Petrobras America’s Exploration Department is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: Job posting #041311-1
If you are currently working for Petrobras America Inc. or PRSI as an Employee, Temporary, or Contractor, and are interested in applying for this position:
Go to www.petrobras.com/usa and click "Career Opportunities"
Click "Job Opportunities" towards the lower right hand corner of the page.
Click "View All"
Click "More" for the position you are interested in and then "Apply",
Upload your most recent resume, and fill in the needed information When prompted how you heard about the opening, select: "Internal Company Posting".
This position is open to Internal and External Candidates. If you are referring someone, please ask them to follow the directions above to apply for the position, but select "Employee Referral" when asked about how they heard about the position.
Please contact Craig Hicks, USN9 (713-808-2227) or Audrea Meira, USSV (713-808-2239) with any questions concerning new positions.
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Petrobras America is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Geologist,
Status: Exempt,
Department: Exploration,
Class: Professional,
Reports to: Onshore Exploration Manager,
Career Band: Professional - 3,
Text approved by: Aloisio Pellon,
Date approved: 4/11/2011
Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Integrates studies of geological and geophysical data for regional synthesis to support the acquisition and drilling of oil and gas prospects in the Gulf of Mexico by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluates hydrocarbon reserves in proven and prospective fields.
* Evaluates geological data for evaluation of lease sale, farm-in and farm-out opportunities.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects
* Constructs regional stratigraphic and structural models incorporated into cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Generates maps of various parameters, detailing structure, net sand, net pay thickness, and petrophysical parameters.
* Determines the petrophysical characteristics of well logs.
* An understanding of use and application of Sequence Stratigraphy to the exploration effort
* Mange the Exploration Portfolio updating and changing as needed
* Understand and apply exploration risk analysis principals
* Apply computer mapping techniques through the use of various geologic software packages
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ten years related experience with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico
Be familiar with sources of geological information and how to obtain the data needed to carry out the work
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Industry knowledge of exploration and development practices.
Ability to interpret well logs; to visualize and think in two and three-dimensional space; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.
Written and verbal fluency in English
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor?s degree (B.S.) in Geology, or equivalent (M.S. preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Research and Teaching Associate - University of Maine, Orono, Maine
Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for postdoctoral positions in physical sciences education research (chemistry, physics, Earth sciences). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in science, science education, or a closely related field; have a strong research record in discipline-based education research; and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of successful work with middle or high school teachers and/or students, have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team, and possess an interdisciplinary background.
The successful candidates will be part of a team of researchers, faculty, and teachers that comprise the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, a newly funded initiative supported by the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership Program. This position provides opportunities for mentored teaching, outreach including teacher professional development and curriculum work, and all aspects of research.
The positions are twelve-month appointments, with a flexible start date and possible renewal for a second year. Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of up to three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and addresses (including e-mail and phone) of at least three referees to PSP_Postdoc_Search@umit.maine.edu.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the RiSE Center and the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, please see http://www.umaine.edu/center and www.umaine.edu/mainepsp. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for postdoctoral positions in physical sciences education research (chemistry, physics, Earth sciences). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in science, science education, or a closely related field; have a strong research record in discipline-based education research; and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of successful work with middle or high school teachers and/or students, have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team, and possess an interdisciplinary background.
The successful candidates will be part of a team of researchers, faculty, and teachers that comprise the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, a newly funded initiative supported by the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership Program. This position provides opportunities for mentored teaching, outreach including teacher professional development and curriculum work, and all aspects of research.
The positions are twelve-month appointments, with a flexible start date and possible renewal for a second year. Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of up to three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and addresses (including e-mail and phone) of at least three referees to PSP_Postdoc_Search@umit.maine.edu.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the RiSE Center and the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, please see http://www.umaine.edu/center and www.umaine.edu/mainepsp. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Visiting Lecturer - Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Visiting Lecturer
Geomorphology/Surface Processes/Historical Geology
The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a full time one-year visiting lecturer position beginning September 2011. We seek a broadly-trained geomorphologist/surface scientist who can integrate classroom, field, and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
This individual will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, including Historical Geology, a core course for majors, and a 200-level course of their choice that complements our curriculum. Completion of the Ph.D. is required and previous teaching experience is desirable.
A complete application package will include the following: 1) a curriculum vita 2) a statement of approach to teaching and how their course offerings will complement our existing curriculum 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendations (The online application will request names/email address so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) All materials should be submitted through the online application system at
https://career.wellesley.edu.
If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email working@wellesley.edu. Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department will head this search. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2011.
Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
Geomorphology/Surface Processes/Historical Geology
The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a full time one-year visiting lecturer position beginning September 2011. We seek a broadly-trained geomorphologist/surface scientist who can integrate classroom, field, and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
This individual will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, including Historical Geology, a core course for majors, and a 200-level course of their choice that complements our curriculum. Completion of the Ph.D. is required and previous teaching experience is desirable.
A complete application package will include the following: 1) a curriculum vita 2) a statement of approach to teaching and how their course offerings will complement our existing curriculum 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendations (The online application will request names/email address so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) All materials should be submitted through the online application system at
https://career.wellesley.edu.
If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email working@wellesley.edu. Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department will head this search. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2011.
Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Visiting Assistant Professor - Bucknell University - Department of Geology -Lewisburg, PA
Bucknell University’s Department of Geology in Lewisburg, PA, seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor for the 2011/2012 academic year to teach three introductory lectures of historical geology plus three labs and one introductory lecture of physical/environmental geology plus lab. For full details and/or to apply on line, please visit http://jobs.bucknell.edu/. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2011. Position description can also be viewed on the Bucknell Department of Geology website at http://www.bucknell.edu/Geology.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/4pdm8bw
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sr. Geophysicist & Sr. Reservoir Engineer - Petrobras America - Houston Texas
Petrobras America’s Exploration Department
is seeking the right candidate for the following job position:
Exploration Senior Geophysicist in Petrobras America’s Development & Production Department
is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: DP-RES Senior Reservoir Engineer
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Job Title : Sr. Geophysicist
Status : Exempt
Department : Exploration Class : Professional
Reports to : Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: Exploration Department Mgr Date approved: Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Analysis of geophysical and geological data to locate gas and oil deposits by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Studies and interprets 2-and 3-dimentionial seismic data and geological data to generate drillable oil and gas prospects.
* Evaluates seismic data for lease sales, farm-ins, farm-outs, and appraisal projects.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects and makes recommendations concerning potential opportunities.
* Evaluates geophysical data, and constructs surface and subsurface maps and geological cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Makes presentations of farm-outs to other oil and gas companies.
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, OWL database, and other proprietary software.
Written and verbal fluency in English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to apply principles of structural geology and stratigraphy to exploration projects. A working knowledge of seismic stratigraphy and regional concepts.
Ability to visualize and think in 3-dimentional space; to recognize potential traps for hydrocarbons; to interpret well logs; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.
Proficiency with seismic interpretation workstations; Synthetic Seismogram Generation (GDC), AVO Interpretation program.
General knowledge of seismic data acquisition and processing.
Ability to effectively access information from the Internet.
Ten years related experience and/or training with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico.
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geophysics or Geology.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
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Job Title : Senior Reservoir Engineer
Status : Exempt
Department : Development & Production Class : Professional
Reports to : Reservoir Engineering Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: D&P Department Manager Date approved: 02/02/11 Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
To conduct reservoir engineering studies, to manage the reservoir exploitation and operation, to perform economic evaluation of exploratory, development and producing oil and gas fields by performing the duties below.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Compute company’s reserves estimates under the SEC and SPE criteria.
* Perform reservoir engineering simulation , material balance, and decline curve analysis studies and propose alternatives for oil and gas field development.
* Design, evaluate, recommend and implement optimal reservoir production/injection plans.
* Evaluate partner’s proposals for reservoir development and operation and recommend actions to the management.
* Evaluate well logs.
* Design and interpret well tests and pressure gradient data.
* Evaluate core data to determine rock properties.
* Interpret PVT data analysis.
* Monitor production, drilling and completion operations.
* Propose completion and work over interventions in wells.
* Maintain geologic, reservoir and production database.
* Perform economic analysis for exploration, development and production projects.
* Coordinate the preparation of the annual E&P budget and to monitor budget expenditures.
* Maintain E&P Portfolio of future investments opportunities including production reserve, economic and risk evaluations.
* Prepare and make technical presentations based on PowerPoint slides
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ten to fifteen years of experience in the above Reservoir Engineering activities plus:
Ability to work with little or no supervision and within a team; sharing activities with other professionals, participating on peer reviews, reviewing tasks performed by others, giving and accepting feedback.
Skills in training new engineers and sharing knowledge is fundamental.
Knowledge of reservoir and oilfield programs and databases
Knowledge of onshore and offshore development options, with main focus on GoM operations
Basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Agencies demands.
Knowledge of risk analysis techniques.
In depth experience in Reservoir Simulation. Extensive experience with at least one of these simulators: Eclipse, VIP, CMG (Black Oil and compositional)> extensive experience with Petresl (reservoir engineering modulus).
In depth experience with fluid characterization via Equation of State.
Written and verbal fluency in English. Portuguese and Spanish (desirable)
Ability to operate
* a telephone, fax machine, scanner, and other non-specified office equipment
* a computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, oilfield programs, and other proprietary software
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Petroleum Engineering from a four-year college or university
M. Sc. in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is necessary
Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment and some occasional (rare) supervision of rig activities, in land, and/or marine environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
is seeking the right candidate for the following job position:
Exploration Senior Geophysicist in Petrobras America’s Development & Production Department
is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: DP-RES Senior Reservoir Engineer
=============================================================
Job Title : Sr. Geophysicist
Status : Exempt
Department : Exploration Class : Professional
Reports to : Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: Exploration Department Mgr Date approved: Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Analysis of geophysical and geological data to locate gas and oil deposits by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Studies and interprets 2-and 3-dimentionial seismic data and geological data to generate drillable oil and gas prospects.
* Evaluates seismic data for lease sales, farm-ins, farm-outs, and appraisal projects.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects and makes recommendations concerning potential opportunities.
* Evaluates geophysical data, and constructs surface and subsurface maps and geological cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Makes presentations of farm-outs to other oil and gas companies.
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, OWL database, and other proprietary software.
Written and verbal fluency in English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to apply principles of structural geology and stratigraphy to exploration projects. A working knowledge of seismic stratigraphy and regional concepts.
Ability to visualize and think in 3-dimentional space; to recognize potential traps for hydrocarbons; to interpret well logs; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.
Proficiency with seismic interpretation workstations; Synthetic Seismogram Generation (GDC), AVO Interpretation program.
General knowledge of seismic data acquisition and processing.
Ability to effectively access information from the Internet.
Ten years related experience and/or training with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico.
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geophysics or Geology.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
=============================================================
Job Title : Senior Reservoir Engineer
Status : Exempt
Department : Development & Production Class : Professional
Reports to : Reservoir Engineering Area Manager Career Band : Professional - 3
Text approved by: D&P Department Manager Date approved: 02/02/11 Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
To conduct reservoir engineering studies, to manage the reservoir exploitation and operation, to perform economic evaluation of exploratory, development and producing oil and gas fields by performing the duties below.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Compute company’s reserves estimates under the SEC and SPE criteria.
* Perform reservoir engineering simulation , material balance, and decline curve analysis studies and propose alternatives for oil and gas field development.
* Design, evaluate, recommend and implement optimal reservoir production/injection plans.
* Evaluate partner’s proposals for reservoir development and operation and recommend actions to the management.
* Evaluate well logs.
* Design and interpret well tests and pressure gradient data.
* Evaluate core data to determine rock properties.
* Interpret PVT data analysis.
* Monitor production, drilling and completion operations.
* Propose completion and work over interventions in wells.
* Maintain geologic, reservoir and production database.
* Perform economic analysis for exploration, development and production projects.
* Coordinate the preparation of the annual E&P budget and to monitor budget expenditures.
* Maintain E&P Portfolio of future investments opportunities including production reserve, economic and risk evaluations.
* Prepare and make technical presentations based on PowerPoint slides
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ten to fifteen years of experience in the above Reservoir Engineering activities plus:
Ability to work with little or no supervision and within a team; sharing activities with other professionals, participating on peer reviews, reviewing tasks performed by others, giving and accepting feedback.
Skills in training new engineers and sharing knowledge is fundamental.
Knowledge of reservoir and oilfield programs and databases
Knowledge of onshore and offshore development options, with main focus on GoM operations
Basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Agencies demands.
Knowledge of risk analysis techniques.
In depth experience in Reservoir Simulation. Extensive experience with at least one of these simulators: Eclipse, VIP, CMG (Black Oil and compositional)> extensive experience with Petresl (reservoir engineering modulus).
In depth experience with fluid characterization via Equation of State.
Written and verbal fluency in English. Portuguese and Spanish (desirable)
Ability to operate
* a telephone, fax machine, scanner, and other non-specified office equipment
* a computer with the following software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes, oilfield programs, and other proprietary software
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Petroleum Engineering from a four-year college or university
M. Sc. in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is necessary
Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering with focus in Reservoir Engineering is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment and some occasional (rare) supervision of rig activities, in land, and/or marine environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
Monday, January 31, 2011
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (Vertebrate Paleontology) -University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY)
Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor with specialization in vertebrate paleontology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The main duties of the successful candidate will be to develop an active and rigorous research program that is supported by external funding and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the candidate will co-supervise curation of the internationally significant mammal collections within the Vertebrate Paleontology Division of the University of Nebraska State Museum. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests that complement departmental strengths in the related fields of paleontology, sedimentary geology, and paleoclimatology. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology program is one of the three primary components of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. Find out more about our department at http://eas.unl.edu/ .
To apply, go to employment.unl.edu (requisition 100583) and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, teaching, and curatorial interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on November 15, 2010, but the position will remain open for applications until it is filled.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/policies/work_life_balance.shtml. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools (http://www.unl.edu/ucomm/lincoln/). For further information contact, Dr. Tracy Frank, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: tfrank2@unl.edu; 1-402-472-9799; Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340.
Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor with specialization in vertebrate paleontology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The main duties of the successful candidate will be to develop an active and rigorous research program that is supported by external funding and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the candidate will co-supervise curation of the internationally significant mammal collections within the Vertebrate Paleontology Division of the University of Nebraska State Museum. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests that complement departmental strengths in the related fields of paleontology, sedimentary geology, and paleoclimatology. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology program is one of the three primary components of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. Find out more about our department at http://eas.unl.edu/ .
To apply, go to employment.unl.edu (requisition 100583) and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, teaching, and curatorial interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on November 15, 2010, but the position will remain open for applications until it is filled.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/policies/work_life_balance.shtml. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools (http://www.unl.edu/ucomm/lincoln/). For further information contact, Dr. Tracy Frank, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: tfrank2@unl.edu; 1-402-472-9799; Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics
Western State College of Colorado
POSITION: Western State College of Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. Primary teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in conceptual, introductory and calculus-based physics in support of degree programs in biology, chemistry, and geology. The program in physics also offers a minor curriculum with courses in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and electronics. Collaborative opportunities exist in astronomy, chemical-physics, and geophysics. The position requires teaching 24 semester credits per academic year. Responsibilities also include supervision of undergraduate research, academic advising, service to the college, and continued professional development.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, $48,000 -$49,000. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan and life and health insurance.
START DATE: August 2011
QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in physics or a related field is required. ABD will be considered for appointment, but the terminal degree is required for tenure. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate education and demonstrate excellence in teaching in both lecture and laboratory settings. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research is desirable.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent to:
Chair, Physics Search Committee Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences Hurst Hall 128 Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO 81231
Please direct questions to Anne Ryter at aryter@western.edu; (970) 943-7098.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Screening of applications will begin January 10, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.
Western State College of Colorado is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Western State College of Colorado
POSITION: Western State College of Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. Primary teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in conceptual, introductory and calculus-based physics in support of degree programs in biology, chemistry, and geology. The program in physics also offers a minor curriculum with courses in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and electronics. Collaborative opportunities exist in astronomy, chemical-physics, and geophysics. The position requires teaching 24 semester credits per academic year. Responsibilities also include supervision of undergraduate research, academic advising, service to the college, and continued professional development.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, $48,000 -$49,000. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan and life and health insurance.
START DATE: August 2011
QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in physics or a related field is required. ABD will be considered for appointment, but the terminal degree is required for tenure. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate education and demonstrate excellence in teaching in both lecture and laboratory settings. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research is desirable.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent to:
Chair, Physics Search Committee Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences Hurst Hall 128 Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO 81231
Please direct questions to Anne Ryter at aryter@western.edu; (970) 943-7098.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Screening of applications will begin January 10, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.
Western State College of Colorado is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Geodesist /Staff Associate - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, NY
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, NY, is seeking a full time, experienced Geodesist /Staff Associate. The Observatory is a key component of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
The position will be involved in the processing and analysis of spatial reference data from a ground based and airborne ice imaging system. The position will be responsible for instrument selection, calibration, data collection, quality control and analysis during a field season and of the dissemination of post-processed spatial reference data for use by the sensor groups within the main group. The position will work closely with our GIS Specialist to produce geo-referenced data-sets and imagery for the group and the scientific community as a whole.
Requirements: B.S. Degree in Geodesy, Geophysics, or an appropriate aspect of engineering in a related field and four years of experience or a MS degree and two years of experience required. Must be able to select and operate appropriate GPS receivers for the different programs that the group runs or takes part in. Must be able to work with post-processing software such as Waypoint to operate on Differential GPS data. Knowledge of different methods of processing GPS data under different conditions (such as long base-lines) would be beneficial. Experience of working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMU’s) and mixing data sets from GPS receivers and IMU’s would be advantageous. Must be able to use ArcGIS. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English are required.
To apply:
Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54210.
Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications. Thank you.
Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The position will be involved in the processing and analysis of spatial reference data from a ground based and airborne ice imaging system. The position will be responsible for instrument selection, calibration, data collection, quality control and analysis during a field season and of the dissemination of post-processed spatial reference data for use by the sensor groups within the main group. The position will work closely with our GIS Specialist to produce geo-referenced data-sets and imagery for the group and the scientific community as a whole.
Requirements: B.S. Degree in Geodesy, Geophysics, or an appropriate aspect of engineering in a related field and four years of experience or a MS degree and two years of experience required. Must be able to select and operate appropriate GPS receivers for the different programs that the group runs or takes part in. Must be able to work with post-processing software such as Waypoint to operate on Differential GPS data. Knowledge of different methods of processing GPS data under different conditions (such as long base-lines) would be beneficial. Experience of working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMU’s) and mixing data sets from GPS receivers and IMU’s would be advantageous. Must be able to use ArcGIS. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English are required.
To apply:
Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54210.
Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications. Thank you.
Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
2011 Summer Internship for Minorities in the Geosciences - UNAVCO - Boulder, Colorado
RESESS is an undergraduate summer internship program in the Earth sciences based in Boulder, Colorado, that is dedicated to increasing diversity in the geosciences.
The goal of the RESESS Internship program is to increase the number of students from minority groups that are underrepresented in the geosciences relative to their proportions in the general population.
RESESS encourages applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically underrepresented in the Earth sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Native Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latinos, and others.
We introduce students to scientific research, prepare students for graduate school, and provide support and encouragement as students build skills and confidence. We provide students with an authentic research experience and encourage them to consider graduate school with an eye to a career in science, whether that is in research, teaching, or industry. Students can participate for up to three years, depending on when they enter the program.
Where: Boulder, Colorado.
When: May 24 - August 6, 2011.
Included:
Salary for eleven weeks
Round-trip airfare to Boulder, CO
A shared furnished apartment at no cost
Participation in a national science meeting
Scholarship money during the school year
Do RESESS interns think it was a good experience?
Click Here To Apply!
Fernando Martinez talks about his experience as a RESESS intern.
35 sec. Watch on YouTube here!
"RESESS opened doors of opportunity for me."
"RESESS gives you the tools to succeed in graduate research."
"RESESS is an open door that leads to professional and intellectual development."
"It's thanks to RESESS that I've had these opportunities and I'm now in grad. school working on a NASA water project in the Florida everglades."
Read more about the 2010 RESESS summer program at a UNAVCO Highlight!
RESESS Strategies
In the RESESS Internship Program, we use three strategies to help students succeed: research, mentoring, and community.
Research:
Student interns get to work closely with a geoscience expert throughout the summer on a research project. We try to match the interests of the student with a relevant project. The student might work at the University of Colorado at Boulder, at the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, CO, or at UNAVCO in Boulder. In their second or third summer, interns can work elsewhere in the U.S. with a research group at another university, government lab or at an oil company. We currently have a partnership with one major oil company that makes it possible for 2nd and 3rd year interns to do their internship in the industry.
Potential topics of interest include:
earthquakes & seismology
geophysics (including plate tectonics and more)
hydrology and water quality
petroleum geology
glaciers
volcanoes
sedimentology
geomorphology
Quaternary geology
We also encourage students to consider and suggest projects based in their community.
To read about this past summer's interns and their projects, click here, or look at the RESESS publication, Earth, Wind, Sea, and Sky [pdf], which includes the student research abstracts and more.
Mentoring
We support our interns intensively in what is a challenging work experience. Each student has a science mentor who guides them on the research project and a writing mentor who works with the student on their research paper. Research shows that a multi-mentoring aproach is important and works in helping students to succeed through getting help and encouragement.
Community
A strong sense of group and new friendships are developed during the first days of the program, and throughout the summer. One day per week is reserved for the Writing Class and RESESS group activities such as geology field trips or workshops. Each incoming intern also has a community mentor and a peer mentor to help enrich their experience.
Broadening Participation in the Geoscienes
The goal of the RESESS Internship program is to increase the number of students from minority groups that are underrepresented in the geosciences relative to their proportions in the general population.
RESESS encourages applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically underrepresented in the Earth sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Native Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latinos, and others.
We introduce students to scientific research, prepare students for graduate school, and provide support and encouragement as students build skills and confidence. We provide students with an authentic research experience and encourage them to consider graduate school with an eye to a career in science, whether that is in research, teaching, or industry. Students can participate for up to three years, depending on when they enter the program.
Where: Boulder, Colorado.
When: May 24 - August 6, 2011.
Included:
Salary for eleven weeks
Round-trip airfare to Boulder, CO
A shared furnished apartment at no cost
Participation in a national science meeting
Scholarship money during the school year
Do RESESS interns think it was a good experience?
Click Here To Apply!
Fernando Martinez talks about his experience as a RESESS intern.
35 sec. Watch on YouTube here!
"RESESS opened doors of opportunity for me."
"RESESS gives you the tools to succeed in graduate research."
"RESESS is an open door that leads to professional and intellectual development."
"It's thanks to RESESS that I've had these opportunities and I'm now in grad. school working on a NASA water project in the Florida everglades."
Read more about the 2010 RESESS summer program at a UNAVCO Highlight!
RESESS Strategies
In the RESESS Internship Program, we use three strategies to help students succeed: research, mentoring, and community.
Research:
Student interns get to work closely with a geoscience expert throughout the summer on a research project. We try to match the interests of the student with a relevant project. The student might work at the University of Colorado at Boulder, at the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, CO, or at UNAVCO in Boulder. In their second or third summer, interns can work elsewhere in the U.S. with a research group at another university, government lab or at an oil company. We currently have a partnership with one major oil company that makes it possible for 2nd and 3rd year interns to do their internship in the industry.
Potential topics of interest include:
earthquakes & seismology
geophysics (including plate tectonics and more)
hydrology and water quality
petroleum geology
glaciers
volcanoes
sedimentology
geomorphology
Quaternary geology
We also encourage students to consider and suggest projects based in their community.
To read about this past summer's interns and their projects, click here, or look at the RESESS publication, Earth, Wind, Sea, and Sky [pdf], which includes the student research abstracts and more.
Mentoring
We support our interns intensively in what is a challenging work experience. Each student has a science mentor who guides them on the research project and a writing mentor who works with the student on their research paper. Research shows that a multi-mentoring aproach is important and works in helping students to succeed through getting help and encouragement.
Community
A strong sense of group and new friendships are developed during the first days of the program, and throughout the summer. One day per week is reserved for the Writing Class and RESESS group activities such as geology field trips or workshops. Each incoming intern also has a community mentor and a peer mentor to help enrich their experience.
Broadening Participation in the Geoscienes
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions (3) - Discipline-Based Science Education Research - The University of Maine
Three Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Discipline-Based Science Education Research
The University of Maine invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in discipline-based education research. The positions will be in the fields of (1) Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, (2) Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences, and (3) Science Education.
These positions were created through the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (PSP) Project, under a grant to the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education to target the teaching and learning of science in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. By the time of appointment, the candidate must have an earned doctorate in the discipline, in discipline-based education research, or in a closely related field; strong experience in discipline-based education research; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
The new faculty member will be expected to (1) engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities that contribute to discipline-based education research, (2) teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, (3) supervise graduate and undergraduate research, (4) develop an externally-funded research program, (5) serve as a student advisor, and (6) participate in leadership for collaborative efforts in STEM-education with colleagues in the home department, the Maine RiSE Center, the University, and other professional communities. The positions are academic year appointment with preferred starting date no later than September 1, 2011. See http://www.umaine.edu/center/positions/PSPfaculty for full position announcements and application instructions. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
The University of Maine invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in discipline-based education research. The positions will be in the fields of (1) Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, (2) Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences, and (3) Science Education.
These positions were created through the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (PSP) Project, under a grant to the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education to target the teaching and learning of science in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. By the time of appointment, the candidate must have an earned doctorate in the discipline, in discipline-based education research, or in a closely related field; strong experience in discipline-based education research; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
The new faculty member will be expected to (1) engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities that contribute to discipline-based education research, (2) teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, (3) supervise graduate and undergraduate research, (4) develop an externally-funded research program, (5) serve as a student advisor, and (6) participate in leadership for collaborative efforts in STEM-education with colleagues in the home department, the Maine RiSE Center, the University, and other professional communities. The positions are academic year appointment with preferred starting date no later than September 1, 2011. See http://www.umaine.edu/center/positions/PSPfaculty for full position announcements and application instructions. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Assistant Professor Faculty Position - Remote Sensing - Stony Brook University
GEOSCIENCES FACULTY SEARCH 2010-11
Stony Brook University’s Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the field of remote sensing with a specialty in planetary spectroscopy. Seeking a candidate with the potential for collaboration augmenting the Department’s current research strengths in spectroscopy, planetary science, mineralogy, and environmental science, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of remote sensing, planetary science, and general geology.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the geosciences, planetary sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment and preference will be given to those with post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that would include mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of three references to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, 255 Earth and Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100. Preferred: Electronic submissions in one PDF document through the online system. For a full position description, application procedures, or to apply online, visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (Ref. #F-6619-10-12). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however for best consideration, please submit materials by January 17, 2011. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Stony Brook University’s Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the field of remote sensing with a specialty in planetary spectroscopy. Seeking a candidate with the potential for collaboration augmenting the Department’s current research strengths in spectroscopy, planetary science, mineralogy, and environmental science, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of remote sensing, planetary science, and general geology.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the geosciences, planetary sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment and preference will be given to those with post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that would include mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of three references to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, 255 Earth and Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100. Preferred: Electronic submissions in one PDF document through the online system. For a full position description, application procedures, or to apply online, visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (Ref. #F-6619-10-12). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however for best consideration, please submit materials by January 17, 2011. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Friday, January 14, 2011
SURGE Program 2011(Fully Funded Summer Research Opportunity) - Stanford University
Application Deadline - Feb 1 2011 !!!!
APPLY HERE !
Program
SURGE is a fully funded 8-week, summer residential program that combines a rigorous research assignment with a comprehensive training and mentoring program.
Eligibility
American citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or international students enrolled in U.S. undergraduate institutions, who, by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, and life experiences, would add diversity to our graduate programs in Earth Sciences. We encourage applications from African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
Departments and Programs
Energy Resources Engineering
Environmental Earth System Science
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geophysics
Earth Systems Program
Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment & Resources
SURGE Application
The application is now available and will close February 1, 2011.
APPLY HERE !
Dr. Jerry M. Harris
Cecil & Ida Green Professor of Geophysics
Associate Dean, Office of Multicultural Affairs
School of Earth Sciences
Mitchell Building, Room 359
397 Panama Mall, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
O: 650.723.0496 m: 650.575.8086
jerry.harris@stanford.edu
APPLY HERE !
Program
SURGE is a fully funded 8-week, summer residential program that combines a rigorous research assignment with a comprehensive training and mentoring program.
Eligibility
American citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or international students enrolled in U.S. undergraduate institutions, who, by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, and life experiences, would add diversity to our graduate programs in Earth Sciences. We encourage applications from African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
Departments and Programs
Energy Resources Engineering
Environmental Earth System Science
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geophysics
Earth Systems Program
Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment & Resources
SURGE Application
The application is now available and will close February 1, 2011.
APPLY HERE !
Dr. Jerry M. Harris
Cecil & Ida Green Professor of Geophysics
Associate Dean, Office of Multicultural Affairs
School of Earth Sciences
Mitchell Building, Room 359
397 Panama Mall, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
O: 650.723.0496 m: 650.575.8086
jerry.harris@stanford.edu
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.
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.
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.
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