Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the following session of the virtual 2021 Seismological Society of America (SSA) Annual Meeting (April 19-23). The abstract deadline is January 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. Pacific.

See https://www.seismosoc.org/attending-ssa-2021/ for meeting and submission details.

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in our upcoming AGU Town Hall.

How to join: Access the Fall Meeting website: https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting. The link to the town hall will become active 30 minutes prior to the live session.

Visit our 2021 workshop website for additional information and to join the email list: https://www.fort-collins-meeting-info.org

Objectives: This Town Hall provides a community forum to discuss emerging opportunities for research into lithospheric extensional systems. The end of the NSF funded GeoPRISMS Rift Initiation and Evolution (RIE) initiative, which followed the end of the RIDGE 2000 initiative, creates a need for community discussion of opportunities for multidisciplinary process-oriented research into extensional systems in the next decade. At this meeting we will explore directions for future research, and gauge interest in developing at a later date a community vision that articulates key research challenges and opportunities. The next steps toward understanding lithosphere extension require an integrative approach that considers how processes operate in an array of geological settings, from ridge to rift and in backarcs and broad continental extensional provinces. Processes must also be considered over time scales ranging from tens of millions of years to events that occur in moments, and space scales from intracrystalline creep mechanisms to plates. A multidisciplinary approach is therefore required, as these processes span an array of disciplines and encompass linkages and feedbacks between processes occurring in the solid Earth, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Best wishes,

Patricia

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Dear Colleagues,

Please be aware that NSF’s OCE division has recently announced a Program Solicitation for the 2021 Postdoc Research Fellowships. Details are below.

The National Science Foundation Division of Ocean Sciences has issued a Program Solicitation for the 2021 Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (OCE-PRF).

The solicitation can be found at the link below:

https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=505838&ods_key=nsf21538

Best Regards,

The Marine Geology and Geophysics Program

In an effort to make this virtual AGU more engaging and interactive, the conveners of the session From Trench to Back Arc: Dynamics of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone, would like to invite you to participate in the following events:

• On 9 December from 18:00 – 19:00 Eastern US Time Zone, we will hold a Poster Walk during which time poster presenters who have indicated interest will give a 4-5 minute talk through of their posters. Use this link to attend:

• Also on 9 December from 23:05 – 23:30 Eastern US Time Zone, we’ll hold a Breakout Session in which oral presenters will each be in different breakout rooms to talk more about their presentations. Use this link to attend:

The list of confirmed presenters is attached.

You don’t need to register for AGU to attend these events but you can bring your favorite conference drink to make it feel more like AGU. We hope to see you next week!

If you have questions, please email chesley@ldeo.columbia.edu

Sincerely,
Your Session T017 and T022 conveners
Christine Chesley
Andrew Gase
Geoff Kilgour
Laura Wallace

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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.

1) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Mineral Resource Systems/Economic Geology –  The University of Arizona

2) UNAVCO Communications Associate – Remote Work Options Available

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1) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Mineral Resource Systems/Economic Geology at The University of Arizona

The Department of Geosciences at The University of Arizona seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member with a commitment to interdisciplinary work in mineral resource systems at the Assistant Professor level as the Lundin Family Endowed Chair in Economic Geology. The Department seeks applicants focused on any combination of economic geology, tectonics, geochemistry, geophysics, and/or surficial processes related to mineral resources systems.

Areas of interest are very broad, and examples include: aqueous geochemistry; fluids in crustal processes; structural geology; surficial processes related to the natural and anthropogenic concentration and dispersion of mineralized materials; reclamation (including all environmental aspects of sustainable mining); geothermal or active magmatic or metamorphic systems; isotope geochemistry or petrology; and the biogeochemistry of metal systems. Approaches can be field, lab, and/or theoretical and could involve settings from surficial to magmatic, scales from microscopic to global, and topics from basic science to applications and policy. The successful candidate is expected to actively engage in multidisciplinary research and teaching through the Department of Geosciences and related professional programs.

Applicants should apply at https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2901?c=arizona and include

1. curriculum vitae;
2. cover letter explaining research interests and accomplishments;
3. statement of teaching interests and qualifications;
4. vision statement describing how the candidate would develop their research program;
5. statement describing the candidate’s accomplishments or plans to work with diverse students and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion

Inquiries regarding this position may be addressed to the committee chair, Professor Jon Pelletier (jdpellet@arizona.edu).

The Department of Geosciences at UA has been a world leader in mineral resource systems since its founding and is a key partner in campus-wide programs related to sustainability and mineral resources. The successful candidate has the opportunity to engage in those programs, which involve the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources as well a proposed new transdisciplinary school. The successful candidate is expected to begin in Fall of 2021. Review of applications will begin December 1 2020, and continue until the position is filled.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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2) UNAVCO Communications Associate – Remote Work Options Available

Are you looking to blend your love of geoscience with your awesome communication skills? Come work with UNAVCO! We are seeking a Communications Associate who will lead community communications and informal education and outreach efforts. While the job position is based in Boulder, CO we are open to remote work options. The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in both geosciences and communications. Please see the posting for full details. Application review begins November 2.
https://unavco-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=189

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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) Postdoctoral Research Position in Seismology – the University of South Florida
2) Postdoc position in numerical modelling of continental rifting – RWTH Aachen
3) Multiple PhD positions –  Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University
4) USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Opportunities
5) Tenure-track Position Elizabeth May Chair in Sustainability and Environment – Dalhousie University

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1) Postdoctoral Research Position in Seismology at the University of South Florida

The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position to join the seismology group. This is a full-time 12-month position with a starting date expected no later than January 4th, 2021. Initial funding is for one year with possibility for annual renewal. The selected candidate will join the seismology group to work on the project “Improving Small Event Characterization and Determination of Moment Tensor Uncertainties.” The Postdoctoral Scholar will work with a large dataset of broadband seismic waveforms, as well as synthetic waveforms generated from 3D seismic wavefield simulations. The project will involve applications and also methodological developments for estimating moment tensors. The candidate is also encouraged to develop her/his own research agenda.

Minimum Qualifications

Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral-level degree preferably in geophysics, seismology, physics, or computational sciences involving data analysis and programming. Candidates with a non-US degree will be required to provide proof of degree equivalency. The successful candidate must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in geophysics/seismology, be a highly motivated, independent researcher, and have experience in seismic moment tensor analysis and/or seismic waveform modeling. The project is computationally intensive, and part of the analyses will be conducted using the High-Performance Computing facilities at USF and other project partner institutions such as the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Additional Information for Applicants

To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and submit the application material as a single pdf. The Job ID is 25788. The material consists of 1) a cover letter outlining current research accomplishments and goals for the Postdoctoral position, 2) a curriculum vita, and 3) three (3) letters of recommendation. For questions and more information about the position, please contact Jochen Braunmiller (jbraunmiller@usf.edu) and/or Glenn Thompson (thompsong@usf.edu).
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by October 16th, 2020.

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2) Postdoc position in numerical modelling of continental rifting – RWTH Aachen

Dear all,

I am looking for someone interested in numerical modelling of continental rifting for a three-year postdoc position. Please find more information on the position, and how to apply, at the link below, but a short description is that the position will focus on numerical experiments of the initial stages of continental rifting, aiming to investigate interplays between inheritance, rheology and plate tectonic setting. Development of new numerical software is explicitly foreseen. Involvement in teaching and student supervision is expected – both of course to reasonable degree. I am only happy to answer questions about the position and suggest e-mail (susanne.buiter@tag.rwth-aachen.de) or phone as detailed in the pdf at the link.

I expect to be conducting interviews online, to limit travel in Corona times, but would like to reassure interested candidates that we will do what we can to provide them with relevant information about working at RWTH Aachen University and living in Aachen. There is equally some flexibility regarding the start date.

Postdoc in numerical modelling of continental rifting

Unit for Tectonics and Geodynamics
RWTH Aachen University
Jobnumber: 32537, Institutskennziffer: 531220
https://web-p.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job&param=vorschau&nr=32537&typ=engl

With best wishes,

Susanne Buiter

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3) Multiple PhD positions –  Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University

We are seeking Ph.D. students to work on the following projects to begin in the Fall of 2021 in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University.  Please contact the faculty listed below for more information.  Details on applying to Cornell are available here: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/

• Atmospheric Sciences: Prof. Natalie Mahowald (nmm63@cornell.edu) is seeking students interested in the modeling of the interactions of insoluble particles (dust, ash) with climate and biogeochemistry.
• Precipitation, extreme events, and climate change: Professor Angeline Pendergrass (a.pendergrass@cornell.edu) is seeking at least one PhD student to join her team working on the Earth’s hydrological cycle, climate dynamics, variability and change in the field of atmospheric sciences.
• Climate science: Professor Flavio Lehner (flavio.lehner@cornell.edu) is looking for at least one PhD student to work on global to regional climate variability and change using global climate models and observations, with an eye on understanding large-scale drivers of impact-relevant phenomena such as heatwaves, drought, wildfires or compound events.
• Geospace science: Prof. David Hysell (dlh37@cornell.edu) is seeking multiple students to work on theory and observations of phenomena in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere related to space weather. Projects will involve the use of large international facilities as well as instruments made in our lab together with numerical simulations and forecast models.
• Environmental Biogeochemistry: Prof. Matthew Reid is seeking a PhD student to examine impacts of sea level rise and storm surges on sulfur speciation in estuarine and coastal wetlands, with a focus on couplings between cycling of organic sulfur and elements including arsenic and selenium. (mcr239@cornell.edu)
• Evolution of Southern Hemisphere Paleofloras: I am looking for a student interested in working on K-Pg paleofloras from Patagonia. For further information, please contact Prof. Maria A. Gandolfo (mag4@cornell.edu).
• Experimental petrology/geochemistry: Potential areas of research include investigations of planetary redox, trace element thermobarometry and diffusion speedometry. For more information, please contact Prof. Megan Holycross (meh374@cornell.edu).
• Geothermal: Professors Patrick Fulton, Jefferson Tester, Teresa Jordan and others seek PhD students to participate in geoscience and geothermal engineering projects based on an exploratory borehole to be drilled in 2021 at Cornell. The borehole data and ongoing monitoring data and analyses will underpin refinement of plans to develop a deep geothermal heat-extraction well field, and to investigate basic hydrogeological and mechanical features of the crust. A broad range of geosciences and geothermal engineering student opportunities exist, spanning hydrogeology, geomechanics, seismology, reactive transport chemistry, and heat-chemical-mechanical-fluid interactions.  (Contact pfulton@cornell.edu; jwt54@cornell.edu; or teresa.jordan@cornell.edu for more information).
• Seismology and rock mechanics: Prof. Greg McLaskey (gcm8@cornell.edu) is looking for a PhD student to work on the mechanics of earthquakes and the generation of seismic waves by means of large-scale laboratory experiments.
• Seismology: Prof. Geoff Abers (abers@cornell.edu) is seeking a PhD student interested in imaging and earthquake processes in subduction zones, integrating many recently-collected onshore and offshore datasets in Alaska, Japan, Cascadia and elsewhere.
• Geophysics, volcanology, and remote sensing: Prof. Rowena Lohman (rbl62@cornell.edu) is seeking a Ph.D. student to work on satellite observations of ground surface change, including innovative measurements of soil moisture from space.  Prof. Matt Pritchard (pritchard@cornell.edu) is looking for a Ph.D. student to work on combined ground and satellite observations of volcanic activity involving potential fieldwork in Bolivia and/or Chile and developing an inter-disciplinary global synthesis of volcano remote sensing observations.

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4) USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Opportunities

Our annual cycle of opportunities are now open! Individual opportunities are also advertised throughout the year, so check back often to look for new positions! Please communicate with individual Research Advisor(s) to discuss project ideas and answer specific questions about the Research Opportunity. General inquiries can be sent to the Mendenhall Program email box: mendenhall@usgs.gov.

Open Research Opportunities will be filled depending on the availability of funds. All application materials must be submitted through USAJobs by 11:59 pm, US Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date.

Opportunities available at: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/research-opportunities

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5) Tenure-track Position Elizabeth May Chair in Sustainability and Environment – Dalhousie University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University invites applications for the Elizabeth May Chair in Sustainability and Environmental Health, an endowed tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Science provides a dynamic setting for innovative, interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses important societal challenges related to the interaction of earth system processes and human development.
We are seeking an exceptional emerging scholar whose academic activities in research and teaching are focused at the intersection of earth systems science, human use of resources and sustainable development with consequences for human population health. We are particularly interested in applicants who have established scholarship in the area of One Health and/or Exposure Science, who employ or have experience in the application of spatial methods, and who can contribute expertise to departmental and university-wide geospatial information science and technology certificates and programs. Finally, we are especially interested in candidates whose research aligns with at least one of the Dalhousie University priority research areas (Ocean Studies; Advanced Materials and Clean Technology; Health and Wellness; and Governance, Society and Culture)

Eligible applicants must hold a doctoral degree, must demonstrate research excellence and productivity, have the potential to attain external grant funding for their research program, and have a strong interest and aptitude for the teaching and mentoring of students. Ideally candidates will have training in the environmental sciences, public or population health science and demonstrate competency in the application of epidemiologic principles and associated analytical methods required to explore associations between environmental conditions and health outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary environment and health research and will be expected to cooperate and work with other researchers, drawing on and building research strengths and capacity, ideally in alignment with Dalhousie’s Research and Innovation Strategic Direction, and the Strategic Plan for the Faculty of Science. Ultimately, the Chair will provide leadership and inspiration through collaborative research, outreach, student engagement, and the development of relationships with communities and cultures within and external to Dalhousie University.
Please submit the following information via PeopleAdmin:

a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position;
a curriculum vitae;
a maximum two-page document describing the candidate’s proposed research program;
sample publications (a maximum of two);
a one-page statement describing teaching philosophy and teaching interests; and
the contact information for at least three referees with knowledge of your work and/or recognized expertise in your discipline. Letters of reference will be solicited by the Search Committee for long-listed candidates and should not be sent with the initial application.

Assessment of applications will begin on 13th November 2020 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The appointment will be effective 1st July, 2021 or as negotiated.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University is recognized internationally for our world-class academic programs and as one of Canada’s leading research institutions. Dalhousie welcomes talented scholars to our home by the ocean and to join our mission to make a lasting impact through the discovery, advancement and sharing of knowledge. The Department represents the recent merger between the Environmental Sciences Program and the Department of Earth Sciences, and is currently in a faculty growth phase. The main campus is situated in Halifax – a city known for its vibrant spirit, rich history, and scenic waterfront. Information about the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, current faculty, and research and teaching programmes can be found at: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/earth-environmental-sciences.html.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/4075

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The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP) are now accepting applications for scientific participants from U.S. institutions to join Expedition 396 Mid-Norwegian Continental Margin Magmatism, scheduled for 6 August to 6 October 2021 aboard the JOIDES Resolution. Expedition 396 is a scientific ocean drilling project that seeks to understand the nature, cause and climate implications of excess magmatism during the northeast Atlantic continental breakup. Competing geodynamic end-member hypotheses exist for the formation of this excess magmatism, but their relative importance remains unresolved: (1) elevated mantle potential temperatures associated with mantle plume processes, (2) enhanced material flux through the melt window during rifting caused by small-scale convection at the base of the lithosphere, and (3) mantle source heterogeneity that may contribute to anomalously high melt production during continental breakup. Voluminous magmatism also coincides with the global greenhouse climate in the early Paleogene and has been proposed as a driver of both short-term (Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum) and long-term (early Eocene Climate Optimum) global warming. However, the timing of the magmatism is not sufficiently constrained. Improved constraints on melting conditions, timing of magmatism, magmatic fluxes in time and space, eruption environment, sedimentary proxy data, and relative timing of climate events are required to resolve these linked controversies. Expedition 396 is based on IODP Proposals 944-Full2 and 944-Add2 and will target volcanic and sedimentary sequences at nine primary sites along and across the mid-Norwegian margin.

This expedition will address five primary objectives: (1) determine the conditions of mantle melting; (2) determine spatial and temporal variations in along axis volcanic fluxes to test predictions made by fundamentally different geodynamic models for volcanic rifted margin formation including segmentation; (3) determine variations in the depositional environment (sub-aerial vs sub-marine) of inner and outer lava flows to test correlations between magma genesis and dynamic thermal support during late syn-rift, break-up, and early post-rift oceanic spreading; (4) assess the temporal evolution of the styles of volcanic and magmatic activity in relation to paleoclimate proxies to test the relationship between large-scale volcanism and climate change events; and (5) investigate the relative importance of environmental consequences of two key processes during the initial opening of the North Atlantic: direct volcanic degassing and explosive thermogenic gas release through hydrothermal vent complexes that expel fluids derived from contact metamorphism. The expedition will also address two important secondary objectives: (1) early Eocene hot-house and fresh water incursions into the Atlantic, and (2) carbon capture and storage in basalt provinces.

For more information about the expedition science objectives and the JOIDES Resolution expedition schedule, please see http://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/. This site includes links to individual expedition web pages with the original IODP proposal(s) and expedition planning information.

EXPERTISE SOUGHT: We encourage applications from all qualified scientists. The JOIDES Resolution Science Operator (JRSO) is committed to a policy of broad participation and inclusion, and to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all program participants. Opportunities exist for researchers (including graduate students) in most shipboard specialties, including but not limited to sedimentologists, volcanologists, petrologists, igneous geochemists, inorganic and organic geochemists, micropaleontologists, paleomagnetists, physical properties specialists, and borehole geophysicists. Good working knowledge of the English language is required.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL: The JRSO has created a protocol to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. If pandemic conditions have not improved by mid-2021, the expedition may need to sail with a reduced shipboard contingent. However, all participants will maintain their designation as science party members regardless of whether they sail or not, and will have equal access to all expedition data and core materials. The protocol is available here: http://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/JR_COVID-Mitigation-Protocols-2020-07-02.pdf.

U.S.-affiliated scientists interested in participating in this expedition should apply to sail through the U.S. Science Support Program. Visit http://usoceandiscovery.org/expeditions or click here to review the application process and link to the USSSP Application Portal. The deadline to apply to sail is 11 October 2020.

Questions? Email the U.S. Science Support Program Office at usssp@ldeo.columbia.edu.