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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2008-5
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CONTENTS
1) POSITION OPENING
Oklahoma Geological Survey, University of Oklahoma - DIRECTOR
2) CONTACT INFORMATION

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1) POSITION OPENING

Oklahoma Geological Survey
University of Oklahoma
DIRECTOR

Applications are being solicited for the position of Director, Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS). The OGS is located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma, and is under the direction and supervision of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. Organizationally, the OGS is located within the Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy, which also includes: ConocoPhillips School of Geology & Geophysics, Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering and Sarkeys Energy Center. The Director of the OGS reports administratively to the Dean, Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy and, depending on qualifications and experience, will hold a faculty position within the College as an Associate or Full Professor, renewable term or tenured. Candidates should hold a doctorate or have the equivalent experience in geology, geophysics or a closely related field.

The objectives and duties of the Oklahoma Geological Survey include the following:

(a) A study of the geological formations of the state with special reference to its natural resources, including coal, oil, gas, asphalt, gypsum, salt, cement, stone, clay, lead, zinc, iron, sand, road building material, water resources and all other mineral resources.
(b) The preparation and publication of bulletins and reports, accompanied with necessary illustrations and maps, including both general and detailed descriptions of the geological structure and mineral resources of the state.
(c) The consideration of such other related scientific and economic questions that shall be deemed of value to the people of Oklahoma.

The Director of the OGS has the responsibility of overseeing activities related to geological and geophysical studies of Oklahoma and adjacent areas, preparation of reports documenting the findings of these studies, and presentation of these results to individuals and agencies as appropriate and/or required.

The position requires supervision and administration of an organization of approximately 40 staff, associated facilities including offices, labs and the Oklahoma Petroleum Information Center (OPIC), which contains an extensive collection of rock cores and samples, other well information and selected facilities for the examination of these cores and samples. It is anticipated that the Director of the OGS will work with Oklahoma universities, state and federal agencies, industry and other entities to conduct research in areas of public interest, as well as providing advice and service in the areas of geology, geophysics and natural resources. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated experience and ability to conduct these activities, while acting as the State Geologist of Oklahoma. Areas that could be considered include experience with state or national surveys, administration in academia, and/or experience in industry or research.

Review of candidates will begin March 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2008. Applicants are requested to submit a complete resume, statement of relevant experience and a list of five references who can be contacted, including names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and complete mailing addresses. Questions or requests for additional information may be addressed to Larry R. Grillot, Dean of the Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy, and Chair of the OGS Director Search Committee, at (405) 325-3821, or lrgrillot@ou.edu. Applications and nominations should be addressed to OGS Director Search Committee, University of Oklahoma, Sarkeys Energy Center, 100 East Boyd Street, Room 510, Norman, OK 73019-1008.

The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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