PhD in Geophysics; OR, an earned PhD in related area with dissertation-related research in geophysics, conferred by start date.

Preferred qualifications include: (1) Track record of successful research in Geophysics or related discipline, including securing funding and publishing, (2) Demonstrated potential for developing a successful research program in Geophysics that complements existing strengths within the School, (3) Potential to strengthen collaborations within the Earth and Planetary Science emphasis area of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, (4) Demonstrated ability to teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Geophysics, including GLG470, GLG560, GLG565, (5) Evidence of teaching effectiveness, (6) Knowledge and experience with field-based geophysics, and demonstrated ability to incorporate field-based geophysics in teaching, (7) Knowledge and experience with the use and analysis of geospatial tools and demonstrated ability to incorporate geospatial tools in teaching, and (8) Commitment to working with a diverse population.

Faculty in SESES are committed to teaching and research excellence and providing positive educational experiences in the classroom, field, and laboratory. Bachelor and Master of Science and PhD degrees are offered. The new school and PhD program provide ample opportunities to create new collaborations and interdisciplinary research programs.

Northern Arizona University is a 25,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 65,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU’s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment.

Applicants must send pdfs of the following: letter of application, describing professional goals and how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vita and contact information for three references addressed to Meredith.Poggi-Jenkins@nau.edu. For questions regarding the position, contact the Chair of the search committee Abe.Springer@nau.edu. Visit the University web site at http://hr.nau.edu/ for a full position description and application instructions. Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor - Petroleum Geology - California State University at Bakersfield (CSUB)

2011-11-22T17:39:00.000-08:00

Petroleum Geology. The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University at Bakersfield (CSUB) announces a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level for a geologist specializing in fields relevant to Petroleum Geology beginning in fall 2012. Though the particular expertise is open, applicants who will receive preference will specialize in seismology (as applied to reservoir characterization or fracture propagation), or geochemistry (as applied to hydrocarbons and/or CO2), or geostatistics. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to sharing in department responsibilities toward the education of our undergraduate and graduate majors as well as toward our service courses.

The small, high-quality geology department at CSUB is very active in peer-reviewed research involving both undergraduates and M.S.-level graduate students. The department is well equipped including workstations loaded with industry-standard software, an SEM equipped with EDS, WDS, CL and a micro XRF source, a rock crushing and preparation facility, a Frantz magnetic seperator, aqueous chemistry and hydrology labs including field hydrology equipment, an automated XRD, an ICP-MS with laser ablation system, a laser particle-size analyzer, a carbon coulometer, an H-C-O-N-S elemental analyzer, a paleomagnetics lab, a wide variety of field geophysics equipment, and a Giddings coring rig. The California Well Sample Repository, located on campus, houses the largest public collection of oil- and water-well cores and cuttings in California. The department was recently granted major new funding from the NSF Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology program which will further improve its research capabilities and provide substantial support for student research assistantships and faculty released time.

The San Joaquin Valley is located in an active tectonic environment and is one of the world's great centers of both the agricultural and petroleum industries. Thus, local research opportunities are readily available and connections are easily made with local industry and government agencies.

California State University at Bakersfield is a regional comprehensive university that prides itself in a liberal arts approach to undergraduate education and small, high-quality graduate programs. It has an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students and resides in a rapidly growing metropolitan area of over 800,000 people in the southern San Joaquin Valley of central California. The campus is conveniently located near popular beach, mountain, and desert attractions and is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles.

Review of applications will begin after November 15, 2011. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and names of at least three references to:

Chair of the Geological Sciences Search Committee
Department of Geological Sciences
California State University, Bakersfield
62SCI
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 USA
Web site: http://www.csub.edu/Geology/
Email: geologysearch@csub.edu

CSUB fosters and appreciates ethnic and cultural diversity among its faculty and students, and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty to reflect the diversity of the campus community. Applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are welcome.

Assistant Professor - Structure/Neotectonics - California State University at Bakersfield (CSUB)

2011-11-22T17:35:00.000-08:00

Structure/Neotectonics. The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University at Bakersfield (CSUB) announces a tenure track position in Structure/Neotectonics at the Assistant Professor level beginning in fall 2012. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to sharing in department responsibilities toward the education of our undergraduate and graduate majors as well as toward our service courses.

The small, high-quality geology department at CSUB is very active in peer-reviewed research involving both undergraduates and M.S.-level graduate students. The department is well equipped including an SEM equipped with EDS, WDS, CL and a micro XRF source, a rock crushing and preparation facility, a Frantz magnetic seperator, aqueous chemistry and hydrology labs including field hydrology equipment, an automated XRD, an ICP-MS with laser ablation system, a clean fume hood, a research petrography lab, a laser particle-size analyzer, carbon coulometer, elemental analyzer, a paleomagnetics lab, a wide variety of field geophysics equipment, and a Giddings coring rig. The California Well Sample Repository, located on campus, houses the largest public collection of oil- and water-well cores and cuttings in California. The department was recently granted major new funding from the NSF Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology program which will further improve its research capabilities and provide substantial support for student research assistantships and faculty released time.

The San Joaquin Valley is located in an active tectonic environment and is one of the world's great centers of both the agricultural and petroleum industries. Thus, local research opportunities are readily available and connections are easily made with local industry and government agencies.

California State University at Bakersfield is a regional comprehensive university that prides itself in a liberal arts approach to undergraduate education and small, high-quality graduate programs. It has an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students and resides in a rapidly growing metropolitan area of over 800,000 people in the southern San Joaquin Valley of central California. The campus is conveniently located near popular beach, mountain, and desert attractions and is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles.

Review of applications will begin after November 15, 2011. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and names of at least three references to:

Chair of the Geological Sciences Search Committee
Department of Geological Sciences
California State University, Bakersfield
62SCI
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 USA
Web site: http://www.csub.edu/Geology/
Email: geologysearch@csub.edu

CSUB fosters and appreciates ethnic and cultural diversity among its faculty and students, and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty to reflect the diversity of the campus community. Applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are welcome.

SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGIST - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

2011-11-22T17:34:00.000-08:00

SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGIST
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

The Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences at California State University, Fresno seeks a broadly trained, field-oriented geologist for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Sedimentary Geology or closely related field. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, mentoring students, conducting research in the area of expertise, and engaging in university service. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to and potential for teaching excellence, research, and scholarly activities, including successful grantsmanship and research publications.

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in geology or a related earth sciences field. Further information about the position and how to apply can be found at http://apptrkr.com/217727 (vacancy # 11723). Individuals must submit an on-line application, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the names and contact information of five references. Three letters of recommendation should also be mailed directly to the search committee chair. For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Dundas at rdundas@csufresno.edu. Information about the department can be found at http://csufresno.edu/geology.

The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by January 5, 2012. We plan to conduct phone interviews of short-listed candidates during the first three weeks of January. We encourage applications from minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. The University is actively committed to diversity, see www.csufresno.edu/diversity.

Assistant Research Professor in Sequence Stratigraphy, Northern Arizona University

2011-11-03T14:53:00.001-07:00

Assistant Research Professor in Sequence Stratigraphy, Northern Arizona University

We invite applications from individuals with research experience and expertise using modern
methods of sequence stratigraphy. We seek applicants with a strong research record and
potential in sequence stratigraphy, experience in seismic stratigraphy, and the ability to teach at
the graduate level in their discipline. This position will be in the Geology Program of the School
of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (SESES)
(http://cefns.nau.edu/Academic/SESES/).

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate conferred by August 1, 2012 in the
geosciences; teaching experience at the college level; and research experience using modern
methods of sequence stratigraphy.

Preferred qualifications include:
1) Experience with integrated field and subsurface research in sequence stratigraphy.
2) Demonstrated use of seismic reflection data in research.
3) Demonstrated use of state-of-the-art subsurface exploration and production software.
4) Demonstrated ability to teach (a) advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on
sequence stratigraphy, and (b) specialized topics courses.
5) Experience or potential for multidisciplinary collaboration with individuals within and
outside of academia including the oil and gas industry.
6) Experience or interest in advising and mentoring graduate students.
7) Demonstrated experience in effective science communication.
8) Demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, working with diverse communities.

Faculty in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability are committed to
teaching and research excellence, and to providing the highest quality educational experiences
in the classroom, field, and laboratory. SESES offers bachelor and MS degrees and is currently
in the process of developing an interdisciplinary PhD that will start in fall, 2012.

Northern Arizona University is a 25,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a
four-season community of about 65,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks.
NAU?s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and
research as well as distance learning. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working
and learning environment.

Survey Technician-Office/LiDAR - Woolpert - Dallas, TX

2011-11-03T10:32:00.001-07:00

Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.
Woolpert, Inc. seeks a LiDAR / Survey Technician - Office for its Dallas, TX office. This position is primarily responsible for performing advanced survey tasks including production of topographic maps, and data reduction, with an emphasis on LiDAR both static and mobile. Position will require the ability to complete basic survey tasks necessary to support LIDAR data collection. successful candidate will have prior experience in extraction and processing of LiDAR data with experience in one or more of the following software suites: Microstation V8i, Geopak, Inroads, Terrasolid products, Certainty 3D's TopoDOT and/or Leica's Cyclone.
Excellent communication and computer skills are needed. Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in CAD software, and Microsoft Office applications. Applicant must possess the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Position requires an AA/AS in Surveying, CADD, Geography, GIS or related field or a minimum of three (3) years related survey experience.Prior experience with TXDOT projects a plus.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number RW11362-3.

Geospatial Technician/LiDAR - Woolpert - Dallas, TX

2011-11-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.
Woolpert, Inc. seeks a Geospatial Technician/LiDAR for its Dallas, TX office. This position is primarily responsible for performing advanced photogrammetric tasks including production of topographic maps, and stereo compilation, with an emphasis on LiDAR both static and mobile. Position will require the ability to complete basic photogrammetric tasks necessary to support LIDAR data collection. Successful candidate will have prior experience in extraction and processing of LiDAR data with experience in one or more of the following hardware/software suites: Stereo Softcopy hardware, Microstation V8i,Geopak, Inroads, VR Mapping Software, Terrasolid products, Certainty 3D's TopoDOT and Leica's Cyclone. Orthophotography production experience a plus.
Excellent communication and computer skills are needed. Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in CAD software, and Microsoft Office applications. Applicant must possess the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Position requires an AA/AS in Surveying, Geography GIS, or related field and two (2) years related experience or four (4) years related experience. Prior experience with TXDOT projects a plus.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number RW11364-2.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Senior Staff Associate,CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network) at Columbia University

2011-11-03T10:30:00.001-07:00

Senior Staff Associate, RAPS # 0002587

CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network) at Columbia University located on the Lamont Campus in Rockland County, NY is seeking a Senior Staff Associate to participate in a dynamic team of natural, social, and data scientists addressing interdisciplinary environment and development issues. Candidate will contribute to projects focused on vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, environmental and societal indicators, environment/security connections, and Latin American studies. The position will involve field work in Latin America.

Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience required, or a Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience. Degree should be in geography, human ecology, or similar interdisciplinary program combining natural and social sciences. Proven experience required in working on environment and development issues, conducting field work overseas, and communicating through peer-reviewed publications and public speaking activities. Familiarity with geospatial and remote sensing data and processing required. Oral and written fluency in Spanish required; knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

Annual salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Columbia University benefits afforded with this Officer of Research position.

Search will stay open for 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the job is filled. Applicants must submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and email addresses of three references to this quicklink: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55551.

Columbia University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We only accept online applications.

Assistant Professors (2) in Siliciclastic Sedimentology/Stratigraphy and Reflection Seismology - Texas A&M University

2011-10-31T01:21:00.000-07:00

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications from individuals for two tenure-track faculty positions as assistant professors in (a) Siliciclastic Sedimentology/Stratigraphy and (b) Reflection Seismology. Both positions begin September 2012.

Siliciclastic Sedimentology/Stratigraphy — We seek candidates who will develop an externally-funded research program in the general area of Siliciclastic Sedimentology/Stratigraphy. This includes but is not limited to one or more of the following research topics: sequence stratigraphy, the sedimentary record of long-term climate change, depositional processes, and diagenesis. We seek applicants with strong potential to collaborate with current faculty as well as potential to interact with the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program and the Berg-Hughes Center for Sedimentary and Petroleum Systems, both of which are housed within the College of Geosciences at Texas A&M.

Reflection Seismology — The successful applicant will establish an active, innovative research program while complementing current departmental strengths in petroleum geology and geophysics, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology and will participate actively in the Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems.
Applicants for both positions must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Post-doctoral research and teaching experience are desirable for each position. Successful applicants will be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their specialty, including classes in the Petroleum Certificate curriculum; supervise undergraduate, M.S. and Ph.D. research, including students who are interested in pursuing careers in the petroleum industry. Each candidate is expected to initiate and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program. Opportunities exist to participate in and build on collaborative programs with colleagues in the College of Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering, and elsewhere at Texas A&M University.

Interested candidates should submit electronic versions of a curriculum vita, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, the names and email addresses of at least three references, and up to four reprints by email attachments, to either the Chair of the Sedimentology Search Committee (sedsearch@geos.tamu.edu) or Chair of the Reflection Seismology Search Committee (seissearch@geos.tamu.edu). Screening of applications for both positions will begin November 1, 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The Department of Geology and Geophysics (geoweb.tamu.edu) is part of the College of Geosciences, which also includes the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and, Oceanography and Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP). Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, is located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community of 172,000 people. Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and student body and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career partners.

Assistant Professor - Adelphi University

2011-10-31T01:17:00.000-07:00

Adelphi University
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Environmental Studies
Assistant Professor
Tenure-track
Fall, 2012
The Environmental Studies Program at Adelphi University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2012. We seek an environmental scientist with research expertise in the coastal or estuarine system and the ability to teach courses in his/her specialty at the undergraduate and graduate level. The ideal candidate would have a strong field component to his/her research and provide an additional quantitative aspect to our interdisciplinary curriculum, possibly in water quality/ storm water, geochemistry, or some other aspect of marine environmental science.

The candidate would be expected to join the Environmental Studies research group currently working on anthropogenic changes to the South Shore Estuary Reserve, and in collaboration with other Adelphi faculty, lead undergraduate and graduate research projects locally as well as at his/her study area. The candidate may be able to participate in our research course to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and rainforests. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active, externally funded research program at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy and the names and contact information for 3 references (pdf format is preferred) at http:www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty .
Applicants should have demonstrated teaching and research expertise in environmental science. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory Environmental Studies courses, Environmental Science, and the ability to develop new courses in his/her area of expertise for our interdisciplinary undergraduate and masters degree programs. The ability to teach GIS is a plus. A Ph.D. in a related field is required at the time of appointment. Post-doctoral research experience is preferred. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 15, 2011.

For further information about the Department of Environmental Studies, go to: academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/env/ Adelphi University is an AA/EOE Employer.

Geospatial Specialist/OPIR Data Analyst - Woolpert - Dayton, OH

2011-10-31T01:13:00.000-07:00

Geospatial Specialist/OPIR Data Analyst
Dayton, OH 45430

Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.
Woolpert is seeking Geospatial Analysts with previous OPIR data experience to work on-site at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Candidates will be familiar with Opticks and TMS software. Familiarity with event analysis, space launches, remote sensing data is desired. Shift work may be required.
Qualified candidates will a have a Bachelors’ degree in Math, Science, Engineering or similar with 2 plus years’ of OPIR experience. Additionally, an active TS/SCI security clearance is required. If interested, please submit your resume by November 4th, 2011 for this fast moving opportunity.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number ES11366-3.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Three (3) Post-Doctoral Research Scientists in Paleoclimatology and Paleoceanography - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

2011-10-31T01:12:00.000-07:00

Three Post-Doctoral Research Scientists in Paleoclimatology and Paleoceanography:

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for three full-time post-doctoral research scientist positions in the field of paleoclimatology and paleoceanography. The successful candidates will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of scientists working on a wide range of interrelated problems examining Earth’s past climate history, ocean chemistry and circulation, ice sheet stability, sea level, and the interactions of the solid Earth, ocean, and cryosphere. The positions are full-time 1-year appointments, with the opportunity for continuation and growth depending on progress and availability of funding.

We seek qualified, highly motivated candidates for the following research activities:

o Past sea level changes. The successful candidate will undertake field work and related analyses leading to a better understanding of Plio-Pleistocene sea level history. This work will be part of the larger collaborative PLIOMAX project, and target locations in the circum-Indian and Atlantic Ocean regions; field experience and dating expertise in carbonate sedimentary environments and coral reef ecology and structure is essential.

Contact: Maureen Raymo (raymo@ldeo.columbia.edu)

o Sediment geochemistry. The successful candidate will investigate the history of the Laurentide ice sheet over the Plio-Pleistocene through analysis of Gulf of Mexico sediment cores; investigation of multiple proxies and innovative application of new proxies to core material is anticipated; expertise in foram geochemistry, clay mineralogy and/or XRF techniques desirable.

Contact: Maureen Raymo (raymo@ldeo.columbia.edu)

o Foraminifer shell geochemistry/paleoceanographer. The successful candidate will work on one of several potential research areas including coretop calibrations of planktonic foraminifera and pteropods with oceanic carbon chemistry and physical parameters, Pliocene changes in the composition and ventilation of upper ocean waters, and high-resolution records of Holocene SST variability. The candidate will have experience with species identification, stable isotope geochemistry and analysis, and trace element analyses using ICP-MS (mid-2012 delivery).

Contact Peter deMenocal (peter@ldeo.columbia.edu)

Requirements:
A recent Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related discipline is required. Experience directly relevant to the research activities described above desirable.

To apply:
Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, including specific reference to the projects listed here, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to:

https:academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55431

Only online applications will be accepted.

Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University

2011-10-31T01:07:00.000-07:00

Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University
of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks an eminent scientist to lead its expanding programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. A Ph.D. in geosciences is required, along with a proven record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will have demonstrated academic leadership experience or show potential to assume such a role as well as a clear vision for the development of the EES department as part of a rapidly expanding, research-oriented university. The position is offered at the rank of full professor with tenure, with a start date as early as August 2012. The EES department is simultaneously seeking an additional assistant professor and interested parties should refer to our companion announcement.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain a creative, independent, and externally funded research program, contribute to formal undergraduate and graduate teaching, as necessary, engage in long-term strategic planning, as well as mentor junior faculty. The new chair will also play a leadership role in shaping future hiring, curriculum development, broadening alumni-related initiatives, and will be expected to participate in an emerging collaboration with UT Dallas to develop a vibrant geoscience center in North Texas. While the geoscience sub-discipline of the chair is open, we seek a geoscientist whose research will build upon existing strengths in EES. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

UT Arlington, situated on a cloistered, urban campus in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, is a vital and diverse academic community of over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research and scholarship. The EES Department is home to interdisciplinary MS and Ph.D. programs as well as a vibrant and rapidly growing undergraduate program. Additional information can be found at: http://www.uta.edu/ees/.

Completed application should consist of: curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, statement of teaching interests and evidence of teaching quality, statement of leadership experience and vision of the future of academic geosciences, and the names and contact information of at least five references.

Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2011, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Alexander Weiss (email: weiss@,uta.edu, phone: 817-272-2459), or Ms. Amy Osborn (email: osbom@uta.edu, phone: 817-272-3444). We prefer applications in Adobe PDF format submitted electronically to osbom@uta.edu. Print applications may be mailed to: EES Chair Search Committee, 501 S. Nedderman Drive, Box 19047, Arlington, TX 76019.

UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties.

Assistant Professor, Hydrogeologist - California State University, Fresno

2011-10-31T01:06:00.000-07:00

California State University, Fresno
College of Science and Mathematics
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Vacancy # 11722
http://www.csufresno.edu/csm/

Hydrogeologist
Assistant Professor - Academic Year

California State University, Fresno is a learning-centered University. We believe learning thrives when a strong and active commitment to diversity is shared by all. This is because learning can only take place in a climate where differing positions are welcome, and diversity of all kinds is valued by everyone.
¥ Available for Academic Year: 2012/2013.
¥ Fresno State has been recognized in the Community Engagement classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
¥ Fresno State has been recognized by the Federal government as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
¥ Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
¥ Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.
¥ Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
¥ Part of a University-wide Water Cohort 2012

Position Characteristics: The Department seeks a broadly trained field-oriented geologist whose background and training focuses on Hydrogeology. The successful candidate will join a university-wide cohort of faculty that will develop teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that focus on water quality, technology, and management, including a new interdisciplinary Master's degree in water resource management. Over the next two years, we anticipate appointments in science education, geographic information systems, hydrology, engineering approaches to water management, business approaches to water management and marketing, irrigation technology, environmental journalism, and water and community health. Lower division teaching responsibilities will include introductory geology or environmental science courses. At the upper division and graduate levels, the candidate will be expected to teach Groundwater Hydrogeology, Contaminant Transport and Stream Restoration along with other applied geoscience topics. We are seeking a field-based applicant that will have a background in physical geohydrology and the transport and fate of pollutants in groundwater, as well as an understanding of the water cycle as it applies to industrial, urban and agricultural practices. The department is actively seeking greater involvement in the restoration of the nearby San Joaquin River. Workload is 15 Weighted Teaching Units (WTUs) per semester, generally comprised of 12 instruction WTUs and 3 WTUs of non-instructional responsibilities. In the first year, the College typically reduces the teaching load by 3 or more WTUs per semester to allow extra start-up time for teaching, scholarly work, research, and other professional development efforts. As faculty members progress through their careers, university statistics show that the average instructional load is closer to 9 WTUs per semester, as opposed to the formal expectation of 12, usually through assigned time funded by external grants. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. Specific assignments will depend on departmental needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and college.

Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in a field of Hydrogeology or related Earth Sciences field is required for appointment to a tenure track position. Qualifying degrees must be from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Teaching Or Other Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral research or teaching experience. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to or potential for teaching excellence, research, and scholarly activities, including successful grantsmanship and research publications. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit: www.csufresno.edu/diversity.

Equal Employment Opportunity: California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment on the basis of protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, per HR 2004-12), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Retaliation against individuals for complaining about proscribed conduct, opposing such conduct, or participating in an investigation or proceeding involving such conduct is prohibited by both executive orders. Further, California State University, Fresno's statement of commitment to equal employment opportunity principles is also found in the various collective bargaining agreements.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position at Fresno State, visit our online employment site at http://apptrkr.com/207875 (see vacancy # 11722). Applicants must submit an on-line application and attach the following supporting documents: 1) cover letter/letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research interests, 4) statement of teaching philosophy, 5) names, titles, addresses, phone/fax numbers and email addresses of five professional references. Candidates selected for interview must submit official transcripts before visit. Under separate cover, arrange for three original letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months) to be sent directly to: Dr. Peter K. Van de Water, Committee Chair Hydrogeology Faculty Search Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences California State University, Fresno 2576 East San Ramon Avenue M/S ST 24 Fresno, CA 93740 Phone: (559) 278-2912 Fax: (559) 278-5980 E-mail: pvandewater@csufresno.edu For more information about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Peter K. Van de Water at pvandewater@csufresno.edu. We plan to conduct phone interviews of short-listed candidates during the first three weeks of January 2012.

Open Until Filled: To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 1/5/2012. Searches automatically close on 4/1/2012 if not filled.

General Information:
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to offer high quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and in certain applied disciplines at the doctoral level. The current enrollment is approximately 20,000 students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno promotes student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities in collaboration with community organizations, education, industry, business and government. The university was one of the first US Colleges and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement Classification.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work
in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and authorization to accept employment.

Assistant Professor - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Texas at Arlington

2011-10-31T01:01:00.000-07:00

Tenure-track faculty position at U. Texas, Arlington

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Texas at Arlington anticipates additional expansion of its tenure-track faculty with a new faculty appointment beginning as soon as August 2012. The position is offered at the assistant professor level, although especially strong candidates may be considered for appointment at higher rank. EES is simultaneously seeking a senior scholar to be department chair and interested parties are referred to our companion announcement.

UT Arlington, situated on a cloistered, urban campus in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, is a vital and diverse academic community of over 33,000 students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research and scholarship. The EES department is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary Ph.D. program as well as vibrant and growing undergraduate and masters degree programs. Additional information can be found at: http://www.uta.edu/ees/.

We seek a geoscientist whose research will build upon existing strengths in EES. Areas of interest include: petrological and geochemical methods applied to tectonics or magmatic systems, tectonic geomorphology, characterization and modeling of modern or ancient sedimentary systems, innovative approaches to climate change with emphasis on regional to global climate system interactions, carbon sequestration, energy and the environment, and integrated studies of the atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and the solid Earth systems.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a creative and externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as supervise graduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in an emerging collaboration with UT Dallas to develop a vibrant geoscience center in North Texas. A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field is required. Post-doctoral experience, and a strong publication and funding record, consistent with experience, are desired. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Completed applications consist of: a curriculum vitae; statement of research vision; statement of teaching interests and experience; names and contact information of at least five persons who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2011, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. We prefer applications in Adobe PDF format submitted electronically to ees@uta.edu. Print applications may be mailed to: Dr. Glen S. Mattioli, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, 500 Yates St., Arlington, Texas 76019

Effective August 1, 2011, the use of all tobacco products by students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prohibited on all UT Arlington properties. UT Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.

Maurice F. Storm Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology - University of Arkansas

2011-10-31T01:00:00.001-07:00

Maurice F. Storm Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking applications for the inaugural appointment to the Maurice F. Storm Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology. The position will be filled at the level of Associate Professor or Professor and will carry tenure in the Department of Geosciences. The appointment will begin in August, 2012. The successful individual should have a PhD degree and an outstanding research record in geological and geophysical areas related to petroleum geology. All PhD requirements completed at the time of the appointment. The successful applicant is also expected to develop courses in petroleum geosciences. The individual will serve as a nucleus for the development of an energy-related program of international caliber that liaises with the petroleum industry through the development of his or her externally funded research program. A commitment to excellence in teaching and a willingness to supervise students at both the MS and PhD level is critical.

The Department of Geosciences consists of 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty members with a wide range of expertise in sedimentary geology and hydrogeology, geochemistry, geospatial analysis and geography. The department possesses common industry-standard software systems like Petra, Petral and SMT and computing labs for seismic reflection interpretation. There are two isotope laboratories associated with the department. One hosts three isotope ratio mass spectrometers (Delta XP and two Delta Plus IRMS systems) dictated to high-precision analysis of H, C, N and O. The other one hosts a NU Plasma high resolution MC-ICPMS in a 500 sq. ft. clean laboratory dedicated to high-precision analysis of non-traditional isotopes (e.g. Li, Fe and Mg). Several faculty members teach and do research in the Center for Advanced Spatial Technology, where state of the art hardware in Geomatics exists. The director of the center is a Geosciences faculty member. A field class in southwestern Montana has been continuously active since 1982. The teaching and research facilities of the Geosciences Department are currently undergoing multimillion dollar expansion and renovation that will provide state of the art facilities.

The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive, student centered research university and is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas system. The Department of Geosciences offers bachelors and masters degrees in geology and geography. A PhD degree in Geosciences has been approved at the campus level and will be implemented in the fall of 2012.

Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, is part of a metro area of over 400,000. It serves as the corporate headquarters of national companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson and J.B. Hunt. The quality of life is high and the area is nationally recognized as a place to work and play

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and the names and addresses of at least four professional references to Doy Zachry, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR 72710. An electronic application in one PDF file is also welcome. Please send to dzachry@uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor in Numerical Modeling - University of Cincinnati

2011-10-31T00:57:00.000-07:00

Assistant Professor in Numerical Modeling of Earth Systems
The Department of Geology seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track position in numerical modeling of Earth systems with an anticipated appointment of August 1, 2012. The individual will be expected to focus research and teaching on aspects of the investigation of the dynamics of various Earth systems (e.g., climatic and/or tectonic) and the linkages among them in the time frame of both recent and ancient Earth history. Applicants should have interests in one, and preferably more, of the following specific approaches: 1) climate modeling, 2) basin/tectonic modeling, 3) biogeochemical cycle modeling and 4) paleobiological modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to generate external funding as part of his/her research program, mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, and help to expand undergraduate and graduate courses of interest to students in the Department of Geology.

Only online applications will be considered. Applicants should apply online at https://www.jobsatuc.com (search for Position #: 211UC1752) submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a short summary of research interests (2-3 pages) and teaching philosophy (1 page) plus contact details for three references. Applicants are expected to have completed the Ph.D. by July 31, 2012. Completed applications will be reviewed starting October 30, 2011 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. For additional information please e-mail Professor Warren Huff (warren.huff@uc.edu). The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled and military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor in Biogeochemistry - University of Cincinnati

2011-10-31T00:55:00.000-07:00

Assistant Professor in Biogeochemistry
The Departments of Geology and Chemistry seek a geoscientist for a tenure-track position in biogeochemistry, with the primary appointment in the Department of Geology. This appointment is part of a new initiative within the College of Arts and Sciences to develop an interdisciplinary cluster of faculty, spanning the Departments of Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics, with research interests that utilize modern genomics or proteomics techniques and methods. The Departments of Geology and Chemistry have particular strengths in evolutionary paleobiology and in mass spectroscopy, and we are interested in building on both of those areas. The individual appointed will be expected to focus research and teaching on biogeochemical processes indicative of major signposts in the history of life. We particularly encourage applications from scientists with research expertise in one or more of following areas: biomarkers of primitive life forms, characterization of organic by-products in the geologic record, molecular paleontology, molecular phylogenetics using present-day genomes, and the diagenesis and degradation of ancient molecules. Candidates with research and teaching interests in closely related areas are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to generate external funding as part of his/her research program, and help to expand undergraduate and graduate courses of interest to students in the Departments of Geology and Chemistry. The individual will join three recent hires in Geology, two of which are joint with Geography and with Anthropology in a dynamic research group combining methods and resources of these disciplines.

Only online applications will be considered. Applicants should apply online at https://www.jobsatuc.com (search for Position #: 211UC1751) submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a short summary of research interests (2-3 pages) and teaching philosophy (1 page), contact details for three references, and should have completed their Ph.D. by July 31, 2012. Complete applications will be reviewed starting October 30, 2011 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. For additional information please e-mail Professor Barry Maynard (Barry.Maynard@ucmail.uc.edu). The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor Quaternary Geochronology — University of Cincinnati

2011-10-31T00:54:00.000-07:00

Assistant Professor Quaternary Geochronology — University of Cincinnati
The Department of Geology seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track position in Quaternary geochronology. Such an individual’s research and teaching might be centered on one or more of the following: (1) uranium series methods for isotopic dating and determining rates of surface processes; (2) low-temperature helium, argon, and/or fission track thermochronometers for quantifying rates of surface and recent tectonic processes as they relate to climate variation and landscape evolution; (3) amino acid racemization of paleobiological and archaeological materials; and (4) radiocarbon dating. The UC Department of Geology has a new multi-disciplinary research and teaching group focused on the geology, paleontology, paleoclimatology, anthropology, ecology, and landscape evolution of the recent geologic past; a stable isotope and organic biogeochemistry group centered on the global cycling, interactions, and linkages among Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, biosphere, and lithosphere; and state-of-the-art cosmogenic and OSL laboratories. The successful candidate will be expected to generate external funding as part of his/her research program, mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, and offer undergraduate and graduate courses of interest to students in the Departments of Geology, Anthropology, and Geography to promote interdisciplinary interactions in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences. We encourage applicants who integrate significant field-based research with laboratory work.
Only online applications will be considered. Applicants should apply online at https://www.jobsatuc.com (search for Position #: XXXXXX) submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests (2-3 pages) and teaching philosophy (1 page), contact details for three references, and should have a PhD degree by July 31, 2012. Complete applications will be reviewed starting October 30, 2011 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. For additional information please e-mail Professor Craig Dietsch (dietscc@ucmail.uc.edu). The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Faculty Position in Sedimentary Geology/Low-Temperature Geochemistry - Iowa State University

2011-10-31T00:51:00.000-07:00

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sedimentary Geology/Low-Temperature Geochemistry

Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
Iowa State University

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2012. The position will be in one of two broad areas: sedimentary geology or low-temperature geochemistry, with particular emphasis placed on research relevant to paleoclimatology, environmental geochemistry, or contaminant hydrogeology. An essential requirement is the potential of applicants to establish a successful, externally funded research program. Ideally that program would complement existing strengths in the department, including climate modeling, paleoclimatology, glaciology, hydrogeology, geophysics, economic geology, tectonics, and geoscience education. We also encourage interactions with researchers and faculty in other units on campus, such as Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Agronomy; Chemistry; Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Natural Resources Ecology and Management; the Iowa Water Center; the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture; and the National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also essential. Information about the Department appears at: http://www.ge-at.iastate.edu/.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. All applications must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com (search vacancy ID# 110650). Please be prepared to enter or attach a letter of application including concise teaching and research statements, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone and fax numbers of at least three references.

The positions will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by November 13, 2011. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Natural Resources Professor in Stratigraphy -University of Kentucky

2011-10-31T00:49:00.000-07:00

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the Pioneer Natural Resources Professor in Stratigraphy beginning August, 2012. We are seeking to hire at the assistant professor level (tenure-track), but candidates at a more senior level will be considered. Applicants are expected to complement our existing programs in tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry and hydrogeology.

We seek a field- and modeling-oriented candidate with expertise in basin analysis, and who is capable of using a variety of methods such as seismic stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology, sedimentary geochemistry, organic petrology, scanning electron microscopy, clay mineralogy, and geostatistics. Multiple opportunities exist for cooperation with other academic units, including the Kentucky Geological Survey, the UK Center for Applied Energy Research, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute.

In addition to maintaining a productive externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach courses at the introductory, major, and graduate levels, as well as mentor and direct graduate students. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of publication and potential for developing an externally funded, nationally recognized research program; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable. Interested applicants should submit via e-mail (merged pdf document): cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references to Edward Woolery (woolery@uky.edu), Stratigraphy Search Committee Chair. We will begin review of applications on October 31, 2011; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, facilities) and University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.

Postdoctoral Position - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

2011-10-16T00:58:00.000-07:00

Postdoctoral Position(s) in Atmospheric Composition-Climate-Air Quality, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for one or more Postdoctoral Research Scientist positions in the research group of Professor Arlene Fiore at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, NY. The successful candidate(s) will investigate linkages among global atmospheric composition, climate, and U.S. air quality, using the GFDL chemistry-climate model and various observational datasets. Opportunities exist for collaborative work at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, NJ and in support of the newly formed NASA Air Quality and Applied Sciences Team.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as long as a PhD in atmospheric science or a related field has been granted at the time of hiring. Some experience analyzing in situ observations, satellite data, or applying atmospheric chemistry, air quality, or climate models is desirable.

The position (s) is a full time 1 year appointment with the expectation of continuation for a second year, as well as future growth depending on progress and availability of funding.

Position will remain open for at least 30 days and until the position is filled.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees to:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55429

We accept on line applications only.

Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Geophysicist Position - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

2011-10-16T00:56:00.000-07:00

GEOPHYSICIST POSITION AVAILABLE

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geophysics at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2012. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology/geophysics or related field at the time of appointment, and have demonstrated research experience in geophysics.
Post-doctoral and teaching experience (TA and/or lecture) experience are desirable. Scientific publications, conference publications, and funding experience are preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an active, internationally recognized, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will teach a required introductory survey course in geophysics to undergraduate majors, upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in their field of expertise, an introductory service course, and advise graduate student thesis projects. A standard teaching load is three 3-credit courses per academic year. This job posting is available online along with information regarding the Department of Geosciences and the College of Letters and Sciences at http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/dept_life/job_ad.cfm.

Review of applications will begin January 23, 2012. Priority will be given to applications received by that date, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7222 . Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and examples of published works with the online application. Published works may be uploaded with the application as 'Other Document'. In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and should be mailed to: Lisa Alzalde, Search & Screen Support, Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 or emailed to: lalzalde@uwm.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 12 full-time faculty. UWM is an AA/EEO employer.

Assistant Professor - Structure/Tectonics/Petroleum Systems - Colorado State University

2011-10-16T00:36:00.000-07:00

Structure/Tectonics/Petroleum Systems - The Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University seeks to fill a position in Structural Geology at the Assistant Professor level. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment with a preferred start date of August 16, 2012. Requirements are a Ph.D. in geology or related discipline, a strong research record in structural geology focused on crustal deformation, and research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths.

Preference will be given to applicants with strong field skills, experience with petroleum systems, strong publication and external research funding records, and an ability to establish research and teaching programs that enhance Department strengths in petroleum and mineral resources.

The successful applicant is expected to teach at all levels and develop a vigorous externally funded research program supporting graduate students. Teaching assignments include an undergraduate course in structural geology, graduate courses in the hire’s specialty, team-teaching undergraduate field course(s), and, on a rotational basis, an introductory geology course.

To apply and view a complete position description, please visit: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html by 5:00 pm December 1, 2011.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Geospatial Technician - Woolpert Dayton, OH

2011-08-30T21:48:00.000-07:00

Leading Innovation and Integrity...
As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc., seeks entry-level and experienced 2nd shift Geospatial Technician (GT) for their Dayton, OH office. The GT will collect, edit and process digital data from various sources to produce a variety of NGA products that meet internal and external customer requirements. Position requires accurate, efficient collection of feature and elevation data from stereo imagery using ArcGIS and ERDAS Stereo Analyst. Other duties involve data attribution and manipulation of vector data using ArcGIS, ArcSDE and PLTS.

Experienced analysts will also perform peer reviews and/or final quality assessment. Requires working on second shift. Requirements: BS/BA degree in GIS, Cartography, Geography or Remote Sensing. A minimum of 2 years' experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Good stereoscopic vision. Solid working knowledge of ArcGIS. Computer competency in Windows environment. Strong communication skills. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Experienced Position Qualifications: Experience with production of NGA vector or raster geospatial datasets (Feature Data, Topographic Line Maps, City Graphics, Image City Maps, etc.). Previous photogrammetric collection and cartographic editing experience a plus. Experience using Microstation, GeoMedia, SOCET, DAT/EM, or SoftPlotter a plus.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number NH11341-2.

Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Multiple GeoTechnical Positions - Woolpert Inc.

2011-08-08T23:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.woolpert.com/careers

Survey Technician - Office - (EA11334-2)
Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc. is currently seeking an Surveying Technician - Office for its Dallas, TX office. The position will create mapping products and reports from field surveys and other spatial data. Experience is required in the reduction of GPS and conventional field survey data, preparation of planimetric and topographic maps using AutoCAD and MicroStation Inroads software. Proficiency in processing of LiDAR and/or other remote sensing as well as GPS and conventional field surveying experience using Trimble equipment and software is desirable. Ability to perform courthouse research for right of way projects required. Prefer experience working on TxDOT projects.

Excellent communication and computer skills are needed. Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in CAD software, and Microsoft Office applications. Applicant must possess the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Position requires an AA/AS in Surveying, CADD, Geography, GIS or related field or two (2) years related survey experience.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number EA11334-2.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Survey Technician - Office - (EA11331-3)
Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc. seeks a Survey Technician - Office for its Dallas, TX office. This position is primarily responsible for performing advanced survey tasks including production of topographic maps, and data reduction, with an emphasis on LiDAR both static and mobile. Position will require extended periods of travel and an ability to complete basic survey tasks necessary to support LIDAR data collection. successful candidate will have prior experience in collection and post processing of LiDAR data with experience in one or more of the following software suites: Microstation V8i, Terrasolid products, Certainty 3D's TopoDOT and/or Leica's Cyclone.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS in Geomatics, Survey, Civil Engineering or similar or four (4) years of related experience. Position will require driving and therefore a valid current drivers license is a must. Prior experience with TXDOT projects a plus.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number EA11331-3.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

Survey Technician - Field, Crew Chief - (CR11335-3)
Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc. is looking for a Survey Technician Crew Chief for its Denver, CO location. Qualified candidates must have a BA/BS or four (4) years of related experience (or combination of experience and education) and applicable OSHA certifications with conventional surveying skills to include, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic and route location surveying. Knowledge of the various GPS technologies is required. Must possess good supervisory skills and be computer literate. Experience performing First Order leveling is a plus. Colorado DOT experience is also a plus.
Candidate must be experienced with Microstation and In Roads coding and processing. Applicant should have experience with Colorado DOT Right of Way plans for locating boundary evidence. Applicant should have a working knowledge of Colorado State statutes regarding surveying procedures and a working knowledge of the Public Land Survey System. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record and the ability to travel as neccessary to various work sites.
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number CR11335-3.
Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

http://www.woolpert.com/careers

About Us

Established in 1911, Woolpert is a design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm that integrates services and applies technologies to benefit its federal, local/state and private sector clients.

Woolpert is proud to provide services that impact projects above, on, and beneath the Earth’s surface. With more than 650 professional and technical personnel in more than 20 offices nationwide, we are widely recognized as one of the nation’s largest, leading design, geospatial, and infrastructure firms and are consistently ranked among the top 100 design firms by Engineering News-Record.

Nearly 40 percent of our staff is surveying, mapping, GIS, or remote sensing professionals, and we remain dedicated to investing in and maintaining cutting-edge technology. Our design group provides services that center on the built environment through planning, architecture, and engineering. Our infrastructure management group focuses on watershed management, water and wastewater services, and information technology and management consulting.

We complement our three core services with specialty and niche services such as energy and infrastructure, airport design, LiDAR data collection, oblique aerial view imagery, landscape architecture, 3-D laser scanning, aeronautical obstruction surveys, storm water utility development, management consulting—and many others. Even on your most complex project, there’s no need to orchestrate a slew of contractors. Woolpert has the in-house expertise to complete every task—large, small, and everything in between.

And every client benefits from Woolpert’s ability to combine services in unique ways to extend value across their enterprise. Because Woolpert conducts research in house and in conjunction with our key business partners to apply technology in new ways, you can expect innovative solutions that work better and faster—and often cost less.

Environmental Geobiology Faculty Position: Kansas State University

2011-07-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

Environmental Geobiology Faculty Position: Kansas State University

The Department of Geology at Kansas State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Environmental Geobiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Compensation is based on the nine-month academic year, although two months summer salary may be negotiated for up to two years. A competitive startup package is available. The position will start no later than August 2012 and may begin earlier if mutually agreeable.

Research Area: A strong background and continued interest in geological processes is required. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in mineral/microbe interaction, microbe/groundwater interactions, bioweathering, and microbial geochemistry. Experience in applying both field-based studies and laboratory bioanalytical procedures to problems in geologic environments is highly desirable. Strong interest in initiating or contributing to interdisciplinary research programs is essential.

Research Expectations: Candidates must have a strong background (at least one degree) in geology or a closely related field, such as geobiology/geomicrobiology, and must have the Ph.D. in hand by the beginning of employment. Some pertinent postdoctoral experience would be desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program that will complement the research of other faculty members in geology and in related fields across the university. Collaborations with faculty at Kansas State University and other universities and institutions are encouraged.

Other Expectations: Kansas State University is a Land Grant institution, and as such, has a strong teaching mission. Candidates must have excellent teaching skills and a dedication to working with undergraduate as well as graduate students. Although most teaching will be in the classroom, there is an increasing expectation for introducing undergraduates to research as well. Service, although a small part of our expectations, includes committee work and similar sharing of department and university administrative duties, as well as participation in professional societies. Candidates should value working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Kansas State University: The University (http://www.ksu.edu/) has approximately 24,000 students, including nearly 2500 graduate students, housed in 9 colleges with major strengths in the basic sciences, agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine, with extramural sponsored research awards of about $150 million. The University is aggressively implementing a plan to be nationally recognized as a top 50 public research university by 2025. In conjunction with this plan, the Department of Geology is hoping to initiate a doctoral program in the near future.Opportunities for collaboration within the university are many and varied. (see, for example, http://www.ksu.edu/directories/research-facilities.html).

At present the Department of Geology (http://www.ksu.edu/geology) has nine tenured faculty members, 17 M.S. students, and over 60 undergraduates. Analytical and computational resources are available within the department and across campus. We have a very supportive alumni group, and despite the present recession are able to provide research and travel funds for our graduate students.
Location: Manhattan (http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/) is a university town (population ~50,000) located in the tallgrass prairie of the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas approximately 2-3 hours drive from Kansas City, Wichita, and Lincoln, Nebraska.

Application: Interested applicants should submit, as an email attachment, a single PDF file that includes a letter of application, a detailed CV, and separate, concise statements of teaching interests, research interests, and future goals. Applicants must also arrange for at least three signed letters of reference, from referees familiar with the applicant’s teaching and scholarship, to be sent by the referees directly to: Geobiology Faculty Search, Department of Geology, 108 Thompson Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-3201, USA. Questions about this position may be referred to Dr. Saugata Datta (tel: 785-532-2241 or email: ). Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. A successful pre-employment background check is required before a job is offered.

Aerial Acquisition Sensor Operator (Dayton, OH)

2011-07-12T13:43:00.001-07:00

Aerial Acquisition Sensor Operator (Dayton, OH)

Leading Innovation and Integrity...
As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Leading Innovation and Integrity... As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking an Aerial Acquisition Operator in our Dayton, Ohio office to be part of our highly successful flight crew team. The chosen candidate will have the chance to work with the latest remote sensing technology. This position requires and AA/ASin Eng., GIS, Geography, or related field and two (2) years related experience or four (4) years related experience. Previous GIS, Photogrammetry and GPS surveying experience a plus.

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to train in a variety of skill set areas, including GPS surveying, airborne trajectory processing, and remote sensing utilizing aerial film, digital imaging and LiDAR sensors. Frequent travel, willingness/ability to work on-board a twin-engine aircraft are required.

Candidates must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and as needed. Position requires data acquisition for classified areas, therefore candidates must have U.S. citizenship to obtain a secret level security clearance.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. For consideration, please apply on line at http://www.woolpert.com using requisition number ES11319-2.

Please no agency or recruiter calls. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who maintains a drug-free workplace.

2011 (MS PHD’S) in Earth System Science Initiative

2011-07-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MS PHD’S) in Earth System Science Initiative
Program Goals: The MSPHD’S® Professional Development Program facilitates mentoring and networking activities for minority undergraduate and graduate earth system science and engineering(ESSE) majors; and provides a supportive environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necessary to excel in Earth system science and engineering fields.
Scientist Benefits:
•Mentor highly talented minority students who are committed to achieving successful ESSE careers
•Contribute to the professional and academic development of student participants through actual and virtual community activities
Student Benefits:
•Mentoring & Professional development
•Actual & Virtual community building activities
•Networking at two international professional society meetings
•ESSE exposure & field trips
•$1,000 Fellowship award

APPLY TODAY!
Visit www.msphds.org
for details, student participant applications & mentor surveys
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2011
Cohort VIII: 2011-2013Professional Development ProgramAnnouncement
Funding and support provided by
•NASA Earth Science •NSF Directorate for Geosciences •Institute for Broadening ParticipationPhase I Phase II Phase III
Professional Organization AGU Fall Meeting, California Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay AGU, AMS, ASLO, NABGG, Consortium for Ocean Leadership IODP, On the Cutting Edge Professional Development for GeoscienceFaculty program Capstone Event at The National Academies, NSF, NASA, EPA, NOAA, Consortium for Ocean Leadership, USGS, USDA, Capitol Hill
Location San Francisco, CA Organization Specific Washington, D.C. area
Dates Dec. 2-9, 2011 Spring-Fall 2012 Spring 2013

GeoCorps Positions Now Available for Fall/Winter 2011-2012!

2011-05-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Interested in doing geoscience in some of America’s most beautiful public lands?

The Geological Society of America (GSA) has posted thirteen new GeoCorps America positions for fall/winter 2011-2012 on the GeoCorps website! Applications can be submitted online from now through July 1, 2011.

Once again, GeoCorps features paid geoscience internships in some of America’s most amazing public lands, which are managed by our partner agencies—the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. This round of projects features some of the nation's premier parks, such as Grand Canyon National Park (AZ), Grand Teton National Park (WY), Yosemite National Park (CA), and Death Valley National Park (CA). It also includes some extremely remote, wild places, like Kenai Fjords National Park (AK) and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (AK), as well as sites closer to an urban setting, such as Catoctin Mountain Park (MD), and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (CA). GeoCorps project areas cover a broad range of subjects, including geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping , GIS (Geographic Information Systems), minerals, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, cave/karst science, education, and interpretation.

Benefits
These temporary, paid internships provide on-the-ground geoscience experience and include a $2,750 stipend, free housing (or a housing allowance), and in some cases, a travel allowance.

Eligibility
Geoscientists of all levels are eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs, professionals, faculty members, teachers, and retirees. Past GeoCorps participants are eligible to apply for any of the “Guest Scientist” positions available this season.

Apply Now!
The GeoCorps website’s online application system is now open to receive applications, so get started on yours today!

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

The final application deadline is July 1, 2011.

More Information
For more information, see the official GeoCorps website, or contact Matthew Dawson at mdawson@geosociety.org or 303-357-1025.

Follow GeoCorps Using Social Media
To receive more frequent GeoCorps updates and information, you can now follow us using social media such as Twitter and Facebook. On Twitter, go to www.twitter.com/geocorps, or look for @geocorps. On Facebook, we have a group titled "GeoCorps America" and a page titled "GeoCorps".

Sr. Geologist- Petrobras America, Houston, Texas

2011-05-02T17:01:00.000-07:00

Petrobras America’s Exploration Department is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: Job posting #041311-1
If you are currently working for Petrobras America Inc. or PRSI as an Employee, Temporary, or Contractor, and are interested in applying for this position:

Go to www.petrobras.com/usa and click "Career Opportunities"
Click "Job Opportunities" towards the lower right hand corner of the page.
Click "View All"
Click "More" for the position you are interested in and then "Apply",
Upload your most recent resume, and fill in the needed information When prompted how you heard about the opening, select: "Internal Company Posting".
This position is open to Internal and External Candidates. If you are referring someone, please ask them to follow the directions above to apply for the position, but select "Employee Referral" when asked about how they heard about the position.

Please contact Craig Hicks, USN9 (713-808-2227) or Audrea Meira, USSV (713-808-2239) with any questions concerning new positions.

CORPORATE SUPPORT
Human Resources
Petrobras America is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Geologist,
Status: Exempt,
Department: Exploration,
Class: Professional,
Reports to: Onshore Exploration Manager,
Career Band: Professional - 3,
Text approved by: Aloisio Pellon,
Date approved: 4/11/2011
Rev.:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Integrates studies of geological and geophysical data for regional synthesis to support the acquisition and drilling of oil and gas prospects in the Gulf of Mexico by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Evaluates hydrocarbon reserves in proven and prospective fields.
* Evaluates geological data for evaluation of lease sale, farm-in and farm-out opportunities.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects
* Constructs regional stratigraphic and structural models incorporated into cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Generates maps of various parameters, detailing structure, net sand, net pay thickness, and petrophysical parameters.
* Determines the petrophysical characteristics of well logs.
* An understanding of use and application of Sequence Stratigraphy to the exploration effort
* Mange the Exploration Portfolio updating and changing as needed
* Understand and apply exploration risk analysis principals
* Apply computer mapping techniques through the use of various geologic software packages
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ten years related experience with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico

Be familiar with sources of geological information and how to obtain the data needed to carry out the work

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Industry knowledge of exploration and development practices.

Ability to interpret well logs; to visualize and think in two and three-dimensional space; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.

Written and verbal fluency in English

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Bachelor?s degree (B.S.) in Geology, or equivalent (M.S. preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is performed in a typical office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.

Research and Teaching Associate - University of Maine, Orono, Maine

2011-03-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
University of Maine
Orono, Maine

The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for postdoctoral positions in physical sciences education research (chemistry, physics, Earth sciences). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in science, science education, or a closely related field; have a strong research record in discipline-based education research; and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of successful work with middle or high school teachers and/or students, have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team, and possess an interdisciplinary background.

The successful candidates will be part of a team of researchers, faculty, and teachers that comprise the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, a newly funded initiative supported by the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership Program. This position provides opportunities for mentored teaching, outreach including teacher professional development and curriculum work, and all aspects of research.

The positions are twelve-month appointments, with a flexible start date and possible renewal for a second year. Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of up to three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and addresses (including e-mail and phone) of at least three referees to PSP_Postdoc_Search@umit.maine.edu.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the RiSE Center and the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, please see http://www.umaine.edu/center and www.umaine.edu/mainepsp. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Visiting Lecturer - Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

2011-03-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

Visiting Lecturer

Geomorphology/Surface Processes/Historical Geology
The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a full time one-year visiting lecturer position beginning September 2011. We seek a broadly-trained geomorphologist/surface scientist who can integrate classroom, field, and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.

This individual will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, including Historical Geology, a core course for majors, and a 200-level course of their choice that complements our curriculum. Completion of the Ph.D. is required and previous teaching experience is desirable.

A complete application package will include the following: 1) a curriculum vita 2) a statement of approach to teaching and how their course offerings will complement our existing curriculum 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendations (The online application will request names/email address so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) All materials should be submitted through the online application system at

https://career.wellesley.edu.

If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email working@wellesley.edu. Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department will head this search. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2011.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Visiting Assistant Professor - Bucknell University - Department of Geology -Lewisburg, PA

2011-03-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

Bucknell University’s Department of Geology in Lewisburg, PA, seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor for the 2011/2012 academic year to teach three introductory lectures of historical geology plus three labs and one introductory lecture of physical/environmental geology plus lab. For full details and/or to apply on line, please visit http://jobs.bucknell.edu/. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2011. Position description can also be viewed on the Bucknell Department of Geology website at http://www.bucknell.edu/Geology.

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/4pdm8bw

Sr. Geophysicist & Sr. Reservoir Engineer - Petrobras America - Houston Texas

2011-02-13T08:45:00.000-08:00

Petrobras America’s Exploration Department

is seeking the right candidate for the following job position:

Exploration Senior Geophysicist in Petrobras America’s Development & Production Department

is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: DP-RES Senior Reservoir Engineer

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Job Title : Sr. Geophysicist
Status : Exempt
Department : Exploration Class : Professional
Reports to : Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: Exploration Department Mgr Date approved: Rev.:

GENERAL SUMMARY

Analysis of geophysical and geological data to locate gas and oil deposits by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Studies and interprets 2-and 3-dimentionial seismic data and geological data to generate drillable oil and gas prospects.
* Evaluates seismic data for lease sales, farm-ins, farm-outs, and appraisal projects.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects and makes recommendations concerning potential opportunities.
* Evaluates geophysical data, and constructs surface and subsurface maps and geological cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Makes presentations of farm-outs to other oil and gas companies.
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, OWL database, and other proprietary software.

Written and verbal fluency in English

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Ability to apply principles of structural geology and stratigraphy to exploration projects. A working knowledge of seismic stratigraphy and regional concepts.

Ability to visualize and think in 3-dimentional space; to recognize potential traps for hydrocarbons; to interpret well logs; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.

Proficiency with seismic interpretation workstations; Synthetic Seismogram Generation (GDC), AVO Interpretation program.

General knowledge of seismic data acquisition and processing.

Ability to effectively access information from the Internet.

Ten years related experience and/or training with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geophysics or Geology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is performed in a typical office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.

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Job Title : Senior Reservoir Engineer
Status : Exempt
Department : Development & Production Class : Professional
Reports to : Reservoir Engineering Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: D&P Department Manager Date approved: 02/02/11 Rev.:

GENERAL SUMMARY

To conduct reservoir engineering studies, to manage the reservoir exploitation and operation, to perform economic evaluation of exploratory, development and producing oil and gas fields by performing the duties below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Compute company’s reserves estimates under the SEC and SPE criteria.
* Perform reservoir engineering simulation , material balance, and decline curve analysis studies and propose alternatives for oil and gas field development.
* Design, evaluate, recommend and implement optimal reservoir production/injection plans.
* Evaluate partner’s proposals for reservoir development and operation and recommend actions to the management.
* Evaluate well logs.
* Design and interpret well tests and pressure gradient data.
* Evaluate core data to determine rock properties.
* Interpret PVT data analysis.
* Monitor production, drilling and completion operations.
* Propose completion and work over interventions in wells.
* Maintain geologic, reservoir and production database.
* Perform economic analysis for exploration, development and production projects.
* Coordinate the preparation of the annual E&P budget and to monitor budget expenditures.
* Maintain E&P Portfolio of future investments opportunities including production reserve, economic and risk evaluations.
* Prepare and make technical presentations based on PowerPoint slides
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ten to fifteen years of experience in the above Reservoir Engineering activities plus:

Ability to work with little or no supervision and within a team; sharing activities with other professionals, participating on peer reviews, reviewing tasks performed by others, giving and accepting feedback.

Skills in training new engineers and sharing knowledge is fundamental.

Knowledge of reservoir and oilfield programs and databases

Knowledge of onshore and offshore development options, with main focus on GoM operations

Basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Agencies demands.

Knowledge of risk analysis techniques.

In depth experience in Reservoir Simulation. Extensive experience with at least one of these simulators: Eclipse, VIP, CMG (Black Oil and compositional)> extensive experience with Petresl (reservoir engineering modulus).

In depth experience with fluid characterization via Equation of State.

Written and verbal fluency in English. Portuguese and Spanish (desirable)

Ability to operate

* a telephone, fax machine, scanner, and other non-specified office equipment
* a computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, oilfield programs, and other proprietary software

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Petroleum Engineering from a four-year college or university

M. Sc. in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is necessary

Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is performed in a typical office environment and some occasional (rare) supervision of rig activities, in land, and/or marine environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (Vertebrate Paleontology) -University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2011-01-31T16:52:00.000-08:00

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY)

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor with specialization in vertebrate paleontology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The main duties of the successful candidate will be to develop an active and rigorous research program that is supported by external funding and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the candidate will co-supervise curation of the internationally significant mammal collections within the Vertebrate Paleontology Division of the University of Nebraska State Museum. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests that complement departmental strengths in the related fields of paleontology, sedimentary geology, and paleoclimatology. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology program is one of the three primary components of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. Find out more about our department at http://eas.unl.edu/ .

To apply, go to employment.unl.edu (requisition 100583) and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, teaching, and curatorial interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on November 15, 2010, but the position will remain open for applications until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/policies/work_life_balance.shtml. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools (http://www.unl.edu/ucomm/lincoln/). For further information contact, Dr. Tracy Frank, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: tfrank2@unl.edu; 1-402-472-9799; Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics

2011-01-31T16:47:00.000-08:00

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics
Western State College of Colorado

POSITION: Western State College of Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. Primary teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in conceptual, introductory and calculus-based physics in support of degree programs in biology, chemistry, and geology. The program in physics also offers a minor curriculum with courses in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and electronics. Collaborative opportunities exist in astronomy, chemical-physics, and geophysics. The position requires teaching 24 semester credits per academic year. Responsibilities also include supervision of undergraduate research, academic advising, service to the college, and continued professional development.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, $48,000 -$49,000. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan and life and health insurance.

START DATE: August 2011

QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in physics or a related field is required. ABD will be considered for appointment, but the terminal degree is required for tenure. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate education and demonstrate excellence in teaching in both lecture and laboratory settings. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research is desirable.

APPLICATION: Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent to:

Chair, Physics Search Committee Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences Hurst Hall 128 Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO 81231

Please direct questions to Anne Ryter at aryter@western.edu; (970) 943-7098.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Screening of applications will begin January 10, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.

Western State College of Colorado is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.

Geodesist /Staff Associate - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, NY

2011-01-25T10:19:00.000-08:00

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, NY, is seeking a full time, experienced Geodesist /Staff Associate. The Observatory is a key component of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

The position will be involved in the processing and analysis of spatial reference data from a ground based and airborne ice imaging system. The position will be responsible for instrument selection, calibration, data collection, quality control and analysis during a field season and of the dissemination of post-processed spatial reference data for use by the sensor groups within the main group. The position will work closely with our GIS Specialist to produce geo-referenced data-sets and imagery for the group and the scientific community as a whole.

Requirements: B.S. Degree in Geodesy, Geophysics, or an appropriate aspect of engineering in a related field and four years of experience or a MS degree and two years of experience required. Must be able to select and operate appropriate GPS receivers for the different programs that the group runs or takes part in. Must be able to work with post-processing software such as Waypoint to operate on Differential GPS data. Knowledge of different methods of processing GPS data under different conditions (such as long base-lines) would be beneficial. Experience of working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMU’s) and mixing data sets from GPS receivers and IMU’s would be advantageous. Must be able to use ArcGIS. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English are required.

To apply:
Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54210.

Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications. Thank you.
Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

2011 Summer Internship for Minorities in the Geosciences - UNAVCO - Boulder, Colorado

2011-01-20T14:46:00.000-08:00

RESESS is an undergraduate summer internship program in the Earth sciences based in Boulder, Colorado, that is dedicated to increasing diversity in the geosciences.

The goal of the RESESS Internship program is to increase the number of students from minority groups that are underrepresented in the geosciences relative to their proportions in the general population.

RESESS encourages applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically underrepresented in the Earth sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Native Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latinos, and others.

We introduce students to scientific research, prepare students for graduate school, and provide support and encouragement as students build skills and confidence. We provide students with an authentic research experience and encourage them to consider graduate school with an eye to a career in science, whether that is in research, teaching, or industry. Students can participate for up to three years, depending on when they enter the program.

Where: Boulder, Colorado.

When: May 24 - August 6, 2011.

Included:
Salary for eleven weeks
Round-trip airfare to Boulder, CO
A shared furnished apartment at no cost
Participation in a national science meeting
Scholarship money during the school year
Do RESESS interns think it was a good experience?

Click Here To Apply!

Fernando Martinez talks about his experience as a RESESS intern.
35 sec. Watch on YouTube here!

"RESESS opened doors of opportunity for me."

"RESESS gives you the tools to succeed in graduate research."

"RESESS is an open door that leads to professional and intellectual development."

"It's thanks to RESESS that I've had these opportunities and I'm now in grad. school working on a NASA water project in the Florida everglades."

Read more about the 2010 RESESS summer program at a UNAVCO Highlight!

RESESS Strategies
In the RESESS Internship Program, we use three strategies to help students succeed: research, mentoring, and community.

Research:
Student interns get to work closely with a geoscience expert throughout the summer on a research project. We try to match the interests of the student with a relevant project. The student might work at the University of Colorado at Boulder, at the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, CO, or at UNAVCO in Boulder. In their second or third summer, interns can work elsewhere in the U.S. with a research group at another university, government lab or at an oil company. We currently have a partnership with one major oil company that makes it possible for 2nd and 3rd year interns to do their internship in the industry.

Potential topics of interest include:

earthquakes & seismology
geophysics (including plate tectonics and more)
hydrology and water quality
petroleum geology
glaciers
volcanoes
sedimentology
geomorphology
Quaternary geology
We also encourage students to consider and suggest projects based in their community.

To read about this past summer's interns and their projects, click here, or look at the RESESS publication, Earth, Wind, Sea, and Sky [pdf], which includes the student research abstracts and more.

Mentoring
We support our interns intensively in what is a challenging work experience. Each student has a science mentor who guides them on the research project and a writing mentor who works with the student on their research paper. Research shows that a multi-mentoring aproach is important and works in helping students to succeed through getting help and encouragement.

Community
A strong sense of group and new friendships are developed during the first days of the program, and throughout the summer. One day per week is reserved for the Writing Class and RESESS group activities such as geology field trips or workshops. Each incoming intern also has a community mentor and a peer mentor to help enrich their experience.

Broadening Participation in the Geoscienes

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions (3) - Discipline-Based Science Education Research - The University of Maine

2011-01-19T10:31:00.000-08:00

Three Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Discipline-Based Science Education Research

The University of Maine invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in discipline-based education research. The positions will be in the fields of (1) Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, (2) Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences, and (3) Science Education.

These positions were created through the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (PSP) Project, under a grant to the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education to target the teaching and learning of science in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. By the time of appointment, the candidate must have an earned doctorate in the discipline, in discipline-based education research, or in a closely related field; strong experience in discipline-based education research; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

The new faculty member will be expected to (1) engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities that contribute to discipline-based education research, (2) teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, (3) supervise graduate and undergraduate research, (4) develop an externally-funded research program, (5) serve as a student advisor, and (6) participate in leadership for collaborative efforts in STEM-education with colleagues in the home department, the Maine RiSE Center, the University, and other professional communities. The positions are academic year appointment with preferred starting date no later than September 1, 2011. See http://www.umaine.edu/center/positions/PSPfaculty for full position announcements and application instructions. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.

The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Assistant Professor Faculty Position - Remote Sensing - Stony Brook University

2011-01-19T10:29:00.000-08:00

GEOSCIENCES FACULTY SEARCH 2010-11

Stony Brook University’s Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the field of remote sensing with a specialty in planetary spectroscopy. Seeking a candidate with the potential for collaboration augmenting the Department’s current research strengths in spectroscopy, planetary science, mineralogy, and environmental science, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of remote sensing, planetary science, and general geology.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the geosciences, planetary sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment and preference will be given to those with post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that would include mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of three references to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, 255 Earth and Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100. Preferred: Electronic submissions in one PDF document through the online system. For a full position description, application procedures, or to apply online, visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (Ref. #F-6619-10-12). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however for best consideration, please submit materials by January 17, 2011. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SURGE Program 2011(Fully Funded Summer Research Opportunity) - Stanford University

2011-01-14T15:42:00.000-08:00

Application Deadline - Feb 1 2011 !!!!

APPLY HERE !

Program

SURGE is a fully funded 8-week, summer residential program that combines a rigorous research assignment with a comprehensive training and mentoring program.

Eligibility

American citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or international students enrolled in U.S. undergraduate institutions, who, by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, and life experiences, would add diversity to our graduate programs in Earth Sciences. We encourage applications from African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.

Departments and Programs

Energy Resources Engineering
Environmental Earth System Science
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geophysics
Earth Systems Program
Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment & Resources

SURGE Application

The application is now available and will close February 1, 2011.

APPLY HERE !

Dr. Jerry M. Harris
Cecil & Ida Green Professor of Geophysics
Associate Dean, Office of Multicultural Affairs
School of Earth Sciences
Mitchell Building, Room 359
397 Panama Mall, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
O: 650.723.0496 m: 650.575.8086
jerry.harris@stanford.edu

Research Asst. Professor (tenure track) Geoscience The University of Nevada, Reno

2010-12-17T17:31:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the state geological survey, seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track faculty position beginning on or after July 1, 2011. Managed as part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering within the College of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as an academic unit, and its principal scientists are tenure-track faculty members. Please see the position announcement below.

Position Announcement

RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure track)Geoscience

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants with interests in research on both mineral deposits and geothermal systems. Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do research in the geosciences and the best in the U.S. for the study of metallic mineral deposits and geothermal energy.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field by the time of hire and a demonstrated record of research as indicated by dissertation research or peer-reviewed publications. Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; commitment to public service; potential for, or established record of publications; and ability to attract funding are essential. Doctoral research must include one or more of the following disciplines: economic geology, structural geology, igneous petrology, geochemistry, exploration geophysics, and hydrogeology.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with industrial or academic experience in economic geology or geothermal energy and with experience in field-based research in a wide variety of geological settings.

Preference will be given to candidates who have begun to demonstrate research productivity with publications in the peer-reviewed literature.

Because the individuals will be competing for funding from a variety of sources, including federal agencies interested in fundamental and applied geoscience research (e.g., National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management) and industry, preference will be given to candidates who explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in economic geology and geothermal energy in their letters of interest.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and to collaborate with other NBMG staff, faculty in the UNR Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, the UNLV Department of Geoscience, and others in developing funded projects and conducting research. The successful candidate will be asked to communicate effectively with the public and community leaders regarding the geology of Nevada and its mineral and energy resources. Although teaching and supervision of graduate students are not requirements of the position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to work with the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering to do so and help build the academic reputation of UNR.

A successful candidate who will use and expand the analytical geochemistry facilities at UNR in her or his research will be given the opportunity to supervise a State-funded, senior NBMG technician assigned to support analytical geochemistry facilities (approximately 40% of the technician’s time) and the candidate’s research (approximately 60%).

Salary and Date of Appointment

The position will be a tenure-track faculty appointment with an academic-year base salary that is competitive with other research universities. Sufficient State of Nevada funds are available to cover the salary at the entry level for an assistant professor. If the candidate is hired at a higher salary, the State funds will be used to cover a portion of the salary, the rest of which may be covered with grants and contracts.

Starting date will be July 1, 2011 or shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the successful candidate.

Application

Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the position and research plans; names, e-mail and postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete vita; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8202. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all information on file by December 23, 2010. For further information about NBMG, please consult our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu).

UNR Human Resources (HR) will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF UNR, NBMG, AND RENO

Nevada geology provides an exciting venue for basic and applied research. Excellent exposures of rocks and complex structures help our geologists unravel the tectonic history of western North America. Some of the world’s most productive gold and other mineral deposits are close at hand for studies of fundamental Earth processes and applications in exploration, mining, and environmental stewardship. Abundant geothermal systems are natural laboratories for understanding relationships between fluid flow and geological structure and for furthering development of renewable energy. Active tectonics, limited water resources, and booming population centers keep urban geology and studies of hazards at the forefront. Easy access to federally managed lands facilitates field work. Nevada's desert climate and temperature differentials by latitude and elevation make field work possible in different parts of the state throughout the year. Reno’s concentration of geoscientists from various industries, the U.S. Geological Survey, UNR, and the Desert Research Institute encourages interactions that stimulate research.

NBMG has excellent support staffs in administration, cartography, geographic information systems, editing, and geochemical and mineralogical analysis. Existing analytical equipment available at UNR includes ICP-MS with laser ablation capabilities, AA, XRD, IC, GC, FTIR, C-H-N-S analyzer, atomic force microscopy, SEM, and stable-isotope capabilities. A portable spectrometer and portable XRF analyzer are available for mineralogical and geochemical mapping and sampling in the field. Some equipment is maintained by faculty members in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, and NBMG’s senior technician maintains much of the instrumentation and supervises student assistants on funded projects involving analytical geochemistry. Approximately 10% of the senior technician’s effort is in support of analytical services for the general public, largely analyses of precious metals and mineralogical determinations by XRD. Computer facilities include excellent computational packages for geochemical and hydrogeological modeling, remote sensing, image processing, interferometric synthetic aperture radar, GPS, GIS, and 3-D visualization and modeling. Geophysical equipment includes portable seismometers, a 48-channel reflection-refraction recording system, borehole logging systems, geodetic GPS instruments, gravimeters, total-field magnetometers, and a fully equipped paleomagnetic laboratory.

UNR has strong reputations in economic geology, geothermal resources, chemistry, geodesy, seismology, neotectonics, remote sensing, hydrogeology, and many other fields. NBMG works closely with industry, including the mining, geothermal, and geotechnical industries that are active in Nevada. NBMG is a supporter of UNR's Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology and works closely with its director and graduate students on projects. NBMG supports and benefits from UNR’s Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. The University also hosts the Reno Field Office of the U.S. Geological Survey's mineral resources team. The Geological Society of Nevada (GSN), with approximately 1,000 members, has monthly meetings in Reno that regularly attract 100 to 200 geologists. NBMG supports GSN's efforts to hold a major symposium every five years, generally with a focus on ore deposits in the Great Basin and elsewhere. NBMG recently completed construction of a new combined sample-management, information office, and publication-sales office, the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library on the nearby campus of the Desert Research Institute. The facility houses the GSN office and publications of the Nevada Petroleum Society. Research faculty in the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory hold joint appointments with NBMG and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, which conducts seismological research and operates the seismic network covering much of Nevada and eastern California.

Other attractions for the position include excellent benefits (health, dental, eye, and life insurance coverage, worker's compensation, and retirement, sick leave, holidays and an academic schedule that allows for summer and semester-break vacations), access to discretionary funds that can be used for professional development, and a great area in which to live. Reno is located within minutes of the Sierra Nevada and less than an hour from skiing and hiking near Lake Tahoe, fishing at Pyramid Lake and in the Sierras, and historic Virginia City. The gaming industry provides large-city entertainment and restaurants, but the overall population (approximately 300,000 in the Reno-Carson City region) and excellent infrastructure make for commutes and a general ambiance more typical of a small town - "the biggest little city in the world." Festivals (Art Town in July, Hot August Nights, balloon races, and airplane races) are some of the many local highlights. Public and private schools have excellent reputations for placing students in top colleges, and as a faculty member, your spouse and children may attend UNR for nominally low fees and partially waived tuition. Students with good grades from UNR have excellent opportunities for graduate school and employment. The San Francisco Bay area, Napa Valley, the Pacific coast, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas are within about an hour's plane ride or easy drives.

Research Asst. Professor (tenure track) -The University of Nevada, Reno

2010-12-17T17:19:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the state geological survey, seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track faculty position beginning on or after July 1, 2011.Managed as part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering within the College of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as an academic unit, and its principal scientists are tenure-track faculty members. Please see the position announcement below.

Position Announcement

RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure track) Geosciences

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants with interests in initiating and carrying out innovative research that can be applied to a wide variety of geologic topics of societal relevance in Nevada, including hazards, geological engineering, environmental geology, and water, mineral, and energy resources. Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do research in the geosciences. Opportunities abound for research on earthquake, flood, and ground-stability hazards; water flow in fractured rocks as related to potable groundwater,
geothermal systems, and mineral deposits; and detailed geologic mapping in support of fundamental understanding of Nevada’s geological history and 3D framework.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field and a demonstrated record of research as indicated by dissertation or peer-reviewed publications. We seek candidates with skills in state-of-the-art techniques in any one of the following areas:. Quaternary geology, geomorphology, and neotectonics (incorporating geologic mapping in applications related to hazards, engineering geology, or environmental geology) . Hydrogeology, particularly involving modeling of fluid flow in fractured rocks utilizing information from detailed geologic mapping, geophysical observations, and drill-hole data . 3D modeling that integrates geophysical and geological observations and interpretations (from a background in either structural geology or geophysics, but with a clear understanding of both).

Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; potential for or an established record of publications; and ability to attract funding are essential.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who

. show experience in field-based research,
. have at least one year of postdoctoral experience in academia, government, or industry,
. articulate how their research will complement and add to current NBMG research
programs, and
. have begun to demonstrate research productivity with publications in the peer-reviewed
literature.

Because the successful individual will be competing for funding from a variety of sources, including federal agencies interested in fundamental and applied geoscience research (e.g., National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management), state and local agencies, and industry, preference will be given to candidates
who explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in their letters of interest. Preference will also be given to candidates who explain how their work will help fulfill NBMG’s commitment to public service.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and to collaborate with other NBMG staff, faculty in the UNR Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, the UNLV Department of Geoscience, the Desert Research Institute, and others in developing funded projects and conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will be asked to communicate effectively with the public and community leaders regarding the geology of Nevada; this will include publications geared for the public and professional geologists, engineers, and planners. Although teaching and supervision of graduate students are not requirements of the position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to
work with the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering to do so and help build the academic reputation of UNR.

Salary and Date of Appointment

The position will be a tenure-track faculty appointment with an academic-year base salary that is competitive with other research universities. Sufficient State of Nevada funds are available to cover the salary at the entry level for an assistant professor. If the candidate is hired at a higher salary, the State funds will be used to cover a portion of the salary, the rest of which may be covered with grants and contracts.

Starting date will be July 1, 2011 or shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the successful candidate.

Application

Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the position and research plans; names, e-mail and postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete vita; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8560. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all information on file by January 31, 2011. Note that NBMG has another tenure-track faculty position open in the areas of economic geology and geothermal systems, with an application deadline of December 23, 2010 (https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8307). For further information about NBMG, please consult our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu). Additional information is available through http://jobs.unr.edu/.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The

University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF UNR, NBMG, AND RENO

Nevada geology provides an exciting venue for basic and applied research. Excellent exposures of rocks and complex structures help our geologists unravel the tectonic history of western North America. Active tectonics, limited water resources, and booming population centers keep urban geology and studies of hazards at the forefront. Some of the world’s most productive gold and other mineral deposits are close at hand for studies of fundamental Earth processes and applications in exploration, mining, and environmental stewardship. Abundant geothermal systems are natural laboratories for understanding relationships between fluid flow and geological structure and for furthering development of renewable energy. Easy access to federally managed lands facilitates field work. Nevada's desert climate and temperature differentials by latitude and elevation make field work possible in different parts of the state throughout the year. Reno’s concentration of geoscientists from various industries, the U.S. Geological Survey, UNR, and the Desert Research Institute encourages interactions that stimulate research.

NBMG has excellent support staffs in administration, cartography, geographic information systems, editing, and geochemical and mineralogical analysis. Existing analyticalequipment available at UNR includes ICP-MS with laser ablation capabilities, AA, XRD, IC, GC, FTIR, C-H-N-S analyzer, atomic force microscopy, SEM, and stable-isotope capabilities. A portable spectrometer and portable XRF analyzer are available for mineralogical and geochemical mapping and sampling in the field. Some equipment is maintained by faculty members in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences andEngineering, and NBMG’s senior technician maintains much of the instrumentation and supervises student assistants on funded projects involving analytical geochemistry. Computer facilities include excellent computational packages for geochemical and hydrogeological modeling, remote sensing, image processing, interferometric synthetic aperture radar, GPS, GIS, and 3-D visualization and modeling. Geophysical equipment includes portable seismometers, a 48-channel reflection-refraction recording system, borehole logging systems, geodetic GPS instruments, gravimeters, total-field magnetometers, and a fully equipped paleomagnetic laboratory.

UNR has strong reputations in economic geology, geothermal resources, chemistry, geodesy, seismology, neotectonics, remote sensing, hydrogeology, and many other fields. NBMG works closely with industry, including the mining, geothermal, and geotechnical industries that are active in Nevada. NBMG is a supporter of UNR's Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology and works closely with its director and graduate students on projects.

NBMG supports and benefits from UNR’s Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. The
University also hosts the Reno Field Office of the U.S. Geological Survey's mineral resources team. The Geological Society of Nevada (GSN), with approximately 1,000 members, has monthly meetings in Reno that regularly attract 100 to 200 geologists. NBMG supports GSN's efforts to hold a major symposium every five years, generally with a focus on ore deposits in the Great Basin and elsewhere.

US Federal Internship Directory - A Multi-Disciplinary Opportunity Database Search Tool

2010-12-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

Federal Internship Directory

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SITE

This searchable directory provides information on
many fellowships and internships available during
the school year as well as summer programs.

!! New NASA Internship Website - Recruiting Interns, Fellows, and Scholars

2010-12-17T16:44:00.000-08:00

Introducing OSSI, NASA’s ONE STOP SHOPPING INITIATIVE and SOLAR, Student On-Line Application for Recruiting interns, fellows, and scholars.

VISIT THE NEW SITE BY CLICKING HERE

One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) Overview

The over-arching mission of the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) for NASA Internship, Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities is to advance the United States’ policy initiatives for STEM Education and workforce development. The initiative is an innovative, mission-enabling, NASA-wide approach to communicating and providing students at all Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) access to a portfolio of internship, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities offered by NASA Mission Directorates and Centers. The OSSI enables eligible students to access opportunities through a single portal (intern.nasa.gov) and single application (SOLAR). OSSI also enables NASA to continually reengage students throughout their academic careers.

NASA Education OSSI LaunchPad

The OSSI LaunchPad is an Agency-wide strategic communication tool designed to reach Education stakeholders, including students, faculty, mentors, project managers, and industry partners. The LaunchPad provides internship and fellowship awareness and “user friendly” access to special features such as the Student Online Application for Recruiting (SOLAR) Interns, Fellows, and Scholars, NASA Student Ambassador Virtual Community, Student On-line Research Journal, Special Event Announcements, Feature Stories and Videos and much more. You are invited to visit the dynamic options listed below. Please let us know if you cannot find what you are seeking on the LaunchPad!

Expected Outcomes:
1. Ensure an understanding of NASA’s perspective on STEM work force development and competency needs;
2. Ensure understanding and appreciation of the OSSI, its placement in context of national and NASA policy initiatives, and its benefits to students, NASA and the nation;
3. Familiarize stakeholders and customers with implementation plans, timelines, and practices for the OSSI to facilitate their access to and use of the OSSI tools.

Lamont Asst.Research Professor - Biological Oceanography/Aquatic Biogeosciences (Junior Rank) - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory,Columbia Univ.

2010-12-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

Opening for Biological Oceanography/Aquatic Biogeosciences Junior Rank (Lamont Assistant Research Professor) Position at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks applicants to fill a Lamont Assistant Research Professor (junior level) position (s) in the fields of Biological Oceanography or Aquatic Biogeosciences. Preference will be given to candidates who utilize process-oriented molecular approaches in marine ecology, particularly in areas of phytoplankton physiology/ocean productivity and marine microbiology. The ideal candidate will complement existing strengths at LDEO in fields such as Climate Change and Biogeochemistry. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to play an influential role in the ongoing development of the Biological Oceanography program at LDEO, the new Biogeochemistry Center and its evolving collaborations with other research units at LDEO, the Earth Institute, the Columbia University Dept. of Microbiology, and the Columbia University Genome Center. This position will have access to partial salary support through the Doherty endowment under the new Lamont Research Professor system.

Minimum requirements for the positions are a Ph.D. in related fields, with appointment contingent upon scholarly credentials. Review of applications will begin on the 15th of Jan. 2011

Applicants should include a statement of past research experience and future interests, a current CV, and the names and email addresses of five references.
Please use this quick link to apply:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54152.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Joaquim Goes, Chair of the Search Committee
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory,
61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964, USA
or by e-mail to: jig@ldeo.columbia.edu

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Faculty Positions - Hydrogeology & Petrology - Austin Peay State University -Clarksville, TN

2010-12-17T16:20:00.000-08:00

Faculty Positions in Hydrogeology and Petrology
Austin Peay State University

The Department of Geosciences at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor
level beginning Fall 2011. One position is for Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology-Mineralogy
and the other is Hydrogeology-Low Temperature Geochemistry.

Details about the position and how to apply can be found at
www.apsu.edu/human-resources/faculty/currentjobopenings.

Information about the department can be found at www.apsu.edu/geosciences.

Marian Perron, Personnel Assistant
Department of Human Resources
Austin Peay State University
PO Box 4507
Clarksville, TN 37044
Tel: 931-221-6295
Fax: 931-221-6345

Faculty Position - Stable Isotope Geochemistry -Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

2010-12-17T16:16:00.000-08:00

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Northern Illinois University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August, 2011. We seek an individual whose research interests are in the broad area of stable isotope geochemistry. We expect the successful applicant to establish a vigorous and innovative externally funded research program that integrates with one or more of our existing strengths in geochemistry, environmental geology, mineralogy/petrology, paleoclimatology, paleontology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, or structural geology and tectonics. The candidate will be expected to supervise Ph.D. and M.S. students and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The department’s facilities include an array of analytical instruments (Element 2, MAT 253, DELTA plus, and 2100 T Mass Spectrometers, Carlo Erba NA1500 and alpha spectrometer, electron microprobe, X-ray diffractometer, LV-SEM/EDS, etc.) and field equipment (truck-mounted Geoprobe, large percussion corer, oceanographic analytical and sampling equipment, and two specialized remotely operated vehicles). Applicants who can utilize or expand existing facilities, especially our mass spectrometers, will receive special consideration. A Ph.D. in the geosciences or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The department currently has 13 faculty members, whose research and teaching interests are described on our web site at http://www.niu.edu/geology/.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and list of at least three references to: Mark Frank, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Complete applications must be received by January 10, 2011. NIU is an AA/EEO Institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students; we strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates including women and minorities.

Faculty Position in Hydrogeology -Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

2010-12-17T16:13:00.000-08:00

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Hydrogeology

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Northern Illinois University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August, 2011. We seek a candidate with research and teaching interests in applied physical hydrogeology and preferably expertise in using groundwater modeling and field methods to characterize aquifers and flow systems.

Possible areas of research could include numerical modeling of subsurface flow, flow in fractured media and karst, groundwater-surface water interactions, contaminant transport, aquifer studies, etc. We expect the successful candidate to establish a strong externally funded research program, to supervise student research at undergraduate, M.S. and Ph.D. level, and to teach at all levels including assisting the summer environmental field methods camp. Departmental facilities include a truck-mounted GeoprobeTM 6600, field hydrogeological equipment, surface and borehole geophysical instruments, and extensive geochemical/analytical facilities. The department currently has 13 faculty members whose broad research interests are described on our website (www.niu.edu/geology); potential for collaboration exists with areas including role of fluids in formation of ore deposits and hydrocarbon accumulations, energy resources, hydro-geophysics, groundwater geochemistry and geomicrobiology, climate change and glacial studies, as well as with a new interdisciplinary Institute for the Study for the Environment, Sustainability and Energy (www.niu.edu/ese).

A Ph.D. in the geosciences or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must submit a letter of application, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, and list of at least three references to: Philip J. Carpenter, Hydrogeology Search Chair, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Send electronic applications to pjcarpenter@niu.edu.

Complete applications must be received by January 10, 2011. NIU is an AA/EEO Institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students; we strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates including women and minorities.

Associate Director for Natural Hazards - U.S. Geological Survey

2010-12-17T16:11:00.000-08:00

SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE POSITION

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Associate Director for Natural Hazards. This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position with a salary range of $119,554 - $179,700 per year. This announcement closes on
December 28, 2010.

The Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience Mission Area of the USGS includes dynamic programs critical to our nation’s health and safety. Under this Mission Area, the USGS collects and disseminates accurate and timely information from modern earth observation networks, assesses areas at risk from natural hazards, and conducts focused research to improve hazard-warnings, predictions, and mitigation. Programs work actively with the Nation’s communities to assess the vulnerability of cities and ecosystems and to ensure that science is effectively applied to reduce the loss of life and property. A national risk monitoring program is being developed, built on a robust underpinning of hazard assessment and research, to visualize and provide perspectives at multiple scales of vulnerability and resilience to hazards and land change.

The Associate Director for Natural Hazards is responsible for providing executive leadership over this broad Mission Area of natural science investigations and research aimed at safeguarding people and property and keeping natural hazards from becoming natural disasters. He/she provides oversight over the Coastal and Marine Geology, Earthquake Hazards, Volcano Hazards, Landslide Hazards, Global Seismographic Network and Geomagnetism programs nationwide as well as coordination with USGS responsibilities in flood, fire, and tsunami hazards. These programs enhance the understanding of the interaction of Earth systems, and through USGS scientists, generate and disseminate natural science information that is important to society and the future well-being of the Nation. The Mission Area also includes global responsibilities in hazard monitoring and research in collaboration with international partners.

To review the complete vacancy announcement and apply, please go to the Office of Personnel Management’s USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.opm.gov or you may directly link to the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS using this link http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=94296400&JobTitle=Associate+Director+for+Natural+Hazards&q=associate+director&where=reston&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2010-11-23+09%3a37%3a00.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the education requirements for biologist, physical scientist, or geologist.

Applications (Resumes and Questionnaire responses) must be received on-line BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement, Tuesday, December 28, 2010. It is important that candidates view the Vacancy Announcement in its entirety to be sure that all required documents are submitted. Incomplete application packages cannot be considered.

For more information, contact Sharon Benitez at sbenitez@usgs.gov, (703) 648-7462.

The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
U.S. Citizenship is required

2011-2012 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship

2010-12-17T16:09:00.000-08:00

The American Geological Institute is accepting applications for next year's William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 2011) in Washington working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or a congressional committee. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the federal legislative process and make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy.

The AGI Fellow will join more than two dozen other scientists and engineers for an intensive orientation program on the legislative and executive branches, organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which also guides the placement process and provides educational and collegial programs for the fellows throughout the year.

The Fisher Endowment

Funding for the fellowship is provided through an endowment recently established by the AGI Foundation to honor William L. Fisher, the Leonidas T. Barrow Centennial Chair in Mineral Resources and Professor at the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas, Austin. Fisher served as the inaugural Dean and previously, the Director of the Jackson School in the early 2000s. For three decades before that, he was the director of the Bureau of Economic Geology and the state geologist of Texas. At the national level, Fisher served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Energy and Minerals under President Ford. Over several administrations, he has been an advisor to the President and to the Secretaries of Energy and the Interior, and he has chaired numerous National Research Council committees and boards. For more on Fisher and the endowment, please see the column "Endowing the AGI Congressional Fellowship" in the October 2003 Geotimes. Also available is a press release announcing the endowment.

Qualifications and Application Procedures
Prospective applicants should have a broad geoscience background and excellent written and oral communications skills. Minimum requirements are a master's degree with at least three years of post-degree work experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Although prior experience in public policy is not necessary, a demonstrable interest in applying science to the solution of public problems is desirable. Due to the nature of the position, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must also be a member of one of AGI's member societies, a list of which is available at www.agiweb.org/members/index.html

The fellowship carries an annual stipend of up to $60,000 plus allowances for health insurance, relocation, and travel. Additionally, the fellowship includes a possible two to four month extension.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, statement of purpose and a curriculum vitae and request three letters of reference. Candidates should ask three people to submit letters of reference through the online submission site, www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/application/ or by regular mail by the deadline given below.

The candidate's cover letter should include an addendum listing your society memberships with membership numbers and the names and contact information of your three references. The statement of purpose should include your reasons for applying for this fellowship, what you would bring to the fellowship and what you hope to gain from the fellowship. The statement should be brief, no more than 1,000 words in length.

Please submit materials as a single Word document (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) using our new online submission form.

All application materials were due on February 1, 2011.

Inquiries only to govt@agiweb.org.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minorities.

Other Fellowship Opportunities
Several of AGI's Member Societies also sponsor Congressional Science Fellowships. For further information, contact the American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, or Soil Science Society of America. AAAS itself also offers a number of fellowships for both Congress and the executive branch. It is acceptable to apply to more than one society and fellowship. Stipends, application procedures, eligibility, timetables, and deadlines vary.

Tenure Track Geology Positions (2) - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

2010-12-17T16:06:00.000-08:00

Two (2) Tenure Track Geology Positions: COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the College of Charleston (www.cofc.edu/~geology) is accepting applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin in August 2011. Our ideal candidate for each position is a Geologist who is an excellent teacher, is committed to undergraduate education and research, and is able to teach either 1) GIS or 2) remote sensing. Successful candidates will be expected to teach introductory geology classes, develop one or more courses in their field of specialty, and possess the necessary skills to teach either GIS or remote sensing classes.

Geologists who conduct research in Geologic Hazards, Petrology, Soil Science, and/or Surficial Processes, and who are able to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required at the time of employment, and salary is dependent on experience.

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences has over 100 majors and offers a major, a minor, and a broad array of topical and interdisciplinary elective courses in the geosciences. The Department provides graduate-level courses in the multidisciplinary M.S. in Environmental Studies program and the M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics. Collaborative opportunities are available with well-established faculty research programs including: aqueous geochemistry, coastal processes, environmental geology, geospatial sciences, hydrogeology, marine and coastal geology, natural hazards, paleontology, sedimentary petrology, seismology, and tectonics. The DepartmentÕs GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratories are integrated with the Lowcountry Hazards Center that is located in a newly constructed science building. The teaching load is three courses (nine contact hours) per semester, including undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

To apply, email a letter of interest stating whether you are able to teach GIS and are interested in Position 1 (GIS), or you are able to teach remote sensing and are interested in Position 2 (Remote Sensing). Also include a current curriculum vitae, statement of research goals and teaching philosophy, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent (if requested) to: Dr. Cassandra Runyon: (843-953-8279), Chair, Geospatial Search Committee, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. runyonc@cofc.edu

Applications will be accepted through January 20th, 2011. For additional information contact the Department Chair, Dr. Mitchell Colgan: (843-953-7171), colganm@cofc.edu. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Those persons requesting reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act may contact Dr. Cassandra Runyon at the mail or email addresses above.

Assistant Professor Position - Structural Geology - West Chester University, Pennsylvania

2010-12-17T16:02:00.000-08:00

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Structural Geology and Sustainability

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The WCU Department of Geology and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of structural geology and sustainability with additional expertise in petrology, geochronology, and geophysics, beginning August 2011. The successful candidate is expected to effectively teach courses in geology, advise a diverse student population, undertake a vigorous research program involving undergraduate students, make professional and university service contributions, and contribute to university efforts in sustainability.

Requirements: Minimum requirements include a doctorate in geology (ABD will be considered), and the demonstration of effective communication and teaching skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate teaching excellence in Structural Geology and Field Methods, as well as introductory geology or Humans and the Environment, and show potential to contribute to university sustainability efforts (please see www.wcugreen.org).

Applicants should submit statements of teaching experience and research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference with contact information, and academic transcripts to Dr. Martin Helmke, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, mhelmke@wcupa.edu. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Please visit www.wcupa.edu/scripts/vacancies for more information.

CAMAC 2011 Summer Internship Program

2010-11-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

CAMAC 2011 Summer Internship Program
June – August 2011
Houston, Texas

CAMAC seeks exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program in Houston from June through August.

The CAMAC internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable and practical work experience at a multi-national energy services corporation. Since 1988, CAMAC has seen 39 students progress through our program. You will be a valued member of our team.

Junior, senior and graduate level students working towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in the disciplines of petroleum engineering, geology, geosciences, finance or accounting are encouraged to apply. This internship is compensated (housing and transportation expenses are not included).

Criteria

Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

How to apply

Please submit the following –
• One copy of official university transcript
• One copy of résumé or CV
• Two recommendation letters from a dean or professor
• Two typed essays (750 words each)

Please select and write about one topic from each category.

Category 1;
 Describe how energy impacts daily life in America or Africa.
 What factors will impact the future of the global energy industry and why?
 What impact does finance and accounting have on the energy industry?

Category 2;
 What personal characteristics, values and experiences do you possess
that would be an asset to CAMAC if selected as an intern?
 Why did you select your major and what do you hope to contribute as a
professional in your chosen career?

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline:
February 1, 2011

Submit application to:
Summer Internship Program
CAMAC International Corporation
1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2200
Houston, Texas 77056

About CAMAC

Headquartered in Houston, CAMAC specializes in oil and gas exploration and production, crude oil and natural gas trading and engineering services.

CAMAC is a valued strategic partner for exploration and production projects and joint ventures with major integrated oil and gas firms and government entities. Since 1992, CAMAC has been responsible for over US$2.2 billion in investment opportunities in West Africa.

CAMAC operates offices in London, Johannesburg, Lagos and Abuja.

www.camac.com

Postdoctoral Fellow - Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (BESR) - Washington, DC

2010-11-11T10:30:00.000-08:00

Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Corporate Headquarters - DC
Department: Div on Earth & Life Studies
Job Req #: 100237-7
Basic Requirements: Ph.D. in earth science or earth resources

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Description
The Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) consists of twelve units that facilitate communication among the research community, policy makers, industry, interest groups, and the public. DELS is responsible for a vast array of topics, ranging from the molecular level to the global level. The common thread linking the units is the broad topic of science and the environment, but the division also examines issues outside that area.

The Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (BESR) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow. A PhD desired in earth sciences (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, geology, or earth surface processes) or earth resources. With general oversight and guidance from the board director, a senior program officer, or other senior staff, the Postdoctoral Fellow coordinates program/project activities, handling inquiries, organizing meetings, and developing materials; assembles committees/panels and serves as liaison between the committee/panel members; conducts research and prepares research papers and/or summaries; tracks relevant issues and compiles reports; assists with writing and editing the report, report review, and report dissemination; ensures the program/project meets its stated objectives; serves as liaison between the National Academies and related external customers and organizations; may assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/careers/

The Lunar and Planetary Institute Summer Internship Program - 2011

2010-11-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

Program Description
The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience cutting-edge research in the lunar and planetary sciences. As a Summer Intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at the NASA Johnson Space Center on a research project of current interest in lunar and planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview various careers in science.

The 10-week program runs from June 7, 2011–August 13, 2011. You will receive a $5,000.00 stipend plus $1000.00 U.S. travel stipend, or $1,500 foreign travel reimbursement for foreign interns.

The LPI is located near Johnson Space Center, on the south side of Houston, Texas. The LPI provides, on NASA’s behalf, leadership in the scientific community for research in lunar, planetary, and solar system sciences, and linkage with related terrestrial programs.

Areas of Research
Lunar Science and Exploration
Planetary Remote Sensing and Spectroscopy
Image Processing
Planetary Geology and Surface Processes
Impact Studies
Geophysical Data Analysis and Modeling
Physics and Chemistry of Planetary Atmospheres
Meteorites and Sample Analysis
Interplanetary Dust and Presolar Grains
Mineralogy/Petrology
Representative Projects

Abstracts From Previous Intern Conferences

1. Examining MARSIS Radar Sounding Data for Evidence of Subpermafrost Groundwater Advisors: Dr. Steve Clifford and Dr. Essam Heggy

2. Cooling Rates of Impact Melts on Asteroids as Determined by Metal Compositions in Meteorites Advisor: Dr. David Kring

3. Forensic Engineering of Lunar Dust

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
College undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit interested in pursuing a career in the sciences are eligible. Relevant fields of study include the natural sciences, engineering, computer sciences, and mathematics. Applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap status, or other nonmerit factors. Selection is based on these criteria: (1) scholarship, curriculum, and experience; (2) career objectives and scientific interest; and (3) match of interest of applicant with available research projects. All online application information must be received at LPI no later than January 21, 2011. Notification of selection will be made by March 7, 2011. Successful applicants should be prepared to make a decision regarding the offer to participate within two days of notification.

Application Requirements
Application form | Letters of reference

You will need to apply using the online application form. Paper applications will not be accepted. Once you begin the application you must complete all of the questions on the form, including essay-style questions. Transcripts and letters of recommendation may be submitted independently, but must be received by January 22, 2011, for your application to be considered.

Complete the application form. Upon submission you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your application number and a link to an online submission form for letters of reference.

Have three people submit online reference letters. They will need your application number and the correct spelling of your last name. We suggest that you forward the link from the confirmation e-mail directly to the individuals you are asking to provide a reference.

Have your college registrar mail an official transcript to: LPI Summer Intern Program Application #: 3600 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, TX 77058-1113

If you are a foreign national you will be asked to provide proof of English proficiency. This may be either in the form of a Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, or a letter from one of the professors in the English department at your university confirming that you have sufficient English language skills, both spoken and written, to successfully participate in our internship program. These should be sent to the same address as your transcript. You will be responsible for US taxes.

Be sure to include your application number in the address you provide to your registrar. Transcripts must be received by LPI no later than January 22, 2011.

Applications are only accepted using the electronic application form found on this website.

Questions may be directed to
E-mail: internprogram@lpi.usra.edu
Phone: 281-486-2180
Fax: 281-486-2173
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

Timeline
Friday, January 21, 2011 Deadline for Application
Monday, March 7, 2011 Notification of Acceptance
Monday, June 6, 2011 Program Begins
Thursday, August 11, 2011 LPI Summer Intern Conference
Friday, August 12, 2011 Program Ends
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the program open to non-U.S. citizens?
Yes, the program is open to international undergraduates as well as students from the United States.

2. Can participants start the ten-week internship after the program start date?
Start dates for the internship are flexible. Students on the quarter system often request late start dates. The program tries to be as accommodating as possible.

3. Where should my school send my transcript?
Transcripts should be sent to:
LPI Summer Intern Program
3600 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1113
Note: Please add your application number from the online application, if known.

4. When will applicants be notified of their selection?
We will start notifying applicants March 7, 2011. All notifications should be made by March 7, 2011.

5. Who is eligible for the program?
College undergraduate students with a least 50 semester hours of credit (or equivalent sophomore status) who are interested in pursuing a career in the sciences are eligible to apply. Students with majors in a physical or natural science, engineering, computer science, or mathematics have an advantage, but any eligible student may apply.

6. Are graduates and students already holding a bachelor's degree eligible to participate in the program?
While we do consider the applications of graduating seniors, they are not the main focus of the program. The program is really geared for students finishing their sophomore and junior years.

7. Where will the internship be located?
Interns will be located either at the Lunar and Planetary Institute or the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Contact
Claudia Quintana
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston TX 77058
internprogram@lpi.usra.edu

Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Hydrogeology - University of Kentucky

2010-11-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a faculty position in hydrogeology beginning August 2011. We are primarily seeking to hire at the assistant professor level (tenure-track), but in exceptional circumstances a more senior candidate may be considered to fill the department’s Hudnall Chair at full professor rank. Applicants are expected to complement our existing programs in hydrogeology, nearsurface and environmental geophysics, and stable-isotope geochemistry, and interact with broader segments of the UK community.

In particular, we seek a fieldwork- and modelingoriented candidate with expertise in hydrogeophysics, ecohydrology, karst hydrology, and/or large-scale water-cycle studies. A broad range of opportunities exists for cooperation with other academic units, the Kentucky Geological Survey, the UK Center for Applied Energy Research, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute.

In addition to developing a rigorous, productive, externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach courses at the introductory, major, and graduate levels and supervise graduate students. Applicants will demonstrate a track record of publication and funding; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable.

Interested applicants should submit via e-mail (merged pdf document): cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references to Prof. Alan Fryar (alan.fryar@uky.edu), Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair. We will begin review of applications on November 8, 2010; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an ffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, facilities) and University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.

Postdoctoral Position in Climate Dynamics, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

2010-11-09T16:01:00.000-08:00

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in climate dynamics. The successful candidate will work on an NSF funded project to improve our understanding of past and future climate change over the Antarctic and Southern Hemisphere using models, observations, and theory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric science or other climate-related field. The position will be located at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY in the research group of Professors Michael Previdi and Lorenzo Polvani, with opportunity for extended stay at Northwest Research Associates in Redmond, WA to work with Beate Liepert.

This is a full-time 2-year appointment with continuation contingent upon funding.

Position will remain open for at least 30 days and until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees to:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53793.

Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications.
Thank you.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Faculty Position in Hydrogeology – University of Wisconsin-Madison

2010-11-09T16:00:00.000-08:00

Faculty Position in Hydrogeology – University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Geoscience invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, beginning August 2011. We seek a broad range of outstanding candidates in hydrogeology with specialties related to physical, chemical and biological processes affecting subsurface flow and transport in porous and fractured geologic media. Research approaches should encompass some combination of field, laboratory and modeling. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to) evaluation, development and sustainable management of water resources; transport, fate and remediation of contaminants; interactions between groundwater and surface water, seawater, snow or ice; groundwater and geologic processes; groundwater and energy resources; groundwater and climate change; and paleohydrogeology.

The evaluation of candidates will focus primarily on their potential for innovative scientific research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor and advise graduate students and maintain an externally funded, internationally visible research program. Potential collaborative interactions exist within the department (see http://geoscience.wisc.edu/geoscience/), with other departments and programs on campus (Geological Eng., Civil and Environmental Eng., Geography, Soil Science, Water Resources Management, Environment and Resources, Environmental Chemistry and Technology, Limnology and Marine Science, Center for Climatic Research, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, UW Energy Institute), with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and with state and federal agency researchers in the Madison area (USGS, WI Dept. of Natural Resources, USDA). Teaching responsibilities may include introductory geoscience courses for undergraduates as well as upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses related to the candidate’s specialty. A Ph.D. in geoscience, hydrologic science or a related field is required by the start of the appointment. Applicants should submit a vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information of three or more references by email to hydrosearch@geology.wisc.edu, or by mail to Jean M. Bahr, Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1215 W. Dayton St., Madison WI 53706. (608)262-5513.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2010. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Assistant Professor Position - Department of Crop and Soil Sciences - Michigan State University

2010-11-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and the Environmental Science and Policy Program at Michigan State University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in soil physics and hydrology with emphasis on unsaturated flow and transport processes.

This research (75%) and teaching (25%) position will emphasize transport processes in the unsaturated and capillary zones, involving water, solutes and/or particles, in single or multiple phases. The ideal candidate will utilize experimental data and quantitative models to explore the complex physical, chemical, and biological processes that govern unsaturated flow and transport across multiple scales. Teaching expectations include an undergraduate course in soil physics and graduate course in the Environmental Science and Policy Program. The candidate will be expected to establish a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program.

Additional information for submitting complete applications is available online at: http://www.css.msu.edu/soilphysics/. Nominations and inquiries are encouraged and should be forwarded to Stephen Boyd, Search Committee Chair, by email: boyds@msu.edu.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Here: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=5870&job=7297345

Assistant Professor Positions (2) - Geosciences, University of Arkansas

2010-09-20T15:27:00.000-07:00

Two Tenure-Track Positions in Geosciences, University of Arkansas
The Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville invites applications for two 9-month appointment tenure-track assistant professor positions with an anticipated start date of August 2011

Position 1: Expertise in the broad area of low-temperature geochemistry/biogeochemistry to complement existing departmental strengths in geochemistry, water resources and stable isotopes. Please reference position number Y11909 with your application materials.
Position 2: Expertise in the broad area of quantitative physical hydrogeology and water resources to complement existing departmental strengths in this area. Please reference position number Y11908 with your application materials.

Applicants for both positions must demonstrate ability and commitment to develop an independent externally funded research program as well as the potential for collaboration and synergism with ongoing research in the Department of Geosciences (http://geosciences.uark.edu). The successful applicant will be an integrated scholar capable of meeting departmental goals of independent research, advising graduate-research, and teaching--and will have a strong commitment to teaching at all levels.

Review of applications will begin November 10, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses and contact information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Stephen Boss, 113 Ozark Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or electronically to sboss@uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive student-centered research university located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and it is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas system. The Department of Geosciences offers bachelors and masters degrees in geology and geography, and participates in two interdisciplinary graduate programs, Space and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Dynamics, providing opportunity for supervision of PhD student research.

Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, is part of a metropolitan area retaining its small, college-town atmosphere. The area is a rapidly growing metro area of over 400,000 , spurred by opportunities with national companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson, Inc., and J.B. Hunt. Quality of life is high and the area is nationally recognized as a place to work, play, and raise a family.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States as well as all PhD requirements completed at the time of the appointment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Structural Geologist - Smith College

2010-09-02T14:56:00.000-07:00

Department of Geosciences
Search for Tenure-Track Structural Geologist

Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Geosciences specializing in structural geology with knowledge in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in structural geology, GIS, and other subjects that can support our Geoscience majors and Environmental Science and Policy majors. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in teaching. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program that encourages collaborative research with Smith College undergraduate students. A Ph.D. in the geosciences is required.

Submit application at http://jobs.smith.edu with uploaded letter of application, C.V., statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on December 30, 2010.

Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

Faculty Positions - Virginia Tech

2010-08-27T17:57:00.001-07:00

SEDIMENTOLOGY/STRATIGRAPHY

Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s). The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in sedimentology/stratigraphy starting in the Fall of 2011. Particular subareas of interest include, but are not limited to, physical sedimentology, sedimentary basin analysis with emphasis on marine seismic stratigraphy, high-resolution sequence stratigraphy, sedimentary (bio)geochemistry, chemostratigraphy, and Earth systems history. The position is at the assistant professor level, but outstanding senior candidates will also be considered. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, multi-disciplinary research program; and to actively participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the university. This position is one of several hires in the Departments of Geosciences and Biological Sciences to support the Virginia Tech College of Science research clusters in Integrated Studies of Earth Systems and Energy/Environment. To receive full consideration, the applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Geosciences or a related discipline at the time of appointment and a demonstrated capability/promise to develop an active research program. Preference will be given to candidates whose research areas complement existing strengths in the department.
Consideration of applications will begin as early as November 8, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. Please visit www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting # 0100596) to apply on-line for this position. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of at least four referees who are familiar with their work. For further information, visit the Department of Geosciences website (www.geos.vt.edu) or contact Search Committee chair Dr. Shuhai Xiao by e-mail (xiao@vt.edu). Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.
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PETROLOGIC PROCESSES

Tenure-Track Faculty Position. The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position to start in the Fall of 2011 in Petrologic Processes. This position is part of the Integrated Studies of Earth Systems cluster hiring initiative of the College of Science. Potential focus areas include magmatism, metamorphism, evolution of the crust and upper mantle, high temperature geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, and geochronology, with an emphasis on plate tectonics and how the material properties of rocks, minerals, and geofluids influence dynamics of the whole Earth system.
The position will likely be at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding senior candidates are encouraged to inquire and apply. Rank will be determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant and salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. To receive full consideration, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment and a proven record of successful research. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program that emphasizes multi-disciplinary collaborations, as well as active participation in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the university. Preference will be given to candidates whose research areas complement existing strengths in the department.
Review of applications will begin as early as November 8, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting # 0100587) to apply on-line for this position. Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of at least four references who are familiar with their work. For further information, visit the Department of Geosciences website (www.geos.vt.edu) or contact search committee chair Dr. James Spotila by e-mail (spotila@vt.edu).
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.

DIRECTOR – Kansas Geological Survey

2010-08-27T17:55:00.001-07:00

DIRECTOR – Kansas Geological Survey-The University of Kansas, Lawrence. Full-time position serving as the Director of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) and State Geologist. Must develop and articulate a vision of KGS programs, understand the concept of serving Kansas through high-quality research in the applied geosciences, and embrace a collegial leadership style. Requires doctorate in the geosciences with 10 years professional experience, 3 years administrative experience, national recognition in geoscience research, excellent communication skills, knowledge of natural resources and the environmental aspects of their use, and demonstrated ability to deal with natural-resource policy issues.

The KGS is a research and service division of the University of Kansas (KU). Created in 1889, the Survey studies the geology of Kansas, develops new techniques for exploring and analyzing geologic data, and produces and disseminates maps, reports, and scientific papers. Among the premier earth-science research and service institutions in the U.S., the KGS has an annual state budget of $6 million and employs more than 90 researchers, support staff, and students in four research sections and a number of service sections. Staff collaborate extensively with faculty and students in academic departments at KU.

Complete announcement/application information at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html. Review will begin Nov. 19, 2010, position open until filled. For further information contact Jim Butler (jbutler@kgs.ku.edu). KU is an EO/AA employer.

Tenure Track Hydrology Lecturer - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

2010-08-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

PHYSICAL HYDROGEOLOGY POSITION AVAILABLE

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in physical hydrogeology at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2011. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology or related field at the time of appointment, and have demonstrated research experience in physical hydrogeology. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Scientific publications, conference publications, and funding experience preferred but not necessary. Teaching experience (TA and/or lecture) is desirable. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an active, internationally recognized, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate/graduate course in physical hydrogeology, an introductory course, upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in their field of expertise, and advise graduate student thesis projects. A normal teaching load is 3 courses per academic year. This job posting is available on-line along with information regarding the Department of Geosciences and the College of Letters and Sciences at http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/dept_life/job_ad.cfm.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2010. Priority will be given to applications received by this date, but the position remains open until filled. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4880. Candidates will upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research interests, and published works with online application. Published works may be uploaded with application as 'Other Document'. In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and should be mailed to Lisa Alzalde, Search & Screen Support, Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 or lalzalde@uwm.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 12 full-time faculty. UWM is an AA/EEO employer.

Pacific Lutheran University - Assistant Professor

2010-08-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

Assistant Professor, Geosciences and Environmental Studies
Pacific Lutheran University

The Department of Geosciences and the Environmental Studies Program at Pacific Lutheran University invite applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin September 2011. Teaching responsibilities will be equally split between Environmental Studies and Geosciences and will include teaching glacial geology, global climate change, meteorology, the central interdisciplinary methods course for the Environmental Studies program, topical lower and upper division courses, and mentoring senior capstone research projects. Field-based research with undergraduates on topics that address the complex relationships between people and the environment is expected. Research is competitively supported by the Division of Natural Sciences.
A Ph.D. is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is required, with experience in interdisciplinary teaching. Pacific Lutheran University, near Seattle and Mt. Rainier, enrolls 3,600 students, with a mission of educating for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. It is committed to diversity and endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action. See http://www.plu.edu/geosciences/Open-Faculty-Position/home.php for more information.

Submit letter of interest, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of current research interest, and three recommendation letters to: Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447. Applications due by October 1, 2010.

Jill Whitman
Chair, Department of Geosciences
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
253-535-8720
whitmaj@plu.edu

Ecohydrology - Postdoctoral Teaching Position, Boston College

2010-07-30T13:38:00.000-07:00

The interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program (www.bc.edu/envstudies) at Boston College seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a 2-3 year term position starting between January 15 and July 15, 2011. The successful candidate will be housed in the Department of Geology and Geophysics (www.bc.edu/geosciences) and participate in teaching, research and student advising activities. The position includes teaching 8-10 credits (~3 courses) per year of undergraduate environmental science courses and seminars on ecosystems, water resources, anthropogenic impacts, and sustainability. Applicants’ research interests should be at the intersection of hydrologic and ecologic processes in terrestrial and/or coastal systems. The candidate will aid in academic and research advising of undergraduate Environmental Studies minors. This teaching postdoctoral position will include strong teaching and research mentoring by department faculty, and the candidate will work closely with the Director of the Environmental Studies Program. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of three references as a single PDF-file e-mail attachment to ecohydro-position@bc.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 27, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Boston College is an academic community whose doors are open to all students and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, or handicap.

US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs - Mining Engineer/Geologist

2010-05-24T15:06:00.001-07:00

If you know of anyone who may be interested in working with US Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs as a MINING ENGINEER OR GEOLOGIST then please pass on the information. The position is within the Navajo Region’s Water Resources and Safety of Dams Branch in Gallup, NM. The office is located in Gallup, New Mexico which is in a rural town located approximately two hours west of Albuquerque, NM or approximately three hours east of Flagstaff, AZ. There are two advertisements for one-position that will be filled from either the Public or Status Candidate as a MINING ENGINEER OR GEOLOGIST. The salary ranges from $47,448.00 to $89,450.00 a year beginning with at the GS-09 through the GS-12. To view the vacancy announcement and information about the position please view the links below. If you have technical questions related to the position, please call me at 505.863.8356. If you have questions whether your package contains the required information, please call Matilda Kanuho at 505.563.5130.

Job Announcement Number: CRPA-D1002
Who May Apply: Public Candidates-Open to all qualified candidates outside the federal workforce (non-federal employee).
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86445259&JobTitle=INTERDISCIPLINARY+POSITION%3a+MINING+ENGINEER%2c+GS-880-9%2f11%2f12%3b+OR+GEOLOGIST%2c+GS-1350-9%2f11%2f12&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=110&y=17&jbf574=IN06&jbf785=12&AVSDM=2010-04-07+17%3a09%3a00
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010

Job Announcement Number: CRPA 22/10
Who May Apply: Status Candidates - Indian Preference Eligible / Current Status Employees or Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility.
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86444812&JobTitle=INTERDISCIPLINARY+POSITION%3a+MINING+ENGINEER%2c+GS-880-9%2f11%2f12%3b+OR+GEOLOGIST%2c+GS-1350-9%2f11%2f12&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=110&y=17&jbf574=IN06&jbf785=12&AVSDM=2010-04-07+17%3a06%3a00
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010

Thank you,
Bernadette Tsosie
Branch Chief / Hydrologist
Water Resources & Safety of Dams Branch
Bureau of Indian Affairs – Navajo Region Gallup, New Mexico

505 863 8356 -p
505 863 8214 -f
bernadette.tsosie@bia.gov

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Water Center Director and Water Scientist -

2010-05-24T14:57:00.000-07:00

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for the position of Water Center Director and Water Scientist to provide leadership for program development in the water sciences and related areas. Established in 1964, the Water Center has assisted the University of Nebraska in becoming an international leader in water research, teaching, extension, and outreach. The Center Director facilitates faculty research across all campuses and promotes university programs aimed at increasing the visibility of researchers who study water and agricultural water use. UNL has more than 100 faculty in multiple disciplines working in the broad fields of water science. The successful candidate will direct use of internal resources, including significant budgets and staff assigned to the Water Center. The candidate will also help build interdisciplinary faculty teams addressing significant water issues facing Nebraska water stakeholders and the world. Key aspects of the position will include networking with local stakeholders, catalyzing new science initiatives, and promoting university water programs. Reporting to the Director of the School of Natural Resources, the Water Center Director will have both an administrative and faculty assignment and be influential in the establishment and direction of other UNL water initiatives. The terms of the faculty appointment will be developed to complement the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. See http://watercenter.unl.edu and http://snr.unl.edu/water for more information about the School and the Water Center and its mission and programs.

This position requires a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline and extensive professional experience in water-related research, education, and outreach, with sufficient experience to qualify for an academic rank of associate or full professor in an appropriate department. This is a 12-month, tenure track position.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition number 090685. Complete the faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 15 and continue until the position has been filled or the search is closed.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

UNAVCO Program Director – Education and Outreach

2010-02-15T11:19:00.001-08:00

Position Announcement
UNAVCO invites applications and nominations for the senior staff position of Director, Education and Outreach. We seek a visionary leader to sustain and enhance the Education and Outreach (E&O) mission of UNAVCO, a university consortium and NSF geodesy facility supporting geoscience research and education. UNAVCO E&O enjoys national recognition for excellence. The program portfolio includes:
• short courses and workshops for research and education,
• strategic support to scientists in developing broader impacts,
• in-residence programs for geodesy science community members and educators,
• professional development in geosciences for K-12 faculty, and
• RESESS student internships for diversity and workforce development.
The successful candidate will lead the UNAVCO community in promoting understanding of geosciences, fostering collaboration between scientific and educational communities, and increasing the number and diversity of students who will become the next generation of geoscientists, while serving on the UNAVCO Senior Management team.
• --Responsibilities
This senior staff position in Education and Outreach defines program direction consonant with UNAVCO’s strategic plan, and leads the program on behalf of the science community. The director develops geodesy as a tool to enhance knowledge of the earth amongst students and the general public, and programs that bring new people into Earth science, particularly from groups that are underrepresented in these fields today. The Director assures the effectiveness and efficiency of project and program management, and sustains relationships with sponsors. The position requires frequent and sometimes extended travel.
• --Required Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in geosciences, science education, or a closely related field; expert spoken and written communication skills; and the ability to manage diverse staff and hybrid funding sources in a collaborative working environment.
• --UNAVCO Information
UNAVCO is a member-governed university consortium, an organization that is uniquely positioned to advance and support geodesy community science goals. In addition to 85 US academic members, UNAVCO supports more than 50 organizations at home and abroad as associate members that share UNAVCO’s mission and benefit from its programs and services. Before incorporation in 2001, UNAVCO existed under different organizational umbrellas for nearly two decades as the University Navstar Consortium, then primarily serving geophysicists and geodesists who study tectonic deformation using high-precision GPS technology. Over the last decade, UNAVCO’s scope has expanded significantly, serving new science communities – including those who focus on the deformation of ice, the Earth’s response to ground water, sea level, and other aspects of the hydrosphere, and renewed interest in imaging the structure of the atmosphere. At the same time, the toolbox available to the science community and supported by UNAVCO has expanded to include many new geodetic tools: advancing GPS towards mm-level global GPS geodesy and to streaming high rate observations; borehole strain meters and seismometers, expanded geodetic imaging using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging ) for Airborne Laser Swath Mapping, InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar), and Terrestrial Laser Scanning, web services and cyberinfrastructure. At the same time, GPS is finding applications in a frequency range that used to be the sole provenance of seismology, as GPS moves from one solution per day to one solution per second, with high precision. These changes are part of a conscious strategy to meet the future needs of the science community.
This position is based at UNAVCO’s Main Office in Boulder, Colorado, one of the finest living environments in the West.
• --Nominations
Nominations should include the nominee’s name, position, address, email, and telephone number, and be submitted to the President’s Office at UNAVCO.
• --Application Procedure
Please include a letter of application, vita, statement of geoscience education and outreach interests and experience, and names and contact information (phone, fax, e-mail and mailing address) of at least three professional references. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, xxxx, or consult UNAVCO’s web page: www.unavco.org. To apply, visit www.unavco.org/careers.
• --Screening date
Screening of applicants who meet required qualifications will begin March 11, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
• --UNAVCO is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity organization, with a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of disability. Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application and/or interview process through Human Resources. Phone: (303) 381-7515.

Bucknell University - VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

2010-02-15T11:18:00.000-08:00

Bucknell University's Department of Geology in Lewisburg, PA, seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor for the 2010/2011 academic year to teach two introductory lectures of physical geology plus two labs and two introductory lectures of environmental geology plus two labs. For full details and/or to apply on line, please visit http://jobs.bucknell.edu/. Review of applications will begin March 25, 2010. Position description can also be viewed on the Bucknell Department of Geology website at http://www.bucknell.edu/Geology.

University of Minnesota - Multiple Positions

2010-01-22T12:43:00.000-08:00

Twin Cities Campus Minnesota Geological Survey 2642 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1057

Office: 612-627-4780
Fax: 612-627-4778
Website: www.geo.umn.edu/mgs
Email: mgs@umn.edu

January 15, 2010

Geologist – Assistant Scientist

Position supports senior scientific staff and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding necessary to create geologic maps. The employee may be asked to spend considerable time traveling, working outdoors, and at physical tasks. There is also a component of office-based tasks including examination of rock and sediment samples; entering, viewing, and manipulating data in geographic information systems; plotting and analyzing surface and subsurface data; and creating geologic maps or maps derived from geologic data. Master’s degree in geology and experience with Quaternary geology preferred – one year probationary period. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

https://employment.umn.edu
Search for postings (upper left hand side)
Requisition number: 164654

Geologic Information Specialist

This position supports geologists by providing geographic information system (GIS) services and database management support. The employee provides interim GIS products to the geologists and then uses existing procedures and scripts to create GIS products from their work. Must have training and experience in geographic information systems, database management, and must understand geology and geologic mapping as demonstrated by experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in geology. A Master’s degree in geology is preferred in addition to the essential database and GIS skills. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

https://employment.umn.edu
Search for postings (upper left hand side)
Requisition number: 164685

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Postdoctoral Research Scientist

2010-01-20T12:16:00.001-08:00

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cosmogenic Nuclide Science. The research will focus on further refinement of the cosmogenic nuclide technique and its application to Holocene climate changes reflected in the glacier record. The main focus will be on improving the 36Cl and in-situ 14C techniques. The PDRS should be interested in application of cosmogenic nuclides to climate problems. A strong background in radionuclide chemistry (particularly Cl-36) is essential, in particular interest in strategies to further refine the Cl-36 production rates, including stastical approaches, would be expected. An interest in other cosmogenic nuclides, including in-situ C-14 is desirable. Duties include streamlining of the Cl-36 chemistry routine at LDEO, the management of the in-situ C-14 line, processing of Be-10 samples, participation in field trips, interpretation of cosmogenic data in a multi-discipline paleoclimate environment.

This is a full-time one-year appointment with continuation contingent upon funding. This position requires a Ph.D in Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or a related field, degree recently received preferred.
Position will remain open for at least 30 days and until the position is filled, but preferred start date is March 2010. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae(including email-address), a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees to:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52624

Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications.
Thank you.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Alabama - Tenure-track Faculty Position

2010-01-20T12:15:00.000-08:00

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Seismology beginning in August 2010. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a strong record of research and a Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or a related field. We are seeking an outstanding scientist, whose research will a) emphasize the use of seismic data to solve geological problems; and/or b) explore crustal structures, including sedimentary basin structures with using seismic data. The specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to, solid-earth seismology, reflection, refraction and exploration seismology. This is a tenure-track appointment and will be filled at the assistant professor level in August 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to (i) establish a vigorous, externally-funded, research program; (ii) teach geology courses at the introductory level, as well as develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise, and (iii) supervise student research projects at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. This position expands the Department’s Geophysics program and complements other Department programs in Environmental Change and Natural Hazards, Petroleum Geology, Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Structural Geology and Tectonics. The Department of Geological Sciences hosts excellent computational and laboratory facilities in Geophysics.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically. A list of required documents and application instructions can be found at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Names and contact information for at least 3 references should be attached as “Other Document.” For additional information, contact Dr. Ibrahim Çemen, at icemen@as.ua.edu or 205-348-8019, or visit www.geo.ua.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Grand Valley State University - Visiting Assistant Professor

2010-01-18T10:18:00.000-08:00

The Geology Department invites applications for at least two non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2010-2011 academic year to replace tenured faculty members on sabbatical. We seek creative and dynamic educators who demonstrate enthusiasm for the pursuit of geoscience knowledge and effective education of undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with a geosciences background and a Ph.D. or ABD and demonstrated geoscience teaching skills, and/or previous teaching experience. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory courses and upper-level general education theme courses. At least one of the successful candidates must be able to teach a majors’ course in Global Tectonics. One of these positions has the potential to continue for up to three years. Visiting faculty members are encouraged to mentor undergraduate research projects.
The geology department includes 11 tenure-track faculty and ~80 majors (geology + earth science) and serves ~250 integrated science majors. The department values field experiences and collegial faculty-student interactions. (www.gvsu.edu/geology)
Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, a statement summarizing teaching philosophy and teaching and research interests and experiences, and the names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your teaching and/or research to: Dr. Ginny Peterson, Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401 (petersvi@gvsu.edu) (616-331-3728). Applications will be accepted until all needed positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010. We strive to build a diverse and equitable community of scholars and teachers in our department and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability and/or national origin. Grand Valley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

Pomona College - Geology Technician

2009-12-15T15:25:00.000-08:00

Pomona College - Geology Technician P1795
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

The Geology Department Technician supports the Department's basic educational and research missions. Ideal applicants should have a Master's degree in geology or earth science (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience); strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and, a willingness to cheerfully and independently tackle new challenges as they arise. The ability to work congenially with co-workers in an academic setting is essential. Aptitude for mechanical and computing tasks is desirable, and attention to the safe use and care of equipment and facilities is vital.

The Technician is directly responsible for
oversight and upkeep of the Department's field, analytical (e.g. XRD, XRF) and computing equipment; working independently and with college staff and other parties as necessary to maintain the Department's equipment, vehicle, and physical facilities; helping to organize and maintain map and sample collections; assisting faculty and students with classroom and research activities; and field trip preparation as well as field trip participation, including driving for single and multi-day excursions, as needed. Infrequently, other assistance outside of normal business hours may be required. Since this position involves transportation and lifting of heavy laboratory specimens, field gear, and research equipment, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurer and successful completion of a functional capacity test.

For further information about the department or position, please see our web page at: http://www.geology.pomona.edu or contact Dr. Eric Grosfils at egrosfils@pomona.edu.

All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a copy of their latest college transcript, and two letters of recommendation, preferably from geology instructors or professional supervisors, to: Pomona College, Attn: Human Resources, 550 N. College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu. Applications can also be faxed at: (909) 607-1726.

North Carolina A&T State University - Program Coordinator, Geoscience Education

2009-12-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

Department/Program Overview:
The Department of Physics in collaboration with AfricaArray program and the NOAA Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology Cooperative Science Center (ISETCSC), has established a concentration in geophysics within the BS degree program Physics. AfricaArray (www.africaarray.org) is a multi-faceted initiative to support research and education in the geosciences in Africa and the U.S., with a strong emphasis on enhancing diversity in the geosciences. The program coordinator will be located in the Department of Physics at North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC), and will be responsible for coordinating program activities between partner institutions (Penn State University, Fort Valley State University, University of Texas-El Paso, and California State University Northridge), as well as for expanding the program to include new partner institutions. The successful candidate will report to Prof. Solomon Bililign (NOAA ISET Center, NC A&T) and Prof. Andrew Nyblade (Penn State University). The appointment will be initially for two years, with the possibility for extension

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate program activities between all partner institutions

Teach one or two geoscience courses each year at NC A&T University

Develop an outreach program with the school systems in North Carolina to create a pipeline of underrepresented minority students

Expand the AfricaArray summer workshop for teachers and implement summer camps for K-12 students

Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D. in geoscience or a closely related field with K-12 educational experience and a strong desire to teach and work with high school students and undergraduates. Strong communication skills are required.

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an a) Administrative and Faculty Employment Application, b) a letter of interest, c) current vitae, d) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, e) three letters of reference, and f) copies
of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:

Dr. Dr. Solomon Bililign, Director NOAA Interdisciplinary

Scientific Environmental Technology (ISET) Cooperative Science Center, Gibbs 302,

North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411

E-mail: bililign@ncat.edu
Salary: Negotiable, minimum $40,000/year

Application Deadline: November 30, 2009 or until filled

Positions Available: December, 2009

N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY BASED ON THE LAW.

A criminal conviction check will be required for any applicant who is selected as a finalist for a position. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with the University. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness, and the position for which you apply.

North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO employer

Link to position
http://facultypages.ncat.edu/hr/9349%20Program%20Coordinator,%20Geoscience%20Education%20Specialist%20.htm

GeoCorps America - 2010 Summer Internships

2009-12-09T09:31:00.000-08:00

GeoCorps America is a program of the Geological Society of America , in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service.

The program offers paid short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Read the experiences of those who have participated in the past.

Discreet project areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, karst, and education.

Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2010 GeoCorps positions. Visit our website at: www.geosociety.org/geocorps or FOR MORE INFORMATION
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2010 Mickey Leland Energy Fellowships

2009-12-08T15:31:00.001-08:00

Undergraduates and Graduate students

The applications are due in January. 10-Week Summer Internship Program

Opportunities for Women and Minority Students

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) is an Internship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy to provide opportunities to women and under-represented minority students who are pursuing academic majors related to the Fossil Energy mission. The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) - Headquarters, Field Offices and National Laboratories - offers 10-week summer internships to qualified students to gain hands-on experience, and offers an insider's view to the Federal government. The program encourages them to consider future employment with the Office of Fossil Energy.

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Or visit:
http://fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships/

Institute for Responsible Citizenship - 2010 Summer internships

2009-12-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer programs in Washington, DC and New York City.

Washington Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life-long mentorship.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law, government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, public service, and the arts.

Program Highlights

Exposure to influential leaders such as congressmen, Supreme Court justices, and business executives
Rigorous academic seminars
Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development
High-level internships around Washington, DC
Activities that promote strong bonds with each other
Program Details

The 2009 program runs from Saturday, June 5 to Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Students must commit to two summers.
Housing is provided by the Institute.
Students work at paid internships based on their career interest.
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the Washington program is Friday, January 29, 2010.

Youth Scholar Academy

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for African American male college students interested in education. We are currently accepting applications to participate in leading the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA), our new initiative for high school students.

The Youth Scholar Academy leverages our Washington program by having the Institute’s exceptional college students prepare outstanding high school students to enter college and thrive. College students will participate in the Institute’s core program in Washington, DC and intern at youth serving organizations.

Program Highlights

Training and workshops
Exposure to leaders in education and youth development
High-level internships in Washington, DC
Rigorous academic training
Participation in career development seminars
Social activities that foster strong bonds
Program Details
The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
Students must commit to two summers
Housing is provided by the Institute
Students work at youth-serving organizations during first summer and manage YSA second summer
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application can be found on the web at www.i4rc.org/application.htm. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline. Inquiries should be directed to eheyward@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2832.
The application deadline for the Youth Scholar Academy is Friday, January 29 , 2010.

KPMG Summer Scholars Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for the KPMG Summer Scholars Program in New York City. Similar to our Washington Program, the KPMG Summer Scholars Program provides high-achieving African American male college sophomores with unparalleled networking opportunities, life-long mentorship, and leadership development.

The KPMG Scholars Program was established in 2007 in conjunction with KPMG, one of the world's foremost accounting firms. This program aims to provide African American male college sophomores majoring in Accounting with an introduction to tax, audit, and advisory services. Students also receive one-one-one mentoring from senior executives and their staff.

Program Highlights

$21 per hour
Mentorship from senior-level KPMG partners
Exposure to client engagements
Laptop for the duration of the program
Real-world experience in tax, audit, and advisory services
Strong bonds with other high achieving African American males
Program Details

The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
Students must commit to two summers
Housing is provided by the Institute
Students must be Accounting or Management Information Systems majors
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the KPMG Summer Scholars program is Friday, January 29 , 2010.

The application can be found here.
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Or visit:

http://www.i4rc.org/application.htm

Inquiries should be directed to jsaunders@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831. Those considering applying are highly encouraged to review the website in detail and contact our office with any questions before submitting an application.

Congressional Fellowships For Geoscientists - Washington, DC

2009-12-04T09:39:00.000-08:00

The American Geological Institute is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 2010) in Washington working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or on a congressional committee. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the federal legislative process and make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy. Applications are due February 1, 2010.

For more information visit:
http://www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/index.html OR
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The American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Institute of Physics, and the American Meteorological Society also sponsor congressional fellowships that potential AGI applicants may be eligible for as well. Requirements and deadlines vary, so applicants interested in applying to multiple societies are encouraged to check the details.

University of Cincinnati - Assistant Professor Positions

2009-12-03T00:38:00.000-08:00

The Department of Geology seeks tenure-track assistant professors in 1)
Paleobiology/Biogeochemistry and 2) Study of Physical Hazards. The Paleobiology/Biogeochemistry appointee will complement existing programmatic strengths in paleobiology, sedimentary geology, and geochemistry by emphasizing the relationship between physical/geochemical transitions in space and time, and changes in Earth’s biodiversity at multiple temporal, geographic, and environmental scales. Possible areas of research include, but are not limited to: analyses and modeling of the relationship between regional/global-diversity transitions and physical perturbations during critical intervals of Earth history; the quantitative comparison of biological and physical trends throughout Earth’s history; and the use of molecular biomarkers and/or stable isotopes for understanding major transitions in the history of life. The Study of Physical Hazards appointee is part of a new initiative within the College of Arts and Sciences to develop an interdisciplinary cluster of faculty spanning several departments with strengths in Geographical Information Networks. The appointee (joint with Geography) will focus research and teaching on the nature and magnitude of geologic processes to help define and quantify geomorphic models and biogeochemical cycles. They will be expected to complement existing strengths in the study of erosion, mass movement, flooding, earthquake geology, and tectonics, and develop projects in concert with laboratories in the Departments of Geology and Geography to define rates and magnitude of change on geomorphic and geologic timescales. Full details on positions are available at https://www.jobsatuc.com (Positions #: 29UC5362 and #: 29UC5365). Only online applications will be considered and must include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a summary of research interests and teaching philosophy (4 pages). The search will remain open until the position is filled. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.

MicroSeismic, Inc.- Mulitple Career Opportunities

2009-12-02T05:26:00.000-08:00

MicroSeismic, Inc. is a world leading service company providing acquisition and analysis of passive seismic data, especially microseismic monitoring.

Apply for these Positions here:

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Structural Geologist
Duties & Responsibilities
The geologist works together with geophysicists to provide an integrated geosciences-based analysis of micro-earthquake data collected from passive seismic monitoring of reservoir stimulation and production related seismicity. The main goal of the geologic analysis is to provide a geologic context in which to interpret microseismic event locations, including deformation history, fracture orientations, fault interactions, failure mechanisms, in-situ stress, and rock mechanical behavior.

Key technical responsibilities:

* Compile geologic information from available sources and generate background geologic setting for microseismic monitoring projects
* Generate regional geologic and location maps using local surface data and subsurface data (if available)
* Collect and integrate remote sensing data where appropriate to the project
* Integrate available rock mechanical data with microseismic source mechanism information to interpret fault and/or fracture mechanisms
* Analyze microseismic data for geometric trends related to inferred or interpreted subsurface structure
* Prepare geologic analysis of micro-earthquake data for inclusion in technical reports and presentations to clients

Qualifications:

* Degree in earth science discipline (Master's preferred) with emphasis on structural geology
* Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems concepts and software applications
* Familiarity with rock mechanics principles and faulting and earthquake mechanics concepts
* Experience using geological modeling packages and 3D visualization techniques
* Some familiarity with oil and gas operations
* Ability to present results and interpretations clearly to a diverse audience
* Must be U.S. Citizen or have authorization to work in the United States

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Field Operations
Duties & Responsibilities
-Seismic Observer
-Project Manager
-Recorder Crew Manager
-Field Help

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Geophysicist
Duties & Responsibilities
The aim of the position is to bring forward a multidisciplinary approach to the interpretation of microearthquake data for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. Proper interpretation of these unique data bridges the gaps between field production operations, geological reservoir descriptions and geophysical site characterizations. The ability to link between these disciplines is facilitated by the conceptualization of earthquakes as a reservoir barometer.

Key technical responsibilities are to:
-Continue to quantify of the nature and presence of seismic activity associated with oil and gas fields, and hydrocarbon provinces.
-Describe primary, secondary and tertiary production processes through the analysis of the micro-earthquakes.
-Map reservoir architecture through fault delineation and detailed tomographic analysis.
-Identify dynamic fault traps and calculate the state of stress.
-Perform exploration structural mapping using local earthquake arrays.
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Downhole Wireline Operators and Wireline Techs
Duties & Responsibilities
Looking for experienced downhole wireline operators and wireline techs

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Survey Project Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
Looking for experienced Survey Project Managers

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University of Alabama - Assistant Professor -Tenure Track Appointment

2009-11-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama has an opening for a faculty member in the area of molecular geochemistry. We are seeking an outstanding scientist whose research will explore and elucidate the complex interactions among physical, chemical, and biological processes at the molecular scale. Specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to, geomicrobial processes, interfacial chemistry, bioremediation, and biomarker applications to paleoenvironments/paleo-climatology or petroleum maturation/genesis. This is a tenure-track appointment and will be filled at the assistant professor level in August 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to (i) establish a vigorous, externally-funded, research program; (ii) teach geology courses at the introductory level, as well as develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise, and (iii) supervise student research projects at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. The Department has an excellent analytical infrastructure which includes electron beam, wet and dry chemistry, and stable isotope mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically. A list of required documents and application instructions can be found at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu; other Document to include contact information for 3 references.
For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Rona J. Donahoe, at rdonahoe@geo.ua.edu or 205-348-1879, or visit www.geo.ua.edu Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Michigan Technological University - Position (appointment as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Tenure-track appointment

2009-11-27T11:07:00.000-08:00

Tenure-track faculty position in Atmospheric Sciences, Michigan Technological University

The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (appointment as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor is possible) in atmospheric sciences, with a preference for those with research interests/programs that include field measurements. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in atmospheric chemistry. The successful applicant will contribute to Michigan Tech’s interdepartmental research and teaching program in Atmospheric Science (www.atmos-sci.mtu.edu).

Atmospheric science activities within the GMES department and Michigan Tech are undergoing major growth, with recent hires in the fields of chemical-transport modeling, remote sensing, aerosol chemistry and climate modeling, complementing existing strengths in volcanology and cloud physics. For more information on the GMES department, see www.geo.mtu.edu. Michigan Tech has a total student population of about 7000 and is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a pristine area on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Only electronic applications will be accepted, preferably as a single PDF file that includes a detailed CV and statements of research and teaching interests along with a cover letter. Applications should be emailed to atmosearch@mtu.edu. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr. Simon Carn (scarn@mtu.edu).

In addition to the present search, a two-year university-wide search to fill up to ten positions in each of the areas "Next-Generation Energy Systems" and "Health: Basic Sciences, Technologies, and Medical Informatics" is underway. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines at www.mtu.edu/sfhi.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM, and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Michigan Technological University - Assistant Professor - Tenure-track appointment

2009-11-27T11:05:00.000-08:00

Tenure-track faculty position in Geological Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University

The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Tech invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to support our Geological Engineering Program. Candidates with demonstrated achievements commensurate with appointment at Associate or Full Professor will also be considered. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. While candidates need not have engineering degrees, they must possess experience and training that would permit licensure as a professional engineer. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, with the desire to strike a balance between undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, funded research, scholarly activity, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates who can enhance our research and educational activities in natural hazards and natural resources (mineral, hydrocarbon, and water resources) and who possess technical strengths in geological engineering, hydrology, mining engineering, remote sensing, or related areas.

Michigan Tech has a total student population of about 7000 and is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a pristine area on the south shore of Lake Superior. The department is committed to a strong educational focus and values basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in Geology, Geological Engineering and Geophysics. Interested candidates can learn more about the department faculty, research, and educational programs at www.geo.mtu.edu.

Applicants should send a single PDF document containing a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research capabilities and interests, a statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names and complete contact information for at least three professional references to geoengsearch@mtu.edu. Applications received by February 15, 2010 will receive the fullest attention.

In addition to the present search, strategic faculty hiring initiatives with up to ten new positions in "Next Generation Energy Systems" and "Health: Basic Sciences, Technologies, and Medical Informatics" are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines at http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in science technology engineering and mathematics. Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

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Kelly McLean
Administrative Associate
Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931
906/487-2531
906/487-3371 (fax)

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - Assistant Professor of Geology - Non-tenure Track

2009-11-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

Kent State University, Kent Campus, invites applications from dynamic and innovative individuals to teach undergraduate geology courses including Physical and Historical Geology and their labs, to co-teach the Mineralogy and Petrology sequence for majors, and to develop an upper division undergraduate course of interest to majors. A Ph.D. in geology with evidence of scholarship and teaching experience required. One to two years of demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is also preferred. The successful candidate should expect to engage students in the classroom, use modern inquiry-based learning techniques, and to fully apply classroom technologies in instruction. For information about the department see www.kent.edu/geology/.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Daniel K. Holm, Geology Chair
221 McGilvrey Hall
Kent State University,
Kent, OH 44242
dholm@kent.edu
330-672-7949 (fax)

Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.

Western Carolina University - Assistant Professor - Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

2009-11-23T16:01:00.000-08:00

The Geosciences Program at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2010. We seek a geologist with expertise in sedimentology or stratigraphy with significant field experience. The applicant should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department's vibrant undergraduate research program, develop a research program that includes some focus on the Southern Appalachians, and seek external funding to help support our mission. Teaching duties will include a course in sedimentology and stratigraphy, courses in their area of specialty, and introductory courses including those in the university's liberal studies program.

WCU is part of the University of North Carolina system and is located in Cullowhee in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. WCU is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, stewardship of place, integrated learning, and engagement. All requirements for a Ph.D. in Geology or related field must be complete by time of appointment. For complete information and to apply, go to https://jobs.wcu.edu (position 162).

For more information or questions, go to gnr.wcu.edu or contact Dr. Jerry Miller (jmiller@wcu.edu; phone 828.227.7367). Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010 and continue until the search is complete. WCU is an AA/EOE employer that conducts background checks. Official transcripts and proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.