Month: November 2015

1) Tenure-track assistant or associate professor in geophysics / hydrogeology – Drexel University, Department of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science

2) Senior Scientist/Research Faculty in freshwater biogeochemistry / aqueous geochemistry – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

3) PhD in the geodynamics of continental rifting – Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP)

4) Faculty Position in Earth and Planetary Materials – UC Davis, Dept of Earth and Planetary Sciences

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1) Tenure-track assistant or associate professor in geophysics / hydrogeology – Drexel University, Department of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science

The Department of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor appointment in geophysics / hydrogeology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, near-surface geophysics, groundwater geophysics and transport, and geophysical methods applied to the study of geohazards, the environment, geothermics, groundwater flow or energy. The successful candidate will develop a research program in their subject area and will teach undergraduate courses in the new Geoscience major, including Geophysics and Hydrogeology. The ability to collaborate with other units, such as Drexel’s Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering groups, or the A.J. Drexel Institute of Energy and the Environment, is a plus. Importantly, Drexel University emphasizes experiential learning, and field-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in geophysics (or related field), a record of scientific achievement, a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and must be able to develop a high-quality, externally funded research program. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a summary of research experience, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three or more references with postal address, email address, and telephone number. Applicants should apply online at drexeljobs.com (Position# 7135). Review of applications will begin December 21st, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquires may be sent to Dr. Ted Daeschler, Search Committee Chair at ebd29@drexel.edu.

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2) Senior Scientist/Research Faculty in freshwater biogeochemistry / aqueous geochemistry – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University invites applications for a Senior Scientist/Research Faculty appointment in the area of freshwater biogeochemistry / aqueous geochemistry. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to) geochemical cycling-weathering and nutrient cycling including geochemical and biogeochemical of processes mediating chemical exchanges between the hydrosphere and biosphere. The successful applicant will explore how ecological processes in freshwater ecosystems influence fluxes of major/minor elements, nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon in using laboratory, field, and/or modeling approaches. The candidate will have the opportunity to build on several on-going projects, based on their skill sets, and build new research directions within the context of the research group and Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES). Examples of projects and department classes are displayed at both www.ansp.org/pcer and www.drexel.edu/bees. Teaching and mentoring students are part of this position (approx. 25% of time). We seek a creative individual enthused about moving the science of human-altered ecosystems and organic matter dynamics forward. Areas of interest may include characterization of natural systems over long (geologic) and short (environmental) time scales and the influences of climate change and human activity on elemental cycling. Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Ph.D (with post-doctoral experience a plus) in geochemistry, earth system science, biogeochemistry or a related field. Application: Application review starts 12/1/15; applications will be accepted until a qualified applicant is found. Application includes: Curriculum vitae, statement of professional/research interests, and contact information for three references. To apply and see more information please go to: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=80134. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion; for more information please email jla336@drexel.edu

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3) PhD in the geodynamics of continental rifting – Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP)

The ideal candidate has experience/training in both seismology and geodynamics.

This project is funded by the ANR with a competitive salary.

The supervising team are: John Armitage (armitage@ipgp.fr), Nobuaki Fuji and Alexandre Fournier (all at IPGP).

Brief summary:

Rifting of continental lithosphere is a fundamental process that controls the evolution of continents and the birth of ocean basins. The East African Rift zone is the most distinctive actively rifting region on our planet. Within the rift valley there are active volcanic systems perhaps related to a deep source of hot mantle that is responsible for this volcanism and the current break-up. The central gap in our understanding is how precisely thermal plumes and lithosphere interact. This PhD project, hosted at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, will focus on developing the methods to quantitatively interrogate numerical models against observations of igneous chemistry, mantle seismology and crustal tectonics. We seek candidates with a strong numerical background preferably with training in seismology and geodynamics. A Masters is Physics or Earth Science is desirable.

Project objectives:

1. Develop the methods to allow for full waveform propagation through 2-D and 3-D geodynamic model space. We want to know how the seismic wave is effected by melt to better understand the structure of the lithosphere-asthenosphere during active rifting.

2. Propagate seismic waves through the 3-D rift model to explore how alignment of flow and the presence of partial melt impacts the seismic observations.

3. Use the model to explore the interaction between deep mantle flow and rifting. Make comparisons with the model and evidence from studies of seismic tomography, receiver function analysis and seismic anistropy across Afar and Ethiopia.

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Further information about the IPGP doctoral programme can be found here: http://ed560.ipgp.fr

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4) Faculty Position in Earth and Planetary Materials – UC Davis, Dept of Earth and Planetary Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Davis seeks an outstanding scholar whose study of the origin, transformation, or deformation of Earth and planetary materials addresses major processes in the solid Earth. This tenure-track faculty position is the first of multiple anticipated faculty searches directed at understanding the formation and evolution of Earth and other rocky planets, and we seek applicants whose work expands and amplifies our current research strengths.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in geoscience or a related field by the time of appointment. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program and to be (or potential to be) an excellent teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department’s research programs and experimental, analytical and computational facilities are described at http://geology.ucdavis.edu/facilities.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, publication list, statements of research plans and teaching interests, and names and addresses of four references by December 20, 2015, as no new applicants will be accepted after this date. Applicants will have until January 8, 2016 to complete or revise their applications. An optional “Statement of Contributions to Diversity” is strongly encouraged. Guidance for diversity statements may be found at http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion. Applications should be submitted online via the job listing JPF00738 at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00738. Inquiries may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair at epm_search@ucdavis.edu.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. UC Davis recognizes the necessity of supporting faculty with efforts to integrate work, family and other work-life considerations. The campus sponsors a Work Life Program that supports faculty as they strive to honor their commitments to work, home and community. For more information see http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/programs/worklife.

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