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Invitation from organizers, GeoPRISMS Aleutian Logistics Workshop

Posted on October 1, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

hello everyone,

If you used to work in the Aleutians, please return. If you ever hoped to work in the Aleutians, please start now.
We are pleased to invite you to apply to attend the GeoPRISMS Aleutian Logistics Workshop,
Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco,
345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA

Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12:40 – 6:00 pm

Space may be limited, but we will try to accommodate as many participants as possible.

More information, a tentative agenda, and registration information are available on the GeoPRISMS website at
http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/aleutian-agu2013.html

Participants at the workshop will develop ways share logistical costs among investigators, and to share resources with international collaborators, so that as many investigators as possible can work on the Aleutian arc while it is a GeoPRISMS focus area. If you think this is a good idea, please come. We need your help. Also, it will be important to demonstrate to funding agencies that shared resources will be efficiently used by a large number of scientists. Ideally, the maximum number of participants will be attained, but not exceeded. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, HELP US SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLAN TO ARRIVE WITH LAT/LON OF TWO HIGH PRIORITY SITES IN THE ALEUTIANS.

In addition to organizing logistics in this remote part of the planet, we are hoping to recapture the excitement of RIDGE and MARGINS, with lots of talented people working on a common set of fundamental problems.
Please feel free to direct questions about the Workshop to me or other members of the organizing committee. Please direct questions about proposals for Aleutian field work to NSF GeoPRISMS Program Directors Bilal Haq (bhaq@nsf.gov), Jennifer Wade (jwade@nsf.gov), and Jim Beard (jbeard@nsf.gov).

Best wishes,

Best wishes,
Peter Kelemen

on behalf of the coordinating committee for the Workshop:

Geoff Abers, past MARGINS Chair <abers@ldeo.columbia.edu>
Jeff Freymueller <jeff.freymueller@gi.alaska.edu>
Peter Haeussler <pheuslr@usgs.gov>
Steve Holbrook <steveh@uwyo.edu>
Brian Jicha <bjicha@geology.wisc.edu>
Peter Kelemen <peterk@ldeo.columbia.edu>
John Power <jpower@usgs.gov>
Gene Yogodzinski <gyogodzin@geol.sc.edu>

Ex-officio members:

Peter van Keken, incoming GeoPRISMS Chair <keken@umich.edu>
Julia Morgan, outgoing GeoPRISMS Chair <morganj@rice.edu>

Faculty positions, and AAAS Fellowship

Posted on September 30, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

(1) Faculty Position in Petrology, Boston College

(2) Two Assistant Professor Positions, Geochemistry & Hydrogeology/Geofluids, Oklahoma State University

(3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Earth Systems History, Oregon State University

(4) AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, Washington DC

PLEASE NOTE, NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (USUALLY) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GeoPRISMS LISTSERV ON THE 1st AND 15th OF EACH MONTH.

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(1) Faculty Position in Petrology, Boston College

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Petrology to start in Fall 2014. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching within the geological sciences and environmental geoscience curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, and other courses in the candidate’s area of research expertise. The successful candidate should have a commitment to integrate with existing department research expertise in structural geology, sedimentary geology, igneous and metamorphic terrane analysis, and geochronology/geochemistry. Candidates with a strong field emphasis in research and teaching are particularly desired. This is an open-rank position, and applications at all levels are invited. The Department is equipped with a range of modern research instrumentation listed on our websitehttp://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/geo/instrumentation-and-facilities.html

Information on the Department, its faculty and research strengths can be viewed on the Department’s web page at http://www.bc.edu/eesciences.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references online at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21996. Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2013. Department faculty will be available at the GSA and AGU fall meetings to meet with applicants. Boston College is an academic community whose doors are open to all students and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, or handicap.

(2) Two Assistant Professor Positions, Geochemistry & Hydrogeology/Geofluids, Oklahoma State University

The Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University seeks two tenure track assistant professors: one in sedimentary geochemistry and another in hydrogeology/geofluids. These positions will be effective August 2014 contingent on funding. The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or a related field at the time of appointment.For the sedimentary geochemistry position, we are seeking candidates with strengths in one or more of the following areas: organic geochemistry, low temperature metals geochemistry, biomarkers as applied to petroleum systems, environmental systems, and paleo/climate change.

For the hydrogeology/geofluids position, we are seeking candidates with strengths in one or more of the following: simulation of subsurface flow and solute transport, variable-density or multiphase fluid modeling, reactive transport modeling in porous/fractured media, and hydrogeophysics as applied to sedimentary basins, biogeophysics, petroleum, hydrodynamic systems, and environmental change.

The successful candidates will complement School strengths in stable isotope geochemistry, petroleum geology (conventional and unconventional), paleoenvironment, biogeochemistry and biogeophysics. We seek candidates who will develop vigorous and innovative research programs and who will contribute to School teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidates will be expected to supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students and develop courses in their areas of expertise.

The successful candidates will join a faculty of fourteen geoscientists in a department that has close ties to the petroleum and water resource industries. The School’s teaching and research facilities include state of the art geochemistry laboratory facilities and equipment, geophysical field and laboratory equipment and software, the Devon Visualization Laboratory, and a wide range of petrographic and hydrogeological instrumentation and field equipment. The School operates a field camp facility near Cañon City, Colorado.

Candidates should submit an application package that includes a cover letter; curriculum vitae; reprints of three published papers; contact information for three referees; and separate statements of research and teaching vision. Candidates should include in their research vision a brief description of how their research will interface with that of existing faculty. All application materials should be submitted to: Assistant Professor Search, Boone Pickens School of Geology, 105 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-3031. Screening of candidates will begin on November 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. More information about the Boone Pickens School of Geology can be found on the web at http://geology.okstate.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Todd Halihan (todd.halihan at okstate.edu) or Dr. Jay Gregg (jay.gregg at okstate.edu). Committed to health and safety, Oklahoma State University maintains a tobacco-free work environment. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity.

(3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Earth Systems History, Oregon State University

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History.This faculty member conducts research and teach in the area of sedimentary geology, focusing on using pre-Quaternary sedimentary records as a basis for investigation of solid Earth, oceanic, atmospheric, and surficial processes and interactions. CEOAS seeks an individual that expands and complements one or more the areas of research strengths in the College (http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/research/).

Potential areas of expertise include (but are not limited to): paleoclimatology, past ocean and atmospheric chemistry and circulation, and tectonic and/or geodynamic influences on earth surface processes. The successful applicant will employ a range of approaches towards quantitative reconstructions of solid earth, Earth surface, atmospheric, and/or ocean history and evolution. Research should include a substantial field component.

Full details of the position are available at:

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

(4) AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, Washington DC

For more than 40 years, scientists, social scientists, engineers and health professionals have applied their knowledge and technical expertise to policy-making while developing valuable career-enhancing skills in the process. Join a network of more than 2,800 current and alumni fellows impacting policy, contributing to public service and forging new careers.The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide a learning opportunity to explore the intersection of science and policy. Fellows bring a common interest in learning about science policy and a willingness to apply their training in new arenas. Fellows serve in yearlong assignments in congressional offices and federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. region.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, etc.) in any scientific, social science, health/medical or engineering discipline OR
-Master’s in engineering with 3 years of engineering related professional experience
-US citizenship

STIPEND & BENEFITS:
– $74,000-$99,000
– Health insurance, travel/training and relocation allowances. *dependent on agency placement

ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE: November 1, 2013

FELLOWSHIP YEAR: September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015
For more information and to apply visit: https://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/applications/default.aspDETAILS
To learn more about the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, visit our website: http://fellowships.aaas.org.

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GeoPRISMS Office Transition & Thank You

Posted on September 25, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

Dear GeoPRISMS Community –

On September 30, 2013, my term as Chair of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee comes to an end. These last three years have been an extremely exciting and rewarding time, with the launch of GeoPRISMS accompanied by the extraordinary growth of a most active and creative GeoPRISMS community. During this time, the Rice GeoPRISMS Office oversaw seven major GeoPRISMS workshops, and numerous smaller events, including the well-attended AGU mini-workshops. All of these gatherings enabled substantial community planning and decision making, and the development of new collaborations, and I extend a broad thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to those workshops. As a result, the GeoPRISMS Implementation Plan is nearly complete, establishing the guidelines for ongoing and future GeoPRISMS research.

None of this would have been possible without the amazing efforts of the staff of the Rice GeoPRISMS Office, including Alana Holmes, Charles Bopp, and Alison Henning, and more recently, Anaîs Férot, August Costa, and Suzanne Haveman. It has been a delight working with all of them, and I am greatly appreciative of everything they have done to keep the office running, and to ease the way for these critical community activities. Also, the success of the GeoPRISMS Program and its early accomplishments would not have been possible without the strong support of the GeoPRISMS community, the input and help of the steering and oversight committee and so many meeting organizers and implementation plan writers, and also the informed advice of the staff of the National Science Foundation. I thank you all for contributing to the achievements of these last three years.

Finally, I would like to thank Peter van Keken, who will take over as Chair of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee on October 1, 2013, and will manage the new GeoPRISMS Office at the University of Michigan. The office transition will take place gradually, with the Rice office continuing to coordinate many GeoPRISMS activities, as the Michigan office gets up and running. Further smoothing the transition, Anaîs Férot, the current science coordinator, will be moving with the office to Michigan, and August Costa and Susi Haveman will continue on at Rice through the fall and AGU. We expect to have transferred all office responsibilities away from Rice by the end of the calendar year. Important updates regarding the transition will be distributed here and on the home page of the geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com website. During this transition, I encourage you to use the generic e-mail and listserv contacts, to ensure that your message is directed to the correct recipient, e.g.,

General communications:    info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com
Other communications:     meetings@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com; reimburse@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com
Listserv announcements:     geoprisms-list@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com
Website:         http://geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

And I wish Peter and the new office the best of luck in coming years. The program is in great shape and in excellent hands!

Sincerely,
Juli Morgan, Outgoing GeoPRISMS Chair
Rice University

Several Faculty Positions and Research Positions

Posted on September 25, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

(1) Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences
(2) Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History, Oregon State University
(3) Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, Pennsylvania State University
(4) Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry/Paleoclimatology University of Kentucky
(5) Geophysicist Position, The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)

(6) Research position in Coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change, Nanyang Technological University

PLEASE NOTE, NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (USUALLY) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GeoPRISMS LISTSERV ON THE 1st AND 15th OF EACH MONTH.

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(1) Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Physics and Chemistry of the Solid Earth. We are seeking a colleague who will build an innovative research program as well as complement and extend our research and teaching strengths.

We seek outstanding candidates within the broad fields of solid-earth geophysics and geochemistry including rock and mineral physics, theoretical and analytical geochemistry, geodesy, geodynamics, and seismology. We encourage applications from those whose focus involves the crust, mantle, and core of the Earth and other planetary bodies as well as those with interdisciplinary interests.

The successful candidate will teach courses in her/his field of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will participate in the breadth of instruction in our curriculum.

The Department of Earth Sciences is part of the N.H. Winchell School of Earth Sciences, which also hosts three NSF-funded research centers: Institute for Rock Magnetism, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, and National Lacustrine Core Repository. In addition, the School is home to the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Polar Geospatial Center. College and University resources include the Materials Characterization Facility, the Supercomputing Institute, the Digital Technology Center, the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, and the Institute on the Environment. Further information concerning the Department and the School of Earth Sciences is at http://www.esci.umn.edu.

Appointment could begin as early as summer 2014. A Ph.D. degree must be earned by the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin November 4, 2013, and will continue until an appointment is made. All candidates must complete an online application via the University of Minnesota employment system at https://employment.umn.edu, requisition number 186955. Applications must include (1) a curriculum vita that includes a complete list of publications, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a statement of teaching interests, and (4) names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. Questions about this position can be directed to Prof. David Kohlstedt at dlkohl@umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

(2) Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History, Oregon State University

This faculty member conducts research and teach in the area of sedimentary geology, focusing on using pre-Quaternary sedimentary records as a basis for investigation of solid Earth, oceanic, atmospheric, and surficial processes and interactions. CEOAS seeks an individual that expands and complements one or more the areas of research strengths in the College (http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/research/).

Full details of the position are available at:

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp.

(3) Tenure-track faculty positions in Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, Pennsylvania State University

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the fields of Hydrogeology and Geomorphology. We seek colleagues who will continue strong legacies in hydrologic sciences and geomorphology, contribute to highly active and diverse research programs in the Department and College through the development of vigorous externally funded research programs, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their discipline. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or related field at the time of appointment.

Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology: Candidates who creatively use theoretical, observational, and/or experimental approaches to address fundamental problems in hydrosciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in several campus-wide initiatives in water resources through the Penn State Institute for Energy and the Environment (http://www.psiee.psu.edu) and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (http://www.eesi.psu.edu).

Assistant Professor of Geomorphology and Landscape Dynamics: We are seeking candidates who conduct innovative research on landscape dynamics at a range of temporal and spatial scales in order to understand, for example, natural hazards, the evolution of Earth and planetary surfaces, and/or feedbacks between surface processes, climate, and tectonics.

The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and houses top-ranked research programs in environmental and climate sciences, geology, geophysics, and geochemistry (further information is available at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu). The Department and College also host research centers with foci on climate, environment, energy, and policy, including the Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory; the Earth System Science Center; the Penn State Ice and Climate Research Center; the Riparia Center; and the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards. There are wide-ranging opportunities for collaboration in research and education in the College’s Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and Energy Institute, and in departments within the Colleges of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences.

Candidates should send a complete curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for four references to: Search Committee Chair (please specify Hydrogeology or Geomorphology), 503 Deike Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802; application materials can also be sent electronically to: search@psu.edu. Appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For further information or questions, please contact Stacie Hugney, slg9@psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

(4) Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry/Paleoclimatology University of Kentucky

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for this tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August, 2014. Exceptional candidates at all ranks will be considered. We seek candidates with expertise in light, stable isotope geochemistry, in particular as applied to research questions in the field of paleoclimatology. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has recently completed the establishment of a fullyequipped, state-of-the-art stable isotope geochemistry facility (three IRMS and full set of peripherals) for analysis of HCNO in virtually any substance. In addition to maintaining a productive externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach and mentor at the introductory, major, and graduate levels. The successful individual will have a demonstrated publication record, and will have developed, or show the potential for developing, a nationally recognized research program; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is essential. Interested applicants should submit a merged .pdf document to Stable Isotope Geochemistry Search Committee, c/o Dr. Kevin Yeager (kevin.yeager@uky.edu). The document should include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references. We will begin review of applications on December 01, 2013; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other under?represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, and facilities) and the University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.

(5) Geophysicist Position, The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking a senior-level geophysicist to support the division’s Strategic & Critical Minerals project, which is part of the Alaska Airborne Geophysical/Geological Mineral Inventory (AGGMI) program. DGGS is a dynamic, fast-paced office with multiple field-based programs evaluating many facets of Alaska geology. Alaska offers a geophysicist frontier opportunities to make creative professional contributions and significant new geologic discoveries. The successful applicant will use advanced principles and knowledge of geophysics to provide professional scientific and operational management of multiple, applied airborne geophysical surveys, including magnetic, electromagnetic, and radiometric data acquisition, in support of statewide resource development and infrastructure-hazards assessments. The successful applicant will work independently and collaboratively in all aspects of project work, including participating in initial project concept development, writing and managing the components of geophysical survey contracts, quality checking the data and working with contractors to ensure contract compliance, and preparing digital data sets, documentation, and reports for publication.

Application must be made on-line through the Workplace Alaska website: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/ Under Find Job Opportunities “for All Job Seekers”, type “PCN 10N13094” into the Search keywords section and click on “Apply Search” to locate the full job description and application instructions for this Geologist IV position based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. The State of Alaska does not sponsor work VISAS for non-U.S. citizens; non-U.S. citizens must have a valid work VISA at the time this position closes in order to be considered. This position recruitment will remain open through October 21, 2013.

(6) Research position in Coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change, Nanyang Technological University

The Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, invites applications for a research fellow (postdoctoral level) in coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change. This project is part of an ongoing program to recover stratigraphic records of past earthquakes and tsunamis, and sea-level change in Indonesia. Skills in quantitative micropaleontology/palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and/or sedimentology of coastal systems are highly desirable. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in coastal geomorphology/geology.

The coastal paleoseismic project is led by Charles Rubin and Ben Horton and supported by the Earth Observatory of Singapore. All applicants should demonstrate a clear desire for adventurous fieldwork and exceptional science. Further details may be obtained from the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University cmrubin@ntu.edu.sg

Initially the contract duration will be 2 years, although a longer period (up to 4 years) can be negotiated. Excellent knowledge of English, both in speaking and writing, is a requirement. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, a short (1-page) synopsis of previous research achievements and research plans, and the names of at least two referees.

Applications and inquiries should be sent electronically to: eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg Applications close 1 January 2014. However applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

ANNOUNCING Four GeoPRISMS Mini-Workshops at AGU

Posted on September 23, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

Please Register by: November 25, 2013 for fullest consideration

All Mini-Workshops are free of charge and open to all.

(However, attendance and food may be limited; register early to reserve your space.)

Visit the GeoPRISMS website for further information and to register:

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops.html

Questions? Contact the GeoPRISMS Office: info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

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“Kermadec Arc-Havre Trough Planning”

Pre-AGU: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)

Conveners: A. Kent (Oregon State Univ.); M. Reagan (Univ. Iowa); L. Montesi (Univ. Maryland); K. Hoernle (GEOMAR)

Description: Coordination and discussion of science goals and marine field locales in the Kermadec Arc-Havre Trough in preparation for New Zealand primary site studies.

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/kermadec-mini-workshop-agu2013.html

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“Field Logistics for GeoPRISMS Research in Aleutian Arc”

Pre-AGU: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12:40 pm – 6:00 pm

Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)

Conveners: P. Kelemen (LDEO); G. Abers (LDEO); P. Haeussler (U.S. Geol. Survey); W.S. Holbrook (Univ. Wyoming); B. Jicha (Univ. Wisconsin); J. Power (U.S. Geol. Survey); G. Yogodzinski (Univ. South Carolina)

Description: Advance coordination of shared logistical resources for field work in the oceanic Aleutian arc, including an assessment of available resources and community interest in use of shared facilities.

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/aleutian-agu2013.html

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“Exploring the Interplay between Solid Earth Tectonics and Surface Processes using Community Codes”

During AGU: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)

Conveners: P. Upton (GNS Science); M. Behn (WHOI); J. Jaeger (Univ. Florida)

Description: Learn about the availability and performance of community modeling codes for coupling geodynamics and surface processes, and the Geodynamics Focus Research Group within CSDMS, co-sponsored by GeoPRISMS.

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/csdms-agu2013.html

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“Collaborative Efforts in the East African Rift”

During AGU: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)

Conveners Part 1: C. Ebinger (Univ. Rochester); T. Fischer (Univ. New Mexico); S. Kattenhorn (Univ. Idaho)

Conveners Part 2: D.S. Stamps (MIT); W. Nelson (Univ. Houston); R. Moucha (Syracuse Univ.); A. Nyblade (Penn. State Univ.)

Description: Collaborative efforts and coordination in preparation for research in the East African Rift primary site: Part 1 – The Eastern Branch Focus Site. Part 2 – Synoptic Studies of the East African Rift.

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/ears-agu2013.html

Early Career Workshop at AGU on Marine Seismic Research

Posted on September 23, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

Announcement:

Applications for the Student/Early Career Scientist MLSOC program now being accepted

– Deadline: October 13, 2013 (Financial support for travel is available)

Please see attached announcement for application instructions.

Opportunity:

Participate in a workshop tailored to engage students/early career scientists in marine seismic research. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 2013 in San Francisco, CA (before the AGU Fall meeting). Applications for travel and lodging support are being accepted through October 13th, 2013.

Background:

The Marcus Langseth Science Oversight Committee (MLSOC), a standing committee of UNOLS, has the charge to engage the community and oversee scientific operation of the R/V Marcus G. Langseth as a National Oceanographic Seismic Facility. The focus of the MLSOC is to ensure high quality geophysical images, provide oversight on state of the art seismic acquisition capabilities, lower the threshold of expertise needed to use the facility, and increase quality and accessibility of archived data. Additionally, the MLSOC is charged with maintaining and enhancing the Langseth’s capabilities for general geophysical and oceanographic research.

The MLSOC fall meeting is an open forum for marine scientists to learn about scientific discoveries and technical advances, as well as to express their opinions about the National Oceanographic Seismic Facility activities. The MLSOC meeting is held annually on the Sunday before the start of the AGU fall meeting.

The MLSOC is committed to increasing the involvement of students and postdoctoral/early career scientists. To that end, this program was designed to: 1) expose students and early career scientists to the MLSOC, 2) engage these participants in the MLSOC advisory activities, 3) offer participants training and mentoring in the process of developing research programs that use the Langseth, and 4) enable participants to network with scientists actively involved in Langseth-supported research. These goals will be achieved through a workshop (prior to the MLSOC meeting) with breakout sessions on ships and technical support, data, cruise planning and funding models and by directly involving participants in the MLSOC fall meeting.

The early career workshop will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm followed by an evening workshop dinner (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm) featuring a guest speaker(s). The MLSOC fall meeting will occur on Sunday, December 8th from 10 am to 5 pm (the day before the start of the 2013 AGU Fall meeting) in San Francisco, CA.

Students and early career scientists can apply for financial support to offset the cost of travel and lodging for the MLSOC workshop and meeting. Participants must attend the entire workshop, evening dinner, and MLSOC meeting.

For more information about UNOLS and the MLSOC, please visit our website at:
o UNOLS homepage: www.unols.org

o MLSOC webpage: http://www.unols.org/committees/mlsoc/index.html

Please see attached announcement for application instructions.

Postdoc & PhD positions and one faculty position

Posted on September 17, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

(1) PhD & Post-doc positions with ZIP (Zooming in between plates), a European Initial Training Network

(2) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Terrestrial or Planetary Geophysics and Volcanology, Carnegie Institution

(3) Postdoctoral Research Associate Position, Rock Physicist, British Geological Survey

(4) Assistant Professor in Geophysics, University of Iowa

PLEASE NOTE, NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (USUALLY) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GeoPRISMS LISTSERV ON THE 1st AND 15th OF EACH MONTH.

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(1) PhD & Post-doc positions with ZIP (Zooming in between plates), a European Initial Training Network

Dear colleagues,

Please pass the word around to students!

Only ~1 month left to apply to one of the 12 PhDs and 2 Post-doc positions of the ZIP Marie Curie ITN (International Training Network) collaborative project devoted to understanding the nature, structure and physical properties of subduction plate interfaces.

For more information, see (http://www.zip-itn.eu/job-opportunities/job-offers)

ZIP (“Zooming in between plates”) is a research and training effort between 12 leading international universities, research centers and 10 industrial partners.
http://www.zip-itn.eu

All the best,

Philippe

(2) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Terrestrial or Planetary Geophysics and Volcanology, Carnegie Institution

Dear colleagues (with apologies for multiple postings),

Openings are available beginning mid-2014 for postdoctoral fellowships in the fields of terrestrial or planetary geophysics and volcanology. These fellowships provide salary, travel, and research support for creative independent research of the applicant’s choosing. Details on DTM research staff, laboratory facilities, and ongoing research can be found at dtm.ciw.edu under “Fellowships” and “Research”, respectively. Fellowships are for one year and are normally renewable for a second year.

Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm and should include a curriculum vitae and bibliography, description of thesis research, and a short (2-3 page) statement of research plans for the fellowship period. Applicants are also encouraged to contact a current staff member to discuss research plans. Creativity in the proposed research figures heavily in the evaluation of the application. Three letters of recommendation by those familiar with your work should also be submitted online. Submission details are available when you click on “Apply Now”. Review of the applications will begin on December 1, 2013. Carnegie Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Please email any questions to geofellowship@dtm.ciw.edu.

Best regards,
Diana Roman

(3) Postdoctoral Research Associate Position, Rock Physicist, British Geological Survey

The British Geological Survey is one of the world’s leading and forward thinking geological science institutes with a focus on both public good science for government and geoscientific research to understand earth and environmental processes. We are offering a 3 year post-doctoral research position, working within the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Research Associate Training Programme.

BGS staff typically work in teams on a range of projects supporting a broad spectrum of scientific objectives from “blue-skies” research to highly focussed commercial contracts. The varied nature of the work programme, which includes opportunities to undertake personal research and to publish or present at international conferences, is highly valued, as is BGS’s commitment to training and developing its staff.

As a Rock Physicist Research Associate you will contribute to engineering geological and physical property projects on rocks in the BGS scientific programmes in the UK and overseas. You will contribute to leading the development of BGS’s research into the engineering geological and physical properties of UK rock in a range of BGS projects together with contributing to reports, scientific papers and web knowledge dissemination.

You should be educated to 2:1 in a relevant degree and have an MSc/PhD in a rock physics, geomechanics or rock mechanics discipline. In addition you must possess excellent project management, people and communication skills, both oral and written. The post involves team working, therefore you should be able to work effectively with others.

Salary and Conditions:
Starting salary will be £26,450 per annum (pay award pending). A resettlement award will be given at the end of the training contract. A detailed training programme will be agreed. Working hours will be 37 per week excluding lunch breaks. A generous benefits package is also offered, including a company pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays. Consideration will be given to offering a permanent employment contract at the end of the training contract.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/ and submit your up-to-date C.V. and covering letter, which clearly outlines why you are applying for this post and how you meet the criteria described in this advertisement. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRCXXXXX.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4 October 2013.

The Natural Environment Research Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. The British Geological Survey is an Investors in People organisation. There is a guaranteed Interview Scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities.

(4) Assistant Professor in Geophysics, University of Iowa

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a full time tenure-track position in the broad area of geophysics. Requirements for this position are a Ph.D. in a geophysical discipline at the time of appointment and research interests that include the environmental and sustainability aspects of the geophysical sciences. The ideal candidate will have a significant record of publication and other achievements that demonstrate a strong potential to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program. Post-doctoral experience and demonstrated effectiveness in college-level teaching are desirable attributes. The successful candidate will be expected to attract and mentor graduate students as well as teach an introductory geophysics course and other undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Candidates should submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #63146). In addition to curriculum vitae, the application should include a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching ability, and a statement that describes current and future research activities. Three letters of recommendation should be mailed to: Dr. Christopher Brochu, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 (1-319-353-1808; chris-brochu@uiowa.edu). Screening of applications begins November 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Brochu or Dr. Mark Reagan (EES Department Chair; 1-319-335-1820; mark-reagan@uiowa.edu).

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

IRIS President Search

Posted on September 14, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

Dear Colleagues, and Friends:

We are writing to update you on the process for selecting the next president of IRIS.

In July, the IRIS Board of Directors appointed a search committee and engaged R. William Funk & Associates to assist us with our search for IRIS President. Our charge is to conduct a national/international search for the best candidates for IRIS President and to make a recommendation to the IRIS Board of Directors.

We are reaching out to you, our community, to solicit your thoughts and input into the search. In addition, we seek your assistance in identifying top candidates. Applications and nominations for the position should be forwarded to: krisha.creal@rwilliamfunk.com. We welcome your ideas or suggestions regarding the search, potential candidates, and the general qualities and attributes of a successful candidate. Please feel free to contact any member of the search committee or our consultant.

A Leadership Statement and additional information regarding the IRIS President’s position is available at: http://www.iris.edu/hq/key_announcements/page/iris_president_search. The IRIS Consortium has many exciting opportunities ahead, and a strong President will play a critical role in advancing the field of seismology.

We appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from you!

Search Committee IRIS President

Anne Meltzer (Chair), ameltzer@Lehigh.EDU

Geoff Abers, abers@ldeo.columbia.edu

Busby Bob, busby@iris.edu

Thorne Lay, tlay@ucsc.edu

Jeff McGuire, jmcguire@whoi.edu

Meredith Nettles, nettles@ldeo.columbia.edu

Jeroen Ritsema, jritsema@umich.edu

Barbara A. Romanowicz, barbara@seismo.berkeley.edu

EarthCube Workshop for Rock Deformation and Mineral Physics Research; DEFORM & COMPRES

Posted on September 13, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

Dear Colleagues:

Please register to attend the EarthCube End-User Domain Workshop for Rock Deformation and Mineral Physics Research, which will be held November 12-14, 2013 in Alexandria, VA.

Funding is available to support qualified participants. The workshop will include keynote talks, breakout sessions on topical issues, and a poster session available to all participants.

This workshop will address the current state and future directions of cyberinfrastructure development in support of rock deformation and high-pressure mineral physics research via the DEFORM (Deformation Experimentalists at the Frontier Of Rock and Mineral Research) and COMPRES (Consortium for Materials Properties Research in Earth Sciences) communities.

The central goals of the workshop are to facilitate scientific discovery via cyberinfrastructure development and to identify EarthCube activities that promote research in high-pressure mineral physics and rock deformation.

The 2.5-day format will include presentations of scientific results, ample time for integrative discussion, and a focus on the intersections of geoscience and cyberinfrastructure.

The workshop homepage includes other information and the registration application: http://www.energy.psu.edu/EarthCUBE/

Chris Marone, Jay Bass, Terry Tullis, Tom Duffy, Heather Savage, and Przemyslaw Dera

Ocean Bottom Seismograph Workshop – Reg Deadline August 15th

Posted on September 13, 2013 by GeoPRISMS

This is a reminder that registration for the workshop will close on September 15.

The Ocean Bottom Seismograph Instrument Pool (OBSIP) Management Office will be hosting a workshop to promote the science and applications of ocean bottom seismographs for geophysics research. A preliminary agenda for the workshop includes sessions on experiment results, OBS technology, international OBS development efforts, and active source waveform inversion technology development.

Registration is now open at the OBSIP website – www.obsip.org

Current invited speakers for the workshop include:

Suichi Kodaira
Mechita Schmidt-Aursch
Hitoshi Kawakatsu
Haijime Shiobara
Nick Harmon
Gabi Laske
Spahr Webb
Frederik Simons
Satish Singh
Jo Morgan
Jeff McGuire
Jim Gaherty
Anne Sheehan
Philippe Charvis
Emilie Hooft

This workshop is being organized and planned by the following Steering Committee:

Monica Kohler
Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
California Institute of Technology

John Nabelek
College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University

Harm Van Avendonk
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
The University of Texas at Austin

Doug Wiens
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Washington University in Saint Louis

Location: Portofino Hotel, Redondo Beach, California
Date: October 21 – 22, 2013

On the Sunday afternoon and evening prior the OBS workshop (October 20) starting at 2:00 PM there will be a half-day mini-workshop on the ocean bottom seismometer portion of the Cascadia Initiative (http://http://cascadia.uoregon.edu/CIET/). The objectives of this meeting will be to (1) update the community on the status of the deployments, (2) discuss the data quality, (3) provide a forum for short presentations on the initial results and plans for data analysis, and (4) discuss the motivation and priorities for the fourth year of the deployments. Participants in the OBS Workshop who are interested in the Cascadia Initiative experiment are encouraged to attend.

Brent Evers

Project Manager
OBSIP Management Office
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 400
202-682-2220 x156

brent.evers@iris.edu