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.