Tag: Job Posting

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1) Researcher in Fracture Mechanics – French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer, France) French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea

French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, Ifremer, through its research work and expert advice, contributes to knowledge of the oceans and their resources, to monitoring of marine and coastal environments and to the sustainable development of marine activities. To these ends, Ifremer conceives and operates tools for observation, experimentation and monitoring, and manage the oceanographic databases.

Created in 1984, Ifremer is a French public institute of an industrial and commercial nature. It is supervised jointly by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy.

Ifremer undertakes research missions, offers expert advice and acts as a funding agency.

Ifremer performs targeted applied research to address the questions posed by society (climate change effects, marine biodiversity, pollution prevention, seafood quality etc.). Results include scientific knowledge, technological innovations, and systems for ocean observation and exploration. Partnerships may be public, private or a combination of the two.

Ifremer works in a network with the French scientific community, also collaborating with international partner organizations, in the frame of several national and international projects, including contractual activities.

The «Marine Geosciences» (GM) Research Unit at Ifremer is one of the oldest of the institute. Since its creation, GM has improved its performances in fundamental and applied scientific research at an international level in nearly all domains of marine geosciences. The Laboratory of “Sediment Dynamics and Geohazards” (LAD), is one of the 3 research laboratories of GM. LAD is a multidisciplinary laboratory which conducts applied and fundamental research in the fields of geotechnics, geophysics (including seismology), geology and sedimentology in order to characterize the intensity, the distribution in time and space of marine geological hazards and their association to a variety of external key factors (earthquakes, fluid migration, gas hydrates…).

General areas of responsibility (principal missions)

In recent years, LAD has led research on geohazards by initiating theoretical, technical and methodological development. These developments were often made by decoupling deep geological processes from the more shallow ones. The LAD laboratory aims to develop an integrated approach, coupling surface processes (in relation to fluid circulation, sediment deformation, near-surface creeping, etc) and deep processes (fault rupture, deep crustal creeping, etc) using field observations, laboratory experiments and numerical modelling techniques.

The successful candidate will be working in the LAD laboratory and will develop numerical modelling techniques in the domain of fracture mechanics. He/she will analyze the interactions between deep mechanical processes and shallow sedimentary deformations.

Principal activities

He/She

• will develop theoretical methods necessary for the understanding of the relationship between mechanical loading, fluid migration, thermicity and seismicity in the marine environment.
• will conduct theoretical and numerical analysis of rock fracture analysis and will compare theoretical data with observations and laboratory experiments.
• will have completed a Ph. D. in the field of rock mechanics and will have detailed knowledge in the field of seismology.
• will work on the optimization of new instruments (seismometers, deep towed seismics) as well as existing ones (penetrometer, piezometer).

Collaborative work environment

The position requires close collaboration with researchers in the field of geology and sedimentology from the other laboratories of the “Marine Geoscience” Research unit as well as researchers from the technical research units at Ifremer.

The successful candidate will deepen and develop national and international collaborations with research institutes as well as with industrial partners.

Required knowledge, skills, and characteristics

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Human qualities:

• Required education and experience

Specific working conditions

How to apply for this position

Deadline for applications: April 4, 2016

All applications are processed exclusively via our website. For more information about this position, pleaseemail us at grh@ifremer.fr

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2) Two Lecturer Position in Natural Hazards and Physics – The University of East Anglia, UK

The University of East Anglia is seeking applicants for two positions that will be suitable for recipients of this list.

 Lecturer in Natural Hazards

The University of East Anglia will soon invite applications for a Lectureship in Natural Hazards in the School of Environmental Sciences.  Candidates will have developed strong expertise in a field of geophysical hazards research and will feel excited by the opportunity to develop their research interests in the rich interdisciplinary environment the School offers. They are expected to develop an innovative and internationally recognised research programme, making an important contribution to the physical understanding of natural hazards. They will also have a keen interest in deploying this knowledge in an applied context and the societal impacts associated with hazardous events.  The further particulars outline areas of research focus particularly attractive to the School.

In addition, skills in mathematical modelling and/or spatial information systems and the analysis of spatial data are desirable.  With a keen interest in developing excellent teaching the post holder will contribute to advanced level teaching in geophysics. This will include field teaching and support the School’s BSc programmes in Environmental Geophysics, Environmental Earth Sciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, and Meteorology and Oceanography.

You must have a PhD in Geophysics, Earth Sciences or a closely allied and appropriate subject and fulfil all essential elements of the person specification.

This position will be posted soon and is available from 1 August 2016, on a full-time indefinite basis.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 8th April 2016 (GMT).

Lecturer in Physics

In 2017 the Science Faculty will launch a Physics degree with a range of subjects that will make the course unique in the region and in the UK. The combination of strengths in chemical, environmental and computational physics at UEA will introduce a multidisciplinary modern degree that will meet the needs of graduates in today’s society.

This is an exciting time to be joining UEA in this new faculty appointment. While initially focussed on assisting with the development of the new course, the successful candidate will aspire to develop an independent research group. Current research interests in physics across the Faculty range from theoretical physics to environmental physics, including geophysics, meteorology and oceanography, alongside ultrafast spectroscopy, optics and computational physics. Candidates from any of these areas or others are invited to apply. Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or other relevant discipline, evidence of successful research activity in the field of Physics, an active interest and potential to grow and attain a senior position, and will be able to meet all the essential criteria set out in the Person Specification.

The post is available on a full time, indefinite basis from 1 July 2016.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Friday 18 March 2016 (GMT).

Further particulars and an application form are available on our website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/ or Tel. +44 1603 593493.

The University is a Bronze Athena Swan Award holder, currently working towards Silver

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3) Vacancy – Senior Research Fellow in Computational Geosciences – Department of Earth Sciences, Oxford

The Department of Earth Sciences, Oxford, is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow in Computational Geosciences. This is a full time, open ended position at a senior grade.

We are looking for a postholder to support computational geoscience across the department by bringing modern standards of software engineering, distributed development, code maintenance/documentation, interoperability, and open-source distribution to the research groups. The postholder will be expected to collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers and students to develop new software that is efficient, accurate, and scalable on evolving computer architectures.

The postholder will lead research in geophysical computing in the department, and will be responsible for co-supervising and supporting research in this field for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists. S/he will also contribute to development and grant preparation for new computational projects in collaboration with members of the department, the University, or more broadly, and be responsible for managing a small network of Linux workstations, including 2-3 shared, multi-core machines.

For more details see the full job advert, and further particulars – https://goo.gl/kVYwtX

Closing date – 21 March 2016

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4) 1 PhD and 1 PostDoc position in Rock Physics – University of Oslo, Norway

Dear colleagues,

Please, forward among your colleagues and students these propositions

for 1 PhD position and 1 Post-doctoral position at the University of Oslo, with collaborations with the Universities of Grenoble Alpes, Copenhagen, and Maryland.

These positions are in the framework of the research project “Unravelling the spatio-temporal nature of rock deformation using 4D X-ray tomography” funded by the Norwegian Research Council. This project will bring together a collection of junior and senior investigators who are at the forefront of their field, in the domains of rock physics, flow in porous media, geophysics, and mechanics.

See the two web links below for both job descriptions, from which candidates can apply. The deadline for application is May, 31st, 2016, and the successful candidates will be recruited no later than September, 30th, 2016.

Best regards,

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Open Rank Endowed Faculty Position in Quantitative Geoscience – Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University

The Department of Geological Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for a full-time academic year endowed open rank tenure system faculty position in geosciences that we expect to fill in Fall 2016. We are a growing department with over $12 million in recently committed endowment funds. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates at any career stage have the potential to receive additional enhancement funding from endowment resources to support their research. The primary appointment for this position will be in the Department of Geological Sciences; possible collaborative arrangements can be explored with other units. Applications are encouraged from across a broad spectrum of geoscience research areas from applicants who employ advanced quantitative and computational analysis in their research.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and we endeavor to facilitate employment assistance to spouses or partners of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate degree in quantitative geosciences. We seek a dynamic individual who will complement existing strengths within the department and who will develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program, teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to a collegial, cohesive, and inclusive departmental environment, and proactively seek collaborative linkages with different units across campus.

Application Submission:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest, teaching experience and philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references to https://jobs.msu.edu  Posting Number: 2591

Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Michael Gottfried [Search Committee Chair] at gottfrie@msu.edu.

Department Website:

https://glg.natsci.msu.edu

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1) Two open-rank faculty positions, in the areas of solid earth dynamics, structure and evolution and/or ocean, atmosphere and/or climate – Columbia University

2) Postdoctoral research position Earthquake seismology and geodesy – Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan

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1) Two open-rank faculty positions, in the areas of solid earth dynamics, structure and evolution and/or ocean, atmosphere and/or climate – Columbia University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) is seeking outstanding scientists to fill two open-rank faculty positions, in the areas of solid earth dynamics, structure and evolution and/or ocean, atmosphere and/or climate. Appointment can be at any rank from tenure-track assistant professor to tenured full professor.

Columbia University’s vibrant program in these fields is one of the most highly rated in the United States and includes a world-class research and graduate training program, mostly based at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) in Palisades NY, and involving 100+ scientists and 90+ graduate students, as well as an undergraduate program on the Manhattan campus. Primary appointments are within DEES with 9 months of institutional salary support. The positions are based at, and will include affiliation with, LDEO. Secondary affiliation with Columbia’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) and Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics are possible, as is close collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History and NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies.

The successful candidates will develop high-impact research programs focused on problems of global significance and have demonstrated excellence in teaching or potential for such in the case of entry level appointments. Applicants should address the specific ways they would contribute to the research and teaching mission of DEES/LDEO. Minimum requirements for the position are demonstrated scientific creativity and a Ph.D. in a related field. Early-career scientists are especially invited to apply. Application review will commence on January 20, 2016 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information and to apply for either position please visit our online site at:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61767

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

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2) Postdoctoral research position Earthquake seismology and geodesy – Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan

The Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University seeks applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral research position to support a slow earthquake study in subduction zones, such as the Japan subduction zone, the Hikurangi margin, and the Mexican subduction zone. Position responsibilities include analyzing and collecting observation data using ocean bottom seismometers and pressure recorders. Other responsibilities include participating in international fieldwork and research cruises in Mexico, New Zealand, and elsewhere. The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Geophysics or Geology. Please contact Assoc. Prof. Y. Ito (ito.yoshihiro.4w@kyoto-u.ac.jp) for additional information.

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1) Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar – Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for the Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar position. We invite applications for a post doctoral position in any research area covered by the Seismological Laboratory, including, but not limited to: Observational seismology, earth structure, earthquake physics, earthquake early warning, computational geophysics, mineral physics, geodesy, geodynamics, and tectonics. We are especially interested in individuals whose research naturally links with any of the research programs within the Seismo Lab, GPS Division, or other parts of Caltech. A Ph.D. is required and initial appointment will be for one year. Starting date is flexible. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to Marcia Hudson at: marcia@gps.caltech.edu.

All applications and references are due by Friday, January 29, 2016.

Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions at Caltech in geophysics.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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2) Department Head – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences, in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, invites applications from visionary, creative, and energetic leaders for the position of Department Head. With an international reputation for excellence, we are 22 faculty members, 10 support staff, 2 instructors, 15 postdocs/research scientists, 65 graduate students and 130 undergraduates with research interests organized around interdisciplinary studies of processes, materials, life, hazards, water, and resources. With our many young faculty and support of new university initiatives including Beyond Boundaries (www.beyondboundaries.vt.edu ), the new position offers a unique opportunity to reinvent the geological sciences for the 21st century. Our main campus in Blacksburg and other campuses in Northern Virginia are well-positioned to foster interactions with academic and government organizations in the Washington DC metro region.

The successful applicant will be an advocate for the research and teaching missions of the department, will work to grow collaborations with groups across the university and nationally/ internationally, and will focus on achieving strategic goals within the department and university. Potential candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or closely related fields, demonstrated administrative and programmatic leadership experience, a broad understanding of geosciences, and exceptional professional achievements as evidenced by outstanding research. The appointment will be at the level of tenured Full Professor.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV, letter of interest and listing of four professional references upon applying through www.jobs.vt.edu posting number TR0150178 or via the link: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/62036. Review of applications will begin on Jan. 29, 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 (sharon72@vt.edu).

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Shuhai Xiao, Search Chair (xiao@vt.edu); Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA;  (540) 231-6521.  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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3) Two tenure-track positions in marine geophysics and climate/paleoclimate studies – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Department of Geology and Geophysics

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (www.whoi.edu/gg) invites applications for two tenure-track scientific-staff positions – one in marine geophysics and one in climate/paleoclimate studies. In marine geophysics we seek to complement and expand existing departmental strengths in geophysics (seismology, EM/MT, potential fields, and geodynamics), tectonics, and geochemistry; our particular interest is in Fluid Flow / Fluid-Mediated Mechanical Processes in Geologic Systems. In climate/paleoclimate, we seek to complement and expand existing departmental strengths in deep-water paleoceanography, high-resolution paleoclimate records, glaciology, and climate change impacts on coastal environments and modern ecosystems; our particular interests include Climate Dynamics, and Marine/Terrestrial/Cryosphere Climate Linkages. We seek to hire at the Assistant Scientist level but exceptional candidates will be considered for appointment at more senior levels.

Members of the WHOI scientific staff are expected to develop independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research programs. Scientific staff members have the opportunity to advise graduate students and teach courses through the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography and Oceanographic Engineering. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through collaborations within the department of Geology and Geophysics, and with colleagues in the other science departments, centers, and labs at WHOI (www.whoi.edu/main/departments-centers-labs; www.whoi.edu/main/ocean-institutes).

Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. Members of the WHOI scientific staff are expected to provide for their salaries from grant and contracts, but the Institution provides salary support when no other funding is available, as well as providing significant internal funding for development of innovative research. Candidates hired at the junior level will receive an initial appointment for four years with salary guaranteed. Female and minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career families and will work with applicants to address these. Our benefits include vacation time, flexible scheduling, child care subsidy, family illness days, medical and dental plans, and an employer contribution retirement plan.

WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Our mission is to advance understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society.  The Institution is located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online; please visit http://jobs.whoi.edu and respond to Job Reference 15-12-03. Applications should include, as a single pdf document, a CV, a 3-page research statement that clearly describes your research interests, names and contact information of four references, and copies of up to three relevant publications.

Review of applications will begin on 1 February 2016.

WHOI is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). We are sensitive to the issues of dual career candidates and we will work with applicants to address them. Please visit HERC – for more information.

WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 289-2253 or email eeo@whoi.edu for assistance.

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4) Adjunct Assistant Professor Position In the Electron Microprobe Laboratory – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California, Davis

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Davis is recruiting an adjunct assistant professor to manage operations and development of the Cameca SX 100 Electron Microprobe facility. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an independent research program, improve upon existing analytical capabilities and methods, supervise and work with the EMP technician/operator, increase the visibility of the laboratory both on- and off-campus, and teach one quarter-length (10 week) class per year on analytical techniques or topics related to research area.

Managing the probe lab, improving analytical capabilities and teaching is a 75% time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position, with the expectation of raising research funds and the remaining 25% salary, through grants.  The initial appointment is for a two-year period, renewable on an biennial basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources.  Appointment level is dependent on experience.  Title includes PI status and potential to join the EPS Graduate group (i.e. serve as the primary advisor of graduate students).

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Physical Sciences.

2. Expertise in electron microprobe analysis and mineral chemistry

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with diverse group of researchers.

Preferred: Experience in earth and/or planetary materials analysis.

Experience in teaching small classes or labs

Description of our current lab and department-

The UC Davis Electron microprobe lab (http://microprobe.geology.ucdavis.edu/) houses a 5 WD-spectrometer Cameca SX-100 with EDS and Peaksight software.  The primary user base is UC Davis researchers in Earth Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry.  Off-campus users include researchers and students from other universities, national laboratories, private research institutes, and occasional consulting companies.  Most of the day-to-day users are trained by, or work with, an existing 75% time laboratory staff person.

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5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology – The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria

The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Geology to commence as early as July 2016. The School emphasizes an Earth Systems Science approach, and the ideal candidate will be able to interact broadly with faculty who specialize in solid-earth, earth-surface, ocean and atmosphere processes. We seek candidates in tectonics, sedimentology or geochemistry with a research focus that examines the processes and evolution of the Earth System using the geologic record. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, independent, externally-funded research program that complements existing strengths in the School. It is also expected that the candidate will supervise graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, in particular, geological field schools and other core geology courses, and actively contribute to departmental initiatives. A PhD is required at the time of appointment and post-doctoral and field-work experience is desirable. A strong and/or actively growing research record and excellent teaching potential are expected.

Applications, in a single pdf file, should include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information (name, address, email) for three references, a two-page statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and philosophy, and a two-page statement describing their current and future research interests/direction. Applications or requests for further information should be sent electronically to Dr. Stan Dosso, Acting Director, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at seos@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2016, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Information about the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences can be found athttp://www.uvic.ca/science/seos/.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (http://www.uvicfa.ca). The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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1) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Energy Geoscientist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in energy geoscience, beginning August 2016, to be filled at the assistant professor level. Candidates are invited to apply who have specialties within any field of geoscience pertaining to energy exploration. Scientists with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of research and must have received a Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, or a related field at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, develop relationships with the energy industry, work closely with the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, and attract and advise high-quality graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in her/his specialty and introductory geology. The department has a broad range of geophysical, geochemical, and computational facilities, in addition to University shared facilities, including the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Departmental software includes industry standards such as ProMAX, Petrel, TechLog, PetroMod, Move, Petra, Geosoft, ArcGIS, and Matlab. Details regarding existing research programs, equipment and facilities, and departmental activities are at http://www.geo.ua.edu.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Fred Andrus (fandrus@ua.edu). Applicants should go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to electronically apply for this position. When submitting an application, candidates must provide a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list with the contact information for at least three referees. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 14, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diversity in its employees.

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2) Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Radiogenic Isotope Geologist – The University of Alabama Department of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2016. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate whose research focuses on development of radiogenic isotope techniques for geochronology and/or development of non-traditional isotope techniques, particularly using transition metals. The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) build on existing isotope geochemical facilities to develop state-of the-art laboratories; (ii) institute a vigorous externally funded research program; (iii) develop and teach courses in introductory geology and at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise; and (iv) supervise student research projects at the master and doctoral levels.

The Department has a wide variety of analytical equipment, including a fully operational VG Sector 54 TIMS (UA RadIs lab – http://geo.ua.edu/radis/), electron beam instruments, XRD, XRF, ICP, ICP-MS, and an advanced stable isotope laboratory with two CF-IRMSs. Information about the Department is available on our web site at http://geo.ua.edu. Applications, which must be submitted electronically at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu, will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2016 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide a research statement, teaching statement, and Curriculum Vitae with contact information for at least three referees. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Dr. Harold Stowell, Chair of RIG Search Committee (hstowell@geo.ua.edu). The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer and actively seeks diversity in its employees.

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3) Tenure-Track Faculty Position Geology & Geophysics – College of Science Louisiana State University

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in the broad area of geophysics. The specific geophysical research area is open to all subdisciplines of geophysics. However, the individual should be able to work on problems that either build on existing strengths in the Department or advance science in fields that complement these strengths.

This tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is intended to complement our existing research strengths, including Coastal Resilience and Near Surface Processes, Evolution of Sedimentary Basins, Earth Materials and Processes, Planetary Science, Tectonometamorphism, Climate and Tectonics, and Polar Studies. Research in this sub-discipline may also build strength in the LSU campus-wide research focus areas of “Coastal Sustainability and Environment” (CS&E), “Conventional and Renewable Energy” (C&RE), “Core Computing/High Performance Computing” (CC/HPC), and “Materials Science and Engineering” (MS&E). Nominations or inquiries should be directed to Geophysics Search Committee, at 225-578-3353 or geology@lsu.edu.

LSU is designated a Carnegie Research I University and one of a handful of distinguished universities to enjoy Land, Sea, and Space Grant status. The Department of Geology and Geophysics currently consists of 17 tenure-track faculty members having a wide range of geoscience expertise covering field, experimental, analytical and theoretical components. We offer degrees in Geology at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The Department has a strong record of success in research and graduate training, synergistic interactions with other academic units at LSU, federal and industry-funded research and teaching programs, and a large and active alumni base. (See http://geology.lsu.edu for more information.) Opportunities for a broad range of research interactions are available within the department and throughout the university. The university actively promotes interdisciplinary research clusters including coastal sustainability and environment, conventional and renewable energy, core computing / high performance computing, and materials science and engineering. (See: http://research.lsu.edu for more information)

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or other relevant disciplines. The successful candidate will be in the process of developing an internationally recognized scientific reputation, and will be expected to maintain a high-level, externally funded research program, mentor and support graduate students, publish in highly ranked journals, and provide leadership both on campus and beyond.   A.B.D. candidates will be considered as long as the degree is conferred by the effective date of the appointment.

Special Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel internationally or domestically.

Applications are to be submitted on-line. The application package should contain an application letter, a CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names and contact information of at least three persons who can provide letters of reference.

Applicants for this position should articulate in their application letter how they will help LSU attain its goals as stated in Flagship 2020:

Discovery: Expand discovery through transformative research and creative activities addressing contemporary and enduring issues that shape the way we live in the world

Learning: Enhance a faculty-led and student-centered learning environment that develops engaged citizens and enlightened leaders

Diversity: Strengthen the intellectual environment by broadening the cultural diversity of the LSU community

Engagement: Promote engagement of faculty, staff and students in the transformation of communities

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and LSU policies/procedures, and will include the completion of a criminal history check. The review process will begin January 8, 2016. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu Position #030923

LSU IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Quick link at ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59923

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4) Open-Rank Position Petrologist – University of California, Riverside

The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels for a faculty position in the field of petrology, broadly defined. The successful candidate will lead an innovative research program in Earth system dynamics with an interest in the shallow crust, deep Earth processes, elemental cycling, and/or interactions among the surface, oceans, and atmosphere. Appropriate areas of expertise include but are not limited to: petrochemical, petrophysical or novel isotope approaches to Earth history, large-scale tectonics, geodynamics, crustal evolution, fault dynamics, and geochemical cycles.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage fully in formal instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor BS, MS, and PhD students. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. We prefer candidates with petrologic expertise suited to graduate course offerings that would support our internationally recognized studies in large-scale Earth cycles, paleoenvironmental change, and/or earthquake science. The successful candidate should possess a PhD in Earth Sciences or related field by the time of appointment.

Information about Earth Sciences at UCR is available on the Web at http://earthsciences.ucr.edu/. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and statements of research and teaching interests. A statement addressing potential contributions of the applicant to diversity is encouraged.

Applicants for appointment as Assistant Professor must submit materials through http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00419 and should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be provided. Applicants for appointment as Associate or Full Professor must submit materials through http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00420 and provide the names and addresses of at least three references. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Prof. Pete Sadler: peter.sadler@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Margi Burnett, at margi.burnett@ucr.edu . Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and firstgeneration college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity amount its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Tectonics – Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada Reno

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Earth Scientist for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level specializing in tectonics and deformation within the crust and/or mantle. We seek an outstanding scientist who explores Earth processes using a combination of field, laboratory, and numerical techniques and, in doing so, will establish an innovative, world-class externally-funded research program. It is expected that, depending on the candidate hired, s/he will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula in regional tectonics, cordilleran evolution, our summer field camp, and required course work in structural geology as well as graduate courses in the individual’s area of expertise. The successful applicant will be expected to direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels. The specific field of interest is open, but preference will be given to candidates who would complement and interact with our existing strengths in the structural and metamorphic evolution of the lithosphere, economic geology, geothermal systems, and natural hazards. The Department is part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, which also includes two state-funded Earth Science units, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.unr.edu/geology.

We are expecting to fill the position by May 1, 2016 with a start date of July 1, 2016. Applications are due by December 31, 2015 and review will begin shortly after.

All interested applicants should view the application and submit their materials at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/19291

Materials that will need to be uploaded include a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for at least three letters of reference. Questions regarding the search may be addressed to the head of the search committee, Dr. Greg Arehart, at arehart@unr.edu. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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6) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Structural Geology – Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada Reno

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks applicants with expertise in field-oriented structural geology. NBMG is a public service unit of UNR and serves as both the state geologic survey of Nevada and as a research department in the UNR College of Science. Faculty at NBMG have tenure-track academic appointments, with both research and teaching obligations. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop productive externally funded, research programs in the field of structural geology. Research will focus on structural geology as it relates to the tectonic evolution of Nevada, utilizing innovative approaches to detailed geologic mapping, structural analysis of fault and folds, and geochronology. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to understanding natural resources and geologic hazards in the context of structural settings and deformational events. Duties will include supervising graduate students and teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE).

Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field by the time of hire and a demonstrated record of research on topics related to Structural Geology, as indicated by dissertation research, industry experience, and/or peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate must also have experience in field-oriented research and a desire to conduct such research on future projects. Expertise in geologic mapping, fault kinematics, rock mechanics, and/or geochronology will be valued. Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; commitment to public service; potential for, or established record of publications; and ability to attract funding are essential. We encourage candidates to explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in Structural Geology in their letters of interest.

Starting date will be July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the successful candidate. To apply, please visit: https:/www.unrsearch.com/postings/19454. Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the position and research plans; names, e-mail addresses, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete curriculum vitae; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to http://jobs.unr.edu/. Application deadline is February 1, 2016. For further information about NBMG, please consult our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu) or contact Dr. James Faulds, NBMG Director and Search Chair, at jfaulds@unr.edu EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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7) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in computational geophysics – Department of Physics at New Mexico State University

The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Computational Geophysics. Candidates with computational skills in seismology, crustal and mantle dynamics, and thermo-mechanical properties of rock systems are invited. A strong computational and physics background is required. The NMSU Physics Dept. offers Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Physics and Geophysics. Current research areas in the department include high-energy nuclear and particle physics, solid-state/condensed-matter physics and materials science, optics, and geophysics. There are additional university strengths in Astronomy (helioseismology and planetary physics), Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and maintain an active, externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. degree in Physics, Geophysics, or related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is highly desired.

Applications must be filed electronically at (http://jobs.nmsu.edu) and the deadline for applications is February 15, 2016.  Applicants should attach a resume, a statement of research interests, a short description of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and the names and addresses of at least three persons familiar with the candidate who are willing to provide letters of reference. The position is anticipated to start in Fall, 2016.

For further information or questions please contact the Head of the Search Committee, Prof. Tom Hearn, at thearn@physics.nmsu.edu . NMSU is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative-Action employer; Minorities, Females, Veterans, and those with a Disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

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1) Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships – Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History

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

Predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates can request up to 12 or 24 months, respectively, through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program. Graduate fellowships through this program are funded for 10 weeks. Additional fellowship opportunities are available through the Peter Buck Fellowship Program at NMNH; postdoctoral fellowships are for 2 years and graduate fellowships are 1-2 years. Applications may be submitted to both competitions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Smithsonian research staff to identify potential advisors and discuss project feasibility. Additional information is available at the Office of Fellowships and Internships (http://www.si.edu/ofg/). The application deadline is December 1st, 2015. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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2) Postdoctoral scholar position – Department Earth Sciences at Syracuse University

Extensional Tectonics/Basin Evolution

The Department of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University seeks applicants for a two-year Post-doctoral Scholar position to support a regional study of the East African Rift System. The position responsibilities are to investigate the basin evolution of the East African Rift, using newly reprocessed 2D and 3D seismic reflection data, and through numerical basin modeling. Other responsibilities include integrating seismic, stratigraphic, sedimentological, and geochemical datasets, and the evaluation of hydrocarbon systems.  Opportunities are available to teach in the department, and to participate in international field activities in East Africa and elsewhere.  The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Geology or Geophysics, and have experience in seismic interpretation and analysis of extensional terranes. Additional background in computational methods of stratigraphic prediction and basin modeling, or seismic reflection data processing would also be beneficial. Please contact Prof. C.A. Scholz (cascholz@syr.edu) for additional information.

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3) Endowed Chair – Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University invites applications for the newly established Marshall-Heape Chair in Geology. We seek a scholar with an outstanding international reputation who will be appointed at the Full Professor level with tenure. We particularly seek a broad-based Earth scientist who complements current faculty expertise and offers potential for collaborative research. The Marshall-Heape Chair is expected to lead a widely recognized, externally funded research program that will attract PhD-level graduate students and postdoctoral scholars of the highest caliber. Teaching duties are both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 10, 2016, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements that articulate how the mission of the department would be enhanced, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applications must be submitted electronically via the following link: apply.interfolio.com/31900. Any inquiries may be directed to Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118-5698 (tor@tulane.edu). Further information about the department and university can be obtained at http://tulane.edu/sse/eens. Tulane University is an EEO/ADA/AA employer.

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4) Faculty Position in Geodesy/Remote Sensing – University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/111214

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES, www.cires.colorado.edu), an interdisciplinary research institute within the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level specializing in the areas of geodesy and remote sensing of Earth. The position is rostered in CIRES, with tenure and teaching responsibilities in a relevant academic department including, but not limited to, Geological Sciences, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Physics, or Geography.

We are seeking a multidisciplinary Earth scientist who uses advanced geodetic and remote sensing techniques to study surface and subsurface processes of the Earth. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have research interests in one or more areas related to earth-surface change detection of environmental processes. Techniques might include terrestrial, airborne, or satellite LiDAR, radar altimetry, GPS, optically sensed image coregistration, InSAR, or other methods. Candidates whose expertise complements that of existing CIRES faculty and researchers in cryospheric processes, natural hazards, tectonics, geomorphology, or geohydrology are particularly encouraged. Potential synergies in CIRES, on campus, and from the larger Boulder community include the Earth Science and Observation Center (ESOC, cires.colorado.edu/esoc), the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC; nsidc.org), Western Water Assessment (wwa.colorado.edu), UNAVCO, and NOAA. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/111214

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2015, and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.

Effective December 5, 2015 applicants will need to apply at a new site, www.cu.edu/careers. Please use the keyword search for position number 660551 or F03052.

Inquiries may be sent to Search Committee Chair Prof. Anne Sheehan at Anne.Sheehan@colorado.edu or Karen Dempsey at jobs@cires.colorado.edu

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5) Tenure-track Assistant Professor hydrogeology – California State University Northridge

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Northridge invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in hydrogeology. We offer B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology and in Geophysics. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Experience in post-doctoral research and/or University-level lecture instruction is desirable. We seek an innovative hydrogeologist with technical expertise in one or more of the following fields: subsurface measurement and modeling of groundwater flow, reactive transport modeling, or remote and/or geophysical sensing of groundwater. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, local and regional-scale groundwater dynamics and groundwater quality; the impact of climate change on groundwater recharge, storage and use; water injection and/or withdrawal and induced seismicity; or groundwater transport of contaminants. We particularly seek candidates who both complement our current research program and integrate across sedimentology, stratigraphy and geophysics. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program, which includes seeking extramural funding, publishing peer-reviewed papers, and involving undergraduate and M.S. students. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence and provide effective instruction to students of diverse backgrounds in a multicultural setting. Potential classes to be taught by the new hire include: a new undergraduate core course in Earth Systems, general education courses in water resources and environmental geology and elective offerings at the upper-division and/or graduate level in the candidate’s research specialty.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, the names and full contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and statement of research interests. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to: geology.hydro.search@csun.edu. Materials can also be sent to: Hydro Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8266. Review of applications will begin 1 January 2016. Priority will be given to applications received by this date, but the position remains open until filled. For additional information, see http://www.csun.edu/geology. The University is an EO/AA employer.

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1) Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Geology and Science Education – Western Washington University

2) Research Scientist – GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel

3) Department Chair – Department of Geological Sciences, San Diego State University

4) Tenure Track Assistant Professor Radiogenic Isotope Geologist – University of Alabama

5) John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellowship In Theoretical And Computational Geophysics – IGPP at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

6) Tenure-Track Faculty Position Structural Geologist – California State University, Fullerton – Department of Geological Sciences

7) Multiple Tenure Track Positions – Yachay Tech University, School of Geological Sciences and Engineering, Urcuqui, Ecuador

8) Two tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions in Basin-scale Modeling or Solid Earth Geophysics and Sedimentology and/or Stratigraphy – Kansas State University

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1) Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Geology and Science Education – Western Washington University

Western Washington University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting September 2016, with a joint appointment between the Geology Department and the Science, Math, and Technology Education Program (SMATE). Western Washington University is a nationally recognized, public, masters-granting institution located in the Pacific Northwest at the base of the North Cascade Mountains. The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience teaching and science teacher preparation. An active research program in geoscience (open specialty) and/or geoscience education is expected. The Geology Department has 13 faculty, offering BA, BS, and MS programs in Geology, Geophysics, and Science Education, serving 200 majors, The department has strengths in field based teaching and research in geomorphology, igneous petrology, geophysics, hydrogeology and environmental/engineering geology, planetary geology, sedimentology, science education, and structure/tectonics.  SMATE includes 10 faculty members with joint appointments in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology and the Woodring College of Education. These faculty work collaboratively in teaching and research.  SMATE offers interdisciplinary BA and Masters in Teaching degree programs for future elementary and secondary teachers and has an established history of leading and supporting systemic science education reform efforts in Washington State and nationally.  Both programs support Western’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. A Ph.D. by hire date is required. Please see the full position announcement for required and preferred qualifications: https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=6652. To apply, submit a curriculum vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans to WWU’s Electronic Application System for Employment (linked to electronic job posting). In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be mailed to chris.sutton@wwu.edu or Chris Sutton, Geology Department, Western Washington University, 516 High Street MS 9080, Bellingham WA 98226. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Susan DeBari (susan.debari@wwu.edu). Review of applications begins December 21, 2015; position is open until filled. WWU is an EO/AA employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

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2) Research Scientist – GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel

The mineral resources group at GEOMAR is conducting large-scale geological assessments of resource potential in the global oceans, linked to regional metallogenic and geodynamic processes in both modern and ancient environments. We are seeking a well-rounded professional geoscientist to lead a new project in marine metallogeny, with a focus on regional geological mapping, analysis of volcanic geomorphology, structure, and basin evolution related to mineral deposit formation. This work will inform a new global resource assessment strategy, while exploring aspects of seafloor mineral deposition, metal fluxes to the oceans, and metal distribution in the crust. The successful candidate will co-supervise a team of young and energetic geologists working on mineral deposits in a wide range of volcanic and tectonic settings of the global oceans, together with partners in industry, government, and universities, and will gain international experience in sea-going activities of the working group, including ship-based, AUV, and ROV mapping and geophysical applications in support of marine exploration.

Education: PhD in Ore Deposits Geology, Structural Geology, or Geophysics (Basin Analysis)

Experience: At least 1 year post-doctoral experience in a related research field is preferred.

Knowledge & Abilities: Broad-based knowledge of petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, structure, stratigraphy and geophysics of the type gained through ore deposits research. Advanced ArcGIS, database management, and related cartographic skills. Excellent verbal and written skills, and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Teaching experience would be an asset.

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is one of the leading global marine institutes, employing 750 people within its research divisions. More than 100 MSc, PhD and post-doctoral fellows are currently engaged in research at the institute. The new position will be part of the research Division “Dynamics of the Ocean Floor”.

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Time line:

Deadline for applications: November 4, 2015

Start of position: January 2016

Please send applications with the reference code “MuHS Research Scientist” to: Geomar Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Anna Laessig, Wischhofstr. 1-3, 24148 Kiel, Germany

Contact: Sabine Lange – slange@geomar.de

Further information: http://www.geomar.de

Applications should include a CV, a full literature list, a statement of longer-term research goals, details of teaching aims and achievements, and the name of 2 referees.

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3) Department Chair – Department of Geological Sciences, San Diego State University

The Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Sciences at the San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Department Chair and faculty member at the rank of full professor. The SDSU is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive, state assisted institution with an enrollment of over 35,000 students. The Department has a strong long-term record of research accomplishment and launching BS, BA, and MS students into successful careers via undergraduate and graduate programs. The SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Geophysics provides access to the Geophysics curriculum of the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Candidates’ particular areas of expertise may be in any of the department’s programs. For more information see: http://sci.sdsu.edu/geology/. The preferred start date of the appointment is August 2016.

The successful candidate will lead in articulating a vision for the future of the department and must demonstrate the administrative strengths necessary to realize that vision.  The Chair is expected to provide leadership in facilitating long-term planning for professional involvement and development of the faculty and the department including program assessment, and mentor faculty in effectively meeting their responsibilities in scholarship, teaching and service. He/she will provide responsible and professional leadership in managing the day-to-day operational needs of the department, including hiring and supervision of support staff, evaluating faculty, fiscal management, and allocating facilities and equipment for teaching, research and service activities. The Chair will represent the department and maintain positive public relations with on and off-campus entities.

The successful candidate must have a strong academic record in research, teaching, and service that merits appointment as a full professor with tenure. He/she will be expected to supervise student research and maintain a strong externally funded program of scholarly research and publication, and participate in the activities of professional organizations at the state and national level. We seek someone with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment with a range of students, faculty, administrators and external constituents.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should apply via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/32049

Review of applications will begin 16 November 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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4) Tenure Track Assistant Professor Radiogenic Isotope Geologist – University of Alabama

The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2016. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate whose research focuses on development of radiogenic isotope techniques for geochronology and/or development of non-traditional isotope techniques, particularly using transition metals. The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) build on existing isotope geochemical facilities to develop state-of the-art laboratories; (ii) institute a vigorous externally funded research program; (iii) develop and teach courses in introductory geology and at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise; and (iv) supervise student research projects at the master and doctoral levels.

The Department has a wide variety of analytical equipment, including a fully operational VG Sector 54 TIMS (UA RadIs lab – http://radis.as.ua.edu), electron beam instruments, XRD, XRF, ICP, ICP-MS, and an advanced stable isotope laboratory with two CF-IRMSs. Information about the Department is available on our web site at http://geo.ua.edu. Applications, which must be submitted electronically at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu, will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2016 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide a research statement, teaching statement, and Curriculum Vitae with contact information for at least three referees. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Dr. Harold Stowell, Chair of RIG Search Committee (hstowell@geo.ua.edu). The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer and actively seeks diversity in its employees.

Harold Stowell

Dept. of Geological Sciences

University of Alabama

Box 870338

201 7th Ave

Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0338, USA

205 348 5095

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5) John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellowship In Theoretical And Computational Geophysics – IGPP at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography has opening for the John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Computational Geophysics in 2016. Funding from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences is available to fully support a postdoctoral position in the broad areas of computational and theoretical geophysics. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential mentors at IGPP prior to the application deadline.  The position is available for one year for applicants <5 yr from PhD degree, and is renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Salary starts at $60,000/yr plus benefits and depends on experience.

Applications including a statement of research interests (1-2 pages), dissertation abstract (1 page), curriculum vitae with publications, and contact information for two recommendation letter writers should be submitted online at http://igpp.ucsd.edu/greenfoundation/application.

Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2015. Please address questions to Donna Blackman, Green Foundation Secretary dblackman@ucsd.edu.

UC San Diego is a Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.”

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6) Tenure-Track Faculty Position Structural Geologist – California State University, Fullerton – Department of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Fullerton (http://geology.fullerton.edu/) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Structural Geology beginning August 2016. The successful candidate will: (1) be expected to develop active, field-based, externally funded research programs involving undergraduate and Master’s level graduate students; (2) be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Master’s levels; and (3) have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  She/he must display evidence of a field-based research program in structural geology. Primary teaching responsibilities will be structural geology, geologic field methods, and field camp. The successful candidate may also teach introductory-level and upper-level/graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.  For a complete position description, information on the CSUF Department of Geological Sciences, and application procedures, see:

http://hr.fullerton.edu/diversity/job-openings/ft/8082BR_structural_geologist.asp

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  To ensure full consideration, submit all application materials by November 16, 2015. California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. EEO employer.

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7) Multiple Tenure Track Positions – Yachay Tech University, School of Geological Sciences and Engineering, Urcuqui, Ecuador

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Yachay Tech University is the first research intensive university of Ecuador.  The University is located in the Inter-Andean valley about two hours north of Quito.  Yachay means knowledge in Kichwa and Yachay Tech is adjacent to the developing Yachay “City of Knowledge,” the first planned technology city in the Andean region.  The mission of the University is to provide an international environment in which research, learning, technology, and professional activity are valued and supported.  Since opening in March of 2014, the student population has grown to a total of approximately 800 undergraduates.  We anticipate initiating doctoral programs in the near future.  Each of the University´s six schools (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, and Social Sciences) features a distinct academic structure that pairs engineering with basic sciences.  An intensive English language program qualifies students for the upper level coursework that will be taught entirely in English.

The School of Geological Sciences and Engineering at Yachay Tech invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in all major fields of geology and geological engineering, including candidates with experience in the various subdiscipines of the following research areas:  petroleum geology and engineering; volcanology, petrology, and mineralogy; water resources, hydrology, hydropower, and geothermal resources; climate, paleoclimate, and climate change; seismology and seismic hazards; economic geology, mineral resources, and mining; oceanography, paleooceanography, and marine resources; and origins and conservation of biodiversity.

Yachay Tech faculty will develop active research programs, direct PhD students, involve undergraduate students in collaborative research projects, teach (in English) upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in their fields of specialty, and participate in campus service activities.

If interested in applying, send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references to Patricia Katherine Guerrero (pkguerrero@yachaytech.edu.ec), assistant to the Dean of Geological Sciences and Engineering.  Formal consideration of applications will begin immediately; positions will remain open until filled.

Join us as we build world class research programs, train an international student body, and transform the future of Ecuador.  For more information see www.yachaytech.edu.ec.

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8) Two tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions in Basin-scale Modeling or Solid Earth Geophysics and Sedimentology and/or Stratigraphy – Kansas State University

The Department of Geology at Kansas State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions beginning August 2016 in: [1]  Basin-scale Modeling or Solid Earth Geophysics and [2] Sedimentology and/or Stratigraphy. A detailed advertisement for both positions is located at www.ksu.edu/geology.  Screening of applications begins December 21, 2015 and continues until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2015.

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1) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Economic Geology/Mineralogy – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

2) Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Position in sedimentary basin analysis  – The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University

3) Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing – Department of Earth & Environment, Boston University

4) Assistant Professor Geophysicist – Department of Geosciences, University of Montana, Missoula MT

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1) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Economic Geology/Mineralogy – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track position in economic geology/mineralogy at the assistant professor level, contingent upon available funding. The position would start August 16, 2016. The successful applicant is expected to conduct research and publish in ore deposits and teach courses in mineralogy, introductory geology, and undergraduate and graduate courses in ore deposits.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large, research-oriented institution situated in a pleasant small-town setting southeast of St. Louis. The Department has a full-time faculty of 9 with about 70 undergraduate and 35 M.S. and Ph.D. students. For further information, please visit:

http://www.geology.siu.edu/.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology or a related field. Ph.D. candidates may be considered, but all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by August 15, 2016. The applicant must specialize in some area of ore deposits and demonstrate the potential for developing an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.  Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2016.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 4, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of at least three referees to:

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

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2) Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Position in sedimentary basin analysis  – The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University

The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University (NC State) intends to fill a junior (Assistant / Associate Professor) tenure-track faculty position in sedimentary basin analysis. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to, the relationship of basin evolution to mantle processes, linkages of stratigraphy to landscape evolution as a function of tectonics, climate, and sea-level change, the prediction of sub-surface porosity and permeability to model the movement of water and hydrocarbons, and the use of stratigraphy in paleo-environmental and paleo-biological studies. The starting date for this position is 15 August 2016. Candidates that combine surface and/or subsurface observations with numerical simulations, analogue models, or laboratory experiments to investigate the geologic history of sedimentary basins are preferred, and applicants should have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations across and beyond the geosciences.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in the geosciences or a related field. Postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding accomplishments in research, research supervision, and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach an undergraduate-level course in stratigraphy, as well as other undergraduate and graduate classes commensurate with the candidate’s interest and expertise. An interest in participating in the Department’s capstone undergraduate geology field course also is desirable. MEAS places a high value on excellent instruction and the use of innovative teaching methods.

Affiliated with the College of Sciences at NC State, MEAS is one of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. Opportunities exist for disciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions with more than 30 marine, earth, and atmospheric scientists. Additional information about the department and its facilities can be found on the web page: http://www.meas.ncsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2015; the position will remain open until filled. Applications, including cover letters, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and contact information for three references must be submitted online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Please search for position number XXXXXXX.

Founded in 1887, NC State is a land-grant institution distinguished by its exceptional quality of research, teaching, extension, and public service.  Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 34,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff. National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming environment. A collaborative, supportive environment for business and innovation and research collaborations with area universities and the Research Triangle Park are compelling reasons for relocation to the area.  NC State is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

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3) Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing – Department of Earth & Environment, Boston University

The Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in remote sensing, beginning on July 1, 2016. We seek candidates that build upon and expand our existing remote sensing group, which is focused in the optical domain. We welcome applicants with expertise in any domain of remote sensing, but encourage applications from candidates with expertise in active or passive microwave, InSAR, LiDAR, thermal, or hyperspectral remote sensing, including airborne remote sensing from aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles. The scientific focus for this position is open, and includes any thematic area related to physical, chemical or biological function of the earth system, including processes in oceans, the atmosphere, or on land. We particularly welcome candidates whose expertise complements our growing program in climate change science. Opportunities exist for collaboration in many domains, including land change science, natural resource management, crustal and land surface processes, terrestrial ecology, hydrology, and marine sciences.

The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate research in Ph.D. programs, teach at all levels in the Earth & Environment curriculum, and maintain an externally funded research program. We seek applicants whose research complement strengths in the Department and around the University. 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/ajo/jobs/6256, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three referees. Should you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact Mark Friedl, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environment, Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02215; email: earth@bu.edu. Review of applications will begin on Nov 10, 2015. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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4) Assistant Professor Geophysicist – Department of Geosciences, University of Montana, Missoula MT

The Department of Geosciences of the University of Montana invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Geophysics to start August 2016.

We are particularly interested in the areas that expand on and are complementary to our department’s strength in tectonics and our geographical location in the northern Basin and Range. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to earthquake seismology, seismic characterization of continental lithosphere, fault mechanics, near-surface geophysics, or geologic hazards.

The successful candidate is expected to establish both a teaching program and an externally funded research program that expand the scope of our departmental expertise and complement our existing strengths. Advising and supervision of student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also required. Teaching responsibilities are an average of three courses per academic year across the curriculum, including an upper-division undergraduate geophysics course. Start date will be Fall 2016.

About the Department and UM

The Department of Geosciences has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, about 100 undergraduate majors, and about 20 graduate students. The department’s mission is to develop new knowledge of Earth’s history, its environment and resources, engage our students in the process, and share that knowledge broadly. We have two areas of special focus: water and earth.  In both areas, we analyze how earth materials such as water, minerals, sediments and rocks, and energy move and change.

UM provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally.  Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM attracts first-rate teachers, researchers, and students from around the world.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://bit.ly/1358geo  to view full job details and apply online for full consideration.

Complete applications include:

Application review will begin on November 9 and continue until the position is filled.  Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Rebecca Bendick (bendick@mso.umt.edu).

Diversity is a core value at UM—we welcome the richness of differences. AA/EEO/ADA/Veterans Preference Employer

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