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:

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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:

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Requisition number: 164685

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

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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.

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.