^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS No. 2000-12, March 7, 2000 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTENTS: 1) GEOLOGIST-IN-THE-PARKS POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS 2) National Women's History Project Event 3) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS **The Colorado College **Curator in vertebrate paleontology (fossil mammals), Department of Palaeozoology, Swedish Museum of Natural History 4) STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES **University of Colorado Museum-Summer Field Course in Vertebrate Paleontology ***Don't forget to check the AWG JobWeb at www.awg.org*** *Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of AWG E-Mail News* For submissions to AWG E-Mail News, contact Editor Joanne Kluessendorf at editor@awg.org. For advertising, contact Ad Editor Kata McCarville at ads@awg.org. PLEASE SEND AD COPY OR OTHER SUBMISSIONS AS RTF FILES OR AS PART OF AN E-MAIL MESSAGE E-mail or address changes? Send to office@awg.org, please. For more information about AWG, contact office@awg.org or visit the AWG website at www.awg.org. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1) Geologist-in-the-Parks Position Announcements The Geologist-in-the-Parks (GIP) program is administered by the Geologic Resources Division of the National Park Service (NPS). The goal of the program is to bring earth-science professionals and students into the national parks where they help park staffs understand and manage geologic resources. Individual parks determine what type of program they would like to conduct and the expertise required for the job. These GIP positions sometimes become permanent park jobs. The NPS is committed to diversity, and AWG was invited to become a sponsor in order to showcase the talents of women geoscientists. The AWG Executive Committee voted to fund two GIP proposals: The Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts. We are very pleased to be able to offer these opportunities to our members, using some of the funds made available by our new volunteer-run organization. Application Procedure: AWG membership is required to be considered for these positions; however, applicants may join when submitting their application (membership application may be found on the AWG website ). To apply, please send C.V. with relevant publications, cover letter detailing relevant experience and reason for interest in the position, and availability dates, as well as full contact information and email addresses for three references who can attest to your experience to: Joanne Kluessendorf, AWG Editor, Dept. of Geology, University of Illinois, 1301 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801; email: jkluesse@uiuc.edu. Applications sent via email attachments in rtf format are preferred. Application deadline is March 15, 2000, or until the positions are filled. Please feel free to distribute this announcement among your colleagues. *********************************************************************************************************************** Geologist-in-Residence Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Curecanti National Recreation Area Montrose/Gunnison, Colorado Three lakes (one of them the largest in Colorado) on the Gunnison River form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic mesas, fjord-like lakes, and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound. Recently discovered dinosaur fossils, a 5,000-acre archeological district, a narrow gauge train, and traces of 6000 year-old dwellings further enhance the offerings of Curecanti. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Park geology is diverse, including metamorphic, extrusive and intrusive igneous, and sedimentary rocks. The park is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver. Position Description: Geologist needed to assist education specialists to enhance existing curriculum related to geology, paleontology, and archeology. The geologist will conduct student, teacher, and elderhostel workshops at Curecanti, Black Canyon and surrounding communities, will assist with Division of Resource Management projects related to stratigraphy, ground-truthing of satellite information, and ongoing paleontology and archeology projects, and will train park staff on geologic topics. Stipend $2500, housing may be provided by park; AWGF may provide additional funds for uniform and travel. Qualifications: Graduate level or greater geological background with expertise in the regional geology of Colorado required; knowledge of paleontology, archeology, GPS, and GIS preferred. Ability to contribute to educational curriculum content for all age groups and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences is essential. Dates: Mid-June through mid-August (flexible). *************************************************************************************************************** Resource Management Specialist- Hydrogeology Technical Assistance Cape Cod National Seashore Wellfleet, Massachusetts Cape Cod is composed almost entirely of material deposited by glaciers about 14,000 to 18,000 years ago. Wind and water have reworked these sediments to create the landforms we see today including beaches, spits, marshes, pamets, cliffs, and dunes. Coastal processes such as tides, winds, storms, and sediment transport continue to reshape the outer beaches. These landforms also protect landward areas from storms and coastal flooding. Erosion is a significant issue within the park, with wave induced erosion responsible for erosion rates of 2-3 feet per year on average. Soils in the seashore tend to be classified as excessively drained outwash and are derived from glacial outwashes and moraines. In several areas dune deposits overlay glacial soils. The Herring River was historically a tidally-influenced salt marsh system. In the early 1900's, the system was diked off from the bay and, over the years, the system has developed both upland (through dewatering) and freshwater wetland areas. The Herring River system has become impaired and does not currently represent a healthy ecosystem. Fish kills are observed each year due to oxygen depletion. Soils and surface water are highly acidic due to the formation of acid sulfate soils. Sedimentation is occurring in the main channel causing the current speed and river dynamic changes. Ground surface subsidence is observed due to lack of input of organic material from tidal input, increased bacterial decomposition rates, and dewatering. Thus the seashore has determined that management actions are necessary to restore the wetlands to a functioning ecosystem. After some study, researchers have proposed that restoration of the system to a tidally-influenced salt marsh estuary would likely improve the conditions and reduce or eliminate many of the adverse effects observed currently. The Town of Wellfleet has concerns associated with the idea of a salt marsh restoration. Wellfleet has significant groundwater problems and is concerned the restoration may result in salt-water intrusion of their groundwater. In addition, Wellfleet believes that the wetland may serve as groundwater recharge area and feels that the restoration may preclude the area from serving that purpose. Wellfleet is also concerned that tidal flooding and storms will inundate their community should a tidal system be restored. In addition to the hydrological concerns, ecological and economic concerns have been expressed. Position Description: The candidate would be responsible for directing natural resources management activities associated with the proposed restoration. This position would assist in the coordination of workgroup sessions with community leaders and interested stakeholders. Workgroup meetings are intended to identify what the issues are associated with the restoration. The candidate would then assist Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management and Cape Cod National Seashore staff in finding answers to key questions related to the restoration project. The candidate would develop contacts with respected authorities in the relevant fields of study and organize their responses to questions put forth by the community. The candidate would present the results of studies and summarize findings of related research. Stipend $2500; housing may be provided by park, and other costs may be provided by AWGF. Qualifications: Graduate level experience or greater in surficial processes or coastal geology with additional background in hydrology required in order to answer and interpret complex questions in the field of hydrology and coastal geology. Solid communication skills, both oral and written, are important. GIS experience is helpful. Dates: Dates are flexible; 4-month term with possible extension ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2) National Women's History Project Event On March 22, 2000, the National Women's History Project will be honored in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Washington DC. The National Women's History Project will be honored for: initiating March as National Women's History Month 20 years of pioneering work in the field of Women's History mobilizing the country to recognize and celebrate the lives of women providing educational materials to "Write Women Back Into History." Reception immediately following. R.S.V.P. affirmatives only to (707) 838-6000 by March 15, 2000. There is no charge, but tickets are required because of limited space. We will need the names of all attendees for the admittance list. The theme for National Women's History Month 2000 is, "An Extraordinary Century for Women -- Now, Imagine the Future." ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 3) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS **The Colorado College The Department of Geology seeks applicants for two one-year non-tenure track positions beginning in August 2000. Ph.D. or ABD is required. Appointments will be at the assistant professor level for candidates with a PhD. Desired areas of expertise are: 1) Igneous or Metamorphic Petrology; 2) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses in these fields, expectations for both positions include teaching Introductory Geology and other courses in the candidates' areas of specialty. The ability to teach a Surficial Processes/ Geomorphology course is also desirable. Undergraduate research is an integral part of our curriculum, and willingness to advise research in the candidates' areas of expertise would be a distinct advantage, as would an interest in interacting with the Environmental Sciences program . The College is committed to increasing diversity of the community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be committed to high-quality innovative undergraduate teaching, including field-oriented courses. The Block System of education at Colorado College, in which professors teach and students take only one course at a time for 3-1/2 weeks, lends itself to field and project-based teaching. The Department has excellent field and laboratory facilities for teaching and research in both hard-rock and soft-rock geology. Send statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three referees by March 24, 2000 to: Jeff Noblett, Department of Geology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The Colorado College welcomes members of all groups, and reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. The College is an equal opportunity employer. **Curator in vertebrate paleontology (fossil mammals), Department of Palaeozoology, Swedish Museum of Natural History Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Lars Werdelin (werdelin@nrm.se) or Professor Jan Bergström (jan.bergstrom@nrm.se). They can also be contacted via phone, no. +46-8-5195 4000, or via s-mail at Department of Palaeozoology, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Box 50007, S-104 05 Stockholm, Sweden. Candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) by April 4 to: Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet, Frescativägen 40, Box 50007, 104 05 STOCKHOLM **American Museum of Natural History- Director of Collections, Archives, & Conservation (Division of Paleontology) Work with Curators to forward goals relating to the care, organization, & growth of the fossil collections, including: supervision and training of scientific assistants; development of specimen and locality databases; care and conservation of divisional collections, including reprints, archives, and photographs; other duties as required. Ph.D. or at least 5 years experience required. Send CV to Mark Norell, Curator and Chair, Division of Paleontology, AMNH, CPW @ 79th St., NYC 10024; 212-769-5804 4) STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES **University of Colorado Museum-Summer Field Course in Vertebrate Paleontology Emphasis will be on the mapping of vertebrate-bearing deposits associated with the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary in the Uinta and Piceance Creek Basins in Utah and Colorado. The entire course is dedicated to the acquisition of the kind of field information and training that persons specializing in fossil vertebrates will need to understand in order to work in the discipline. Prerequisites: Junior standing in a department of Anthropology (Physical Anthropology), Biology (Vertebrate Zoology) or Geology (Paleontology); course work in Physical and Historical Geology or permission of the instructor. Graduate credit requires graduate standing and submission of a paper. For information about course content please contact Prof. Peter Robinson, Campus Box 315, University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado 80309-0315 For information about registration please contact Mr. Armando Pares, Division of Continuing Education, Campus box 178, University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado 80309-0178. Cost $ 1750. $250 deposit and registration due May 1, 2000; balance due July 1, 2000. This course will be housed at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado.