Seismology Student Workshop 2016 at LDEO


Dear graduate students,

You are invited to participate in the upcoming fourth annual Seismology Student Workshop to be held March 17th-18th at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York. This workshop is completely student-run and organized with the aim of bringing together graduate students who conduct research in seismology and earthquake-related fields. We intend to build on the success of our previous workshops in providing a friendly environment that fosters in-depth scientific discussion.

[This workshop is only open to graduate students, so we encourage advisors to notify their students about this opportunity!]

  • Topics related to the scope of this workshop include but are not limited to:
  • Seismic imaging of tectonic processes
  • Tomographic/inverse techniques
  • Earthquake source processes
  • Seismic anisotropy
  • Seismicity and tremor

The format will be a series of 25-minute talks and poster sessions that take place over the course of the two days. There is a $20 registration fee that will be collected from all participants at the beginning of the workshop. Meals and refreshments will be provided for all attendees, as well as hotel lodging for the nights of Wednesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 17th. Registration is limited to 55 participants, with preference given to those who submit abstracts.

The Facebook page for the workshop can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/seismostudentworkshop

If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the online application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1boGyXP1aNu40hJWjIcHeHgi2fgDv7N6dNmToBjvBJ3s/viewform?usp=send_form

A title, abstract, and an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session.

The application deadline is February 12, 2016. We will inform attendees about their application status by the end of February. Please feel free to forward this to other students you know that might be interested.

We hope to see you in March!

Organizing Committee:

Celia, Helen, Kira, Zach, and Genevieve

Please direct any enquiries to seismo.workshop@gmail.com

IRIS Internship Program – Student Deadline Approaching (2/1/16)


Are you an undergraduate interested in working on a seismological research project in the summer of 2016?

If so, consider applying for an IRIS Summer Undergraduate Internship (http://www.iris.edu/internship)

Once selected, your summer experience will begin with a one-week orientation held on the campus of an IRIS institution the last week of May 29 to June 4, 2016 (for those students whose quarter has not yet completed, alternative arrangements can be made). The goal of the orientation period is to develop a strong sense of community among interns, provide training in distance collaboration and introduce you to some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology.

Following this week you will spend 8 to 10 weeks working on a seismological research project with researchers at an IRIS member intuition. Research projects may involve the deployment of seismic  instruments in the field (within the US or internationally), and/or analyses of seismic data in a lab setting with the ultimate goal of producing results to be presented at a national scientific meeting. Each project will provide you with ample opportunities to:

  • conduct research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions
  • develop an understanding of scientific inquiry, including designing and conducting scientific investigations, defending scientific argu¬ments, and preparing publications
  • gather, manage, and convey information, using various skills, strategies, resources, and
  • learn, use, and evaluate technologies for the collection and study of geophysical data

Your summer research project will culminate with the opportunity to experience the exciting atmosphere of a professional meeting, while presenting your results. In the past, most interns and their hosts have chosen to present at the Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting held in San Francisco in early December.

As an IRIS Intern you will receive…

  • A weekly stipend ($550/week for 9 – 11 weeks)
  • Funding for travel to the orientation as well as room and board
  • Funding for travel to the home institution of your research host
  • Assistance securing housing at the host institution
  • Funding for any additional expenses related to fieldwork
  • Funding for travel to a professional meeting to present your results along with the associated meeting costs (travel, registration, abstract submission fee and per diem)

Minimum Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Two semesters of both Math & Physics
  • Prior experience or coursework in seismology or geophysics is not a requirement
  • Computer programming (Matlab, Mathmatica, C++, Java etc) a plus
The deadline to apply is February 1, 2016

Seismology Student Workshop 2016 at LDEO


Dear graduate students,

You are invited to participate in the upcoming fourth annual Seismology Student Workshop to be held March 17th-18th at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York. This workshop is completely student-run and organized with the aim of bringing together graduate students who conduct research in seismology and earthquake-related fields. We intend to build on the success of our previous workshops in providing a friendly environment that fosters in-depth scientific discussion.

[This workshop is only open to graduate students, so we encourage advisors to notify their students about this opportunity!]

  • Topics related to the scope of this workshop include but are not limited to:
  • Seismic imaging of tectonic processes
  • Tomographic/inverse techniques
  • Earthquake source processes
  • Seismic anisotropy
  • Seismicity and tremor

The format will be a series of 25-minute talks and poster sessions that take place over the course of the two days. There is a $20 registration fee that will be collected from all participants at the beginning of the workshop. Meals and refreshments will be provided for all attendees, as well as hotel lodging for the nights of Wednesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 17th. Registration is limited to 55 participants, with preference given to those who submit abstracts.

The Facebook page for the workshop can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/seismostudentworkshop

If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the online application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1boGyXP1aNu40hJWjIcHeHgi2fgDv7N6dNmToBjvBJ3s/viewform?usp=send_form

A title, abstract, and an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session.

The application deadline is February 12, 2016. We will inform attendees about their application status by the end of February. Please feel free to forward this to other students you know that might be interested.

We hope to see you in March!

Organizing Committee:

Celia, Helen, Kira, Zach, and Genevieve

Please direct any enquiries to seismo.workshop@gmail.com

[GeoPRISMS] Future Directions in Tectonics workshop


Applications are now being accepted for participation in an NSF-sponsored workshop on Future Directions in Tectonics, to be held in Madison, WI on May 20-22, 2016 (see attached announcement).This workshop had been postponed from July 2015 to allow greater community participation and will result in creation of a white paper, designed to help guide research and funding in tectonics over the next decade.

Applications for participating in the workshop and travel support should be submitted by February 19th athttp://goo.gl/forms/ozAhTec0My. Notification of application status will be made by March 18th.

Feedback for the organizing committee on the content and format of the workshop may be submitted at:http://goo.gl/forms/OpLAuWPuw9.

Community-written, pre-meeting “idea papers” may also be submitted by April 8th. Short papers (1 page for single author, 2 pages for group) that outline the perceived top research priorities, grand challenges, and opportunities for the coming decades in tectonics should be sent directly to directions.sgt@gmail.com.

The final workshop agenda will be announced by May 6th.

We look forward to working with you to craft a vision for the future direction of tectonic research.

Organizers: Rick Allmendinger, Marin Clark, Eric Cowgill, Becky Dorsey, Kevin Mahan, James Spotila

Job Posting: Faculty & Postdoctoral Positions


1) Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar – Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

2) Department Head – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences
3) Two tenure-track positions in marine geophysics and climate/paleoclimate studies – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Department of Geology and Geophysics
4) Adjunct Assistant Professor Position In the Electron Microprobe Laboratory – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California, Davis
5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology – The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria

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1) Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar – Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for the Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar position. We invite applications for a post doctoral position in any research area covered by the Seismological Laboratory, including, but not limited to: Observational seismology, earth structure, earthquake physics, earthquake early warning, computational geophysics, mineral physics, geodesy, geodynamics, and tectonics. We are especially interested in individuals whose research naturally links with any of the research programs within the Seismo Lab, GPS Division, or other parts of Caltech. A Ph.D. is required and initial appointment will be for one year. Starting date is flexible. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to Marcia Hudson at: marcia@gps.caltech.edu.

All applications and references are due by Friday, January 29, 2016.

Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions at Caltech in geophysics.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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2) Department Head – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences, in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, invites applications from visionary, creative, and energetic leaders for the position of Department Head. With an international reputation for excellence, we are 22 faculty members, 10 support staff, 2 instructors, 15 postdocs/research scientists, 65 graduate students and 130 undergraduates with research interests organized around interdisciplinary studies of processes, materials, life, hazards, water, and resources. With our many young faculty and support of new university initiatives including Beyond Boundaries (www.beyondboundaries.vt.edu ), the new position offers a unique opportunity to reinvent the geological sciences for the 21st century. Our main campus in Blacksburg and other campuses in Northern Virginia are well-positioned to foster interactions with academic and government organizations in the Washington DC metro region.

The successful applicant will be an advocate for the research and teaching missions of the department, will work to grow collaborations with groups across the university and nationally/ internationally, and will focus on achieving strategic goals within the department and university. Potential candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or closely related fields, demonstrated administrative and programmatic leadership experience, a broad understanding of geosciences, and exceptional professional achievements as evidenced by outstanding research. The appointment will be at the level of tenured Full Professor.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV, letter of interest and listing of four professional references upon applying through www.jobs.vt.edu posting number TR0150178 or via the link: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/62036. Review of applications will begin on Jan. 29, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ms. Sharon Collins (sharon72@vt.edu).

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Shuhai Xiao, Search Chair (xiao@vt.edu); Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA;  (540) 231-6521.  Further information about the Department is available at www.geos.vt.edu/.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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3) Two tenure-track positions in marine geophysics and climate/paleoclimate studies – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Department of Geology and Geophysics

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (www.whoi.edu/gg) invites applications for two tenure-track scientific-staff positions – one in marine geophysics and one in climate/paleoclimate studies. In marine geophysics we seek to complement and expand existing departmental strengths in geophysics (seismology, EM/MT, potential fields, and geodynamics), tectonics, and geochemistry; our particular interest is in Fluid Flow / Fluid-Mediated Mechanical Processes in Geologic Systems. In climate/paleoclimate, we seek to complement and expand existing departmental strengths in deep-water paleoceanography, high-resolution paleoclimate records, glaciology, and climate change impacts on coastal environments and modern ecosystems; our particular interests include Climate Dynamics, and Marine/Terrestrial/Cryosphere Climate Linkages. We seek to hire at the Assistant Scientist level but exceptional candidates will be considered for appointment at more senior levels.

Members of the WHOI scientific staff are expected to develop independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research programs. Scientific staff members have the opportunity to advise graduate students and teach courses through the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography and Oceanographic Engineering. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through collaborations within the department of Geology and Geophysics, and with colleagues in the other science departments, centers, and labs at WHOI (www.whoi.edu/main/departments-centers-labs; www.whoi.edu/main/ocean-institutes).

Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. Members of the WHOI scientific staff are expected to provide for their salaries from grant and contracts, but the Institution provides salary support when no other funding is available, as well as providing significant internal funding for development of innovative research. Candidates hired at the junior level will receive an initial appointment for four years with salary guaranteed. Female and minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career families and will work with applicants to address these. Our benefits include vacation time, flexible scheduling, child care subsidy, family illness days, medical and dental plans, and an employer contribution retirement plan.

WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Our mission is to advance understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society.  The Institution is located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online; please visit http://jobs.whoi.edu and respond to Job Reference 15-12-03. Applications should include, as a single pdf document, a CV, a 3-page research statement that clearly describes your research interests, names and contact information of four references, and copies of up to three relevant publications.

Review of applications will begin on 1 February 2016.

WHOI is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). We are sensitive to the issues of dual career candidates and we will work with applicants to address them. Please visit HERC – for more information.

WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 289-2253 or email eeo@whoi.edu for assistance.

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4) Adjunct Assistant Professor Position In the Electron Microprobe Laboratory – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California, Davis

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Davis is recruiting an adjunct assistant professor to manage operations and development of the Cameca SX 100 Electron Microprobe facility. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an independent research program, improve upon existing analytical capabilities and methods, supervise and work with the EMP technician/operator, increase the visibility of the laboratory both on- and off-campus, and teach one quarter-length (10 week) class per year on analytical techniques or topics related to research area.

Managing the probe lab, improving analytical capabilities and teaching is a 75% time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position, with the expectation of raising research funds and the remaining 25% salary, through grants.  The initial appointment is for a two-year period, renewable on an biennial basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources.  Appointment level is dependent on experience.  Title includes PI status and potential to join the EPS Graduate group (i.e. serve as the primary advisor of graduate students).

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Physical Sciences.

2. Expertise in electron microprobe analysis and mineral chemistry

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with diverse group of researchers.

Preferred: Experience in earth and/or planetary materials analysis.

Experience in teaching small classes or labs

Description of our current lab and department-

The UC Davis Electron microprobe lab (http://microprobe.geology.ucdavis.edu/) houses a 5 WD-spectrometer Cameca SX-100 with EDS and Peaksight software.  The primary user base is UC Davis researchers in Earth Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry.  Off-campus users include researchers and students from other universities, national laboratories, private research institutes, and occasional consulting companies.  Most of the day-to-day users are trained by, or work with, an existing 75% time laboratory staff person.

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5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology – The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria

The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Geology to commence as early as July 2016. The School emphasizes an Earth Systems Science approach, and the ideal candidate will be able to interact broadly with faculty who specialize in solid-earth, earth-surface, ocean and atmosphere processes. We seek candidates in tectonics, sedimentology or geochemistry with a research focus that examines the processes and evolution of the Earth System using the geologic record. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, independent, externally-funded research program that complements existing strengths in the School. It is also expected that the candidate will supervise graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, in particular, geological field schools and other core geology courses, and actively contribute to departmental initiatives. A PhD is required at the time of appointment and post-doctoral and field-work experience is desirable. A strong and/or actively growing research record and excellent teaching potential are expected.

Applications, in a single pdf file, should include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information (name, address, email) for three references, a two-page statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and philosophy, and a two-page statement describing their current and future research interests/direction. Applications or requests for further information should be sent electronically to Dr. Stan Dosso, Acting Director, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at seos@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2016, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Information about the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences can be found athttp://www.uvic.ca/science/seos/.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (http://www.uvicfa.ca). The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Sessions of interest at 2016 EGU & SSA Meetings

Please see below for sessions of interest to the GeoPRISMS Community, taking place at the 2016 EGU General Assembly in Vienna, Austria (17-22 April) and the 2016 SSA Meeting in Reno, Nevada (20-22 April)
SSA abstract deadline is January 11, 2016
EGU abstract deadline is January 13, 2016

SSA sessions

Multidisciplinary Studies of Earthquakes Slow, Fast, and In Between: A Broad Range of Fault Behavior in Space and Time

Session Chair: Abhijit Ghosh (aghosh.earth@gmail.com)

Faults show a variety of motion over a range of spatiotemporal scale and frictional regime. It includes large damaging earthquakes in the seismogenic zone, slow earthquakes at the edges of the seismogenic zone, tsunamigenic earthquakes near the subduction trench and so on. How they influence and interact with each other, however, remain enigmatic. There are indications that slow slip precedes large damaging megathrust earthquakes in some cases. Regular fast earthquake results in changes in behavior of slow earthquakes. Repeated slow earthquakes load the updip seismogenic part that nucleates large destructive earthquakes. While these findings are compelling, the underlying physics is poorly understood. Controls of fault rheology on different modes of fault slip over a range of pressure and temperature and its affects on the seismic cycles are largely unknown. I invite studies aiming to understand the broad nature of fault slip and their implications on seismic hazard based on theory, observation, modeling, field and/or laboratory experiments. In-depth studies focusing on mechanism of diverse modes of fault slip including but not limited to slow slip, tremor, swarms, repeating earthquakes in all tectonic settings are welcome. I encourage holistic studies involving a wide spectrum of fault slip behavior.

EGU sessions

SM2.4/TS4.4 The mechanics of slow earthquakes and the spectrum of fault slip behaviors (co-organized)

Convener: Chris Marone
Co-Conveners: Jessica Hawthorne, Cristiano Collettini

Dear Colleagues,

We are running a special session on Slow Earthquakes and the Spectrum of Fault Slip Behaviors at the upcoming EGU meeting. The session description is below. Please consider submitting an abstract and joining what is sure to be an interesting, vibrant discussion in Vienna.
Our session will have Invited presentations by:
Pablo Ampuero, Caltech,
Ake Fagereng, University of Cardiff,
Matt Ikari, University of Bremen
Please let us know if you have questions or comments.
Cheers, Chris, Cristiano, & Jessica
Slow earthquakes represent a mode of self-sustained fault rupture in which slip 
accelerates slowly but does not reach rates sufficient to radiate high-frequency seismic 
energy. The widespread occurrence of slow earthquakes in different tectonic settings and in some cases also during human induced seismicity 
suggests a generic mechanism that may differ from many of those proposed thus far. Although existing models can explain slow-slip transients under certain conditions or for specific frictional rheologies, many fundamental questions remain. For example, what determines the fault slip speed and rupture propagation velocity in slow earthquakes and in other forms of quasi-dynamic rupture? What processes limit stress drop in slow earthquakes? How do slow and regular earthquakes interact in space and time, and what is the geologic record of slow earthquakes? We welcome multidisciplinary contributions that shed light into the physics of slow earthquakes and the spectrum of fault slip behaviors.
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TS5.1/GD5.7/GM4.9 The evolution and architecture of rifts and rifted passive margins: from mantle dynamics to surface processes (co-organized)

Convener: Ritske Huismans
Co-Conveners: Delphine Rouby, Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth, Jan Inge Faleide
The formation of rifted continental margins by extension of continental lithosphere leading to seafloor spreading is a complex and still poorly understood component of the plate tectonic cycle. New observations and modelling allow us to investigate the underlying processes. Key questions that need to be resolved include 1) factors that control the geometry and crustal architecture or rifted margins, 2) the role of strain localisation and strain partitioning throughout the rift history, 3) factors controlling the 3-dimensional geometry of rifts and passive margins, 4) processes responsible for anomalous vertical motions during basin evolution such as phase changes or small scale convective instability of the mantle lithosphere, 5) fundamental controls on the magmatic or a-magmatic nature of rifts and passive margins, 6) interaction between surface processes, tectonics, and climate during rift-passive margin evolution. We encourage abstracts that offer new insights into crustal and lithospheric architecture and processes underlying rifting and passive margin formation as well as smaller scale studies of individual sedimentary basins, using constraints from observations and modelling.

Tomorrow: GeoPRISMS Townhall and Community/Student Forum at AGU


Join us for the GeoPRISMS Townhall Meeting and Community / Student Forum at the 2015 AGU Fall Meeting!

When: AGU Fall Meeting 2015 – Monday December 14 at 6:00 PM

Where: The Park Central Hotel (formerly Westin Market Street) 50 Third Street – Franciscan Ballroom

The event is open to all with interests in the GeoPRISMS Program and GeoPRISMS (or MARGINS) research. Come hear updates about the GeoPRISMS Program, the latest GeoPRISMS research projects & study areas, and ongoing GeoPRISMS research from student presenters.

    * A short formal session (starting at 6:30pm) will include welcome opening remarks from the GeoPRISMS Chair Peter van Keken and updates from NSF Program Manager Jenn Wade.
    * Erin Wirth (University of Washington) will provide a summary of the GeoPRISMS Theoretical & Experimental Institute for the SCD Intiative that took place last October in California.
    * Peter Kelemen (Lamont, Columbia University) will present a report of GeoPRISMS Field Research that took place in the Aleutians last summer.
    * Tyrone Rooney (Michigan State University) will give a summary of the RIE Mini-Workshop held the day before AGU.

Student entrants for the GeoPRISMS Prize for Outstanding Student Presentations are also invited to display their AGU posters (or poster versions of their AGU talks) and discuss their research with event participants. This will be a great opportunity for students to share their results further and to interact with a wide spectrum of GeoPRISMS scientists.

There will be ample time to mingle, and refreshments will be available. Among those present will be Peter van Keken (GeoPRISMS Chair), members of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee, and Program Manager for GeoPRISMS from the National Science Foundation.

We hope to see you there!

The GeoPRISMS Office

GeoPRISMS at AGU Fall Meeting, it’s also:
     > GeoPRISMS-related sessions

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

Job Posting: Faculty Positions


1) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Energy Geoscientist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences

2) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Radiogenic Isotope Geologist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences
3) Tenure-Track Faculty Position Geology & Geophysics – College of Science Louisiana State University
4) Open-Rank Position Petrologist – University of California, Riverside
5) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Tectonics – Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada Reno
6) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Structural Geology – Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada Reno
7) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in computational geophysics – Department of Physics at New Mexico State University

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1) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Energy Geoscientist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in energy geoscience, beginning August 2016, to be filled at the assistant professor level. Candidates are invited to apply who have specialties within any field of geoscience pertaining to energy exploration. Scientists with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of research and must have received a Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, or a related field at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, develop relationships with the energy industry, work closely with the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, and attract and advise high-quality graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in her/his specialty and introductory geology. The department has a broad range of geophysical, geochemical, and computational facilities, in addition to University shared facilities, including the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Departmental software includes industry standards such as ProMAX, Petrel, TechLog, PetroMod, Move, Petra, Geosoft, ArcGIS, and Matlab. Details regarding existing research programs, equipment and facilities, and departmental activities are at http://www.geo.ua.edu.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Fred Andrus (fandrus@ua.edu). Applicants should go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to electronically apply for this position. When submitting an application, candidates must provide a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list with the contact information for at least three referees. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 14, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diversity in its employees.

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2) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Radiogenic Isotope Geologist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2016. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate whose research focuses on development of radiogenic isotope techniques for geochronology and/or development of non-traditional isotope techniques, particularly using transition metals. The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) build on existing isotope geochemical facilities to develop state-of the-art laboratories; (ii) institute a vigorous externally funded research program; (iii) develop and teach courses in introductory geology and at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise; and (iv) supervise student research projects at the master and doctoral levels.

The Department has a wide variety of analytical equipment, including a fully operational VG Sector 54 TIMS (UA RadIs lab – http://geo.ua.edu/radis/), electron beam instruments, XRD, XRF, ICP, ICP-MS, and an advanced stable isotope laboratory with two CF-IRMSs. Information about the Department is available on our web site at http://geo.ua.edu. Applications, which must be submitted electronically at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu, will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2016 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide a research statement, teaching statement, and Curriculum Vitae with contact information for at least three referees. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Dr. Harold Stowell, Chair of RIG Search Committee (hstowell@geo.ua.edu). The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer and actively seeks diversity in its employees.

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3) Tenure-Track Faculty Position Geology & Geophysics – College of Science Louisiana State University

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in the broad area of geophysics. The specific geophysical research area is open to all subdisciplines of geophysics. However, the individual should be able to work on problems that either build on existing strengths in the Department or advance science in fields that complement these strengths.

This tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is intended to complement our existing research strengths, including Coastal Resilience and Near Surface Processes, Evolution of Sedimentary Basins, Earth Materials and Processes, Planetary Science, Tectonometamorphism, Climate and Tectonics, and Polar Studies. Research in this sub-discipline may also build strength in the LSU campus-wide research focus areas of “Coastal Sustainability and Environment” (CS&E), “Conventional and Renewable Energy” (C&RE), “Core Computing/High Performance Computing” (CC/HPC), and “Materials Science and Engineering” (MS&E). Nominations or inquiries should be directed to Geophysics Search Committee, at 225-578-3353 or geology@lsu.edu.

LSU is designated a Carnegie Research I University and one of a handful of distinguished universities to enjoy Land, Sea, and Space Grant status. The Department of Geology and Geophysics currently consists of 17 tenure-track faculty members having a wide range of geoscience expertise covering field, experimental, analytical and theoretical components. We offer degrees in Geology at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The Department has a strong record of success in research and graduate training, synergistic interactions with other academic units at LSU, federal and industry-funded research and teaching programs, and a large and active alumni base. (See http://geology.lsu.edu for more information.) Opportunities for a broad range of research interactions are available within the department and throughout the university. The university actively promotes interdisciplinary research clusters including coastal sustainability and environment, conventional and renewable energy, core computing / high performance computing, and materials science and engineering. (See: http://research.lsu.edu for more information)

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or other relevant disciplines. The successful candidate will be in the process of developing an internationally recognized scientific reputation, and will be expected to maintain a high-level, externally funded research program, mentor and support graduate students, publish in highly ranked journals, and provide leadership both on campus and beyond.   A.B.D. candidates will be considered as long as the degree is conferred by the effective date of the appointment.

Special Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel internationally or domestically.

Applications are to be submitted on-line. The application package should contain an application letter, a CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names and contact information of at least three persons who can provide letters of reference.

Applicants for this position should articulate in their application letter how they will help LSU attain its goals as stated in Flagship 2020:

Discovery: Expand discovery through transformative research and creative activities addressing contemporary and enduring issues that shape the way we live in the world

Learning: Enhance a faculty-led and student-centered learning environment that develops engaged citizens and enlightened leaders

Diversity: Strengthen the intellectual environment by broadening the cultural diversity of the LSU community

Engagement: Promote engagement of faculty, staff and students in the transformation of communities

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and LSU policies/procedures, and will include the completion of a criminal history check. The review process will begin January 8, 2016. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu Position #030923

LSU IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Quick link at ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59923

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4) Open-Rank Position Petrologist – University of California, Riverside

The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels for a faculty position in the field of petrology, broadly defined. The successful candidate will lead an innovative research program in Earth system dynamics with an interest in the shallow crust, deep Earth processes, elemental cycling, and/or interactions among the surface, oceans, and atmosphere. Appropriate areas of expertise include but are not limited to: petrochemical, petrophysical or novel isotope approaches to Earth history, large-scale tectonics, geodynamics, crustal evolution, fault dynamics, and geochemical cycles.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage fully in formal instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor BS, MS, and PhD students. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. We prefer candidates with petrologic expertise suited to graduate course offerings that would support our internationally recognized studies in large-scale Earth cycles, paleoenvironmental change, and/or earthquake science. The successful candidate should possess a PhD in Earth Sciences or related field by the time of appointment.

Information about Earth Sciences at UCR is available on the Web at http://earthsciences.ucr.edu/. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and statements of research and teaching interests. A statement addressing potential contributions of the applicant to diversity is encouraged.

Applicants for appointment as Assistant Professor must submit materials through http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00419 and should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be provided. Applicants for appointment as Associate or Full Professor must submit materials through http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00420 and provide the names and addresses of at least three references. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Prof. Pete Sadler: peter.sadler@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Margi Burnett, at margi.burnett@ucr.edu . Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and firstgeneration college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity amount its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Tectonics – Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada Reno

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Earth Scientist for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level specializing in tectonics and deformation within the crust and/or mantle. We seek an outstanding scientist who explores Earth processes using a combination of field, laboratory, and numerical techniques and, in doing so, will establish an innovative, world-class externally-funded research program. It is expected that, depending on the candidate hired, s/he will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula in regional tectonics, cordilleran evolution, our summer field camp, and required course work in structural geology as well as graduate courses in the individual’s area of expertise. The successful applicant will be expected to direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels. The specific field of interest is open, but preference will be given to candidates who would complement and interact with our existing strengths in the structural and metamorphic evolution of the lithosphere, economic geology, geothermal systems, and natural hazards. The Department is part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, which also includes two state-funded Earth Science units, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.unr.edu/geology.

We are expecting to fill the position by May 1, 2016 with a start date of July 1, 2016. Applications are due by December 31, 2015 and review will begin shortly after.

All interested applicants should view the application and submit their materials at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/19291

Materials that will need to be uploaded include a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three letters of reference. Questions regarding the search may be addressed to the head of the search committee, Dr. Greg Arehart, at arehart@unr.edu. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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6) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Structural Geology – Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada Reno

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks applicants with expertise in field-oriented structural geology. NBMG is a public service unit of UNR and serves as both the state geologic survey of Nevada and as a research department in the UNR College of Science. Faculty at NBMG have tenure-track academic appointments, with both research and teaching obligations. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop productive externally funded, research programs in the field of structural geology. Research will focus on structural geology as it relates to the tectonic evolution of Nevada, utilizing innovative approaches to detailed geologic mapping, structural analysis of fault and folds, and geochronology. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to understanding natural resources and geologic hazards in the context of structural settings and deformational events. Duties will include supervising graduate students and teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE).

Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field by the time of hire and a demonstrated record of research on topics related to Structural Geology, as indicated by dissertation research, industry experience, and/or peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate must also have experience in field-oriented research and a desire to conduct such research on future projects. Expertise in geologic mapping, fault kinematics, rock mechanics, and/or geochronology will be valued. 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. We encourage candidates to explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in Structural Geology in their letters of interest.

Starting date will be July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the successful candidate. To apply, please visit: https:/www.unrsearch.com/postings/19454. Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the position and research plans; names, e-mail addresses, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete curriculum vitae; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to http://jobs.unr.edu/. Application deadline is February 1, 2016. For further information about NBMG, please consult our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu) or contact Dr. James Faulds, NBMG Director and Search Chair, at jfaulds@unr.edu EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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7) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in computational geophysics – Department of Physics at New Mexico State University

The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Computational Geophysics. Candidates with computational skills in seismology, crustal and mantle dynamics, and thermo-mechanical properties of rock systems are invited. A strong computational and physics background is required. The NMSU Physics Dept. offers Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Physics and Geophysics. Current research areas in the department include high-energy nuclear and particle physics, solid-state/condensed-matter physics and materials science, optics, and geophysics. There are additional university strengths in Astronomy (helioseismology and planetary physics), Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and maintain an active, externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. degree in Physics, Geophysics, or related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is highly desired.

Applications must be filed electronically at (http://jobs.nmsu.edu) and the deadline for applications is February 15, 2016.  Applicants should attach a resume, a statement of research interests, a short description of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and the names and addresses of at least three persons familiar with the candidate who are willing to provide letters of reference. The position is anticipated to start in Fall, 2016.

For further information or questions please contact the Head of the Search Committee, Prof. Tom Hearn, at thearn@physics.nmsu.edu . NMSU is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative-Action employer; Minorities, Females, Veterans, and those with a Disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Tom Hearn and I will be available at the AGU meeting to talk to people.
My cell phone # is 512 550 4620. You can also reach me through the FB Messenger.
James Ni
George W. Gardiner Professor of Physics, Emeritus
Department of Physics
MSC 3D
New Mexico State University
P.O. B ox 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone: 575-646-1920
e-mail: jni@nmsu.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.

AGU Town Hall: Feedbacks and coupling Among Climate, Erosion and Tectonics during mountain building (FACET)


FACET Overview:

During the recent decades, the recognition that climatically modulated erosion acts to govern the geodynamic evolution of active mountain ranges is arguably one of the most transformative conceptual shifts in the geosciences subsequent to the plate tectonic revolution. Central to understanding the connection between climate and tectonics is the ability to quantitatively resolve the interactions among the different systems (i.e. the atmosphere, surface processes, and tectonics). Recent work applying these advanced techniques to understand connections between climate and tectonics has proved insightful. Despite significant progress, a number of challenges remain in understanding the directionality and strength of feedbacks between climate, tectonics and the growth of topography.

FACET 2:

During FACT 1, held in Taipei, Taiwan, attendees recognized 3 Grand Challenges supported by reports from 6 working groups. FACET 2 will look more closely at the these challenges, broadening the participant list to better encompass the full spectrum of science surrounding climate, erosion and tectonics.

If this interests you, please come to the Town Hall — details below:

     Wednesday 6 to 8 PM
     Stanford Room
     Park Central Hotel San Francisco
     50 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
     —> between Mission and Market, so 4-5 minute walk from Moscone

The agenda and abstracts for FACET 1 are available at: http://facet2015.earth.sinica.edu.tw

US FACET organizing committee:
     Tim Byrne
     Jean Crespi
     Eric Kirby
     Chris Poulsen
     Brian Yanites
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GeoPRISMS Townhall and Community/Student Forum at AGU


Join us for the GeoPRISMS Townhall Meeting and Community / Student Forum at the 2015 AGU Fall Meeting!

When: AGU Fall Meeting 2015 – Monday December 14 at 6:00 PM

Where: The Park Central Hotel (formerly Westin Market Street) 50 Third Street – Franciscan Ballroom

The event is open to all with interests in the GeoPRISMS Program and GeoPRISMS (or MARGINS) research. Come hear updates about the GeoPRISMS Program, the latest GeoPRISMS research projects & study areas, and ongoing GeoPRISMS research from student presenters.

    A short formal session (starting at 6:30pm) will include welcome opening remarks from the GeoPRISMS Chair Peter van Keken and updates from NSF Program Manager Jenn Wade.
    Erin Wirth (University of Washington) will provide a summary of the GeoPRISMS Theoretical & Experimental Institute for the SCD Intiative that took place last October in California.
    * Peter Kelemen (Lamont, Columbia University) will present a report of GeoPRISMS Field Research that took place in the Aleutians last summer.
    Tyrone Rooney (Michigan State University) will give a summary of the RIE Mini-Workshop held the day before AGU.

Student entrants for the GeoPRISMS Prize for Outstanding Student Presentations are also invited to display their AGU posters (or poster versions of their AGU talks) and discuss their research with event participants. This will be a great opportunity for students to share their results further and to interact with a wide spectrum of GeoPRISMS scientists.

There will be ample time to mingle, and refreshments will be available. Among those present will be Peter van Keken (GeoPRISMS Chair), members of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee, and Program Manager for GeoPRISMS from the National Science Foundation.

We hope to see you there!

The GeoPRISMS Office
GeoPRISMS at AGU Fall Meeting, it’s also:
     > GeoPRISMS-related sessions
Questions? Contact the GeoPRISMS Office: info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com