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Sessions of interest at the 2015 GSA South-Central session and Japan Geoscience Union

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Several sessions of interest to the GeoPRISMS community will take place at ucpoming meetings. Abstract submission and registration deadlines are approaching.

1) 2015 GSA South Central Section Meeting, March 19-20, 2015, in Stillwater. OK and
2) Japanese Geoscience Union Meeting, May 24-28, 2015, at Makuhari Messe, Japan.

See below for more details.

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1) GSA South Central Section Meeting | March 19-20, 2015 | Stillwater, OK

Abstract deadline: December 16, 2014

Theme session T1. East African Rift, Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, Rio Grande Rift, and other Continental Rifts: A tribute to the career of G. Randy Keller.

Description: Understanding the formation and evolution of continental rifts is important for both academic and industrial geoscientists, as evidenced by the selection of East African Rift as a focus site for the NSF GeoPRISMS program “Rift Initiation and Evolution”. This session invites presentations on the many examples of active and fossil rifts in Africa, North America and elsewhere. The session hopes to attract oral and poster presentations of original research and syntheses that will advance our understanding of processes, using geological, geophysical, structural, geochemical, and petrological approaches, that will lead to an improved knowledge of the origin of continental rifts, melt formation and hydrocarbon generation in them.

Convenors: Mohamed Abdelsalam, mohamed.abdel_salam@okstate.edu, Oklahoma State Univ.; Estella Atekwana, estella.atekwana@okstate.edu, Oklahoma State Univ.; Asish Basu, abasu@uta.edu, Univ. of Texas at Arlington; Kevin Mickus, kevinmickus@missouristate.edu, Missouri State Univ.; Robert Stern, rjstern@utdallas.edu, Univ. of Texas at Dallas.

Charlie Gilbert is running a one day Field Trip to see Cambrian igneous rocks of the Wichita Mountains, part of the S Okahoma Aulacogen.

Please visit the website at: http://www.geosociety.org/Sections/sc/2015mtg/ for more information about the meeting.

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2) Japanese Geoscience Union Meeting | May 24-28, 2015 | Makuhari Messe, Japan

Registration period is: Jan. 8-12, 2015
Cost JPY16,000- (JPGU member)
Abstract submission period: Jan. 8-Febr. 3 (JPY 3,000-)
Final submission period: Febr. 3-Febr. 18 (JPY 4,000-)

We would like to draw your attention to a symposium entitled “Mixed volatiles in subduction zones; Physical and chemical properties and processes” planned as a part of the International Session of the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Geoscience Union Meeting (JPGU2014) to be held at Makuhari Messe, May 24-28, 2015.

The objectives of this session, co-convened by B. O. Mysen (Carnegie Institution of Washington), E. Ohtani (Tohoku University), and D. Zhao (Tohoku University), are:

Principal volatiles in subduction zones and CO2 and H2O derived from devolatilization of carbonate and hydrous minerals in subducted oceanic crust and upper mantle. In the forearc region, highly reduced CH4 may be formed via deserpentinization of forarc mantle. Halogens (F and Cl) are can also be transported at least to upper mantle depth. Fluorine may, in fact, enhance the P-T stability of hydrous minerals.Release of volatiles causes changes in elastic properties of the residual devolatilized rocks, which, in turn, governs seismic velocities, density, shear strength, and compressibility. The intergranular pore fluid also affects these properties. Whether or not fluid forms an interconnected network is critical for these properties. Fluid interconnectivity also controls the extent to which the fluid fluxes melting in and above subducting slabs and the trace and isotopic signatures of the source materials of melting. Physical properties of magma affect style of eruption. These properties, in turn, are affected by H2O/CO2 and F/Cl abundance ratios.

This session will focus on observations, experiments and theory to aid our understanding of
1. Relationship between fluid composition, pressure and temperature and connectivity of intergranular fluid
2. Shear strength and elastic properties of volatile-bearing mineral assemblages
3. Pressure(depth)-temperature and redox-controlled stability of volatile-bearing minerals in
subduction zones and beyond
4. Melting phase relations and volatile compositions in subduction zones
5. Seismic activity and its relation to volatiles in minerals and in fluids and in melts
6. Solubility and solution mechanisms of major, mineral, and trace elements in silicate-saturated mixed fluids.
7. Silicate-saturated fluids and volatile-saturated melts and alteration processes in subduction zones.
8. Volatiles and style of volcanic eruption

Please visit URLs: http://www.jpgu.org/index-e.html, and http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e, for more information about the meeting, relevant dates, its objectives, history and venue and/or contact us directly.
We truly hope you would want to contribute to this session.

Bjorn O. MYSEN
Eiji OHTANI
Dapeng Zhao

Upcoming NSF Funding Opportunities in Marine Geology and Geophysics for Early Career Faculty, Researchers, and Postdocs

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The deadlines for two funding opportunities for early career marine geoscientists are rapidly approaching. We would like to bring these opportunities to your attention, and encourage you to share this information with others who may be interested. We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply. Below is information on both programs. Please feel free to contact Barbara Ransom at NSF (bransom@nsf.gov) for more information.

**OCE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (solicitation # NSF 14-607)

Submission Deadline: December 8, 2014

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14607/nsf14607.pdf

This fellowship is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with experience that will establish them in positions of leadership in the scientific community. The grant provides a $62k/yr stipend for up to 24 months, up to $25k/yr for expenses and benefits, and up to $10k/yr for international collaboration. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents of the USA. They must have received their PhD by the start of the fellowship, must be within 2 years of getting their PhD, must not have concurrently submitted the same project to another postdoctoral program, and must be doing research within the spectrum of the sciences funded by the Division of Ocean Sciences.

**OCE Research Initiation Grants (solicitation # NSF 13-606)

Submission Deadline: January 12, 2015

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13606/nsf13606.pdf

This program provides startup funding for researchers who have been recently appointed to tenure track (or equivalent) positions at US academic institutions, with the twin goals of enhancing their research careers and broadening the participation of under-represented groups in ocean sciences. Award amounts are up to $100k total for 12 to 24 months and no salary can be involved. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the USA, are in or have been accepted to a tenure track Assistant Professor/Researcher or equivalent position at a US academic institution, and have not been in that position for more than 3 years. Qualified applicants must have no salary support as a Principal Investigator (PI) on any federal research grant since starting their position and must be doing research within the spectrum of the sciences funded by the Division of Ocean Sciences.

Job Postings: Faculty Positions, Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships

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1) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Structural Geology and Carbonate Sedimentology – Kansas State University

2) Assistant Professor Mineralogy or Petrology – Western Washington University

3) Assistant Professor in Fluids in the Lithosphere – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

4) Tenured or Tenure-Track Professor in Igneous and/or Metamorphic Petrology – The University of Texas at Austin , Jackson School of Geosciences Dept of Geological Sciences

5) Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Structural Geology and Tectonics – Washington State University

6) Assistant Professor in Basin Analysis – University of Geneva

7) Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Petrology or Economic Geology – California State University, Chico

8) Faculty Position in Petroleum Geosciences – INGaR at Penn State University

9) Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships – Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institutions, National Museum of Natural History

10) Graduate Fellowship in Petrology and Geochemistry – University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography

11) Graduate Student Opportunity – Central Washington University 

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1) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Structural Geology and Carbonate Sedimentology – Kansas State University

The Department of Geology at Kansas State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level beginning in August 2015 in the areas of Carbonate Sedimentology and Structural Geology. A detailed advertisement for both positions is located at www.ksu.edu/geology. Screening of applications begins December 15, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required.

Department representatives are at the GSA meeting and will be in San Francisco for the upcoming AGU meeting.

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2) Assistant Professor Mineralogy or Petrology – Western Washington University

Western Washington University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting September 2015, with research and teaching specialties in mineralogy or petrology. Western Washington University is a nationally recognized, public, masters-granting institution located in the Pacific Northwest at the base of the North Cascade Mountains. We seek a colleague whose research interests could include metamorphism and the dynamics of orogenic systems, low-temperature alteration processes, generation of ore deposits, or planetary geology. Required qualifications for the position include 1) a PhD in an appropriate Earth Science field at the time of appointment, 2) the ability to develop a high-quality undergraduate teaching program including courses in Mineralogy and Optical Petrography, and contribute to field courses such as Field Camp or Field Petrology, 3) the ability to establish an externally-supported research program, 4) the ability to involve students in research, 5) the ability to contribute to the graduate (MS) degree program, 6) ability to work with a diverse student body, and 7) a demonstrated capacity to pursue important problems in the Earth sciences using field-based and quantitative techniques. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, college-level teaching experience in the courses listed above, ability to teach Introductory Geology, and potential to develop local field research projects. The ideal candidate will engage in collaboration within the Geology Department and the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC) and will enhance without duplicating existing departmental strengths in igneous petrology/volcanology, field geology, geomorphology, geophysics, tectonics, geoscience education, and planetary geology, as well as emerging directions in engineering geology and ore-forming systems. For more information see http://geology.wwu.edu/dept/ and http://www.wwu.edu/amsec/.

Interested candidates must apply online. To see a full position description and log in to WWU’s Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE), please go to https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPostingsBrowse.aspx?CatID=85. Applications must include a cover letter outlining teaching and research experience and accomplishments with specific reference made to the required and preferred qualifications described above. The application should also include a C.V., graduate school transcripts, as well as goals and plans for teaching and research at WWU. The names and contact information for letters of reference from four persons familiar with the candidate’s research and teaching must be provided; one of these references must be from outside the applicant’s current institution. Review of all application materials will begin on January 5, 2015; position is open until filled.  Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Liz Schermer (Liz.Schermer@wwu.edu) or the Geology Department chair, Bernie Housen (Bernard.Housen@wwu.edu). WWU is an EO/AA employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

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3) Assistant Professor in Fluids in the Lithosphere – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position focusing on fluids in the lithosphere, at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 2015.

We seek a scientist with expertise in areas such as the behavior of fluids at high pressure and temperature, flow of highly viscous materials, and fluid-mediated transfer of mass and energy. Areas of interest include fluid cycling in orogenic systems; detection of crustal fluid motions by geophysical or remote-sensing techniques; links between seismology, rock deformation, and fluid flow; and fluids in volcanic and geothermal systems. Expertise in geochemical analysis, computer modeling, or experimental approaches is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program, and to teach and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral and teaching experience is highly desirable.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, vita, and contact information (names, addresses, email, and phone numbers) of four references on-line at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/60617.  Review of applications will begin on December 22, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information on the Department and the University please visit our web page at www.geosci.unc.edu.  If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jonathan Lees, Chair, jonathan.lees@unc.edu, (Tel: 919-962-1562) or Dr. Allen Glazner, afg@unc.edu (Tel: 919-962-0689) in Geological Sciences.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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4) Tenured or Tenure-Track Professor in Igneous and/or Metamorphic Petrology – The University of Texas at Austin , Jackson School of Geosciences Dept of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to hire a faculty member in the field of igneous and/or metamorphic petrology. We seek an outstanding scientist who will establish an innovative, world class, externally funded research program in the petrological evolution of the Earth’s crust and/or mantle. The field of interest is open, but preference will be given to candidates who would complement and interact with our existing strengths in structural and metamorphic evolution of the lithosphere, magmatic processes, and/or mantle dynamics. We seek a candidate who will take advantage of the existing geochemical analytical capabilities of the Jackson School, and in particular the electron microprobe, scanning electron microscopes, laser ablation single and multi collector ICP-MS, TIMS, stable isotope laboratories, and High Resolution Computed X-Ray Tomography facility, as well as interact with and possibly utilize the existing experimental petrology and high-pressure mineral physics laboratories. The search is open rank, with a preference for those at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required by the expected start date (August 22, 2015).

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 JSG is home to more than 190 research scientists and faculty members, and one of the largest combined graduate and undergraduate enrollments of any major Earth science program in the country. At JSG, petrology is a part of the Solid Earth and Tectonic Processes research theme and the Petrology and Mineral Physics discipline.

Review of applications will begin December 31, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and complete contact information for three letters of reference via e-mail to dgs@jsg.utexas.edu. Questions regarding the search may be addressed to the head of the search committee, Dr. James Gardner, at gardner@jsg.utexas.edu.

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5) Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Structural Geology and Tectonics – Washington State University

Washington State University (WSU) is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track/tenured Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position in the area of Structural Geology/Tectonics. This position is a permanent, 9-month tenure track faculty position located on the Pullman Campus.  This position is part of a multi-year series of new hires intended to contribute to the growth and development of the School of the Environment, an interdisciplinary academic unit at WSU that focuses on Earth, Water, and the Environment. Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring MS and PhD graduate students. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in structural geology/tectonics. Specific areas of emphasis within this broad field are open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who will develop an externally funded research program that includes a strong field-based component.

Required: Earned doctorate in a discipline related to structural geology and tectonics at time the offer is extended; record of research accomplishment as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grantsmanship; demonstrated ability and/or potential to successfully teach and mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred: Demonstrated ability to: develop collaborations; teach field camp and other field-based courses; lead field trips at the undergraduate and graduate level; and develop a strong field-based research component. For questions about the position contact Jeff Vervoort at (509) 335-5597; vervoort@wsu.edu

To apply visit: https://www.wsujobs.com. Application materials must include a cover letter describing how your experience and training meet qualifications for the position, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, current vitae, and names and contact information for at least three professional references.  Screening begins January 6, 2015.  EEO/AA/ADA

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6) Assistant Professor in Basin Analysis – University of Geneva

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva wishes to fill a position of

Assistant PROFESSOR (tenure track) in the area of quantitative basin analysis and regional seismics

The duties associated with this full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position include developing a dynamic research program at highest international level directed at understanding the complex interaction between global geodynamics and rock properties and their effects on basin formation and evolution at a regional scale, and securing external funding. The successful candidate is expected to teach at the Bachelor and Master levels (the latter in the frame of the Ecole lémanique des sciences de la Terre – ELSTE), and will supervise Master and PhD theses.

The position holder will work in the frame of a large multi-disciplinary research team working on topics related to deep geo-energy reservoirs, specifically for enhanced geothermal systems and CO2 storage in saline aquifers. The successful candidate and his group are expected to participate in a growing cross-disciplinary research program in the frame of inter-university networks of the Swiss Competence Centers for Energy Research (SCCER), with strong ties to other national and international partner institutions and industry.

We are seeking a geoscientist with an applied geophysical background to lead investigations on quantitative analysis, evolution and physical and chemical properties of sedimentary basins, with innovative applications to quantitative evaluation of geo-energy in the subsurface (geothermal energy, hydrocarbons, CO2 storage and sequestration, underground gas storage). He/She will have a PhD in geology / Earth sciences and will master the integration of geophysical data (e.g. reflection seismic, gravity data) with borehole and field/outcrop data aimed at reconstructing the depositional and tectonic evolution of sedimentary basins. A track record of industry experience and acquiring external funding will be considered advantageous for the final selection. A strong record of publications in international, peer-reviewed journals is an essential requirement for the successful candidate.

STARTING DATE: April 1st, 2015 or as agreed with the successful applicant.

Applications including a cover letter, detailed CV together with a list of publications, copy of highest degrees/diploma, research and teaching statements, and list of referees who can later be contacted directly by the search committee, should be submitted exclusively on-line https://jobs.icams.unige.ch before November 30th, 2014 (0:00 Geneva time). APPLICATIONS SENT BY EMAIL SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Complementary information may be obtained at the email address scienceopenings@unige.ch.

More details on the Department of Earth Sciences can be found on http://cms.unige.ch/sciences/terre/

The University of Geneva is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by female candidates.

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7) Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Petrology or Economic Geology – California State University, Chico

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at California State University, Chico is searching for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor to start August, 2015. We seek an enthusiastic Petrologist or Economic Geologist to contribute to the hard-rock foundation of our B.S. Geology and M.S. Geoscience programs. The new faculty member will join nine full-time faculty, additional collaborative faculty in other departments, and a growing team of part-time faculty with diverse talents. Chico’s location provides diverse teaching and research opportunities for hard rock petrology with nearby access to a variety of metamorphic and igneous terrains as well as active and historic mining districts. The position requires a Ph.D. in Geology or equivalent field.  The full position announcement and application information are available at http://www.csuchico.edu/geos/documents/Petrology_Position.pdf.  Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. EOE/M/F/VET/DIS

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8) Faculty Position in Petroleum Geosciences – INGaR at Penn State University

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University is pleased to announce a new tenuretrack position in the broad area of Petroleum Geosciences. We seek applicants whose research interests address fundamental geoscience questions in areas relevant to petroleum geosystems including, but not limited to exploration geophysics, multi-channel seismic imaging, petrophysics, borehole geophysics, reservoir geomechanics, basin analysis, geodynamics, structural geology, sedimentary geology and stratigraphy, geochemistry, or geofluids. This position is part of a group hiring initiative within the newly formed Institute of Natural Gas Research (INGaR). The Geoscience hire will likely contribute to the Discovery and Exploration component of INGaR and complement existing Department of Geosciences strengths. We expect to fill this position at a junior-to-mid-career level, although, in exceptional cases, a senior hire may be possible. Applicants must have a doctorate in geosciences or a related discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, to supervise and support graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) in their research, and to contribute to the operation of the department, college, university, and profession. Demonstrated experience with or a significant interest in working with industry is expected. The successful candidate will be aligned with the interests of the Institute but have their academic tenure home in the Department of Geosciences.

The Department of Geosciences is home to approximately 35 faculty, 100 graduate students (in M.S. and

Ph.D. programs), and an undergraduate program offering degrees in Geosciences, Earth Sciences, Geobiology, and Earth Science and Policy. The oil and gas industry provides fellowships and career opportunities for many students in the Department. The individual hired in this position is expected to play a significant role in this industry collaboration including participation in the Petroleum Geosystems Initiative MS training program. Further information on the Department can be found at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu/.

Evaluation of applicants will begin on January 15, 2015. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of professional interests (research and teaching), a curriculum vita, and the names and

addresses of three references. Please submit these items electronically to job #54242 at https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54242. Nominations and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions about this position may be directed to Kevin Furlong, chair of the search committee, at kpf1@psu.edu.

Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing

employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

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9) Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships – Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institutions, National Museum of Natural History

The Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) invites applications for both postdoctoral and graduate fellowships. Active areas of research include volcanology, mineral spectroscopy, geomicrobiology, environmental mineralogy, geochemistry, experimental petrology, mineral physics, meteorite studies, solar system formation, and planetary formation and evolution. The department also houses the National Meteorite Collection, the National Rock and Ore Collection, the National Gem and Mineral Collection, and the Global Volcanism Program. A description of facilities, staff profiles, and collections resources can be found on our website.

Predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates can request up to 12 or 24 months, respectively, through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program. Graduate fellowships through this program are funded for 10 weeks. Additional fellowship opportunities are available through the recently established Peter Buck Fellowship Program at NMNH; postdoctoral fellowships are for 2-3 years and graduate fellowships are 1-2 years. Applications may be submitted to both competitions. Additional information is available at the Office of Fellowships and Internships. The application deadline is December 1st, 2014. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please don’t hesitate to contact a sponsoring staff member in advance! – Liz Cottrell (cottrellE@si.edu).

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10) Graduate Fellowship in Petrology and Geochemistry – University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography

We are seeking a PhD student to participate in a multi-disciplinary study of magmatic oxidation state and its relationship to calc-alkaline differentiation and formation of continental crust in the Aleutian arc, with emphasis on the records preserved by natural lavas and melt inclusions. Funding is available for a minimum of three years of study toward a PhD in oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, with joint work to be done at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. The student will be jointly mentored by Drs.Katherine Kelley (URI/GSO) and Elizabeth Cottrell (NMNH/Smithsonian). The student will have the opportunity to develop skills and new techniques in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR), providing a broad education and research base in petrology/geochemistry. Graduate applications for URI/GSO are available online. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by January 15th, 2015. Applicants attending AGU in 2014 are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelley to arrange an in-person interview.

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11) Graduate Student Opportunity – Central Washington University

The Department of Geological Sciences at Central Washington University seeks a motivated student who is interested in pursuing graduate studies in geodynamic modelling. Support for one student research position (M.S.) is available starting Fall 2015 through an NSF-funded research grant. Research projects will focus on characterizing the extensional evolution of the West Antarctic Rift System. Prior research experience and computer programming skills are beneficial. The student must be willing and able to participate in several seasons of Antarctic fieldwork. For more information, please contact Dr. Audrey Huerta (huerta@geology.cwu.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.

 

Reminder: AGU 2014 – Mini-Workshops registration & Student Prize application

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** Two pre-AGU GeoPRISMS Mini-Workshops – New Zealand Primary Site**
Registration Deadline: November 28, 2014

More info and registration online

**GeoPRISMS Prize for Outstanding AGU Student Poster and Oral Presentations**

Application Deadline: November 21, 2014

More info and application online

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**MINI-WORKSHOPS: Two mini-workshops will be held the day before AGU, on Sunday December 14, and will focus on the New Zealand GeoPRISMS Primary Site. All mini-workshops are free of charge and open to all. However, attendance and food may be limited so register early for fullest consideration. For more information and registration visit the GeoPRISMS website at:

/meetings/agu-2014-mini-workshop-registration/

**GeoPRISMS STUDENT PRIZE: The GeoPRISMS Program is offering two $500 prizes for Outstanding Student Presentations on GeoPRISMS- or MARGINS-related science at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco, December 15-19, 2014. The two prizes, one each for a poster and an oral presentation, will be awarded to highlight the important role of student research in accomplishing MARGINS- and GeoPRISMS-related science goals, and to encourage cross-disciplinary input. Any student working on science topics related to the objectives of MARGINS or GeoPRISMS is eligible to participate. Students do not have to be working on a MARGINS- or GeoPRISMS-funded project to enter the competition. Students from the international community, as well as from the U.S., are encouraged to apply. Please note that GeoPRISMS Student Prize winners from previous years can enter the contest but are not eligible to receive the $500 prizes. However, runners up (ie honorable mentions) are eligible to win the cash prize.

Presentations will be judged throughout the AGU meeting. Students will also have an opportunity to display their posters (or poster versions of their AGU talks) at the GeoPRISMS Student and Community Forum, beginning at 6:00 pm, Monday, December 14th at the Westin Market Street Hotel (50 Third St., between Mission and Market).

GeoPRISMS Student Prize winners and honorable mentions will be notified after the AGU Fall Meeting and highlighted in the GeoPRISMS newsletter and website, and their host schools will be notified of their achievement. For more information and application visit the GeoPRISMS website at:

/meetings/agu-student-prize/

The GeoPRISMS Office

Questions? contact the GeoPRISMS office at info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Job Postings: Endowed Chair at Tulane University, Faculty Position, and PhD scholarships

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1) Assistant/Associate Professor Sedimentary Geologist – University of Miami, RSMAS

2) PhD scholarships in Geophysics – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

3) Graduate Research Fellowship in Geochemistry – University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography

4) Marshall-Heape Chair Solid Earth Geophysics – Tulane University

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1) Assistant/Associate professor Sedimentary Geologist – University of Miami, RSMAS

The Department of Marine Geosciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) University of Miami seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure track position at either the assistant or associate professor level in Carbonate Sedimentology. The successful applicant will be one who integrates studies of modern and ancient systems and enhances the work of our Center for Carbonate Research (CSL) and the legacy of Robert Ginsburg. We are especially interested scientists who uses modern techniques such as remote sensing, multibeam, and/or seismic data acquisition for a quantitative assessment of modern processes and their products in coastal, shallow- or deep-water environments. Candidates for this position will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded field and/or seagoing research program, supervise graduate students, and participate in the teaching mission of the Department and the School at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The University of Miami offers a unique tropical location adjacent to major modern carbonate environments and the opportunity to integrate biological and physical oceanographic expertise into process-oriented sedimentological research through collaboration with faculty in the Departments of Marine Biology and Ecology and Ocean Sciences. Within the Department of Marine Geosciences, the successful candidate is expected to interact with current faculty in the CSL in the areas of geochemistry and geophysics/petrophysics. The CSL has a long tradition of excellence in research and training in carbonate sedimentology and hosts a vibrant student population.

Interested applicants should contact Professor Peter K. Swart, Chair Department of Marine Geosciences, RSMAS/University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami Fl, 33149 (pswart@rsmas.miami.edu). Applications will only be accepted electronically at mgssearch@rsmas.miami.edu. The position will remain open until filled, but ideally we would like the successful candidate to be in place by September 2015.

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

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2) PhD scholarships in Geophysics – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Deadline: October 31

PhD students are sought to work on several seismological and geophysical topics within the Institute of Geophysics, School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington (VUW). The geophysics group at Victoria University of Wellington has an established track record of research in seismology, tectonics, crustal geophysics, and structural geology. In the most recent Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) evaluation, Victoria University of Wellington was ranked first in New Zealand for research excellence and was also ranked first in New Zealand in Earth Sciences.

1.Deep Fault Drilling Project, Alpine Fault — several studies addressing the structure and evolution of the Alpine Fault in the South Island are underway, including analysis of data collected in shallow boreholes drilled into the fault in early 2011. Plans are now underway for a deeper borehole targeting the fault at 1.0 km depth (scheduled to commence in October 2014), and students interested in working on the microstructural, seismological, or pressure-/temperature-monitoring data from the boreholes are encouraged to contact us. Additionally, one PhD and one MSc scholarship focussed on Alpine Fault seismicity have been funded: details are available at http://tinyurl.com/AlpineFault-PhD and http://tinyurl.com/AlpineFault-MSc.

2. Structure of the Hikurangi subduction margin beneath Wellington — an international consortium of researchers in New Zealand, the US and Japan has been studying this problem for several years using active and passive seismic methods (the SAHKE experiment). The recent earthquake sequence in Cook Strait and the northern South Island will provide a new set of data for a PhD student to use to accompany the earlier data to compare structures along the strike of the plate with those across the plate boundary. We are particularly interested in the properties of the plate boundary and how they relate to nearby areas of slow slip and to earthquake occurrence patterns.

3. Volcano seismology — we are continuing to develop techniques to test whether time varying seismic properties such as isotropic velocity, anisotropy and attenuation can be used to determine changes in the magmatic system underneath volcanoes. Volcanoes in New Zealand and overseas are being targeted.

4. Seismological studies of geothermal areas — in collaboration with Mighty River Power, a large electricity generator, we are developing projects focussed on seismicity and structure around geothermal fields in New Zealand. PhD projects of particular interest include: a) microearthquake characterization of geothermal fields in New Zealand; b) ambient noise imaging of geothermal areas of New Zealand: c) petrophysical characterisation through seismic wave propagation.

5. Statistics and geophysics — students will work on statistical methods of developing and testing methods for determining properties of interest to geophysicists, for example, automatic determination of S arrival times, seismic anisotropy, and earthquake focal mechanisms.

6. Seismicity and Tectonics of southern South Island, New Zealand–Deformation in southern South Island, New Zealand, has long been thought to be almost entirely focused offshore, along the southern extension of the Alpine Fault and Puysegur subduction zone. However, the thick crust and lithosphere farther east in Central Otago, together with widespread seismicity and geological evidence for young regional uplift, suggest deformation is much more widespread, particularly at deeper levels in the lithosphere. This PhD will take over the running over a newly installed micro-earthquake array as a tool to investigate the tectonics of this region. The study has the potential to integrate many aspects of Cenozoic tectonics right across the southern part of the New Zealand plate-boundary, from the active margin of Fiordland to the continental platform around Dunedin.

7. Regional tectonic evolution and structure of the offshore Zealandia continent, including Gondwana rifting and Tonga-Kermadec subduction initiation. A large dataset of offshore seismic-reflection data has been compiled and new voyages are planned. Students are sought with an interest in the manipulation and interpretation of seismic-reflection, gravity, and magnetic data.

The next deadline for PhD scholarship applications is 1 November 2014 in New Zealand (31 October on the other side of the dateline) and the application is free of charge: successful scholarship applicants from any country receive a NZ$23,500 stipend and all tuition fee payments. Students should have completed an MSc degree prior to commencing study. Full details regarding the application process are available from the Faculty of Graduate Research at http://tinyurl.com/VUW-FGR. (Note that the eligibility conditions and award level of the Alpine Fault MSc scholarship referred to above are different; the webpage provides full details.)

All prospective applicants should contact Professor Martha Savage (martha.savage@vuw.ac.nz) at the earliest opportunity for further details regarding these projects.

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3) Graduate Research Fellowship in Geochemistry – University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography

We are seeking candidates to join our research team and work collaboratively on an NSF-GeoPRISMS funded project to explore the influences of water, oxygen fugacity, and composition on calc-alkaline differentiation, with a focus on the Alaska-Aleutian Arc: Graduate Research Fellowship in Geochemistry. We are currently seeking a PhD student to participate in a multi-disciplinary study of magmatic oxidation state and its relationship to calc-alkaline differentiation and formation of continental crust in the Aleutian arc, with emphasis on the records preserved by natural lavas and melt inclusions. Funding is available for a minimum of three years of study toward a PhD in oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, with joint work to be done at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. The student will be jointly mentored by Drs. Katherine Kelley (URI/GSO) and Elizabeth Cottrell (NMNH/Smithsonian). The student will have the opportunity to develop skills and new techniques in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR), providing a broad education and research base in petrology/geochemistry. Graduate applications for URI/GSO are on-line at http://www.gso.uri.edu/academics/apply and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 15 January, 2015. Applicants attending AGU in 2014 are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelley at kelley (at) gso.uri.edu to arrange an in-person interview.

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4) Marshall-Heape Chair Solid Earth Geophysics – Tulane University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University invites applications for the newly established Marshall-Heape Chair in Geology, in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University. We seek a scholar with an outstanding international reputation who will be appointed at the Full Professor level with tenure. We particularly seek a broad-based geoscientist with a research focus in Solid-Earth Geophysics, who complements current faculty expertise and offers potential for collaborative research. The Marshall-Heape Chair is expected to lead a widely recognized, externally funded research program that will attract PhD-level graduate students and postdoctoral scholars of the highest caliber. Teaching duties are both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2015, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements that articulate how the mission of the department would be enhanced, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applications must be submitted electronically via the following link: apply.interfolio.com/27240. Any inquiries may be directed to Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118-5698 (tor@tulane.edu). Further information about the department and university can be obtained at http://tulane.edu/sse/eens. Tulane University is an EEO/ADA/AA employer.

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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.

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It’s here! New GeoPRISMS Website

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Dear GeoPRISMS Community,

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new GeoPRISMS website! We have completely redesigned our layout with a fresh new look, simplicity, and user-friendly navigation. This upgrade should help us provide better resources to the GeoPRISMS Community so please, take a few moments to browse through our new site and do not hesitate to send us comments or feedback at info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com.

Updates include the latest information about our upcoming activities at AGU Fall Meeting – for more details about GeoPRISMS at AGU, please read the upcoming Listserv announcement. More updates on GeoPRISMS Initiatives and Primary Sites will be available over the next few months so stay tuned!

We hope you will enjoy the new GeoPRISMS website.

Thanks for visiting.

The GeoPRISMS Office

New GeoPRISMS website requires temporary shutdown tomorrow

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Dear all,

On Tuesday October 14, the GeoPRISMS website will be shut down due to the migration to the new website. We expect the new website to be available on Wednesday October 15th. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com if you need any information. A notification will be sent out once operations resume.

Sincerely,

The GeoPRISMS Office

Faculty and Postdoc Positions

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1) Hamilton Chair position at Southern Methodist University, Department of Earth Sciences

2) Tenure-track faculty in Global Climate Modeling / Earth Systems Modeling / Global Biogeochemical Modeling – University of Rochester

3) Faculty Positions in Geology, Geochemistry & Geophysics – MIT

4) Assistant Professor Volcanology – University of Oregon, Dept. of Geological Sciences

5) Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Exploration Geophysics) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

6) Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Geoscience

7) Postdoctoral Research Associate Program – Brown University, Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

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Reminder: Two pre-AGU GeoPRISMS Mini-Workshops – Save the date!

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For all researchers interested in subduction processes at the New Zealand GeoPRISMS Primary Site, consider attending the following mini-workshops before the 2014 Fall AGU Meeting – Sunday December 14, 2014. Please mark your calendars today!

Morning: Workshop to cultivate and coordinate GeoPRISMS studies of the Hikurangi subduction margin

Afternoon: Mini-workshop for the South Island, New Zealand primary site coordination

Further details about registration and mini-workshop programs will be coming soon on the GeoPRISMS website and will be advertised as well on the listserv.

The GeoPRISMS Office

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NSF Program Manager Bil Haq retirement

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Dear all:

While we tend to reserve this space for announcements relevant to GeoPRISMS science we thought it was appropriate to use this channel to inform you that Bilal Haq has retired as full-time NSF program manager in OCE/MGG. Bil has been a guiding light in the establishment and success of the MARGINS and now GeoPRISMS programs which has provided a unique funding opportunity for shore-line crossing research in the US and has sparked significant international collaboration. Bil will remain actively engaged with NSF and GeoPRISMS as part-time Expert in Marine Geosciences and he will split his time between the US and France, where he is an Adjunct Research Professor at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie. I think we owe Bil a bunch of thanks for his work and we’ll find some time at AGU to celebrate his retirement.

Peter van Keken, Chair GeoPRISMS program

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Bil received his doctorate in Marine Geology at the University of Stockholm. Before becoming program manager at NSF in 1988 he held positions at Woods Hole and Exxon Mobil along with many visiting scientist positions. During his time in Washington he held positions at the World Bank and at the White House. Bil is a Fellow of the GSA, AAAS, AGU and AAPG and has given its name to a fossil Genus (Haqius circumradiatus Roth) and Species (Reticulofenestra haqii Backman).