Friday, November 27, 2009

University of Alabama - Assistant Professor -Tenure Track Appointment

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

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

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

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.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Western Carolina University - Assistant Professor - Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

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.

Kent State University at Tuscarawas -Tenure-track position

Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Geology Department
Job #992753

Kent State University at Tuscarawas invites applications for a Tenure-track position to teach undergraduate Geology courses including Earth Dynamics and Earth History and their labs, Geology of Ohio, Oceanography, Environmental Geology, and other courses.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Geology by August 2010, with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching experience is required. A Tenure-track appointment carries with it the expectations of teaching excellence, scholarship and publication, professional development, and campus and community services. More information about the campus is available at http://www.tusc.kent.edu and more information about the Geology department is available at http://www.kent.edu/geology.

Apply online at http://jobs.kent.edu by completing an academic data form, attaching a cover letter and CV. In addition to applying online, submit three letters of reference and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:
Dr. Gregg Andrews, Dean
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
330 University Drive NE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Fugro GeoConsulting, Inc. - Houston, Texas - Career Opportunities # 3

Job Title: Staff Geoscientist
Department: Geoscience
Location: Houston
Reports to: Geoscience Department Manager
Job Summary: Contributes to marine geophysical site investigation reporting by interpreting and assimilating various geophysical, geotechnical, and well data under close supervision; writes technical reports; develops technical skills and knowledge of FGCI’s procedures, computer software and services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Interprets marine site investigation geophysical data and assimilates with geotechnical and offset well data using a computer workstation
• Accurately maps, grids, contours and appropriately presents geologic surfaces, discontinuities, and other features from geophysical data using various computer software applications
• Maintains project ArcGIS file geodatabases according to standard procedures and terminology for purposes of data management and map presentation
• Prepares data examples and graphics, and works closely with GIS/CAD specialists to facilitate presentation-quality charts
• Contributes to technical reports
• Expected to be 90% billable to projects (on average) during periods when the FGCI geoscience group is servicing a substantial project backlog
• Works with management and supervisors to identify own learning and development needs and further develops own technical knowledge relative to FGCI’s core business
• Complies with QMS and HSE requirements
Qualifications:
• M.S. degree or higher in geoscience (B.S. degree in geoscience accompanied by some relevant full-time professional industry experience may substitute for graduate degree); some background in geophysics and/or engineering geology is preferred
• No full-time industry experience is required, but some practical work experience is preferred
Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS Office Suite and CorelDraw; basic skill level on SMT Kingdom Suite, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and other in-house geoscience software.
Competencies: Description Expected Level

Core competencies: Professional Standards 1 Communication 1 Teamwork 1 Flexibility & Adaptability 1
Judgment, Problem Solving,
Decision Making 1

Technical competencies: Geoscience 1
Key Performance Targets:
• Performs core and technical competencies on or above required level
• Completion of comprehensive training course in interpretation of 3-D seismic data
• Routinely completes project work accurately and efficiently within budgeted schedule

Fugro GeoConsulting, Inc. - Houston, Texas - Career Opportunities # 2

Job Title: Supervising Geoscientist
Department: Geoscience
Location: Houston
Reports to: Senior Group Manager, Geoscience
Job Summary: Provides technical leadership, project management, and administrative support for marine geophysical site investigation reporting projects; responsible for multiple simultaneous projects; provides technical supervision of several geoscientists; and contributes to challenging, non-routine projects that require multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversees all daily activities of all project assignments, including geologic and geohazards mapping, characterization, analysis, assessment, and related reporting
• Accountable for ensuring technical accuracy, fulfilment of contractual obligations, and profitability of all projects assigned under his/her supervision
• Routinely interacts with clients on technical and administrative issues and carefully documents project communications according to FGCI procedures
• Provides responsive, accurate technical advice to clients in a timely manner
• Assumes technical responsibility for all reports conducted under his/her supervision and is responsible for marking reports with own Texas P.G. license seal
• All technical work is subject to management or peer review prior to publication
• Maintains a good technical and professional reputation with FGCI client base
• Recommends and champions development and application of new or improved technologies, data interpretation techniques, and other innovations
• Able to organize and lead technical seminars and training courses
• Responsible for contributing to annual and project staff performance reviews and other infrequent administrative activities related to resource management
• Expected to be 75% billable to projects (on average) during periods of high backlog
• Complies with QMS and HSE requirements
Qualifications: Licensed to practice geoscience in Texas and possesses M.S. degree or higher in geoscience. B.S. degree in geoscience accompanied by some relevant full-time professional industry experience and may substitute for graduate degree.
Experience: 7 years in marine site investigations including proven ability to be a technical leader on geoscience projects including some experience on deepwater field development projects
Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS Office Suite and CorelDraw; advanced skill level on many or most geoscience computer software applications available to FGCI
Competencies: Description Expected Level

Core competencies: Professional Standards 3
Communication 3
Teamwork 3
Flexibility & Adaptability 3
Judgment, Problem Solving,
Decision Making 3
Technical competencies: Geoscience 3
Management competencies: People management 1
Financial commercial awareness 1
Project management 1
Key Performance Targets:
• Performs all competencies on or above expected level
• Publishes/presents technical paper(s) through professional/industry organization(s)

Fugro GeoConsulting, Inc. - Houston, Texas - Career Opportunities # 1

Job Title: Principal (Geoscience)
Department: Geoscience
Location: Houston
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Summary: Provides technical knowledge, experience and expertise associated with one or a number of specialized topics associated with challenging non-routine projects; makes presentations to clients; works with senior staff and provides specific input to project teams. Is expected to keep up to date with developing technology within field / fields of specialization and to pioneer and champion new technological advances to the benefit of FGCI and to promote the application of developing technology directly to Clients and through publishing technical papers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for one or a number of specialized topics associated with marine geoscience, based upon knowledge, experience and expertise
• Develops areas of specialization to the optimum benefit of FGCI
• Provides specialized input into projects as and when required
• Provides responsive technical advice to clients and assumes technical and legal responsibility for all self-completed projects/reports
• Maintains good technical and professional reputation with FGCI client base
• Stays current on areas of specialization and for informs management of the significance of technological developments
• Develops opportunities for providing specialized consultancy directly to Clients and / or developing opportunities for project development by other senior FGCI staff.
• Promotes specialized knowledge (including new or improved technologies, techniques, and other technical innovations) both internally within FGCI and sister Opcos as well as externally to Clients
• Pursues opportunities to publish technical papers, preferably on project related topics
• May be required from time to time to take on the duties of a Senior Supervising Geoscientist if area of specialization is capable of generating a number of related projects
• Able to demonstrate the financial viability of area of specialization within context of FGCI’s P/L account
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with external consultants, academic institutions, special interest groups, regulatory authorities, and key technical personnel in sister OpCos pertinent to areas of specialization
Qualifications:
• M.S. degree or higher in geoscience. B.S. degree in geoscience accompanied by some relevant full-time professional industry experience may substitute for graduate degree. Some background in geophysics and/or engineering geology is preferred
• 20+ years in marine site investigations with experience interpreting most associated geophysical data types and involvement in multiple associated project types
• License to practice geoscience in Texas is preferred but not required
• Possesses one or more key technical specialist capabilities that add value to FGCI’s core business activities (i.e., specialist in key technical area; significant experience in related technical fields; substantial data acquisition field experience; etc.)
Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS Office Suite; appropriate skill level on computer software applications pertinent to areas of specialization


Competencies: Description Expected Level

Core competencies: Professional Standards 3/4
Communication 3/4
Teamwork 3/4
Flexibility & Adaptability 3/4
Judgment, Problem Solving,
Decision Making 3/4
Technical competencies: Geoscience 3/4
Management competencies: People Management 3
Financial Commercial Awareness 3
Project Management 3
Key Performance Targets:
• Performs all competencies on or above expected level
• Routinely completes work accurately and efficiently within budget and schedule
• Obtains professional licensure to practice geoscience in Texas
• Satisfactorily conducts peer reviews of in-house draft technical reports as and when required
• Satisfactory project management performance (technical and administrative) with little or no guidance
• Publishes/presents technical paper(s) through relevant industry organization(s)

Academic Careers Online - Career Opportunities in Academia

By visiting the Academic Careers Online site you may notice the large number of jobs posted by (community) colleges, universities, and research institutes around the world and through out the year we have job openings in the sciences, geology, and physics.

www.AcademicCareers.com

Robert J. Kühne, Ph.D.
Academic Careers Online
485 Devon Park Drive, Suite 116
Radnor, PA 19087
Telephone USA 610-964-9200
E-Mail: Info@AcademicCareersOnline.com
www.AcademicCareers.com

Texas A&M University - Tenure Track Faculty Position (Seismology)

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in reflection seismology beginning September 2010. The position is offered at the Assistant Professor level.

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 newly established Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems. Furthermore, opportunities exist to participate in and build on collaborative programs with colleagues in petroleum engineering, oceanography, and elsewhere at Texas A&M University. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology or a related field at the time of appointment. Post-doctoral research and teaching experience are desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in geology and geophysics, including classes in the petroleum seismology curriculum; supervise undergraduate, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students; and initiate and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program.

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 the Chair of the Sedimentary Geology Search Committee, seismosearch@geo.tamu.edu. Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Geology and Geophysics (geoweb.tamu.edu) is part of the College of Geosciences, which also includes the Departments of Geography, Oceanography, and Atmospheric Sciences, 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 152,000 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 (hr.tamu.edu/employment/dual-career.html).

Department of Interior’s BIA -Gallup, New Mexico - Job Announcements

The office is located in Gallup, New Mexico which is in a rural town located in approximately two hours west of Albuquerque, NM or three hours east of Flagstaff, AZ. There are two advertisements for one-position that will be filled from Public or Status Candidates as a Hydrologist or Civil Engineer.
The salary ranges from $46,625.00 to $87,893.00 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 further questions about which position to apply or other questions related to the position, please call me at 505.863.8356.

Job Announcement Number: CRPA-D9003
Who May Apply: Public Candidates-Open to all qualified candidates outside the federal workforce (non-federal employee)
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=84434856
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 09, 2009 to Monday, November 30, 2009


Job Announcement Number: CRPA 134/09
Who May Apply: Status Candidates - Preference Eligible / Current Status Employees or Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility.
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=84433036
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 09, 2009 to Monday, November 30, 2009


Thank you,
Bernadette Tsosie
Branch Chief / Supervisory Hydrologist
Navajo Region Water Resources and Safety of Dams Branch
P.O. Box 1060
Gallup NM 87305

bernadette.tsosie@bia.gov
505.863.8356 –p
505.836.8214 –f

The University of Chicago - T. C. Chamberlin Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of Chicago
invites applications for the T.C. Chamberlin Postdoctoral Fellowships.
We are interested in outstanding scientists who probe the fundamental
nature of Earth and other planetary bodies, their physics, biology,
chemistry, and history, and who have a desire to participate in the
broad intellectual life of the Department and the University. Start
date is negotiable, but our target is 1 October 2010. The initial term
of the Fellowships will be one year, renewable for a second year. Salary
will be $52,000 per year, plus benefits. Consideration of applications will
begin 15 November 2009. Please email a single pdf file containing a CV,
statement of research interests, and names and contact information for at
least three references, to: chamberlin@geosci.uchicago.edu
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) - Free Summer Science Enrichment Program

MIT’s Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) in the School of Engineering (SOE) runs four core programs for middle and high school students. In 1975, the SOE launched the Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Program to address the low numbers of minority students pursuing advanced technical degrees. Now the MITES Program is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for talented high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. http://web.mit.edu/mites/ (http://web.mit.edu/mites/)

Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to be successful in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds. Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Office of Engineering Outreach Programs
Building 1-123, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
617-253-8052 oeop@mit.edu


Program Dates:


June 18 - July 31, 2010
Applications Due:


Postmarked February 1, 2010
Students will be notified by mid-April about the status of their application.
Applications will be available November 15, 2009.

Eligibility: Students apply during their junior year in public or private schools.
Citizenship: Applicants must be able to show proof - US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Cost: FREE


Selected students ONLY PAY for their Transportation to and from MIT
Housing: Simmons Dormitory at MIT
Courses: Calculus, Physics, Humanities, Bio/Chem/BioChem, & hands-on elective
Course Credit: Students are given qualitative final evaluations, instead of credit for courses.

Get SMART, Get Paid, and Get Ahead - Smart Scholarship 2010

Get SMART, Get Paid, and Get Ahead

Welcome and thank you for your interest in this exciting scholarship opportunity. The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. Learn More >
Apply Here
The 2010 SMART Scholarship application will be open August 15, 2009 through December 15, 2009.
SMART Brochure (PDF: 2.42MB)
SMART Poster (PDF: 2.09MB)

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related to the following are encouraged to apply:
• Mechanical Engineering• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Oceanography • Operations Research (technical tracks only)• Physics• Electrical Engineering • Geosciences • Industrial and Systems Engineering (technical tracks only)• Information Sciences • Materials Science and Engineering • Mathematics• Mechanical Engineering• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Oceanography • Operations Research (technical tracks only)• Physics

Lunar and Planetary Institute - Summer Undergraduate Internships

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, 2010–August 13, 2010. 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.

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 22, 2010. Notification of selection will be made by March 1, 2010. Successful applicants should be prepared to make a decision regarding the offer to participate within two days of notification. Application form Letters of referenceYou 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, 2010, 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, 2010. Applications are only accepted using the electronic application form found on this website.Questions may be directed toE-mail: internprogram@lpi.usra.eduPhone: 281-486-2180Fax: 281-486-2173
Friday, January 22, 2010 Deadline for ApplicationMonday, March 1, 2010 Notification of AcceptanceMonday, June 7, 2010 Program BeginsThursday, August 12, 2010 LPI Summer Intern ConferenceFriday, August 13, 2010 Program Ends

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.

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.

When will applicants be notified of their selection? We will start notifying applicants March 1, 2010. All notifications should be made by March 2, 2010.

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.

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.

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. Dr. Julie Moses Program Manager 3600 Bay Area Blvd.Houston TX 77058internprogram@lpi.usra.edu

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Assistant Professor, Department of Geology

The Department of Geology in the School of Earth, Society, and Environment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is searching for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in the broadly-defined area of Global Change Geology. Examples of relevant research areas include but are not limited to:
1) The global carbon cycle, including connections to the deep Earth, weathering, and carbon sequestration.
2) Paleoclimatology, isotope geochemistry, and other studies of environmental change records. 3) Studies of Earth materials and elements (e.g., clathrates, nitrogen, iron, sulfur) related to climate and the evolution of life.
4) Glaciology and other earth science studies of modern environmental change.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and demonstrate the potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. An ability to contribute to excellence in education at the graduate and undergraduate levels in geosciences, and in interdisciplinary aspects of the School of Earth, Society and the Environment, is also required.
Starting Date: August 16, 2010. Salary is commensurate with background and experience.
Application Materials: To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a curriculum vita including a full list of publications and a description of research and teaching interests, pdf reprints or preprints of publications, and contact information for at least three references. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2009. Inquiries about the position are encouraged; contact Prof. Johnson 217-244- 2002 tmjohnsn@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Oberlin College - Assistant Professor, Department of Geology

The Department of Geology at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of 4 years, beginning fall semester 2010 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach lecture and laboratory courses in the general area of Earth surface processes. The primary teaching load will consist of an upper level course in Earth surface processes, a course in GIS, a course at the introductory level, and a course at the advanced level in the incumbent's area of expertise. He or she will also be expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, service on committees, the supervision of student research, and sustained scholarly research. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2010). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. The Department consists of six faculty members and about 25 majors, with approximately equal numbers of men and women. The faculty encourages students to conduct Honors and other research projects. The Department has a Pulse EKKO ground penetrating radar unit, laser rangefinders (including a Trimble 5600 total station), two Trimble 5700 GPS receivers, several Trimble GeoXT handhelds, ArcGIS, and a large-format plotter). The department has a JEOL 5600LV scanning electron microscope with Oxford EDS analyzer and sample preparation facilities in house, plus access to a Phillips XPERT XRD diffractometer. Oberlin is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium, and the College has multiple competitions for small research grants yearly. To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference should be sent to: Karla Parsons-Hubbard, Chair, Department of Geology, 52 W. Lorain Street, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 [karla.hubbard@oberlin.edu] by November 6, 2009. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.

University of Utah - Associate Professor of Seismology

Assistant / Associate Professor of Seismology / Seismic Exploration
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a tenure track position at the Associate or Assistant Professor level in Seismology / Seismic Exploration.
Priority will be given to candidates whose research has a focus on seismic imaging, including but not limited to processing and interpretation of seismic array data, reflection seismology, inversion and integrated interpretation with other geophysical data. Preference will be given to a candidate with a strong background in quantitative sciences and with experience in solving practical geological and geophysical problems. The successful candidate should have a proven ability or potential to attract external funds and to build a vibrant research program involving graduate students and post docs. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geophysics, or a closely related discipline.
Applicants should e-mail an application letter describing research, teaching, and career interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three referees, all in PDF format to: searchcommitee-seism-expl@lists.utah.edu. Review of applicants will begin January 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY-DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES- BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, INDIANA Tenure-track position with specialization in mineralogy/petrology with secondary area of sedimentary, metamorphic, economic geology, geoinformatics, or structural geology available August 19, 2010. Responsibilities: teaching introductory mineralogy course and advanced coursework in specialty area(s); regularly teaching introductory geology and/or oceanography; performing and advising scholarly research; developing external funding and publishing in appropriate refereed outlets; participating in service functions of the department. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in geology or closely related field by August 1, 2010; appropriate background to teach mineralogy and at least one of the secondary areas defined above. Preferred qualifications: college teaching and/or professional experience; research demonstrating potential for extramural funding; record of effective interaction with students and faculty on individual projects and research. Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees. Electronically send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and goals, transcript of highest degree earned, and names and contact information for at least three professional references to knichols@bsu.edu. Application materials should be in PDF format. Dr. Kirsten Nicholson is Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/geology) The Department of Geological Sciences seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Judith Moore BurkeDirector of Human ResourcesUniversity Human Resource Services

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - Assistant Professor

PETROLOGY/MINERALOGY - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
The Geosciences Program at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2010; Associate rank will be considered for exceptional candidates. We seek a geologist with expertise in igneous-metamorphic petrology/mineralogy or related expertise 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 courses in mineralogy, petrology and introductory courses that are part of 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 <https://jobs.wcu.edu/> (position 306). For more information or questions, go to gnr.wcu.edu or contact Dr. Mark Lord (mlord@wcu.edu; phone 828.227.7367). Review of applications will begin December 4, 2009 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.

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), University of Nevada, Reno - Research Assistant Professor faculty positions

FACULTY OPENINGS - Economic Geology, Structural Geology, Tectonics, Geologic Hazards, Geothermal Energy, Environmental GeologyResearch Assistant ProfessorsUniversity of Nevada, Reno
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), seeks applicants for two tenure-track, Research Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning on or after July 1, 2010. One position is for a Research Assistant Professor with interest in field-based, 4D geologic framework studies related to mineral and energy resources of Nevada. The second position is for a Research Assistant Professor with interest in innovative studies that can be applied to a wide variety of geologic topics of societal relevance in Nevada, including geologic hazards, geothermal energy, and environmental geology. Nevada geology provides an exciting venue for basic and applied research on the tectonic history of western North America; fundamental Earth processes and applications in exploration, mining, and environmental stewardship; renewable energy; active tectonics; and water resources. For complete position descriptions and requirements, view the position announcements at http://www.nbmg.unr.edu and http://jobs.unr.edu/ or contact Geoscience Search, NBMG, Mail Stop 0178, UNR, Reno, NV 89557-0178. Applications received through http://jobs.unr.edu/ by January 31, 2010 will receive full consideration. EEO/AA. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Postdoctoral Fellowships

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for Postdoctoral fellowships in any field of the earth, environmental, or ocean sciences. Candidates should have recently completed their Ph.D. or should expect to complete their degree requirements by September, 2010.
Researchers at the Observatory work to understand the dynamics of all the earth’s chemical, physical and biological systems, from the core to the upper atmosphere, including interactions with humankind. The principal selection criteria for Fellows are scientific excellence and a clearly expressed plan to investigate problems at the forefront of earth science.
Our scientists lead research in the fields of solid earth dynamics (e.g. seismology, geodesy, mantle dynamics, petrology/geochemistry, earthquake and rock mechanics, marine and continental tectonics/geology/geophysics), ocean and atmospheric dynamics (e.g. climate/paleoclimate, climate forecasting, physical/chemical oceanography) and life sciences (e.g. biological oceanography, biogeosciences, plant physiology, paleontology). Applications from all fields are encouraged. In addition, we are also developing programs in the ocean’s role in the global carbon cycle, coastal and estuarine processes, terrestrial ecology, natural hazards, and cryosphere studies.
The fellowships are supported institutionally for 21 months, include a $5,000 research allowance, and carry an annual stipend of $51,000. Successful candidates will be encouraged to apply for external funding and may be eligible for further internal awards and positions. Award announcement will be in April, 2010.
The deadline for completed applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship is January 11, 2010.
Appplication forms should be completed online and submitted electronically:
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is committed to diversity. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (Structure, Tectonics, Basin Analysis)
Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a rigorous, externally funded research program in structural geology, tectonics, and/or sedimentary basin analysis, and to participate in teaching and curricular development of core undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful candidate will teach a course on structural geology and contribute to the growing petroleum geosciences-related teaching and research activities in the Department, which could include teaching exploration geophysics. There is an opportunity for the candidate to teach part of our summer field camp in the Bighorn Basin. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in a geosciences 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 Geosciences Department. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geosciences. Find out more about our department at http://geosciences.unl.edu.
To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition 090488 and complete the "faculty/administrative form". Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on 11/15/2009, but the position will remain open 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 affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools. For further information, contact Dr. Mary Anne Holmes, Search Committee Chair at: mholmes2@unl.edu; 1-402-472-5211; 214 Bessey Hall, Geosciences Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography-FACULTY POSITIONS

FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California in San Diego (http://scripps.ucsd.edu/) invites faculty applications (tenure track to tenured) to fill one or more positions in one or more of the fields listed below. We seek motivated, broad-thinking scientist-educators to establish vigorous research programs and provide intellectual leadership in their fields while complementing existing expertise at Scripps, other UCSD departments, and nearby institutions. SIO is a world renowned center of marine research with approximately 200 principal investigators leading research programs on all aspects of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach classes and supervise research at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The positions require a PhD degree and a competitive record of publication, as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program consistent with the opportunity to have done so at this career level.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009, and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should send a letter and a CV which includes descriptions of their teaching experience, research interests, a list of publications, immigration status, the position(s) for which they are applying and the names of three potential referees, along with their complete institution address, email address, phone and fax numbers to: Chair Search Committee, Department of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0208 USA. Applicants should clearly indicate for which position(s) they are applying using the areas of interest as stated below. Questions about submission of applications may be addressed to Cristy Whitehead at 858-534-3205, (gradrecruit@sio.ucsd.edu). Salary will depend on the experience of the successful applicant and will be based on the UCSD pay scales.
Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity. UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Earth Section: SIO invites applications to fill a faculty position (with preference at the rank of Assistant Professor) in the sciences of the solid Earth. Areas of particular interest include continental margins, seafloor structure and tectonics, sea-level and cryospheric changes, earthquakes and other natural hazards, theoretical and computational methods, and Earth and planetary history. Candidates should have demonstrated research competence, the ability to develop new and innovative directions in research, and an interest in teaching. Interaction and collaboration with existing programs in the Earth Section at Scripps are welcome, as are research areas that would capitalize on our experimental marine and terrestrial seismic, electromagnetic, and geodetic capabilities. Members of the Earth Section do research in geology, geophysics, chemistry, biogeosciences, glaciology, and climate science (for more information see the Annual Report at: http://sio.ucsd.edu/Research/Research_Units/Earth_Science/)
Oceans & Atmosphere Section: SIO invites applications to fill a faculty position (with preference at the rank of Assistant Professor) in Atmospheric Sciences, Physical Oceanography or Marine Engineering. The successful candidate should have the potential to become a scientific leader. Interest in establishing innovative research and education programs is a prerequisite. Interaction and collaboration with the many existing programs in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Scripps is encouraged. Specific areas of interest include the development of technology for observing the ocean, collection and analysis of data, ocean-state estimation and modeling, dynamical meteorology, coastal and near-shore processes, and the role of the ocean and atmosphere in past and present climate.

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