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1) Two Faculty Positions in Volcanology (tenured or tenure track) – Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon

The Department of Earth Sciences (formerly Geological Sciences) is seeking outstanding scientists to fill two new open-rank faculty positions beginning Fall 2017 as part of a newly funded Center for Volcanology and Volcanic Hazards.  Appointment can be at any rank from tenure-track assistant professor to tenured full professor. We seek applicants who investigate eruption precursors, volcano deformation, conduit processes, magma fragmentation, plume behavior, and/or the transport and deposition of tephra through the use of remote sensing, geodesy, and theoretical, experimental, or numerical modeling approaches. We anticipate filling at least one of the two positions at the assistant professor level, so junior candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  The potential for establishing a vigorous independent research program in volcanology and active participation and excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be the most important criteria for selection.  A Ph.D. is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred for applicants at the assistant professor level. We seek candidates who will complement our existing strengths in volcanology, petrology, geochemistry, seismology, geodynamics, and surface processes.

Applicants must apply at Academic Jobs Online http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7521. The application process requires candidates to upload a current CV, an overview of current and future research (2 page limit), a statement of teaching experience and interests detailing evidence of teaching excellence (2 page limit), a statement of contributions to diversity (1 page limit), and the names of three or more references.  Further inquiries concerning this search should be sent to Paul Wallace (pwallace@uoregon.edu). Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2016, and will continue until suitable candidates are 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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2) Assistant Professor in Geodesy (tenure-track) Earth Sciences – Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon

The Department of Earth Sciences (formerly Geological Sciences) at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position commencing Fall 2017 with a focus on the use of geodetic techniques to study surface and subsurface Earth processes. We seek a dynamic scientist who investigates one or more areas related to change detection of geologic and environmental processes. Techniques may include GPS, InSAR, terrestrial, airborne, or satellite LiDAR, radar altimetry, gravity, or other methods. We are particularly interested in candidates who study natural hazards, cryospheric processes, tectonics, geomorphology, or hydrogeology. Expectations for the position include: 1) establishing an active, externally funded research program, 2) supervising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and 3) teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that contribute to and expand our core and major curriculum. Competitive candidates will complement existing strengths that include: surface processes, fault mechanics, coastal oceanography, and cryosphere processes, as well as major departmental initiatives in volcanology and earthquake early warning.

The application process requires candidates to submit a current CV, research statement (2 page limit), teaching statement (2 page limit), and a statement of contributions to diversity (1 page limit), as well as contact information for at least three references. Minimum requirements at the time of appointment include completion of a PhD from an accredited institution in geosciences, physics, engineering, or a related field with a demonstrated research record in geodesy. Review of applications will begin after Nov. 15, 2016, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Inquiries can be directed to: uogeodesy@gmail.com.

Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.

More information and application instructions can be found at our website: http://geology.uoregon.edu/.

Applications can be submitted at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7498.

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.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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3) Two Research Fellows in Seismology – University of Southampton

The research will be in:

1. Seismically Imaging the Tectonic Plate (fixed term for 3 years) – play a vital role in a large international project to image and understand the properties that define a tectonic plate. The fellow will work on two funded research projects: the UK NERC-funded PI-LAB project and ERC-funded EURO-LAB project. You will do one or more of the following projects: global imaging of the tectonic plate, in situ imaging of the 0 – 40 My old Atlantic plate using data collected from a large ocean bottom seismic experiment (receiver functions, surface waves, body waves, shear-wave splitting), seismic-MT joint inversions, and/or developing full-waveform inversions. In addition to supporting these projects you will be encouraged to develop their own research interests in seismology. Interaction with international collaborators is key, since broad impact will be attained by integrating results and incorporating a wide range of seismic resolutions. Additional details of the project can be found here:http://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/research/projects/passive-imaging-of-the-lithosphere-asthenosphere-boundary.page. The cruise blog can be found here: https://pilabsoton.wordpress.com

2. Seismically Imaging Subduction Processes (fixed term for 2 years)– determine the factors that control subduction zone melting and associated volcanoes and earthquakes with a particular focus on the role of volatiles in the system. You will work in a collaborative team as part of a UK- NERC funded Large Grant, VOILA (VOlatile recycling In the Lesser Antilles arc). You will use a wide range of seismic techniques and a new large ocean bottom and ocean island dataset. Imaging techniques include, but are not limited to receiver functions, shear wave splitting, attenuation tomography, and surface waves. You will integrate results with our interdisciplinary collaborators for a broad perspective and enhanced impact. Please see additional information on the following website: http://www.voila.ac.uk

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world Universities and one of the UK’s top 10 research-intensive universities.  We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. Following our excellent performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) assessment (where over 93% of our research activity was recognised as being of either world-leading or internationally excellent quality). You will be joining an active research group, with 11 full academic staff, 6 Research Fellows, and almost 40 PhD students (http://blog.soton.ac.uk/ggblog/).

The start date for both positions is 2nd of January 2017 with some flexibility.

For both positions, you will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in seismology, geophysics, or related field, experience in computing and data processing and in the completion of projects to international peer-review publication level.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Catherine Rychert (C.Rychert@southampton.ac.uk).

Interviews are scheduled for the 13th / 14th of October 2016.

Please include your CV and Publication list. We will require 3 references if you are successful at shortlisting, please provide the contact details for these on your application.

Please see job description / person specification for both roles below.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at:

www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Maxine Parker (Recruitment Team) on  +44 (0) 23 8059 3784Call: +44 (0) 23 8059 3784Call: +44 (0) 23 8059 3784. Please quote reference 763716HN on all correspondence.

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1) Tenure-track Assistant Professor Environmental Systems Modeler – Boston College, Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences

2) Tenure-track faculty position in Sedimentary Geology – Penn State, Dept of Geosciences

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1) Tenure-track Assistant Professor Environmental Systems Modeler – Boston College, Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an expertise in quantitative/computational modeling of integrated earth systems: a geodynamic and/or hydrologic modeler who explores the physical, chemical, and/or biological interrelationships among diverse environmental and earth systems at the regional to global scale. The candidate should have broad research interests compatible with those of the current faculty in our Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and potentially with faculty in the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and/or Mathematics departments. Areas of research expertise could include (but are not limited to): modeling of the interactions of ice-sheet dynamics, sea-level rise and climate change; modeling the exchange of water, carbon, energy, or pollutants between the terrestrial hydrosphere, cryosphere, ocean, atmosphere, and lithosphere; and modeling crustal deformation and mantle flow as it influences surface topography and climate. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching within the Earth and Environmental Science curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Information on the department, its faculty and research strengths can be viewed at

http://www.bc.edu/eesciences

Applicants should send a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of at least three references to https://apply.interfolio.com/36250. Review of applications will begin onNovember 1, 2016. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Noah Snyder, Search Committee Chair (noah.snyder@bc.edu).

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

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2) Tenure-track faculty position in Sedimentary Geology – Penn State

http://www.geosc.psu.edu/content/tenure_track_faculty_sedimentary_geology

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Sedimentary Geology, broadly defined. We seek a colleague working to understand the chemical, physical or biological evolution of modern or ancient sedimentary systems. We are especially interested in applicants who integrate a combination of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques, and who complement our existing departmental strengths in geobiology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to a diverse research and teaching community in the Department of Geosciences through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized and externally funded research program, and through teaching courses in their discipline at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and houses research programs spanning a broad spectrum of Earth Science disciplines (further information is available at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu). Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Appointment may begin as early as July 1, 2017. For further information or questions, please contact Mark Patzkowsky, Chair of the Search Committee at mep12@psu.edu.

Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/841651

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1) NSF Program Director Marine Geology and Geophysics Program – Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) in Arlington, VA

We are searching for a new Program Director with expertise in marine geophysics. The position is with the Marine Geology and Geophysics Program in the Division of Ocean Sciences at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The job includes managing merit review of proposals; working with scientists in the US academic sector and other interested parties to foster outstanding, innovative research; and helping to oversee  facilities including those supporting marine seismic research (e.g., the Ocean Bottom Seismometer Pool (OBSIP), multi-channel seismics) and cyberinfrastructure for marine geology and geophysics.

More information is provided in the following links:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/444470500/  (permanent position)

and https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/444471700/ (temporary or rotator position).

Please contact the Search Committee chair (Candace Major, MGG Program Lead, cmajor@nsf.gov or 703 292 7597) with any questions. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25, 2016.

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2) Postdoctoral position in Marine Geophysics – Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University

The Marine Geology and Geophysics division at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in Marine Geophysics. The successful candidate will be involved in a large interdisciplinary project aimed at studying the formation and evolution of the East North American rifted margin offshore Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The position responsibilities are to investigate the events surrounding the final stage of continental breakup and early opening of the Central Atlantic Ocean using recent 2D deep-penetration seismic reflection data collected aboard the R/V M. Langseth as part of the NSF-GeoPRISMS ENAM Community Seismic Experiment (more information can be found at http://www.rvdata.us/catalog/MGL1408).

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Geophysics or Geology. Experience in the analysis and interpretation of multi-channel seismic data preferred. Additional background in magnetic and gravity data analysis and/or numerical modeling of magmatic and tectonic processes desirable.

Appointment will be for 1-year, with continuation pending funding and progress.

Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is 10/01/2016.

Please visit our online application site at

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63018

for further information about this position and to submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter, a statement of research experience and academic interests, and names/contact information for three research related references. For further information, please send an email to annebcl@ldeo.columbia.edu.

Columbia University benefits provided with this Officer of Research appointment.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer — Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

We accept online applications only.

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3) Staff Scientist Position in Geophysics, Geochemistry, and/or Cosmochemistry – Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science seeks applicants for the position of Staff Scientist in the broad categories of geophysics, geochemistry, and/or cosmochemistry. We are particularly interested in innovative researchers whose observations help to constrain the role of fluids (e.g., water, other volatiles, melt) in: the past and present evolution of the solid Earth; the formation and early development of Earth’s atmosphere; and/or the origin of volatiles on Earth and other rocky planets. Subfields of interest include, but are not limited to, geodesy, geo/cosmochemistry, magnetotellurics, noble gases, remote sensing, seismology, and/or astrochemistry. Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. The applicant should complement existing strengths within the Department (http://dtm.carnegiescience.edu/research). We especially encourage applications from early career scientists and from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Carnegie Institution is a basic research organization with a history of innovative instrumentation development. DTM staff scientists hold 12-month salaried appointments and pursue independent research supported by a combination of endowment and federal funds. DTM staff scientists do not have teaching duties, but we place considerable emphasis on the mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

Applications should be submitted through https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/ and should include curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans, and abstracts from the applicant’s three most important papers. Please also provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees, whose letters may be requested by DTM. Review of the applications will begin on August 1, 2016. Please contact the chair of the search committee Lara Wagner with any questions regarding this position by email at lwagner@carnegiescience.edu. The Carnegie Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Best regards,

Diana Roman

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1) Postdoctoral Position – Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa

2) Faculty Position in Geology or Geophysics – Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa

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1) Postdoctoral Position – Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa

A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa to participate in funded research in support of the expansion of the Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) to Python (possibly via Cython), with applications in plate tectonics and geodynamics. A one-year initial appointment is anticipated, with the possibility of a second year extension, depending on progress and availability of funds.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, independent researcher with extensive programming experience (preferably in C) and Python scripting and will assist Dr. Wessel and the GMT team in developing the GMT/Python API. Applicants must have completed a PhD in the physical sciences at the time of appointment, with a preference for geophysics, and should be proficient in spoken and written English. The position is open immediately and will remain open until an appointment is made.  The appointment pays a stipend of USD 4583–5000/month depending on qualifications.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a brief (1 page) statement of research objectives, a brief (1 page) statement of skills or experience suitable for contributing to GMT development, and the names of three references to Dr. Paul Wessel (pwessel@hawaii.edu).  Questions should also be addressed to Dr. Wessel directly via e-mail. Information on the Department can be found at http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

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2) Faculty Position in Geology or Geophysics – Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Earth science at the rank of Assistant Professor (or Associate Professor for an exceptional candidate with 4 years or more experience at assistant level or equivalent). Candidates whose research and teaching expertise align with identified target areas (including seismology, volcanology, hydrology, and mineral physics) of the Department and the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology are encouraged to apply. However, excellent candidates in all Earth science disciplines will be considered. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program and to engage in Departmental undergraduate and graduate instructional programs. Candidates with a record of teaching excellence and innovation are preferred. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Earth science at the time of application. Applications must be submitted electronically via email (gt@soest.hawaii.edu) as a single PDF file that includes: (1) a letter of application; (2) a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and research funding; (3) a statement of teaching experience and interests detailing evidence of teaching excellence; (4) a statement of research interests, synergistic activities, and future research endeavors; and (5) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin August 26, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Aug. 1, 2017. The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Institution. Information on the Department can be found athttp://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/. The complete vacancy announcement is available at workatuh.hawaii.edu for position number 0088192.

Postdoctoral Position – Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research on satellite observations of volcano unrest. The postdoc will work at Cornell, supervised by Matt Pritchard, and be funded through several projects related to this theme.  The postdoc will be named a USGS Powell Center Fellow to help lead  a newly funded international working group aimed at optimizing satellite observations  of volcano unrest (focusing on ground deformation, thermal anomalies, and degassing)  as well as understanding global volcanic processes and hazards using multi-sensor datasets. The team will meet during annual workshops at the John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis and the Fellow will have the opportunity to visit the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory to work with the project Co-PI Mike Poland.  A completed Ph.D. in volcanology, remote sensing, geophysics, or a related field is required. Review of applications begins on July 15, 2016 and while the start date is negotiable, we prefer a start by 1 January 2017.  The position is for one year and is renewable, contingent on funding and performance. Please send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names of at least three professional references to: Matt Pritchard, pritchard@cornell.edu Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.

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Staff Scientist in Geophysics, Geochemistry, and/or Cosmochemistry – Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science

The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science seeks applicants for the position of Staff Scientist in the broad categories of geophysics, geochemistry, and/or cosmochemistry. We are particularly interested in innovative researchers whose observations help to constrain the role of fluids (e.g., water, other volatiles, melt) in: the past and present evolution of the solid Earth; the formation and early development of Earth’s atmosphere; and/or the origin of volatiles on Earth and other rocky planets. Subfields of interest include, but are not limited to, geodesy, geo/cosmochemistry, magnetotellurics, noble gases, remote sensing, seismology, and/or astrochemistry. Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. The applicant should complement existing strengths within the Department (http://dtm.carnegiescience.edu/research). We especially encourage applications from early career scientists and from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Carnegie Institution is a basic research organization with a history of innovative instrumentation development. DTM staff scientists hold 12-month salaried appointments and pursue independent research supported by a combination of endowment and federal funds. DTM staff scientists do not have teaching duties, but we place considerable emphasis on the mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

Applications should be submitted online here (https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/) and should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans, and abstracts from the applicant’s three most important papers. Please also provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees, whose letters may be requested by DTM. Review of the applications will begin on August 1, 2016. Please contact the chair of the search committee Lara Wagner with any questions regarding this position by email at lwagner@carnegiescience.edu. The Carnegie Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Apply Now (https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/apply/25193/)

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1) Senior Project Associate for Secondary Ion Probe and Electron Microprobe – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

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1) Senior Project Associate for Secondary Ion Probe and Electron Microprobe – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences, in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, invites applications for the positon of senior project associate for the secondary ion probe (SIMS) and electron microprobe (EMP). Virginia Tech facilities include a Cameca IMS 7f GEO SIMS and a Cameca SX50 EMP. The responsibilities of the manager include:  instrument maintenance and repair, development of analytical protocols and software update, data collection, training, and support of microprobe users and scheduling of users.

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in geosciences, materials science or related discipline. He/she must have communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated technological expertise related with SIMS and EMP, demonstrated knowledge of both computer software and hardware related to controlling the SIMS and/or EMP.  Preferences will be given to those candidates who have experience working with students and/or other users in a training capacity of these instruments; experience with SIMS for volatile (H, C, S, Cl, etc.) determination in minerals and melt inclusions; experience with EMP for chemical analyses of minerals and melt inclusions; knowledge of mineralogy, petrology, and material science.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, and list of three professional references upon applying through www.jobs.vt.edu posting number SR0160046 or via the link: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/65345.  Review of applications will begin on May 6, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ms. Sharon Collins (sharon62@vt.edu).

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Esteban Gazel, (egazel@vt.edu); Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA;  (540) 231-2296.  Further information about the Department is available at www.geos.vt.edu/.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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2) Faculty Positions in Geosciences and Environmental Science – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. The positions can be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, starting as early as Fall 2016. The successful candidates are expected to develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs, to help develop and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to supervise graduate student research. In the case of an appointment with tenure, the candidate must already be internationally recognized and have a demonstrated record of external research funding. A Ph.D. is required in the Earth Sciences or a related natural sciences discipline; post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Applicants are sought for two focus areas: Geosciences including low-temperature geochemistry and studies of the early Earth, cosmochemistry, geophysics and geodynamics, volcanology and igneous petrology. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our recent hires with expertise in sedimentary, metamorphic and tectonic processes, planetary geology, and planetary atmospheres.

Environmental Sciences including: natural resources (including water, metals, soils, and energy), ecology, critical zone science, marine sciences, cryospheric sciences, geomorphology, landscape hydrology, environmental change, air pollution, and, biogeochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our program in Global Environmental Change and Sustainability.

Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to forge research and teaching ties with other parts of the Johns Hopkins community that are active in the earth and environmental sciences, and sustainability. They include multiple engineering departments, Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, the Applied Physics Laboratory, and the cross-departmental Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and Health Institute. There are excellent opportunities for additional collaborations within the Baltimore-Washington region, including with the Carnegie Institution, the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Maryland, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Applications must be submitted electronically using Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/34960), should indicate the relevant focus area and must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and complete contact information of at least three references. Questions concerning submission of application materials should be directed to Kristen Heisey (kgaines@jhu.edu). Other requests for information may be directed to Professor Sverjensky, Geosciences, Search Committee Chair (sver@jhu.edu) and/or Professor Waugh, Environmental Sciences Search Committee Chair (Waugh@jhu.edu). Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by 30 June, 2016 will receive full consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. is required in the Earth Sciences or a related natural sciences discipline; post-doctoral experience is desirable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be submitted electronically using Interfolio, should indicate the relevant focus area and must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and complete contact information of at least three references.

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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1) USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Opportunity: Cascadia Subduction Zone: Synthesis of Known Faults, Discovery of New Faults, and Links Between the Upper Plate and Megathrust

We would like to call your attention to a new USGS Mendenhall Post-Doctoral research opportunity: Cascadia Subduction Zone: Synthesis of Known Faults, Discovery of New Faults, and Links Between the Upper Plate and Megathrust (RO #16-17).  Details about the position are available at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2016/round16/16-17%20Blakely.htm.  In summary, we are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to help identify and quantify causal interactions between major structures responsible for earthquake hazards in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Cascadia megathrust and upper-plate faults, both onshore and offshore.  Applicants have latitude in the proposed research topic, geographic scale, and geophysical methods to be used.   Applicants are encouraged to contact any of the USGS Research Advisors (listed below) to discuss proposal ideas before developing a complete proposal.  The application deadline is May 2, 2016, and the proposed duty station is Menlo Park, California.  Application instructions are provided at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/basics.html.

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2) Visiting Faculty Position in Geology – Washington and Lee University, Department of Geology

The Geology Department at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in the discipline of environmental geology for the 2016-17 academic year. A PhD or ABD is required. Courses taught by the successful candidate at the majors level will include environmental field methods and possibly geochemistry, and water resources and physical geology at the introductory level. We seek a dynamic, creative teacher committed to high-quality undergraduate education and student-faculty research. W&L is a nationally ranked, highly selective liberal arts college. The Department (http://www.wlu.edu/geology-department) has excellent facilities and resources, makes great use of the Appalachians in field courses and labs, and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium. Apply via email to wilsons@wlu.edu. Applications should include curriculum vitae, teaching statement including teaching interests/experience, research statement, and contact info for 3 referees. Please address to Search Committee, Geology Department, Washington and Lee University. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Washington and Lee and the Department of Geology are interested in candidates committed to high standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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3) FY2017 Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Postdoctoral Fellow Programme

JAMSTEC wants to help talented young researchers who have completed promising Ph.D. theses to develop their scientific excellence in the fields of ocean and earth sciences. For this purpose, JAMSTEC has established an international postdoctoral fellowship programme. It is intended that research grants will be provided to successful applicants which will facilitate smooth start-up of his/her research in JAMSTEC (\1,000,000 for the first fiscal year and \500,000 for each of the second and third years). The successful applicant will also have access to the necessary facilities and equipment at JAMSTEC during the contract period.

Successful applicants to this programme are expected to conduct scientific work independently on research topics of their own proposing or to proceed with research in collaboration with JAMSTEC staff. The successful applicant will also have access to the necessary facilities and equipment at JAMSTEC during the contract period. A mentor will be designated to each JAMSTEC Postdoctoral Fellow, who will facilitate his/her research activities and evaluate research progress each year. During the fellowship period, the administration section of JAMSTEC will provide support regarding personal issues (e.g., preparing immigration documents, finding an apartment, etc).

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Please note, new job announcements (usually) will be distributed to the GeoPRISMS Listserv on the 1st and 15th of each month.

1) Mendenhall Research Fellowship Opportunity 

2) Two-year postdoctoral position in subduction zone related seismology – GNS Science, New Zealand

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1) Mendenhall Research Fellowship Opportunity 16-11: Hydroacoustic detection and characterization of submarine volcanic activity in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA

Eruptions of submarine volcanoes constitute a poorly understood hazard and pose a significant risk to ocean-going vessels due to the formation of pumice rafts. Air traffic can also be affected when vigorous submarine eruption plumes pass through the water column and into the atmosphere. The two most recent volcanic eruptions in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a commonwealth of the United States, have been submarine: South Sarigan Seamount (2010) and Ahyi (2014). We seek a talented, Ph.D. level scientist with a background in geophysics, physics, or acoustics to participate in a joint USGS-NOAA project aiming to improve our understanding of submarine volcanism through research in the CNMI on the following broad topics in naturally generated hydroacoustics:

-Processes related to submarine volcanic unrest

-Generation and propagation of hydroacoustic waves and their coupling into the solid Earth

-How hydroacoustic ambient noise affects signal detectability

Beyond the use of hydroacoustic and seismic T-phase data in the CNMI to investigate any of these topics, the detailed research plan is left to the Postdoctoral Fellow to formulate. The project is expected to involve the analysis of hydroacoustic data, numerical modeling of hydroacoustic propagation, and the deployment of hydrophones in the Mariana Arc region. Please contact any of the research advisors for information on the application process.

Research Advisors: Matthew Haney (Alaska Volcano Observatory, mhaney at usgs.gov), Robert Dziak (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, robert.p.dziak at noaa.gov), William Chadwick (Oregon State University, bill.chadwick at oregonstate.edu), John Lyons (Alaska Volcano Observatory, jlyons at usgs.gov), and Del Bohnenstiehl (North Carolina State University, delwayne_bohnenstiehl at ncsu.edu)

Project Website: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2016/round16/16-11%20Haney.htm

Application Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433085900

Duty Station: Anchorage, AK

Application Deadline: May 2, 2016

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2) Two-year postdoctoral position in subduction zone related seismology – GNS Science, New Zealand

GNS Science, a crown research institute of New Zealand that provides Earth, geoscience and isotope research, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position to conduct research on recently acquired ocean bottom seismometer and absolute pressure gauge data from the Hikurangi Margin. The data capture one of the largest shallow Slow Slip Episodes to date and provide an enticing opportunity to search for temporal changes in physical properties associated with deformation on a megathrust fault. The postdoctoral project is a multinational collaboration with colleagues from the University of Tokyo and Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and provides opportunities for close interaction with these institutes.

Candidates with strong physics, computing, and writing skills are encouraged to submit a Curriculum Vitae, brief statement of research interests via our careers page https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/gns-science/gns-science-jobs.For further information, please contact Bill Fry at: b.fry@gns.cri.nz.