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February 25 th , 2011
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21BFriday, Feb 25, 2011:
Hydrogeology search 22B
Kevan Moffett
Stanford University
Thursday, Feb 24 th , 2011, Noon, Weeks Hall - Room A259
Improving integration of evapotranspiration into hydrogeology
Evapotranspiration is a vital component of the hydrological cycle, yet the integration of evapotranspiration
into the study of even near-surface hydrogeology substantially lags the relevant state of knowledge in related
fields, especially plant biology. Among the challenges are that common means of estimating
evapotranspiration fail to conserve energy across scales. Also, common assumptions of uniform (or zero)
evapotranspiration as a hydrogeologic surface boundary condition are not ecologically realistic and so hinder
cross-disciplinary connection of groundwater with land surface change dynamics.
The first portion of this seminar describes a new method for characterizing evapotranspiration that mines
information implicit in the variance of remote sensing imagery to incorporate more biophysical realism into
heterogeneous evapotranspiration maps while also improving conservation of energy across scales. The
second portion of the seminar demonstrates that the effects of vegetation-related spatial variations in
evapotranspiration on near-surface groundwater conditions can be at least as significant as the effects of
sediment hydraulic conductivity heterogeneity spanning a few orders of magnitude, even in an intertidal
setting apparently dominated entirely by external tidal forcing.
The seminar will conclude by identifying several continuing challenges for the field of hydrogeology
regarding improved cross-disciplinary integration with biological, atmospheric, and surface water hydrology.
Friday, Feb 25 th , 2011, 3:30 PM, Weeks Hall - Room 140
Physical and biological influences on mass and energy transport in the
critical zone: insights from the intertidal salt marsh model system
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Earth’s critical zone sustains surficial life (humans included) and accounts for most water, carbon, and other
bio/geochemical cycling. Although mass and energy transport are generally understood according to
physical and chemical laws, in the critical zone biology gets in the way: literally. The partitioning of
available water, carbon, solutes, and energy between biological and geological reservoirs is a fundamental
function of the critical zone and yet one that is incompletely understood. This seminar presents the setting of
intertidal wetlands as a model system for studying this complex partitioning. Specifically, the seminar will
describe new insights gained from the salt marsh model system regarding the relative roles of terrestrial
vegetation and dynamic physical processes in driving surface-atmosphere and surface-subsurface water,
energy, carbon, and solute exchange. The seminar will conclude with a discussion of promising
opportunities for better understanding the coupled and parallel roles of biological and hydrogeological mass
and energy transport and storage in the critical zone.
Friday, March 4, 2011:
Bill Haneberg - Jahns Speaker (Host: Laurel Goodwin)
"The Landslide That Ate Laprak"
Friday, Mar 18, 2011 - Spring Break
23BFriday, Mar 25, 2011:
Kate Scharer, Appalachian State University (Host: Laurel Goodwin)
Friday, Apr 1, 2011:
Paul Kapp, University of Arizona (Host: Basil Tikoff)
25BFriday, Apr 15, 2011:
David Peate, University of Iowa (Host: Brad Singer)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011:
J. William Schopf (Host: Clark Johnson)
"The Earliest History of Life: Solution to Darwin’s Dilemma"
Friday, May 6, 2011
Dr. Christie Rowe - UC Santa Cruz & McGill University (Host: Harold Tobin)
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AEG (Association of Engineering Geologists) Club
Meeting
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Next meeting:
• March 1, 2011 at 6pm in room 2317 in Engineering Hall
o Dean Peterson, Senior Vice President of Exploration for Duluth Metals Limited will speak about
mining engineering and the geology of the Duluth Complex. The title of the talk is: “Twin
Metals World-Class Nokomis Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit, Duluth Complex: Geology and Enginering
Plans to put it in Production.” He will also be discussing the 8 summer internships available for
GLE and Geoscience undergraduate students through Duluth Metals.
Upcoming Events:
• March 22, 2011 at 6pm
o Mike Hahn of Southeastern Wisconsin Planning Commission will speak about water resources
engineering. We will also be holding elections
• April 5, 2011 at 6pm
o GLE Board of Visitor Jerry Krueger of AECOM will speak about various dam projects in the
Midwest area
• April 19, 2011 at 6pm
o Sam Jorgenson of RMT Inc. will speak about renewable energy projects he has been working on,
focusing mainly on wind turbine farms.
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JOB OPENINGS
• Wetlands Geology Specialist- Illinois State Geological Survey Institute
of Natural Resource Sustainability University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
• Research Scientist - Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• University of Waterloo -Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences-Two Tenure-track Positions in Earth
Sciences
• The department of Natural Sciences and Geography at Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for
a full-time, tenure-track faculty position
• Boise State University Assistant Professor: Geophysics
• The Global Change and Ecosystem Center at the University of Utah seeks applications for an Associate Professor
tenure-track position.
• The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two
lecturer positions
• On the Cutting Edge workshops – one for early career faculty and the other for grad students and post-docs.
• Jackson Postdoctoral Fellows Program - University of Texas at Austin
• Dalhousie University, Department of Earth Sciences - Mineralogy-Petrology Instructor
• The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks an Associate Curator for its Mineral Sciences
Department.
• The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Lafayette College invites applications for a full-time
sabbatical leave replacement for academic year 2011-2012
• Three R&D Specialist Positions − Rock Physics / Numerical Modelers – BP
• Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium
School of Geography & Geosciences -University of St Andrews
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Chair in Environmental Change
School of Geography and Geosciences Start: negotiable Standard appointment Details As part of a continuing programme of
investment, applications are invited for a Chair in Environmental Change (Physical Geography).
You will have a strong international reputation, an outstanding record of innovative research, publication and funding
success, and will play a leading role in the School's Environmental Change Research Group. No restriction is placed on area
of expertise, but preference will be given to candidates in the fields of Earth surface processes (including biological,
hydrological, glaciological, ocean and atmospheric processes), process modelling, stable isotope biogeochemistry or
Quaternary palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. We expect that a lectureship appointment in a related area will be made in
parallel with the Chair appointment.
Informal enquiries to: Professor Duncan Maclennan, Head of School of Geography and Geosciences, Tel: 01334 462894; email:
gghos@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr Bill Austin, Head of Department, Tel: 01334 463988; email: wena@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Ref No: SK7933
Closing Date: 1 April 2011
Lecturer in Environmental Change
School of Geography & Geosciences £36,862 - £45,336 per annum Start: Negotiable Standard appointment Details As part of
a continuing programme of investment, applications are invited for a Lectureship in Environmental Change (Physical
Geography).
You will have a strong international reputation, an excellent record of innovative research and publication, evidence of
funding success, and will play a role in the School's Environmental Change Research Group. No restriction is placed on area
of expertise, but preference will be given to candidates in the fields of Earth surface processes (including biological,
hydrological, glaciological, ocean and atmospheric processes), process modelling, stable isotope biogeochemistry or
Quaternary palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. We expect that a Chair appointment in a related area will be made in parallel
with the Lectureship appointment.
Informal enquiries to: Professor Duncan Maclennan, Head of School of Geography and Geosciences, Tel: 01334 462894; email:
gghos@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr Bill Austin, Head of Department, Tel: 01334 463988; email: wena@st-andrews.ac.uk
Further details are given on http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/gg/GeogSD
Ref No: JC7928
Closing Date: 1 April 2011
Chair in Sustainable Development
School of Geography and Geosciences Start: negotiable Standard appointment Details This is an exciting opportunity to
provide research leadership in Sustainable Development within the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development
at the University of St Andrews. We are seeking a research leader who will enhance our reputation for international, agendasetting
research. This professorial appointment follows the introduction of highly successful interdisciplinary undergraduate
degree (2004) and MSc (2009) programmes in Sustainable Development at St Andrews, hosted by the Department of
Geography and Sustainable Development.
Applications with a background in Geography and research interests in any area of Sustainable Development are encouraged
to apply. You will have a proven record of research leadership and of winning grants from research councils and other
sources, excellent teaching skills and the ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students.
Informal enquiries to: Professor Duncan Maclennan, Head of School of Geography and Geosciences, Tel: 01334 462894; email:
gghos@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr Bill Austin, Head of Department, Tel: 01334 463988; email: wena@st-andrews.ac.uk
Ref No: SK7929
Closing Date: 1 April 2011
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Lecturer in Sustainable Development
School of Geography & Geosciences £36,862 - £45,336 pa Start: Negotiable Standard appointment Details This is an exciting
opportunity to contribute to the Sustainable Development programme within the Department of Geography and Sustainable
Development. We are seeking an active researcher who will maintain and enhance our reputation for international, agendasetting
research. This lecturer appointment follows the introduction of the highly successful interdisciplinary undergraduate
degree (2004) and MSc (2009) programmes in Sustainable Development at St Andrews, hosted by the Department of
Geography and Sustainable Development.
Applications from candidates with a background in Geography and research interests in any area of Sustainable Development
are encouraged. Successful candidates will have a proven record of research publication, will be able to demonstrate excellent
teaching skills and should have already demonstrated an ability of winning grants from research councils and other sources.
Informal enquiries to: Professor Duncan Maclennan, Head of School of Geography and Geosciences, Tel: 01334 462894; email:
gghos@st-andrews.ac.uk, or Dr Bill Austin, Head of Department, Tel: 01334 463988; email: wena@st-andrews.ac.uk
Ref No: JC7927
Closing Date: 1 April 2011
Further Particulars: JC7927 FPs
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Wetlands Geology Specialist- Illinois State Geological Survey Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability -University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
This position is based at our 1817 South Neil Street, Suite 103, Champaign, Illinois, location.
Seeking an individual(s) (up to three, depending on pool of applicants and programmatic need) to assist with hydrogeologic
studies of wetlands, wetland mitigation sites, and other natural areas. Install and service field instrumentation, collect
hydrogeologic and geochemical measurements, and collect, upload, and manage data with minimal supervision as directed.
Assist with reports and prepare products for reports as directed.
Responsibilities: Conduct field work, including installing wells and instruments, surveying, and field testing. Assist project
participants with field work. Download and maintain various field instruments. Measure surface and ground water levels.
Maintain field equipment and vehicles. Enter and upload field data and perform quality control checks. Collect, review, and
evaluate field and file data. Contribute to hydrogeologic characterization site reports.
Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in geology, physical geography, or related discipline with 2 years related
experience. Familiarity with reading and interpreting aerial photographs and geologic and topographic maps. Ability to
accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data from various information sources. Ability to write comprehensive
technical reports. Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle heavy workloads with multiple deadlines. Ability to use
sound judgment in decision-making. Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships. Ability and
willingness to effectively contribute and lead as part of a team. Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet
software. Must be able to conduct field work alone in wetlands in both rural and urban settings, some of which may be
under adverse conditions (e.g. inclement weather, remoteness, and moderate physical exertion). Ability to travel
overnight for up to one work week at a time. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift and manipulate field
equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain. Preferred: Master’s degree in geology, physical
geography, or related discipline. Coursework in geomorphology, glacial geology, soil science, and/or sedimentology.
Knowledge of the wetlands regulation process. Experience with field techniques and equipment. Experience with
surveying and/or basic hand and power tools. Experience with graphics, geographic information systems, relational
databases, and/or geodatabases.
This is a regular full-time 12-month position. The starting date is negotiable after the closing date. Salary is
commensurate with experience.
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Applications must be received by March 18, 2011. To apply, all candidates must submit an online profile through
jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of application which details
qualifications noted above, résumé, working e-mail address, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be
considered. Incomplete information will not be reviewed. For further information please contact Lori Walston, Human
Resources, Illinois State Geological Survey, 217-244-2401.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
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Research Scientist - Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
The GIA Laboratory in New York City is seeking a research scientist to fulfill a vital role as part of a research team involved
with the acquisition of scientific data on diamonds and other gem materials. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics,
materials science, geology or chemistry at the time of appointment, good communication and organization skills, evidence of
published research, and an interest in working on gem materials to solve some challenging current problems in gem
identification and gemological research. Experience in diamond physics research is a plus.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, a pleasant working environment, and are committed to workplace diversity.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: nyrecruiter@gia.edu. We
thank all applicants for their interest. Unfortunately due to the volume of responses, only candidates under consideration will
be contacted. No phone calls or faxes please.
For more information about this opening please visit our website at http://www.gia.edu. GIA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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University of Waterloo -Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences-Two Tenure-track Positions in Earth
Sciences
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo invites applications for two tenure-track
positions in areas of earth sciences at the level of Assistant to Associate Professor. Appointment at the Full Professor level
may be considered under exceptional circumstances. We are seeking outstanding candidates who will complement and
enhance our existing strengths within a growing, dynamic solid earth science research program. Position One: Solid Earth
Sciences: Research interests may include, but are not limited to, tectonics/geodynamics, igneous/metamorphic geology,
geochemistry and geochronology. Position Two: Economic Geology: Research interests may include, but are not limited to,
hydrothermal/groundwater-driven ore deposits, magmatic deposits, mineralogy, rare earth deposits and uranium deposits. We
are especially interested in candidates who are involved in field-oriented studies using multidisciplinary approaches from a
regional to global and/or ore-forming systems' perspective. The successful candidates will be expected to build a vigorous
and innovative, externally-funded research program involving graduate students and to participate actively in a
comprehensive undergraduate curriculum that spans the breadth of fundamental through applied and environmental earth
sciences.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has a well-funded and diverse research program currently involving 18
full-time faculty, 7 research faculty, 35 research staff and over 100 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. Further information about the
Department can be accessed at http://www.earth.uwaterloo.ca/.
Evaluation of candidates will begin April 1, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. A complete application must
include a full curriculum vitae, a statement outlining the nature of the research program and teaching philosophy, two to five
recent publications and the names and contact information of at least three referees.
The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible
minorities, native people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications should be directed to the Geology Search Committee Chair,
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada (email:
klalbrec@uwaterloo.ca).
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The department of Natural Sciences and Geography at Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the earth science beginning in July, 2011. Responsibilities will include teaching
interdisciplinary and entry-level courses in physics, physical science, earth science, environmental science and astronomy,
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and other duties as assigned. Summers are free for research, however, CUC does not have the best research facilities so
candidates are advised to cultivate local relationships. It would be great to get an isotope person.
Candidates must be committed to excellence and have a strong desire to teach, mentor, and advise undergraduate students.
They must have a Ph. D. degree in one of the physical sciences or related area (ABD will be considered). Successful
candidates will be invited for an interview in late March or April. Serious applicants will be required to send an application
packet including cover letter, cv, teaching statement, research statement, transcripts (copies are fine for initial application),
and 3 letters of recommendation. Questions can be addressed to the chair of the earth science search committee Rebecca
Trueman PhD at Rebecca.trueman@cuchicago.edu. Review of applications begins March 11, 2011.
Formal submission will be to:
Dr. Gary Wenzel
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Concordia University
7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: (708) 209-3094 Or e-mail vita to: Gary.Wenzel@CUChicago.edu
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Boise State University Assistant Professor: Geophysics
Boise State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in geophysics to be filled at the level of
Assistant Professor. Boise State has an internationally recognized program in near-surface geophysics with active research
programs in the fields of hydrogeophysics, inverse theory, wave propagation and imaging, computational geophysics,
engineering geophysics, and cryosphere geophysics. The Boise Hydrogeophysical Research Site, Dry Creek Experimental
Watershed, an extensive pool of field equipment, and newly completed Environmental Research Building provide state-ofthe-art
field and interior lab facilities to support research in our dynamic department. We encourage applications from
individuals interested in contributing to this vibrant and progressive program.
For a complete job announcement and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://earth.boisestate.edu or download the
job advertisement at http://cgiss.boisestate.edu/AS-0027-01.pdf
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The Global Change and Ecosystem Center at the University of Utah seeks applications for an Associate Professor
tenure-track position. Tenure, teaching assignments, and laboratory facilities for the candidate selected will be in one of
four departments (Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Geology & Geophysics, or Mathematics), depending on the qualifications
of the individual. We seek an interactive colleague with an established research program that is relevant to environmental
science issues in natural or urban systems, or regional landscapes, and who is interested in participating in multidisciplinary
research in addition to their own established research program. Preference will be given to a candidate who can also take
advantage of existing campus-wide analytical facilities, such as Utah's Stable Isotope Ratio Facility for Environmental
Research. Information about the center is available at http://environment.utah.edu and questions about this position may be
directed to Jim Ehleringer at jim.ehleringer@utah.edu. We welcome applications from minorities and women.
Applications, including an application letter, statements of both research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, copies of
three relevant publications, and at least three letters of reference, sent directly from the referees, should be sent electronically
to: GCEC_search@utah.edu. The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011 and will be accepted until March
15, 2011.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds,
and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented student.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons
with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For
additional information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.
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TWO LECTURERS POSITIONS - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
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The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two
lecturer positions beginning in August 2011. These positions are in principle renewable indefinitely. Salary is competitive.
The area of teaching will be introductory-level courses in environmental geology, natural resources, natural hazards, or
oceanography, and undergraduate major courses in introductory field geology, physical geology, and historical geology. The
Ph.D. degree must be completed before the starting date of the appointment. The positions carry a teaching commitment of
six courses during the academic year (3/3), 10% university and/or professional service, and 15% professional development
time. Please send letter of application, resume, statements of teaching and of professional interests, and the names, addresses,
and emails of three references in a single pdf file by e-mail to < gtwhit2@uky.edu>; use “Lecturer search” as the subject line.
Please ask your referees to e-mail signed letters on institutional letterhead directly to the above e-mail address. The review of
materials begins on March 28, and we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled. The University of
Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse
geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the
top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and University of Kentucky
may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.
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On the Cutting Edge workshops – one for early career faculty and the other for grad students and post-docs.
Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty: Teaching, Research, and Managing Your Career
Conveners: Heather Macdonald and Michael Wysession
June 12-16 with optional visit to the National Science Foundation on June 17
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Application deadline: March 4, 2011
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/earlycareer2011/index.html
Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences: A Workshop for Graduate Students and Post-docs
Conveners: Barbara Tewksbury, Katryn Wiese, Robyn Wright Dunbar, and Edwin Harvey
June 6-9, 2011
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Application deadline: March 11, 2011
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/careerprep2011/index.html
We also have a few more events coming up later in the spring in
Pursuing an Academic Career: A Series of Virtual Events for Graduate Students and Post-docs
Conveners: Rachel Beane and Heather Macdonald
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/careerdev/AcademicCareer2011/index.html
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Jackson Postdoctoral Fellows Program - University of Texas at Austin
The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin announces a new school-wide postdoctoral fellows
program and invites applications for 2011-2012. This highly competitive institutional award is open to recent doctorates
(degree within the past 3 years) in geosciences. We welcome applicants with research interests across the full range of
geosciences disciplines. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to pursue their own independent research interests. The
appointment is for 2 years with a salary of $60,000 per year plus health and dental benefits. Research support of $10,000 per
year is also provided. Successful applicants can begin their program as early as September 1, 2011, but no later than
December 31, 2011.
To apply, submit a current CV that includes education, employment history, awards, publications, and extramural funding
record, a short (2-3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research, and the names and contact information for 3
references. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2011. Applicants should send applications electronically as email
attachment to PostDocJSG@jsg.utexas.edu.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dalhousie University, Department of Earth Sciences - Mineralogy-Petrology Instructor
The Department of Earth Sciences at Dalhousie University invites applications for a limited-term position as an Instructor in
Mineralogy and Petrology. This is a three year 100% FTE instructor position for 9 months each year. The successful
applicant will teach both lectures and labs in ERTH 2001 (Earth Materials Science 1). In consultation with the faculty
members involved, the appointee will also contribute substantially to the lab components of other Earth Materials and
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology classes (ERTH 2002, ERTH 3010, ERTH 3020) and offer occasional lectures in those
classes as the need arises. In addition, the appointee will coordinate and supervise teaching assistants for the above-mentioned
courses, catalogue, maintain and update the second- and third-year Mineralogy and Petrology teaching collections, supervise
the use and maintenance of the teaching microscopes, and contribute to departmental committees and administration as
appropriate to the position.
Minimum qualifications include an M.Sc. (or equivalent) with expertise in mineralogy and petrography, extensive experience
in characterising minerals and rocks in hand sample, in thin section, and in the field, and teaching experience in laboratory
and classroom settings. In addition, some or all of the following skills will be considered assets: experience with reflected
light microscopy, familiarity with database or cataloguing software, experience using X-ray diffraction and electron
microprobe techniques for mineral identification and analysis.
The application deadline is 18 March 2011, for an anticipated start date of 1 or 15 August, 2011. Applications should include
an up-to-date curriculum vitae and teaching dossier; in addition, confidential letters of reference from three referees,
including at least one person who can comment knowledgably on teaching ability, should be forwarded by the referees
directly to Dr. R.A. Jamieson, Chair of Search Committee (Mineralogy Instructor), Department of Earth Sciences,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4J1 (Room 3006, Life Sciences Centre), or e-mailed to earth.sciences@dal.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity / Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from
qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.
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Associate Curator, Mineral Sciences - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the largest natural history
museum in the western United States and a national leader in exhibitions, education and research, seeks an Associate
Curator for its Mineral Sciences Department. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of published
research in the area of mineralogy and crystallography. Applicants should be capable of fully utilizing the existing analytical
strengths of the Mineral Sciences Department, with instrumentation that includes a powder and single-crystal diffractometer,
analytical SEM with EDS, petrographic microscopes and other equipment appropriate to the study and characterization of
minerals. Demonstrated expertise in mineral identification, descriptive mineralogy, mineral systematics and atomic structure
analysis is essential. The Associate Curator will develop and maintain research funding through grants and/or other sources.
The Mineral Sciences Department oversees a world-class collection of minerals and gems that are used for a broad array of
research and public programs both within and outside of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The successful
candidate will oversee the growth and curation of this collection and, as such, should have a broad knowledge of minerals
attained through research and collections activities and should have significant collections management experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and work closely with the Museum's Gem & Mineral Council support
organization and to participate in museum activities, such as exhibits programs, educational outreach activities, and to be
involved with professional associations and other organizations within the scientific community.
This position has the following requirements:
§ Ph.D. in Mineral Sciences or related field.
§ At least three years of post-graduate experience in Mineral Sciences.
§ Scholarly Achievement: Proven record of original additions to knowledge or evaluation and synthesis of existing
knowledge through the sustained production of books, monographs, series of publications or other peer-reviewed research
activities. High stature in the scholarly community.
§ Collections: Experience in working with a museum mineral collection and a demonstrated understanding of the issues,
methods and ethics involved in museum collection curation.
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§ Public Programs: Demonstrated interest and ability to communicate with the public in order to build and maintain public
awareness of Mineral Sciences, especially with respect to the Museum's mineral and gem collections, exhibitions and public
programming.
§ The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including the public, is essential.
Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a regular full time, exempt position with a start date
anticipated on April 1, 2011.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Interested candidates please visit
www.nhm.org/jobs and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application by
clicking https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=552582. Please be sure to submit a cover letter, resume, & salary history with
your application.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, No Phone Calls, No Fax.
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Lafayette College -Mineralogy/Petrology/Geochemistry
The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Lafayette College invites applications for a full-time
sabbatical leave replacement for academic year 2011-2012 with expertise in mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry.
The successful applicant will teach courses in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and an introductory level course in
physical geology. Preference will be given to candidates with the PhD and teaching experience; however we will consider
well-qualified ABD applicants.
The review process will begin immediately and continue until an individual is selected. Candidates should submit a
letter of application, statement of teaching interests, vita, college and graduate school transcripts and three letters of
reference to Dru Germanoski, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton,
PA 18042. Lafayette College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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Three R&D Specialist Positions − Rock Physics / Numerical Modelers
The Subsurface Function provides BP’s Exploration, Development and Production divisions with the highest quality expert
personnel for technical projects, and promotes and oversees the development and application of new technologies. Within the
Subsurface Function, the Pushing Reservoir Limits Flagship is responsible for developing and deploying Enhanced Oil
Recovery technology across BP. This is one of a number of Technology Flagships that are tasked with delivering advanced
technological solutions to BP's business challenges. The Pushing Reservoir Limits (PRL) Flagship is engaged in developing
breakthrough recovery solutions in gas flooding, water flooding, chemical flooding, and in the measurement and prediction of
recovery performance in our state of the art core flooding labs located at our Sunbury site, near London. The Flagship
comprises reservoir engineers, petroleum engineers, facilities engineers, imaging specialists, computational physics
specialists, rock property specialists, and chemists. The Flagship is based both in Sunbury and in Houston, and has strong
linkages to our asset teams across the world. The team has recently enjoyed a number of successes, including delivery of 50
BrightwaterTM polymer treatments*, the successful progression of LoSalTM technology* in a number of new waterflood
projects, and the successful application of digital technologies to the prediction of complex rock properties.
There are three positions available within one of the teams within the Flagship which are described below. These positions
are based in the Houston location and are available immediately. Interested individuals can apply on line at
http://www.bp.com/careers (search for positions 16959BR and 16960BR).
Please note that individuals who either submitted resumes via the career fair at the 2010 AGU Annual Meeting &/or had
screening interviews at the AGU meeting do not need to re-submit their application.
Position Description
R&D studies are being undertaken to understand recovery processes and rock properties. Three positions are available which
offer a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of computational and experimental rock physics, and its application within
an industrial R&D setting, at a company with industry-leading supercomputing resources.
Two positions are available with specific interests as follows:
- Geoscientist (Rock Physics): Responsibilities may include some or all of the following: analyzing 3D image data, and
performing and interpreting numerical simulations using 3D image data; Designing, performing, and analyzing experiments
to understand relationships between microstructure and macroscopic properties; Formulating and performing research to
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understand wettability in rocks with varied minerologies and saturated with multiple fluids. Five to ten years of post-graduate
experience is preferred, preferably in the oil & gas industry.
- Numerical Modeler: Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and validating computational algorithms to model
pore-scale physics; optimizing codes for application in a high performance computing environment; Performing and
interpreting numerical simulations. Two to five years post-graduate experience is preferred.
An additional opportunity is available for an exceptional new graduate.
Depending on the particular position, the following qualifications are of interest:
- PhD degree in relevant field, including geophysics, geosciences, physics, engineering, chemistry, or mathematics
- Familiarity and/or experience with 3D imaging technologies
- Familiarity and/or experience with computational fluid dynamics
- Familiarity and/or experience with elastic wave propagation modeling
- Familiarity and/or experience with finite difference and finite element modeling
- Strong scientific programming skills, including C++, C, Fortran, and MPI
- Understanding of rock physics and/or rock mechanics; petrophysics, and reservoir engineering
- Ability to work in a team - Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time to fulfill responsibilities of the position
- Proven track record of accomplishment in relevant discipline as evidenced by previous work
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a
truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80
countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for
talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future. BP's Exploration and Production
segment focuses on finding reserves of oil and gas, developing the means to extract and process it and then consistently
producing and transporting it to market. This involves using cutting edge technology to find the energy reserves, the ability to
drill thousands of meters under the ground, designing, building and operating some of the world's largest most complex
production onshore / offshore facilities and finally being able to transport these fluids, in order to provide energy to the world.
You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of geographies and development types, including a variety of offshore,
deepwater, onshore, oil, gas and condensate scenarios of differing scale. You may find yourself in exploration - looking for
hydrocarbon accumulations in the most upstream part of our business; working in appraisal and development, to ensure the
maximum recovery of hydrocarbons from producing reservoirs, or working with commercial, legal, political and
technological experts to negotiate entry into new areas.
*LoSal is a trade mark of BP plc. Bright Water is a trade mark of Nalco Energy Services LP, used by BP under license.
DISCCRS VI
Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium
http://disccrs.org/disccrsposter.pdf
Dates: 22-29 October, 2011
Location: La Foret Conference and Retreat Center
Colorado Springs, CO
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Eligibility: Ph.D. requirements completed between April 1, 2008 and February 28, 2011 in any field relevant to the study of
climate change or its societal implications (natural and social sciences)
Climate-change solutions depend on firm understanding gained from many disciplines, and will be found at the interface of
science and society. But our current academic institutions and research structure are not adequately equipped to address this
imperative. Since 2003 the DISsertations initiative for the advancement of Climate Change ReSearch (DISCCRS,
pronounced discourse) has hosted symposia for early career researchers to catalyze international, interdisciplinary
collaboration, while laying the foundation for dynamic, communicative collegial networks that are better prepared
to understand and respond to the myriad challenges posed by climate change. Participants are competitively selected with the
expectation that they will become leaders in their chosen fields.
Application Instructions
http://disccrs.org/application_instructions
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Other DISCCRS Resources
Webpage: In addition to our annual symposia, DISCCRS provides online tools for catalyzing interdisciplinary discussion and
collaboration:
http://disccrs.org
Online Ph.D. Dissertation Registry: Join over 2500 climate change
researchers by registering your Ph.D. dissertation and adding your abstract
to our fully searchable database. Or browse the registry to see
what other climate-change researchers have been doing recently.
http://disccrs.org/register
Electronic newsletter: With timely climate change job listings, news
stories, funding opportunities and more, our weekly e-newsletter is
automatically provided to anyone who registers their Ph.D. Subscriptions are
available by request.
Career Resources: In addition to the Dissertation Registry, our website includes a wealth of valuable resources for finding a
job, developing your professional
skills, locating funding opportunities, crafting grant proposals and more.
http://disccrs.org/career
DISCCRS Sponsors
AAG, AERE , AGU, AMS , ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS, USSEE
DISCCRS Funding
National Science Foundation NSF Collaborative Grant Numbers: SES-0931402 to the University of Oregon and SES-
0932916 to Whitman College
National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Grant number NNX10AJ53G to Whitman College
Contact: info@disscrs.org
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