(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)
(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
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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.