Friday, December 17, 2010

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

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

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

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

CAMAC 2011 Summer Internship Program

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 rĂ©sumĂ© 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

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

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

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Hydrogeology - University of Kentucky

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

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

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

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

Monday, September 20, 2010

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

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.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Structural Geologist - Smith College

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.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Faculty Positions - Virginia Tech

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

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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tenure Track Hydrology Lecturer - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Pacific Lutheran University - Assistant Professor

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

Friday, July 30, 2010

Ecohydrology - Postdoctoral Teaching Position, Boston College

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.

Monday, May 24, 2010

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

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 -

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.  

Monday, February 15, 2010

UNAVCO Program Director – Education and Outreach

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

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.

Friday, January 22, 2010

University of Minnesota - Multiple Positions

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Postdoctoral Research Scientist

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

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.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Grand Valley State University - Visiting Assistant Professor

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.