Month: November 2020

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1) Faculty Research Assistant: Electrical Engineering – full-time Electronics Engineer, instrumentation, sensors, hardware, software – Oregon State University

Faculty Research Assistant: Electrical Engineering (FRA) – full-time Electronics Engineer, instrumentation, sensors, hardware, software in the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon to oversee and maintain array of geoelectrical imaging field instrumentation (see: NGF.oregonstate.edu), assist with development of new instrumentation and data telemetry capabilities, and work with the lab manager in hardware, software, firmware maintenance and development projects. To apply: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/95661.

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2) Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sedimentology – The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University 

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in a field broadly related to sedimentary processes and the evolution of Earth’s surface. We seek creative a colleague working to understand connections between Earth’s surface dynamics and deep-Earth, ocean, climate, and/or biological systems.

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Tenure-Track-Faculty-Position-in-Sedimentology_REQ_0000008482-1

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3) Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Geofluids and/or Geomechanics – The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University 

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geofluids and/or Geomechanics. For this position, we are particularly interested in candidates who contribute to and complement our existing and long-term strengths in plate tectonics, hydrogeology, hydrogeophysics, geohazards, geodynamics, seismology, geodesy, glaciology, rock and sediment mechanics, geochemistry, and energy geomechanics.

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Tenure-Track-Faculty-position-in-Geofluids-and-or-Geomechanics_REQ_0000008484-1

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4) Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Integrated Energy Systems – The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University 

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Integrated Energy Systems.  This position is part of a strategic initiative to further enhance Penn State’s status as an international leader in energy research and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who contribute to and complement Penn State’s strengths in energy geosystems, the geoscience of conventional and unconventional energy including fossil and geothermal; topics in carbon sequestration and storage; gas hydrates, hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, geomechanics, basin and geostructural analysis, fluid-rock interaction, and hydrogeology.

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Tenure-Track-Faculty-Position-in-Integrated-Energy-Systems–Geosciences_REQ_0000008485-1

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5) Tenure-track position in Earth and Planetary Evolution – The Department of Geology & Geophysics  the University of Utah

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Earth and Planetary Evolution beginning July1, 2021. This is the first of several hires we anticipate within the next few years. We seek a colleague who complements the Department’s long-standing strengths in understanding the evolution of Earth and other planets through geochemical, geophysical, geological, and biological observations. Candidates whose research bridges multiple Earth science approaches and ideas or would foster new connections within or beyond the College of Mines & Earth Sciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally visible, externally funded research program and teach departmental courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Evaluation of applications will begin on January 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, candidates should submit (1) statement of interest, (2) summary of current research activities and future research and funding plans, (3) teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and proposed courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels for the University of Utah, (4) diversity statement describing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the mentoring of diverse students and junior colleagues, (5) curriculum vitae, and (6) names and contact information for five referees. Research and teaching statements should be limited to four pages each.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Specific questions about the position should be directed to Gabriel Bowen (gabe.bowen@utah.edu). More Information about the Department of Geology and Geophysics can be found at: http://www.earth.utah.edu

More details and link for the application can be founded here:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/109091

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6) Postdoctoral Research Opportunity Computational modeling of landscape evolution at the watershed scale –  Boston College

We seek an individual with a strong background in quantitative geomorphology, sediment transport, geodynamics, math and physics, and/or computer modeling. This individual will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Boston College studying sediment erosion, transport, and deposition on the scale of an entire watershed. The postdoctoral position will involve the formulation, development, and analysis of numerical models to explore how climate and land-use change over the next decades to centuries will influence sediment delivery to reservoirs, harbors and coasts in the United States. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department and BC, and we specifically seek individuals from underrepresented groups. Funding is available for 1.5 years. To apply, email a CV, brief summary of research to date, and the names of 3 letter writers. To receive maximum consideration for this position, please submit your application by January 8, 2021.

Contact: Noah Snyder (noah.snyder@bc.edu) and Mark Behn (mark.behn@bc.edu)

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Please note, new job announcements (usually) will be distributed to the GeoPRISMS Listserv on the 1st and 15th of each month.

1) USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral Position (Cascadia Subduction Modeling)
2) Assistant Professor Coastal Geomorphology – Department of Marine and Earth Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University
3) Postdoctoral Fellowship –  Laboratory Studies of Earthquake Physics and Rock Deformation, La Sapienza Università di Roma
4) Faculty Position structural geology – The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

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1) USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral Position (Cascadia Subduction Modeling)

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to bring your attention to a USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral opportunity centered on the Cascadia Subduction Zone:

High-Resolution modeling of the Cascadia subduction zone: Testing hypotheses about the effects of slab and overriding plate structure on upper-crustal deformation and earthquake recurrence models
For specific details, please visit https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/s52-high-resolution-modeling-cascadia-subduction-zone-testing-hypotheses-about.

While a wide range of candidates will be considered, strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in computational geodynamics and geophysics.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Lydia Staisch (lstaisch@usgs.gov) and Dr. John Naliboff (john.naliboff@nmt.edu).

Applications are due December 1, 2020.

Best Wishes,

John Naliboff

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2) Assistant Professor Coastal Geomorphology – Department of Marine and Earth Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Marine and Earth Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks candidates with research interests in modern coastal geomorphology for an Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2021. Research interests may include coastal sedimentology, coastal geomorphology, and landscape evolution. Applicants will demonstrate expertise in geomorphology and coastal zone dynamics by empirical, remote sensing, or numerical modeling techniques, and possess fluency in coastal engineering and management. This successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and community members participating in the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact, which focuses on resilience to sea level rise and storminess. Excellence in oral and written communication is required. You will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level as applicable. Courses may include Physical Geology, Environmental Geology, Coastal Geomorphology, Geomorphology and Coastal Zone Management. You will be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Assistant Professor, Coastal Geomorphology: https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor–Coastal-Geomorphology_R0000902

Best Regards,

Rachel Rotz, PhD
Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology
Department of Marine and Earth Sciences
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Office: Siedler Hall, 435
Fort Myers, FL 33965
p: 239-745-4684
m: 706-612-0109
e: rrotz@fgcu.edu

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3) Postdoctoral Fellowship –  Laboratory Studies of Earthquake Physics and Rock Deformation, La Sapienza Università di Roma

We seek a postdoctoral researcher with interests in laboratory based research on earthquake physics, rock deformation or related areas. The successful applicant will have experience with laboratory rock deformation testing, ultrasonic experimentation, and one or more of the following: servo-hydraulic testing machines, high pressure research, acoustics data acquisition and processing, analog electronics, machine learning, nonlinear acoustics, friction, and fracture. Our goal is to hire a colleague who will join and co-lead research activities focused on illuminating the processes that dictate fracture, frictional properties of fractured and faulted rock masses and/or machine learning techniques to identify precursors to, and predict, laboratory earthquakes. We are developing a new lab with unique equipment that includes biaxial and true triaxial testing (high pressure and high temperature) as well as conventional triaxial loading of cylindrical samples. Our interests span friction constitutive laws, laboratory earthquake prediction and machine learning methods to identify failure and image fluid flow in rough, evolving fractures. We encourage applications from researchers with backgrounds in rock deformation, acoustics, and geophysics. Experience in experimental design and execution is required.
Two years of funding are available.

A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the date of hire. Applications will be accepted until 15 Jan. 2021 and the potential beginning of the position is set to be April 2021.

Questions should be directed to Marco Scuderi marco.scuderi@uniroma1.it or Chris Marone: chris.marone@uniroma1.it

A brief description of the ERC funded project can be found here: (TECTONIC: The physics of Earthquake faulting: learning from laboratory earthquake prediCTiON to Improve forecasts of the spectrum of tectoniC failure mode): https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/835012

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4) Faculty Position structural geology – The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to hire a faculty member in the field of structural geology at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. The Associate Professor (tenured) level may also be considered. We seek a scientist with outstanding potential who will establish an innovative, world class, externally funded research program and become an integral part of undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision, including classroom and field instruction. The department is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and we strongly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups and from persons with a commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in geosciences.

The successful applicant is expected to develop a robust field-oriented research program that contributes to a fundamental understanding of deformation and tectonic processes. The area of research specialization is unrestricted, and may include, but is not limited to, topics such as crustal and mantle deformation and time scales, fault and/or shear zone processes, active tectonics and geohazards, and techniques such as mapping and field analysis, rheological and strain studies, kinematic analysis, and thermokinematic structural modeling.

The Department of Geological Sciences is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG), which also includes two research units, the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology. The Jackson School of Geosciences has a community of over 190 research scientists and faculty with a broad range of specialties and access to outstanding research facilities and support. The University is located in a thriving Austin metropolitan area with a dynamic, multicultural community of over 2 million people.

We seek an individual who facilitates collaborations among faculty, researchers, and students in the department, school and university and complements existing strengths within the Jackson School. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter; CV; research statement; teaching statement; statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and or service; and a list of at least three individuals who would be able to provide letters of reference. Submit copies of these materials through Interfolio’s ‘Apply Now’ option: apply.interfolio.com/80224. Questions concerning the application process or receipt of application materials should be sent to dgs-front_desk@jsg.utexas.edu.

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Please note, new job announcements (usually) will be distributed to the GeoPRISMS Listserv on the 1st and 15th of each month.