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Faculty positions

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(1)    Tenure-track Faculty Position in Tectonics – Boston University
(2)    Faculty position in Solid Earth Processes, University of Rochester.
(3)    Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics, New Mexico Tech

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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(1)    Tenure-track Faculty Position in Tectonics
The Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Tectonics, beginning in Fall 2014 (subject to budgetary approval). We seek applicants whose research encompasses broad field-based investigations aimed at understanding the evolution and dynamics of the continental lithosphere at regional to global scale. We especially welcome applicants whose research emphasizes interactions between tectonics and other aspects of the evolving Earth system such as Earth history, mantle dynamics, climate & sea level change, landscape evolution, natural resources, hazards, and more. Candidates’ research might span such disciplines as structural geology, geochemistry, geo/thermochronology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, tectonic-geomorphology, and paleomagnetism.
The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate research in M.A. and Ph.D. programs, maintain an externally funded research program, and teach at all levels in the Earth & Environment curriculum. We seek an applicant whose research complements Departmental expertise in solid Earth geosciences and integrates well with other Departmental themes. Interaction is encouraged with other departments including Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and the B.U. Marine Program. For more information about the Department, see http://www.bu.edu/earth. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is required. Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references.  Should you have questions, feel free to contact Ethan Baxter, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth & Environment, Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA 02215 USA; email: earth@bu.edu. Review of applications will begin on Dec 1, 2013. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Ethan F. Baxter
Associate Professor
Department of Earth & Environment
Boston University
675 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

ph: 617 358-2844
website: http://people.bu.edu/efb/

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(2)    Faculty position in Solid Earth Processes, University of Rochester
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester will be hiring a tenure-track faculty in Solid Earth Processes, in disciplines that include, but are not limited to Petrology and/or Geochemistry. The rank of the position is open, with a start date of July 1, 2014. We are interested in a dynamic educator and researcher who uses geochemical and/or computational approaches in their research and can establish externally funded, internationally recognized research programs. Preference will be given to applicants who can build cross-disciplinary programs involving undergraduate and graduate students that complement the University of Rochester’s strengths in tectonics, Earth and planetary evolution, geophysics, geochemistry, and climate science (see http://www.ees.rochester.edu for more information about programs in the Department). We seek applicants who can teach Petrology. The University of Rochester is a highly ranked research university, and Rochester’s cultural, educational, and recreational assets consistently place the city in the top 10 places to live within the U.S. Applicants should submit materials via: https://www.rochester.edu/fort/ees/.  Materials include a curriculum vitae, select reprints, statements of research and teaching goals, and the names and contact information of four references. The review of applications will begin December 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Rochester has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education.

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(3)    Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics, New Mexico Tech
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the broad area of geophysics, with an anticipated start date in August 2014. We seek an innovative geophysicist whose research addresses significant geophysical or geological questions.  We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in seismology; we will also consider outstanding candidates with other geophysical expertise.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field at the time of appointment, as well as a significant record of research productivity.  The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program supporting M.S. and Ph.D. students, teach two to three courses per year (graduate and/or undergraduate), advise students, and perform service to the department, institute, state, national, and international Earth Science communities.
New Mexico Tech (NMT), located in the central Rio Grande valley community of Socorro, specializes in science and engineering education and research, and has a present enrollment of approximately 2000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Earth and Environmental Science Department (EES; www.ees.nmt.edu) has an integrated undergraduate program in Earth Science and Environmental Science and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Geophysics, Geology/Geochemistry, and Hydrology.  The Department consists of 18 faculty and approximately 120 undergraduate and graduate students.  EES and NMT also host the on-campus IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center and EarthScope USArray Array Operations Facility (www.passcal.nmt.edu), which provide logistical, instrumentation, and data support for seismological and associated research. Additional on-campus geoscience expertise includes the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (geoinfo.nmt.edu), and Petroleum Recovery Research Center (baervan.nmt.edu).  New Mexico Tech additionally has equipment and facilities to support energy-related research and teaching, including computational resources, Landmark software, and a trailer-mounted IVI vibroseis system.  For additional information see www.nmt.edu or contact search committee chair Glenn Spinelli (spinelli@nmt.edu).
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of research and teaching interests and goals, and the contact information of three references to: Geophysics Search, New Mexico Tech, Human Resources Department, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, New Mexico 87801. Official transcripts of pre-and post-graduate studies will be required if selected to interview.  For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2013 (email applications cannot be accepted).  New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Faculty positions and student opportunities

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(1) Faculty Recruitment for a Multidisciplinary Initiative in Coastal and Marine Research, Florida State University.  Up to nine tenure-track faculty positions
(2) Tenure-Track Position in Organic Geochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder
(3) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, University of Illinois
(4) M.S. Student in Earthquake Seismology, University of Alabama
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(1) Faculty Recruitment for a Multidisciplinary Initiative in Coastal and Marine Research, Florida State University.  Up to nine tenure-track faculty positions
The President and the Provost of Florida State University are pleased to announce a major initiative to develop a multidisciplinary group studying the short- and long-term dynamics of coastal ecosystems, especially with respect to the interconnectivity among biotic and abiotic components of terrestrial and marine environments.  This strategic effort seeks to recruit as many as nine tenure-track/tenured faculty, open with respect to rank.  Faculty will have academic appointments in either the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) or the Department of Biological Science. Some of the new faculty hires can be based at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory (FSUCML).
Successful candidates are expected to interact synergistically with research programs in departments and interdisciplinary programs across the University, as well as develop new areas of interactions through research and graduate and undergraduate teaching. The sustained pursuit and growth of collaborative, externally-funded research programs are explicit goals of this initiative.
This is a very broad search and we encourage applications from candidates trained in the physical and life sciences who work on subjects related to coastal and marine systems.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, ecosystem or community ecology, conservation biology, invertebrate/benthic ecology, plant or algal ecology, fisheries biology, marine mammalogy, (bio)geochemistry, geology, climatology, hydrology, shelf circulation processes and biotic/abiotic system modeling.
Successful candidates will be offered highly competitive salaries and start-up packages as well as access to state-of-the-art research space, instrumentation, high performance computing and other facilities.  Faculty are expected to integrate into existing coastal and marine ecosystem research in EOAS, Biological Science and the FSUCML, with the potential to interact with the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies and the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute.  Further resources and support are available through existing programs with other institutions, including the Florida Climate Institute, the Deep-C Consortium and the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.
Applicants should provide a letter of application, full curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three professional references and a two-page narrative describing their research interests that should include a statement as to how the candidate would complement this multidisciplinary effort at Florida State University. Application documents must be combined into a single PDF file and sent electronically to ecosystems.search@fsu.edu. Review of applications and nominations will begin November 15, 2013. Additional information about the programs at FSU and this faculty search can be obtained at http://www.research.fsu.edu/ecosystems_search/.
Florida State University is committed to the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.  Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer.
(2) Tenure-Track Position in Organic Geochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder
The Department of Geological Sciences and the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado Boulder, invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of organic geochemistry. This position is the first of three hires planned as part of a multi-year Departmental hiring initiative in Geobiology. We seek a geochemist who focuses on the molecular structure, biogeochemical transformation, and/or isotopic composition of organic matter, to determine its source, function, and/or ability to record paleoenvironmental parameters. The successful candidate will complement Department and Institute strengths in geobiology, paleoclimatology, geochemistry, and biogeochemistry. We seek a candidate who will develop a vigorous and innovative research program, and who will contribute to Departmental teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The University is providing a purpose-designed organic geochemistry laboratory in a new building dedicated to environmental research.This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. A PhD in Earth sciences or a related field is required at the time of appointment, and post-doctoral experience is preferred. This is a 9-month tenure-track position, rostered jointly in Geological Sciences and INSTAAR. To learn more about these units, and their affiliations with other on-campus institutes and Federal laboratories in Boulder, go to www.colorado.edu/GeolSci and instaar.colorado.edu.

See http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/overview/jobs/index.html for full job description.

Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F00609.

Applications must include a cover letter; separate statements of research and teaching interests, to include a brief description of what the applicant considers to be the most important problem in organic geochemistry, and how they plan to address it; a curriculum vitae; reprints of three published papers; and the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. Authority to fill this position is pending budgetary approval.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Tom Marchitto (tom.marchitto@colorado.edu).

(3) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, University of Illinois
The Department of Geology in the School of Earth, Society and Environment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in the broad area of Hydrogeology. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to:
– Experimental or field analyses of groundwater transport, chemical reactions, biogeochemical reactions, and fluid dynamics within porous media.
– Computational analyses and modeling of shallow and/or deep subsurface fluid transport, chemical processes, carbon sequestration, and/or water-microbe-rock interactions.
– Geoscience-focused studies of environmental groundwater issues, groundwater-surface water interactions, and resource sustainability.
– Remote sensing or geophysical methods applied to subsurface fluids.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system and offers an extraordinary environment for hydrologic research and education. The Department of Geology has a long tradition of strength in Hydrogeology, with a highly ranked program and a large pure and applied research hydrological community on campus, including the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Illinois State Water Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, and the USGS Illinois Water Science Center.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Applicants are expected to present evidence of excellence in research and teaching. The target starting date is August 16, 2014. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu and submit your application materials: Letter of application, CV, up to 3 representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for three professional references.  Referees will be contacted electronically by the department upon the submission of the application.  Applicants are highly encouraged to submit applications early to ensure that referees have enough time to submit letters of recommendation.
To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by October 12, 2013, with interviews likely in November 2013. Letters of references should be received by October 17, 2013.  Inquiries about the position are encouraged to the Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair at geology@illinois.edu.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
(4) M.S. Student in Earthquake Seismology, University of Alabama
The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama seeks a motivated student who is interested in pursuing graduate studies in earthquake seismology. Support for one student research position (M.S.) is available starting Fall 2014 through an NSF-funded CAREER grant. Research projects will focus on characterizing the seismic structure beneath the northern Transantarctic Mountains. 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. Samantha Hansen (shansen@geo.ua.edu).

GeoPRISMS Prize for Outstanding AGU Student Presentations

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GeoPRISMS Prize for Outstanding AGU Student Poster and Oral Presentations

Application Deadline: November 11, 2013

The GeoPRISMS Program, successor to MARGINS, is offering two $500 prizes for Outstanding Student Presentations on GeoPRISMS- or MARGINS-related science at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco, December 9-13, 2013. 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.

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 9th 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.




                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
Field School in Bangladesh: Interaction of  Sedimentation and Tectonics in the Ganges-Brahmaputra River Delta –  February 21 – March 7, 2014

			                

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This opportunity may be of interest to the GeoPRISMS Community.



Field School in Bangladesh: Interaction of Sedimentation and Tectonics in the Ganges-Brahmaputra River Delta (February 21 – March 7, 2014, Bangladesh)


 


Participate in a field school on the sedimentary and tectonic processes, and their interaction in the geologically dynamic Ganges-Brahmaputra River Delta. Application deadline is December 20, 2013. Priority is given to graduate students (doctoral level) and post-doctoral fellows with an interest in multidisciplinary research spanning sedimentary and tectonic environments. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.BanglaPIRE.org/education




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As part of a multidisciplinary international project coordinated by the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, we are offering a field school on the sedimentary and tectonic processes, and their interaction in the geologically dynamic Ganges-Brahmaputra River Delta. The world’s largest delta is being accreted on to the Burma subduction system and overthrust by the Shillong Massif, leading to complex interplay of fluvial and tectonic processes. As part of the field school, alternating lectures, training, and field excursions will be led by US and Bangladeshi project scientists. We will cover topics ranging from river dynamics such as channel island migration and avulsions, and tectonics, such as active folding of the deltaic sediments in the subduction-accretion system and the blind overthrust of the Shillong basement-cored anticline. We will also focus on their interaction, such as the influence of tectonics on avulsion rates and control of thrusting by the upward coarsening delta strata. The lectures will review foundations and basic techniques and discuss research activities and results of the BanglaPIRE project (http://BanglaPIRE.org). Field sites range from the mobile sand islands of the Brahmaputra River to the folds of the onshore Burma Arc accretionary prism. The school will offer an opportunity for students to participate in a “live” multidisciplinary, international research program. The research project and summer school are funded by the Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) program of the US National Science Foundation. The school will be an advanced study program aimed at graduate students (doctoral level) and post-doctoral fellows. The school will cover lodging, meals, and field trip costs for all participants. Funds to travel to Bangladesh will be available for participants from US universities, with limited funds for other students. Because of logistic constraints, the number of students is limited to about 30, half US and half local. Priority will be given to applicants with an interest in multidisciplinary research spanning sedimentary and tectonic environments.


For more information and to apply, visit http://www.BanglaPIRE.org/education 


Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013, with December 20 as the cutoff date for receipt of applications.


Michael S. Steckler                                    Tel: 845 365-8479


61 Route 9W                                             Cell: 845 323-0202

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory           Fax: 845 365-8179

Palisades, NY 10964                      steckler@ldeo.columbia.edu

Bangladesh:  http://www.banglapire.org

Calabria:       http://geomorph.ldeo.columbia.edu/calarco/

Marmara:      http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/TAMAM/

                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
Invitation from organizers,  GeoPRISMS Aleutian Logistics Workshop

			                

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hello everyone,


If you used to work in the Aleutians, please return. If you ever hoped to work in the Aleutians, please start now.

We are pleased to invite you to apply to attend the GeoPRISMS Aleutian Logistics Workshop,

Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco,

345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA


Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12:40 – 6:00 pm


Space may be limited, but we will try to accommodate as many participants as possible.


More information, a tentative agenda, and registration information are available on the GeoPRISMS website at

http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/aleutian-agu2013.html


Participants at the workshop will develop ways share logistical costs among investigators, and to share resources with international collaborators, so that as many investigators as possible can work on the Aleutian arc while it is a GeoPRISMS focus area. If you think this is a good idea, please come. We need your help. Also, it will be important to demonstrate to funding agencies that shared resources will be efficiently used by a large number of scientists. Ideally, the maximum number of participants will be attained, but not exceeded. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY, HELP US SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLAN TO ARRIVE WITH LAT/LON OF TWO HIGH PRIORITY SITES IN THE ALEUTIANS.


In addition to organizing logistics in this remote part of the planet, we are hoping to recapture the excitement of RIDGE and MARGINS, with lots of talented people working on a common set of fundamental problems.

Please feel free to direct questions about the Workshop to me or other members of the organizing committee. Please direct questions about proposals for Aleutian field work to NSF GeoPRISMS Program Directors Bilal Haq (bhaq@nsf.gov), Jennifer Wade (jwade@nsf.gov), and Jim Beard (jbeard@nsf.gov).


Best wishes,


Best wishes,

Peter Kelemen


on behalf of the coordinating committee for the Workshop:


Geoff Abers, past MARGINS Chair <abers@ldeo.columbia.edu>

Jeff Freymueller <jeff.freymueller@gi.alaska.edu>

Peter Haeussler <pheuslr@usgs.gov>

Steve Holbrook <steveh@uwyo.edu>

Brian Jicha <bjicha@geology.wisc.edu>

Peter Kelemen <peterk@ldeo.columbia.edu>

John Power <jpower@usgs.gov>

Gene Yogodzinski <gyogodzin@geol.sc.edu>


Ex-officio members:


Peter van Keken, incoming GeoPRISMS Chair <keken@umich.edu>

Julia Morgan, outgoing GeoPRISMS Chair <morganj@rice.edu>



                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
Faculty positions, and AAAS Fellowship

			                

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(1) Faculty Position in Petrology, Boston College


(2) Two Assistant Professor Positions, Geochemistry & Hydrogeology/Geofluids, Oklahoma State University


(3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Earth Systems History, Oregon State University


(4) AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, Washington DC


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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(1) Faculty Position in Petrology, Boston College


The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Petrology to start in Fall 2014. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching within the geological sciences and environmental geoscience curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, and other courses in the candidate’s area of research expertise.  The successful candidate should have a commitment to integrate with existing department research expertise in structural geology, sedimentary geology, igneous and metamorphic terrane analysis, and geochronology/geochemistry.  Candidates with a strong field emphasis in research and teaching are particularly desired. This is an open-rank position, and applications at all levels are invited. The Department is equipped with a range of modern research instrumentation listed on our websitehttp://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/geo/instrumentation-and-facilities.html


Information on the Department, its faculty and research strengths can be viewed on the Department’s web page at http://www.bc.edu/eesciences.


Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references online at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21996. Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2013. Department faculty will be available at the GSA and AGU fall meetings to meet with applicants. Boston College is an academic community whose doors are open to all students and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, or handicap.






(2) Two Assistant Professor Positions, Geochemistry & Hydrogeology/Geofluids, Oklahoma State University


The Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University seeks two tenure track assistant professors: one in sedimentary geochemistry and another in hydrogeology/geofluids.  These positions will be effective August 2014 contingent on funding.  The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or a related field at the time of appointment.For the sedimentary geochemistry position, we are seeking candidates with strengths in one or more of the following areas: organic geochemistry, low temperature metals geochemistry, biomarkers as applied to petroleum systems, environmental systems, and paleo/climate change.


For the hydrogeology/geofluids position, we are seeking candidates with strengths in one or more of the following: simulation of subsurface flow and solute transport, variable-density or multiphase fluid modeling, reactive transport modeling in porous/fractured media, and hydrogeophysics as applied to sedimentary basins, biogeophysics, petroleum, hydrodynamic systems, and environmental change.


The successful candidates will complement School strengths in stable isotope geochemistry, petroleum geology (conventional and unconventional), paleoenvironment, biogeochemistry and biogeophysics. We seek candidates who will develop vigorous and innovative research programs and who will contribute to School teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidates will be expected to supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students and develop courses in their areas of expertise.




The successful candidates will join a faculty of fourteen geoscientists in a department that has close ties to the petroleum and water resource industries.  The School’s teaching and research facilities include state of the art geochemistry laboratory facilities and equipment, geophysical field and laboratory equipment and software, the Devon Visualization Laboratory, and a wide range of petrographic and hydrogeological instrumentation and field equipment.  The School operates a field camp facility near Cañon City, Colorado.


Candidates should submit an application package that includes a cover letter; curriculum vitae; reprints of three published papers; contact information for three referees; and separate statements of research and teaching vision. Candidates should include in their research vision a brief description of how their research will interface with that of existing faculty. All application materials should be submitted to: Assistant Professor Search, Boone Pickens School of Geology, 105 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-3031.  Screening of candidates will begin on November 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  More information about the Boone Pickens School of Geology can be found on the web at http://geology.okstate.edu.  Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Todd Halihan (todd.halihan at okstate.edu) or Dr. Jay Gregg (jay.gregg at okstate.edu).  Committed to health and safety, Oklahoma State University maintains a tobacco-free work environment.  Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity.




(3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Earth Systems History, Oregon State University


The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History.This faculty member conducts research and teach in the area of sedimentary geology, focusing on using pre-Quaternary sedimentary records as a basis for investigation of solid Earth, oceanic, atmospheric, and surficial processes and interactions. CEOAS seeks an individual that expands and complements one or more the areas of research strengths in the College (http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/research/).


Potential areas of expertise include (but are not limited to): paleoclimatology, past ocean and atmospheric chemistry and circulation, and tectonic and/or geodynamic influences on earth surface processes. The successful applicant will employ a range of approaches towards quantitative reconstructions of solid earth, Earth surface, atmospheric, and/or ocean history and evolution. Research should include a substantial field component.


Full details of the position are available at:


https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp






(4) AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, Washington DC


For more than 40 years, scientists, social scientists, engineers and health professionals have applied their knowledge and technical expertise to policy-making while developing valuable career-enhancing skills in the process. Join a network of more than 2,800 current and alumni fellows impacting policy, contributing to public service and forging new careers.The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide a learning opportunity to explore the intersection of science and policy. Fellows bring a common interest in learning about science policy and a willingness to apply their training in new arenas. Fellows serve in yearlong assignments in congressional offices and federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. region.


QUALIFICATIONS:

-Doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, etc.) in any scientific, social science, health/medical or engineering discipline OR

-Master’s in engineering with 3 years of engineering related professional experience

-US citizenship


STIPEND & BENEFITS:

– $74,000-$99,000

– Health insurance, travel/training and relocation allowances. *dependent on agency placement


ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE: November 1, 2013




FELLOWSHIP YEAR: September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015

For more information and to apply visit: https://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/applications/default.aspDETAILS

To learn more about the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, visit our website: http://fellowships.aaas.org.


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Email fellowships@aaas.org or call 202-326-6700


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GeoPRISMS Office Transition & Thank You

			                

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Dear GeoPRISMS Community –


On September 30, 2013, my term as Chair of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee comes to an end.  These last three years have been an extremely exciting and rewarding time, with the launch of GeoPRISMS accompanied by the extraordinary growth of a most active and creative GeoPRISMS community.  During this time, the Rice GeoPRISMS Office oversaw seven major GeoPRISMS workshops, and numerous smaller events, including the well-attended AGU mini-workshops. All of these gatherings enabled substantial community planning and decision making, and the development of new collaborations, and I extend a broad thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to those workshops.  As a result, the GeoPRISMS Implementation Plan is nearly complete, establishing the guidelines for ongoing and future GeoPRISMS research.


None of this would have been possible without the amazing efforts of the staff of the Rice GeoPRISMS Office, including Alana Holmes, Charles Bopp, and Alison Henning, and more recently, Anaîs Férot, August Costa, and Suzanne Haveman. It has been a delight working with all of them, and I am greatly appreciative of everything they have done to keep the office running, and to ease the way for these critical community activities. Also, the success of the GeoPRISMS Program and its early accomplishments would not have been possible without the strong support of the GeoPRISMS community, the input and help of the steering and oversight committee and so many meeting organizers and implementation plan writers, and also the informed advice of the staff of the National Science Foundation.  I thank you all for contributing to the achievements of these last three years.


Finally, I would like to thank Peter van Keken, who will take over as Chair of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee on October 1, 2013, and will manage the new GeoPRISMS Office at the University of Michigan.  The office transition will take place gradually, with the Rice office continuing to coordinate many GeoPRISMS activities, as the Michigan office gets up and running.  Further smoothing the transition, Anaîs Férot, the current science coordinator, will be moving with the office to Michigan, and August Costa and Susi Haveman will continue on at Rice through the fall and AGU.  We expect to have transferred all office responsibilities away from Rice by the end of the calendar year.  Important updates regarding the transition will be distributed here and on the home page of the geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com website.  During this transition, I encourage you to use the generic e-mail and listserv contacts, to ensure that your message is directed to the correct recipient, e.g.,


General communications:    info@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Other communications:     meetings@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com; reimburse@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Listserv announcements:     geoprisms-list@geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com

Website:         http://geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com


And I wish Peter and the new office the best of luck in coming years.  The program is in great shape and in excellent hands!


Sincerely,

Juli Morgan, Outgoing GeoPRISMS Chair

Rice University


                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
Several Faculty Positions and Research  Positions

			                

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(1) Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences

(2) Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History, Oregon State University

(3) Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, Pennsylvania State University

(4) Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry/Paleoclimatology University of Kentucky

(5) Geophysicist Position, The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)


(6) Research position in Coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change, Nanyang Technological University




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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(1) Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences




The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Physics and Chemistry of the Solid Earth. We are seeking a colleague who will build an innovative research program as well as complement and extend our research and teaching strengths.




We seek outstanding candidates within the broad fields of solid-earth geophysics and geochemistry including rock and mineral physics, theoretical and analytical geochemistry, geodesy, geodynamics, and seismology. We encourage applications from those whose focus involves the crust, mantle, and core of the Earth and other planetary bodies as well as those with interdisciplinary interests.




The successful candidate will teach courses in her/his field of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will participate in the breadth of instruction in our curriculum.




The Department of Earth Sciences is part of the N.H. Winchell School of Earth Sciences, which also hosts three NSF-funded research centers: Institute for Rock Magnetism, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, and National Lacustrine Core Repository. In addition, the School is home to the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Polar Geospatial Center. College and University resources include the Materials Characterization Facility, the Supercomputing Institute, the Digital Technology Center, the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, and the Institute on the Environment. Further information concerning the Department and the School of Earth Sciences is at http://www.esci.umn.edu.




Appointment could begin as early as summer 2014. A Ph.D. degree must be earned by the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin November 4, 2013, and will continue until an appointment is made. All candidates must complete an online application via the University of Minnesota employment system at https://employment.umn.edu, requisition number 186955. Applications must include (1) a curriculum vita that includes a complete list of publications, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a statement of teaching interests, and (4) names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. Questions about this position can be directed to Prof. David Kohlstedt at dlkohl@umn.edu.


The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.






(2) Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History, Oregon State University




The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Systems History. The appointee has the option of a part-time (0.75 FTE) 12-month appointment, or a full-time (1.0 FTE) 9-month appointment.




This faculty member conducts research and teach in the area of sedimentary geology, focusing on using pre-Quaternary sedimentary records as a basis for investigation of solid Earth, oceanic, atmospheric, and surficial processes and interactions. CEOAS seeks an individual that expands and complements one or more the areas of research strengths in the College (http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/research/).




Potential areas of expertise include (but are not limited to): paleoclimatology, past ocean and atmospheric chemistry and circulation, and tectonic and/or geodynamic influences on earth surface processes. The successful applicant will employ a range of approaches towards quantitative reconstructions of solid earth, Earth surface, atmospheric, and/or ocean history and evolution. Research should include a substantial field component.




Full details of the position are available at:




https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp.






(3) Tenure-track faculty positions in Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, Pennsylvania State University




The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the fields of Hydrogeology and Geomorphology. We seek colleagues who will continue strong legacies in hydrologic sciences and geomorphology, contribute to highly active and diverse research programs in the Department and College through the development of vigorous externally funded research programs, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their discipline. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or related field at the time of appointment.




Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology: Candidates who creatively use theoretical, observational, and/or experimental approaches to address fundamental problems in hydrosciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in several campus-wide initiatives in water resources through the Penn State Institute for Energy and the Environment (http://www.psiee.psu.edu) and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (http://www.eesi.psu.edu).




Assistant Professor of Geomorphology and Landscape Dynamics: We are seeking candidates who conduct innovative research on landscape dynamics at a range of temporal and spatial scales in order to understand, for example, natural hazards, the evolution of Earth and planetary surfaces, and/or feedbacks between surface processes, climate, and tectonics.




The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and houses top-ranked research programs in environmental and climate sciences, geology, geophysics, and geochemistry (further information is available at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu).  The Department and College also host research centers with foci on climate, environment, energy, and policy, including the Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory; the Earth System Science Center; the Penn State Ice and Climate Research Center; the Riparia Center; and the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards.  There are wide-ranging opportunities for collaboration in research and education in the College’s Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and Energy Institute, and in departments within the Colleges of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences.




Candidates should send a complete curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for four references to: Search Committee Chair (please specify Hydrogeology or Geomorphology), 503 Deike Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802; application materials can also be sent electronically to: search@psu.edu.  Appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.  For further information or questions, please contact Stacie Hugney, slg9@psu.edu.




Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.  Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.






(4) Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry/Paleoclimatology University of Kentucky




The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for this tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August, 2014. Exceptional candidates at all ranks will be considered. We seek candidates with expertise in light, stable isotope geochemistry, in particular as applied to research questions in the field of paleoclimatology. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has recently completed the establishment of a fullyequipped, state-of-the-art stable isotope geochemistry facility (three IRMS and full set of peripherals) for analysis of HCNO in virtually any substance. In addition to maintaining a productive externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach and mentor at the introductory, major, and graduate levels. The successful individual will have a demonstrated publication record, and will have developed, or show the potential for developing, a nationally recognized research program; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is essential. Interested applicants should submit a merged .pdf document to Stable Isotope Geochemistry Search Committee, c/o Dr. Kevin Yeager (kevin.yeager@uky.edu). The document should include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references. We will begin review of applications on December 01, 2013; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other under?represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, and facilities) and the University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.






(5) Geophysicist Position, The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)




The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking a senior-level geophysicist to support the division’s Strategic & Critical Minerals project, which is part of the Alaska Airborne Geophysical/Geological Mineral Inventory (AGGMI) program. DGGS is a dynamic, fast-paced office with multiple field-based programs evaluating many facets of Alaska geology. Alaska offers a geophysicist frontier opportunities to make creative professional contributions and significant new geologic discoveries. The successful applicant will use advanced principles and knowledge of geophysics to provide professional scientific and operational management of multiple, applied airborne geophysical surveys, including magnetic, electromagnetic, and radiometric data acquisition, in support of statewide resource development and infrastructure-hazards assessments. The successful applicant will work independently and collaboratively in all aspects of project work, including participating in initial project concept development, writing and managing the components of geophysical survey contracts, quality checking the data and working with contractors to ensure contract compliance, and preparing digital data sets, documentation, and reports for publication.



Application must be made on-line through the Workplace Alaska website: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/  Under Find Job Opportunities “for All Job Seekers”, type “PCN 10N13094” into the Search keywords section and click on “Apply Search” to locate the full job description and application instructions for this Geologist IV position based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. The State of Alaska does not sponsor work VISAS for non-U.S. citizens; non-U.S. citizens must have a valid work VISA at the time this position closes in order to be considered. This position recruitment will remain open through October 21, 2013.






(6) Research position in Coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change, Nanyang Technological University




The Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, invites applications for a research fellow (postdoctoral level) in coastal paleoseismology/Quaternary environmental change. This project is part of an ongoing program to recover stratigraphic records of past earthquakes and tsunamis, and sea-level change in Indonesia. Skills in quantitative micropaleontology/palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and/or sedimentology of coastal systems are highly desirable. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in coastal geomorphology/geology.




The coastal paleoseismic project is led by Charles Rubin and Ben Horton and supported by the Earth Observatory of Singapore. All applicants should demonstrate a clear desire for adventurous fieldwork and exceptional science. Further details may be obtained from the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University cmrubin@ntu.edu.sg




Initially the contract duration will be 2 years, although a longer period (up to 4 years) can be negotiated. Excellent knowledge of English, both in speaking and writing, is a requirement. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, a short (1-page) synopsis of previous research achievements and research plans, and the names of at least two referees.


Applications and inquiries should be sent electronically to: eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg Applications close 1 January 2014. However applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.



                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
ANNOUNCING Four GeoPRISMS Mini-Workshops at AGU

			                

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Register Now to attend one or more GeoPRISMS Mini-Workshops at Fall AGU


   Please Register by: November 25, 2013 for fullest consideration




All Mini-Workshops are free of charge and open to all.


  (However, attendance and food may be limited; register early to reserve your space.)



Visit the GeoPRISMS website for further information and to register:


   http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops.html


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




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“Kermadec Arc-Havre Trough Planning”


Pre-AGU: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm


Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)


Conveners: A. Kent (Oregon State Univ.); M. Reagan (Univ. Iowa); L. Montesi (Univ. Maryland); K. Hoernle (GEOMAR)




Description: Coordination and discussion of science goals and marine field locales in the Kermadec Arc-Havre Trough in preparation for New Zealand primary site studies.




http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/kermadec-mini-workshop-agu2013.html




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“Field Logistics for GeoPRISMS Research in Aleutian Arc”


Pre-AGU: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12:40 pm – 6:00 pm


Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)


Conveners: P. Kelemen (LDEO); G. Abers (LDEO); P. Haeussler (U.S. Geol. Survey); W.S. Holbrook (Univ. Wyoming); B. Jicha (Univ. Wisconsin); J. Power (U.S. Geol. Survey); G. Yogodzinski (Univ. South Carolina)




Description: Advance coordination of shared logistical resources for field work in the oceanic Aleutian arc, including an assessment of available resources and community interest in use of shared facilities.




http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/aleutian-agu2013.html




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“Exploring the Interplay between Solid Earth Tectonics and Surface Processes using Community Codes”


During AGU: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 pm


Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)


Conveners: P. Upton (GNS Science); M. Behn (WHOI); J. Jaeger (Univ. Florida)




Description: Learn about the availability and performance of community modeling codes for coupling geodynamics and surface processes, and the Geodynamics Focus Research Group within CSDMS, co-sponsored by GeoPRISMS.




http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/csdms-agu2013.html




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“Collaborative Efforts in the East African Rift”


During AGU: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 pm


Fillmore ABC, Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street)


Conveners Part 1: C. Ebinger (Univ. Rochester); T. Fischer (Univ. New Mexico); S. Kattenhorn (Univ. Idaho)


Conveners Part 2: D.S. Stamps (MIT); W. Nelson (Univ. Houston); R. Moucha (Syracuse Univ.); A. Nyblade (Penn. State Univ.)




Description: Collaborative efforts and coordination in preparation for research in the East African Rift primary site:  Part 1 – The Eastern Branch Focus Site.  Part 2 – Synoptic Studies of the East African Rift.




http://www.geoprisms.nineplanetsllc.com/agu-mini-workshops/ears-agu2013.html



                            

        
        

  	




				
					



	
    
    


		

    		
Early Career Workshop at AGU on Marine Seismic Research

			                

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Announcement:


Applications for the Student/Early Career Scientist MLSOC program now being accepted


   – Deadline: October 13, 2013   (Financial support for travel is available)




Please see attached announcement for application instructions.




Opportunity:


Participate in a workshop tailored to engage students/early career scientists in marine seismic research.  The workshop is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 2013 in San Francisco, CA (before the AGU Fall meeting).  Applications for travel and lodging support are being accepted through October 13th, 2013.


Background:


The Marcus Langseth Science Oversight Committee (MLSOC), a standing committee of UNOLS, has the charge to engage the community and oversee scientific operation of the R/V Marcus G. Langseth as a National Oceanographic Seismic Facility. The focus of the MLSOC is to ensure high quality geophysical images, provide oversight on state of the art seismic acquisition capabilities, lower the threshold of expertise needed to use the facility, and increase quality and accessibility of archived data. Additionally, the MLSOC is charged with maintaining and enhancing the Langseth’s capabilities for general geophysical and oceanographic research.


The MLSOC fall meeting is an open forum for marine scientists to learn about scientific discoveries and technical advances, as well as to express their opinions about the National Oceanographic Seismic Facility activities.  The MLSOC meeting is held annually on the Sunday before the start of the AGU fall meeting.


The MLSOC is committed to increasing the involvement of students and postdoctoral/early career scientists.  To that end, this program was designed to: 1) expose students and early career scientists to the MLSOC, 2) engage these participants in the MLSOC advisory activities, 3) offer participants training and mentoring in the process of developing research programs that use the Langseth, and 4) enable participants to network with scientists actively involved in Langseth-supported research.  These goals will be achieved through a workshop (prior to the MLSOC meeting) with breakout sessions on ships and technical support, data, cruise planning and funding models and by directly involving participants in the MLSOC fall meeting.


The early career workshop will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm followed by an evening workshop dinner (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm) featuring a guest speaker(s).  The MLSOC fall meeting will occur on Sunday, December 8th from 10 am to 5 pm (the day before the start of the 2013 AGU Fall meeting) in San Francisco, CA.



Students and early career scientists can apply for financial support to offset the cost of travel and lodging for the MLSOC workshop and meeting. Participants must attend the entire workshop, evening dinner, and MLSOC meeting.




For more information about UNOLS and the MLSOC, please visit our website at:

o        UNOLS homepage:  www.unols.org


   o    MLSOC webpage:  http://www.unols.org/committees/mlsoc/index.html




Please see attached announcement for application instructions.