^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2002-31 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTENTS 1) NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2) POSITION OPENINGS ? Indiana University - Assistant Professor Hydrogeology ? Washington University in St. Louis - Faculty Position: Geodynamics 3) CONTACT INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News and. "No duty is so urgent than that of returning thanks.. (St. Ambrose) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1) NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES About NCSE: The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) works to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision making. The Council promotes a new crosscutting approach to environmental science that integrates interdisciplinary research; scientific assessment; communication of science-based information to decision makers and the general public; and environmental education. NCSE.s mission is carried out through a number of programs and projects, including the National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD), Congressional testimony, the National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry (NCSSF), the Minority Programs Office, the University Affiliates Program and more. For more information, please visit http://www.NCSEonline.org/ Duties and Responsibilities: Interns will have the unique opportunity to be involved in a number of programs and projects at NCSE and assist in outreach to a variety of communities. Duties may include attending congressional hearings and briefings at federal agencies, drafting articles for NCSE.s Science, Environment and Policy Report, updating NCSE.s Handbook of Federal Funding for Environmental R&D, conducting research for a new report on Success Stories in Environmental Science and working on the National Library for the Environment. Interns are encouraged to attend events and meetings in DC and on Capitol Hill. Strong candidates will be particularly interested in working on fundraising and development issues. Additionally, interns may work on web site design, web page development, electronic outreach (listserv, etc.), database management, LAN support, and web research and content evaluation. Qualifications: Excellent communication skills (writing, listening and speaking); education or experience in environmental science or policy (preferably both); attentive to detail; curious mind; desire to learn; self-motivated; hard working; flexible; computer skills; and a sense of humor. Duration: Beginning mid-January. Internships usually last for 3 months with an opportunity for extension. 40 hours per week; Monday Friday. Rewards: Stipend - $1,100 per month Hands on learning about political process, science and the environment Participation in significant national initiative Washington, DC experience Connections with environmental scientists and decision makers Social activities To Apply: APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2002 Please send cover letter (include dates of availability, and what interests you most about the internship), resume, writing sample and/or other work, two references (include name, email addresses and phone numbers) to: Ms. Therese Cluck National Council for Science and the Environment 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 202-207-0007 rese@ncseonline.org (email submissions preferred) 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111 2) POSITION OPENINGS Indiana University Assistant Professor Hydrogeology The Department of Geological Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track position in hydrogeology. We are especially interested in candidates whose research impacts one or more of the following areas: isotope hydrology, chemical hydrogeology, modeling of water-rock geochemical interactions, and the fate and transport of microbes in subsurface environments. The position will be at the assistant professor level. Successful applicants would be expected to develop a strong program of research supplemented by external funding sources and demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm in teaching and mentoring. Applications should be sent to: Mark Person, Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair Department of Geological Sciences Indiana University, 1001 East Tenth Street Bloomington, IN 47405 phone (812) 855-4404 e-mail maperson@indiana.edu. The application material should include a letter outlining the candidate's research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation which are due at the time of application. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2003 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages the candidacies of women and minorities. ****************************** Washington University in St. Louis Faculty Position: Geodynamics Washington University in St. Louis announces a tenure track position in terrestrial geodynamics to complement our programs in seismology, mineral physics, and planetary geophysics. We seek an outstanding individual who will begin in August 2003 at the rank of assistant professor. Applicants will be considered from a variety of research fields, including crustal deformation, convection in the earth, and mantle and crustal rheology. Candidates should apply modern, quantitative techniques and demonstrate or show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates must have been awarded the Ph.D. at time of appointment. Send resume, statement of future research interest, and names and contact information for at least three references to Douglas A. Wiens, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, C/B 1169, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, or via e-mail: FacSearch@levee.wustl.edu . Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon employment. Application packets are requested by December 31, 2002. 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 2222 3) CONTACT INFORMATION To submit an item to E-MAIL NEWS contact: editor@awg.org To submit advertising contact: ads@awg.org To change your address or be removed from the list contact: office@awg.org