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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1) Hamilton Chair position at Southern Methodist University, Department of Earth Sciences
Position N. 06029. The Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences at SMU announces a search to fill a named professorship honoring WB Hamilton. We solicit nominations and applications from distinguished earth scientists who maintain vigorous and sustainable research programs and who have a commitment to full participation in the educational mission of the department to provide professional training in a liberal arts environment. As the fourth holder of the chair established in 1921, we seek an individual who can extend existing departmental strengths in earth science. The department’s focus is on pure research to understand Earth history and geologic processes with applied research on problems in the national interest such as climate and environmental change, earthquake seismology including induced seismicity, natural hazards, nuclear test ban monitoring and resources including geothermal energy. The expected start date is August 1, 2015.
Applications can be submitted electronically to sschwob@smu.edu or in writing to:
Professor Neil Tabor
Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth Sciences,
Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 0395, Dallas TX 75275
Applicants should include curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references. To insure full consideration, applications must be received by January 5, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Southern Methodist University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
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2) Tenure-track faculty in Global Climate Modeling / Earth Systems Modeling / Global Biogeochemical Modeling – University of Rochester
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester will be hiring a tenure-track faculty in Global Climate Modeling / Earth Systems Modeling / Global Biogeochemical Modeling. The rank of the position is open, with a start date of July 1, 2016. We are interested in a dynamic researcher and educator who can establish an externally funded, internationally recognized research program. The Department and University are committed to growth in the broad area of Climate Science, with two recent faculty hires, and several further hires projected over the next few years. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to link with the new Institute for Data Science and have access to the University’s state-of-the-art supercomputer and visualization center. 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/faculty-recruiting/. 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 20, 2014 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) Faculty Positions in Geology, Geochemistry & Geophysics – MIT
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT seeks applications for faculty positions in geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. We particularly encourage applicants whose work crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. The intent is to hire at the assistant professor level, but more senior appointments can be considered.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geoscience or a related field by the start of employment and must demonstrate ability to excel in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. A complete application must include a curriculum vitae, one- to two-page descriptions of research and teaching plans, and three letters of recommendation.
Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4798 To receive full consideration, a complete application must be received by December 1, 2014.
Search Contact:
Ms. Karen Fosher, HR Administrator, EAPS, 54-924 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, kfosher@mit.edu, 617-253-2132
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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4) Assistant Professor Volcanology – University of Oregon, Dept. of Geological Sciences
The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin in the Fall of 2015 with a focus on volcanic processes. We seek a dynamic scientist who investigates volcanic eruptions through studies of conduit processes, magma fragmentation, plume behavior, and/or the transport and deposition of lava and tephra. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate field observations with remote sensing, textural, geochemical, experimental and/or theoretical modeling approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a laboratory in their area of specialization. They will also have access to existing stable isotope, FTIR spectroscopy, and experimental petrology labs as well as the microanalytical facilities in the University’s Center for Advanced Materials Characterization (SEM, EPMA, EBSD, TEM, FIB, TOF-SIMS; http://camcor.uoregon.edu/) and the University’s high-performance computing facility (http://aciss-computing.uoregon.edu/). We seek a candidate who will complement our existing strengths in volcanology, petrology, geochemistry, seismology, geodynamics, and Earth surface processes.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, contribute to the mission of the department in undergraduate and graduate education, and engage in departmental and university service. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants must apply at Academic Jobs Online http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4218, where they should upload an application letter, a current curriculum vita, a two-page statement of current and future research, and a one-page teaching statement. When notified by email, they should arrange to have three to four letters of recommendation uploaded at the same site. Further inquiries concerning this search should be sent to geosearch@uoregon.edu, posting 14272. Review of applications will begin on Jan. 5, 2015, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.
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5) Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Exploration Geophysics) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. It is expected that the research program will include field and subsurface-based studies of exploration geophysics. Ability to contribute to growing petroleum geoscience-related teaching and research activities within the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be considered as an advantage. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in Geology or a related field at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology, Meteorology/Climatology, and Hydrosphere Geosciences programs serve as the three primary units within the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Additional information about our department can be found on our Web site: http://eas.unl.edu. To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition 41016 and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement detailing research and teaching interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on November 5, 2014, but the position will remain open until it is filled. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. For further information, contact Dr. Chris Fielding, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: cfielding2@unl.edu, 1-402-472-9801; Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.
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6) Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Geoscience
The Position: The Department of Geoscience at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of sedimentary geology beginning August 2015. This position in the Geoscience Department is part of an expansion of a campus-wide interdisciplinary research cluster in Energy Sustainability that is focused on multiple aspects of natural resource development and extraction.
Qualifications: We seek an individual with a strong background in sedimentary geology, with preference given to those with specific research interests that allow undergraduate student participation. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s), which will include a teaching demonstration. Possible research interests could include any aspect of stratigraphy, depositional modeling, or basin analysis. Candidates whose research relates to energy resources will be given preference. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding skills and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students and the ability to develop a strong research program involving undergraduates. The department is interested in candidates who understand the barriers facing women and people of color in higher education and science.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach 12 contact hours each semester. Teaching responsibilities will include a course on sedimentation & stratigraphy and additional courses defined by the candidate’s specialty. In addition, the candidate must have a strong interest in and commitment to teaching introductory courses in Geoscience to both majors and non-majors. She/he will also be expected to advise undergraduate research projects and develop a joint faculty-student research program. The successful candidate may be assigned to perform work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education.
The IUP Geoscience Department is located in the heart of the Appalachian Basin and offers a field-oriented program in an undergraduate-only setting. More information about the Geoscience Department, the University, and the surrounding area is available at our department website: http://www.iup.edu/geoscience.
How to Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 16, 2015. All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at www.iup.edu/employment. Please do not fax, mail or email any documentation. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will contain a cover letter discussing their qualifications, a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests; unofficial academic transcripts and the names and email addresses of three references. Three (3) letters of reference must be on file with IUP before consideration is given for an on campus interview. Official transcripts will be needed for hire.
Committed to excellence through diversity, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and offers competitive salaries and benefits.
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7) Postdoctoral Research Associate Program – Brown University, Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University invites applications for its postdoctoral research associate program. The department seeks outstanding candidates in the field of Earth and planetary sciences, with preference given to applicants whose research addresses key questions regarding Earth structure, composition, dynamics, deformation and material properties. Postdoctoral associates are encouraged to pursue their own research interests, but close interaction with Brown Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences faculty is expected. Information about the department is available at http://www.brown.edu/academics/earth-environmental-planetary-sciences.
These competitive, institutionally-supported postdoctoral positions are awarded for a one-year period, with possible extension for a second year. The initial annual stipend is $56,500 and a research/travel fund of $5,000 is provided in each year.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief proposal for the research to be carried out at Brown (with identification of a Brown faculty sponsor), a statement of research accomplishments, and three letters of recommendation to: http://apply.interfolio.com/26789 no later than January 15, 2015. Inquiries may be directed by email to geopostdocsearch@brown.edu. Decisions will be made in Spring 2015 for a position start date as early as July 1, 2015. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) or should be 2014-2015 degree candidates. Degree completion is required by the start date of the appointment.
Brown University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage nominations from minority and women scientists.
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