^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2001-24, 1 October 2001 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111 1) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON VOLCANO RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS I have a student in my Geology 101 class (junior, Spanish major) who is very interested in volcanoes because she spent some time in Costa Rica. She has asked me If you hear of any research activities or internships that require little or no experience, please let me know" ---how nice to get a request like this!! except I don't have a good answer--Do any of you have any ideas? I don't know where to go for information to answer this question, but I want to respond positively and encourage her to pursue this special interest I would appreciate any possible leads you could suggest Thanks, Priscilla Grew pgrew1@unl.edu 22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 222222222222222 2) POSITION OPENINGS University of Missouri-Kansas City-climatology, paleoclimatology, earth system science or related fields The Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor for an expanding environmental studies program. Research and teaching specialty: climatology, paleoclimatology, earth system science or related fields. The ideal candidate would possess a research specialty that complements existing departmental strengths. Candidates would be expected to raise grants in support of their research, to teach introductory, intermediate, and graduate courses on the environment and the geosciences, to support graduate students, and to carry out service activities, including interaction with the Kansas City community. A full description of the department and an expanded description of the position can be accessed through http://www.umkc.edu. Interested persons should send a letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts, teaching evaluations, course syllabi, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Assistant Professor Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5110 Rockhill Road, RHFH 420, Kansas City, MO 64110. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Missouri-Kansas City is an AA/EO/ADA employer and does not discriminate in employment or the provisions of services on the basis of disability. Lehigh University--Aqueous Geochemistry and Hydrology The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has an opening at the assistant-professor level for an aqueous geochemist with experience in hydrology. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring their expertise to bear on interdisciplinary studies of earth systems. We expect the successful candidate to develop a vigorous externally funded research program, teach undergraduate courses in aqueous geochemistry and groundwater hydrology, offer graduate courses in their specialty to complement our curriculum, and mentor Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students in internships and research. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, up to 3 reprints, and the names of three referees to Gray Bebout, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 31 Williams Drive, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 18015 (phone: 610-758-5831; e-mail: geb0@lehigh.edu). We will begin evaluating applications on November 1. For further information about the EES Department, see: http://www.ees.lehigh.edu/ Lehigh University is committed to recruiting and retaining women and minorities. Indiana University--Murray Chair in Applied Clay Mineralogy The Department of Geological Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time tenured position at the rank of Professor to fill the newly endowed Murray Chair in Applied Clay Mineralogy. We seek an outstanding individual with a solid record of scholarly achievement in some area of clay research including but not limited to industrial uses of clays, clay minerals as biohazards, and environmental or biomedical applications of clay minerals. Relevant industrial experience, strong communication skills, and high professional visibility is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a strong program of research in applied clay mineralogy and to participate in teaching and other academic activities appropriate for a senior faculty member at Indiana University. Indiana University is an outstanding research and teaching institution with approximately 37,000 students on the Bloomington campus. The Department of Geological Sciences currently has 16 full-time faculty and 5 part-time faculty shared with other Indiana University units and the Indiana State Geological Survey. The Department's existing laboratory infrastructure (XRD, EPMA, AA, ICP, SIRMS, etc.) will be augmented in the near future with the completion of Indiana University's multi-disciplinary Science Building housing state-of-the-art analytical equipment. The Department has very strong undergraduate and graduate programs and an outstanding Geological Field Station in Montana. Currently, there are 44 graduate students in the Master's and Ph.D. programs. Questions concerning this position or the Department of Geological Sciences can be addressed to Mark Person, by phone (812-855-4404) or email (maperson@indiana.edu ). Applicants should send a letter of interest, a personal statement of teaching and research interests, current resume, and names and addresses of at least four references (including email) to: Professor Mark Person, Malcolm and Sylvia Boyce Chair of Geosciences, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, 1001 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1405 The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encourages candidacies of women and minorities. Rice University Department of Earth Science--Earth Structure and Dynamics Faculty Positions The Rice Earth Science Department anticipates expanding in faculty, staff, and facilities. We wish to fill several tenure track positions in Earth Structure and Dynamics to complement existing strengths. We are particularly interested in hiring in the areas of earthquake seismology, global seismology and petroleum exploration seismology. Applications at all levels will be considered; those received by December 3, 2001 are assured of receiving fullest attention. Please send a resume and names of four or more references to: Search Committee Chair, Earth Science Department, MS-126, Rice University, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892 Information about the department can be found at http://terra.rice.edu Rice is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Rice University Department of Earth Science--Earth Systems Science Faculty Positions The Rice Earth Science Department anticipates expanding in faculty, staff, and facilities. We wish to fill several tenure track positions in Earth Systems Science to complement existing strengths. We are particularly interested in hiring a biogeochemist/ geomicrobiologist, a quantitative geomorphologist, a low-temperature geochemist whose research includes numerical modeling, or a sedimentologist/ stratigrapher whose research addresses processes from dynamic and 3D perspectives. Applications at all levels will be considered; those received by December 3, 2001 are assured of receiving fullest attention. Please send a resume and names of four or more references to: Search Committee Chair,Earth Science Department, MS-126, Rice University, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892 Information about the department can be found at http://terra.rice.edu Rice is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Ohio University--Surficial Geologist The Department of Geological Sciences at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in surficial geology to begin in September 2002. We are seeking an individual who is committed to both research and teaching, and is qualified to develop courses in surficial geology (such as geomorphology, soil chemistry, soil/clay mineralogy, and Quaternary geology) that will expand and complement our existing strengths in hydrology, sedimentology, environmental geology and geophysics. Expertise in applied areas such as hillslope or floodplain geomorphology is particularly desirable, although all areas of surficial geology will be considered. Excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level and supervision of M.S. student research must be complemented by the development of a strong personal research program supported by external funding. The successful applicant will possess a Ph.D. in geological sciences and must show demonstrated potential for teaching and research in some aspect of surficial geology. Applicants should send a vita, a description of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Mary W. Stoertz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, 316 Clippinger Laboratories, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701-2979. Applications should be received before December 31, 2001, but will be considered until the position is filled. Ohio University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. For further information concerning the department and its faculty, visit the Ohio University web site at www.ohiou.edu. Case Western Reserve University--Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions: Geochemistry and Neotectonics Case Western Reserve University expects to enter a period of unprecedented growth. The Department of Geological Sciences anticipates filling two positions within the next two years in geochemistry and neotectonics. It is anticipated that the positions will be filled at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding senior candidates are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates that will help bridge existing strengths in geochemistry, planetary materials, and surficial processes. For the geochemistry position, the Department seeks candidates who develop and use unique applications of geochemical analyses across a broad spectrum of processes. This candidate will be expected to teach an introductory-level course for non-majors as part of the new general education requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences and an upper-level course in geochemistry. For the neotectonics position, we seek candidates who are working on lithospheric dynamics or mechanical processes of materials under deformation and have an active field component to this work. This candidate will be expected to teach structural geology and perhaps geophysics, and participate in field-oriented training. Candidates for both positions will be expected to develop a vigorous research program that involves both graduate and undergraduate students and who are committed to exceptional undergraduate instruction in both introductory and disciplinary classes. Apply by December 15 by sending an application letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to Prof. Gerald Matisoff, Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106-7216. CWRU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Montclair State University--Geographic Information Science The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies at Montclair State University (New Jersey) invites applications for a full-time (10- month), tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate rank starting September 2002. This position requires expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis and statistics, modeling and visualization, and/or remote sensing (RS) with specific emphasis on research applications related to one or more of the following areas of expertise: coastal/estuarine systems; environmental change; environmental geology; environmental remediation and pollution control; land use and water resource analysis and management; and urban studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching general education geology or geography courses, major and graduate GIS/RS related-courses, as well as expanding our programs and course offerings in this area. Excellence in teaching, the pursuit of a funded research program, and contribution to the development of a departmental environmental management doctoral program are expected. Applicants who can demonstrate their interest and ability in interdisciplinary teaching and research, and advising and supervising student research will be particularly favored. Candidates must have completed a doctorate in an appropriate field prior to September, 2002. A well-established record of excellence in teaching and research will be required for appointment at associate rank. Montclair State University is a comprehensive institution offering a wide array of programs to over 13,500 undergraduate and graduate students. MSU, the second largest public university in New Jersey, is characterized by a strong general education program and a deep commitment to the values of multicultural diversity. The University is located 14 miles west of New York City on a 200-acre suburban campus. The Earth and Environmental Studies Department offer undergraduate and graduate programs in geology, geography and environmental studies. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals, research interests and teaching philosophy to: Search Committee Chair, William D. Solecki, Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. Screening will begin Nov. 15th and continues until the position is filled. MSU is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Subject to available funding. For more information about the position, department and university, see: http://www.csam.montclair.edu/earth/eesweb Geoscientists Wanted for AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs, 2002:03 The American Association for the Advancement of Science invites scientists and engineers to apply for one-year science and technology policy fellowships in Washington, DC, beginning September 2002. Fellows serve in the Congress, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Agency for International Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Justice, the Department of Energy and other federal offices. These programs are designed to provide each Fellow with a unique public policy learning experience and to bring technical backgrounds and external perspectives to decision-making in the U.S. government. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree by the application deadline (January 10, 2002) from any physical, biological or social science, any field of engineering or any relevant interdisciplinary field. Individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience may also apply. Federal employees are ineligible. Stipends begin at $55,000. For application instructions and further information about the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs, contact: 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202/326-6700. E-mail: science_policy@aaas.org. Web: www.fellowships.aaas.org. 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 333333333333333 3) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ***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 the Ad Coordinator at ads@awg.org. PLEASE SEND AD COPY OR OTHER SUBMISSIONS AS MS WORD, RTF FILES OR AS PART OF AN E-MAIL MESSAGE ***For membership information or to join AWG, visit our website at www.awg.org or contact our business office at office@awg.org