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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2008-16

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CONTENTS
1) GSA ANNOUNCEMENT
2) AWG ANNOUNCES A NEW GIP PROJECT FOR 2008-2009
3) AWG MEMBER SECURES A $3.8 MILLION GRANT FROM NSF
4) CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS
 AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON SECTION: “Present and Future of Water Storage in Washington State”
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: “Global Connections between Earth Sciences, Health, and Policy: A Symposium in Celebration of the International Year of Planet Earth”
 5) CALL FOR EVALUATORS OF GEOLOGICALLY BASED WORLD HERITAGE SITES
6) POSITION OPENINGS
 Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Low-Temperature Geochemistry and Sedimentary Geology/Stratigraphy - Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University
Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology - Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Assistant Professor in Marine Organic Geochemistry - University of South Carolina
Tenure Track Position: Earth System Scientist, Sedimentary Processes - Boston College
Sedimentologist/Stratigrapher Position - Eastern Illinois University
 7) CONTACT INFORMATION

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1) GSA ANNOUNCEMENT

Women in Geology Mentor Program
Sunday, 5 October, 12:00–1:30 pm, Hilton Hotel, Lanier Grand Ballroom A
Sponsored by Subaru and the GSA Foundation

This mentoring program sponsored by Subaru will address the issues faced by women in the earth sciences. The social hour will begin with a few key female speakers, followed by a relaxing forum for socializing, sharing ideas and meeting other women in earth science. Appetizers will be provided. Make sure you arrive early - space is limited!

Speakers include: Judy Parrish – GSA President; Lorraine Lisiecki – Winner of the 2008 Subaru Outstanding Woman in Science Award; and Carolyn Olsen – USDA-NRCS. The Master of Ceremonies for this event will be Jean Bahr – GSA Vice President.

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2) AWG ANNOUNCES A NEW GIP PROJECT FOR 2008-2009

Thanks to the generosity of the AWG Foundation, AWG is sponsoring another Geoscientist-in-Parks project designed for experienced graduate students or professionals. To apply, send CV or résumé, cover letter, and the names of three (3) references able to speak to your abilities related to the project, to office@awg.org. You are also encouraged to contact park personnel to discuss your qualifications or ask questions before applying for a position.

Please note that the deadline is very short!

Send all application materials via email (Word or PDF formats preferred) by September 30, 2008. Selections will be made as soon as possible by the parks.

Project details

PARKNAME: Saint Croix International Historic Site

STATE: ME

ALPHA CODE: SACR

POSITION TITLE: Coastal Erosion Monitoring Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The participant is to develop a monitoring program to establish baseline conditions at areas deemed susceptible to erosion. The program must incorporate techniques which can be implemented at regular intervals. Taking into account the initial need for training of park staff, the monitoring techniques should be developed so that they are easily implemented by park staff. In addition, through the use of a historical analysis of bluff retreat rates, areas that threaten park infrastructure should be identified. The information obtaining existing bluff erosion data should be incorporated into a GIS for analysis. It should be combined with additional data for use with monitoring efforts.

TIME FRAME:
Fall 2008 and/or Spring 2009. Start and end dates are negotiable. This position will require 1 to 2 weeks fieldwork and 3 weeks to write up the monitoring plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have or be pursuing at a minimum, a BS degree in geology or earth science education; applicants with all levels of advanced degrees in Geology are welcome. GIS experience needed for historical analysis. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.

HOUSING:
The park will provide housing at no cost to the participant. All cooking and dining equipment are provided. Laundry facility is available locally in the town of Calais. Applicants need to bring their own towels and bedding. Personal transportation will be needed to buy groceries, etc.

PARK GEOLOGY:
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site has several issues of potentially severe erosion hazards. There are cultural resources on St. Croix Island, and interpretive facilities on the mainland across from the island. On St. Croix Island, high bluffs composed of glacial till overlie a granite substrate. The granite protects the island on the north and west side where the glacial till occurs only as a thin veneer and is well above the water level of the river. The till layer thickens to the south and forms the high bluffs on the south and east sides of the island. Here the soft till is directly exposed to high tide river currents. Over the past several decades, erosion of the bluffs has led to natural exhumation of the remains of the island’s first settlers. Although some erosion rate analyses have been conducted for the island bluffs, existing data and information is not readily available for application to management of the park resources relative to the erosion hazards.

LOCATION INFORMATION:
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is located eight miles south of Calais, Maine, on U.S. Route 1, and can be reached either by Route 9 from Bangor or U.S. Route 1, the coastal route from Portland and points south. More information about the park can be found at http://www.nps.gov/sacr.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES:
Most of the time will be spent in the field. Applicants must be capable of working in a northern coastal environment with variable conditions.

PRIMARY CONTACT (person who will directly supervise the GIP):
Rebecca Cole-Will
Cultural Resources Program Manager
Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-8728
e-mail: Rebecca Cole-Will@nps.gov

SECONDARY CONTACT:
Deanna Greco
Geologist
Natural Resource Program Center
Geologic Resources Division
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225-0287
(303) 969-2351
e-mail: deanna_greco@nps.gov

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3) AWG MEMBER SECURES A $3.8 MILLION GRANT FROM NSF

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a fourth-round Institutional Transformation grant awardee from the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program. AWG member Mary Anne Holmes was on the writing team and is now Program Director for ADVANCE-Nebraska. This is a 5-year grant for $3.8 million. It will pay to operate the ADVANCE-NE office, qualified dual career hires, professional development for faculty, and original research on the types of professional and social networks among faculty that promote the greatest productivity and job satisfaction.

Congratulations Mary Anne!

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4) CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS

AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON SECTION
“Present and Future of Water Storage in Washington State”
Save the date - October 23, 2008
Bell Harbor International Conference Center

Click here to register online!

New this year: Student Poster Session
All current or recently-graduated students are invited to submit an abstract briefly describing their university-level research on a water resources topic. Selected abstracts will be invited to display at a special poster session to be held at the Conference. Registration fees will be waived for poster session participants.

E-mail your abstract (200 words or less) no later than September 15 to: Pete Sturtevant psturtev@ch2m.com

Back Again: 2nd Annual Photo Contest
Don't forget to send in your photographs for the 2nd Annual AWRA-WA Section Photo Contest! See www.wa-awra.org for details. This year's categories: The American West and Water; Humans and Water; and Wildlife and Water.

Winning photos will be displayed at the annual conference. E-mail submissions no later than October 8 to: Carl Einberger ceinberger@golder.com

Join us as invited speakers from the Pacific Northwest examine questions surrounding the role water storage plays in the 21st century management of this state's freshwater resources.

  • What are the trends in demand and our region's water balance: agricultural use outlook, urban growth, fisheries preservation, changing climate?
  • Where are the appropriate roles in this State of large-scale surface reservoirs and more distributed small scale options?
  • Can our regulatory and institutional infrastructure support innovative, sustainable, and efficient storage options?
    • This year's event will be a one-day event structured around four sessions. In session 1, speakers will set the stage by describing the trends in water use from both agricultural and urban sectors, as well as climate projections. In session 2, practitioners will discuss recent experiences with surface water storage development in the State, both in the water-abundant western portion, and in the arid eastern region. In session 3, parties involved in developing and exploring groundwater storage solutions will describe their experiences and insights. Finally, in session 4, regulatory and stakeholder representatives will discuss the policy environment for present and future storage solutions.

     The conference kicks off with a keynote address, and wraps up with an evening social mixer.

    For questions about the conference, contact the conference co-chairs

    Rebecca Ponzio
    reponzio@hotmail.com
    (360) 485-7637

    Chris Pitre
    CPitre@golder.com
    (206) 267-1166 x. 5007

    Sponsorship Opportunities are still available! Three levels of sponsorship are available: Basin ($1,500), Watershed ($1,000) and Stream ($500). Also available are special sponsorship opportunities, such as promotional materials and conference events. For more information, please contact our Sponsorship Chair

    Carl Einberger
    ceinberger@golder.com
    (206) 267-1166, x. 5006

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    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    “Global Connections between Earth Sciences, Health, and Policy: A Symposium in Celebration of the International Year of Planet Earth”

    This symposium, which will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Keck Center of The National Academies in Washington, D.C., will explore the relationships between earth sciences and public health. Sessions will feature several examples of health issues related to geological systems including soil, air, and water, and will consider the integration of scientific research, particularly risk assessments, into policy strategies at the state, national, and international levels.

    Speakers include Kristie Ebi, ESS, LLC; Joseph Graziano, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University; Sharon Hrynkow, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH; Geoffrey Plumlee, Crustal Imaging and Characterization Team, U.S. Geological Survey; Joel Scheraga, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency; Elizabeth Snyder, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida; and Diana Wall, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University. This event will be followed by a reception at the Marian Koshland Science Museum of The National Academies.

    The symposium is intended for all interested scientists and decision makers from Federal agencies in Washington, D.C., policy makers from Capitol Hill, scientists and students from local universities, members of the media, and members of the public. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP for the symposium and the reception to biso@nas.edu by Monday, September 22.

    For a complete agenda and further information, visit: www.nationalacademies.org/biso

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    5) CALL FOR EVALUATORS OF GEOLOGICALLY BASED WORLD HERITAGE SITES

    Each year, as an Advisory Body to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for natural heritage, IUCN (the International Union for Conservation of Nature) is required to evaluate new nominations for the UNESCO World Heritage List. IUCN's year-long evaluation process involves seeking comments from international experts on the global importance and integrity of the nominated sites, whether they are nominated for their geological, biological or scenic values.

    In the evaluation of geological sites, IUCN works closely with the International Union of Geological Sciences in order to identify expert reviewers that are interested in providing a technical, desk top review of one of the new proposals nominated for geological values. Occasionally reviewers are asked to participate in actual on-site evaluations.

    Your volunteer input as an IUGS reviewer into IUCN's evaluation process will contribute to the conservation of globally outstanding geological heritage as well as to IUCN's efforts to maintain the credibility of the World Heritage Convention by providing high quality technical advice to the World Heritage Committee.

    All IUGS reviewers will be provided with electronic access to the nomination files, and guidelines and a "checklist" on how to review the nominations. All comments, whether short or long, general or detailed, are welcome and are critical to IUCN's evaluation process. Finally, all comments will be treated as confidential.

    This year IUGS reviewers have been asked to assess 6 candidate submissions.

    If you would like to be added to the IUGS database of evaluators please contact the IUGS Secretary General (pbobrows@nrcan.gc.ca) immediately with full details regarding your contact coordinates (email, mailing address, telephone, etc.) and a clear indication of your particular area of geo-specialization.

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    6) POSITION OPENINGS

    Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Low-Temperature Geochemistry and Sedimentary Geology/Stratigraphy Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University

    The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level to begin August 2009. One position will be in the broad area of sedimentary geology/stratigraphy, the other in low-temperature geochemistry (including, but not be limited to, the fields of environmental geochemistry, biogeochemistry, paleoclimatology, and isotope geochemistry). Emphasis will be placed on the potential of the applicants to establish a successful, externally funded research program that complements existing strengths in the department including glaciology, hydrogeology, geophysics, climate modeling, economic geology, geoscience education, and tectonics. We also encourage interactions, particularly for the position in low-temperature geochemistry, with researchers and faculty in other units on campus, such as Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Agronomy; Chemistry; Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Natural Resources Ecology and Management; the Iowa State Water Resources Research Institute; the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture; and the National Soil Tilth Laboratory. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also essential. Information about the Department appears at: http://www.ge-at.iastate.edu/.

    Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. All applications must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com (search vacancy ID#’s 080555 and 080556). Please be prepared to enter or attach a letter of application including concise teaching and research statements, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone and fax numbers of at least three references. Any additional application materials may be mailed to: Carl E. Jacobson, Chair, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, 253 Science I, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3212.

    The positions will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by November 7, 2008. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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    Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology
    Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, SUNY

    We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in hydrogeology. We seek a scientist with demonstrated physical hydrogeology expertise who will compliment our existing strength in this and related disciplines. Of particular interest are researchers who have field experience in characterizing watershed or regional scale systems, groundwater-surface water interactions and/or contaminant transport or remediation in geological systems.

    We expect faculty to develop and maintain an innovative, extramurally funded research program. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment, demonstrated research publication potential, and a commitment to effective teaching. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate level courses in the candidate’s specialty. More information about our department can be found at: www.geology.buffalo.edu.

    Applications must be submitted through the UB Jobs website at www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52161 by Nov. 1, 2008, when we will begin our review of candidates. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.

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    Assistant Professor in Marine Organic Geochemistry
    University of South Carolina

    The Marine Science Program and the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of South Carolina invite applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in marine organic geochemistry. This position is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance ocean sciences at the University of South Carolina. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment as Primary Marine Science faculty. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Post-Doctoral experience is desirable.

    We are looking for an individual with outstanding research and teaching capabilities who will complement our existing programs in physical, chemical, biological and geological oceanography. Specifically, we seek an individual who will add to our growing expertise in coastal oceanography and land-margin interactions. Applications are encouraged from individuals whose research interests fall in areas including, but not limited to, characterization of the sources, transformations and preservation of sedimentary organic matter, and biogeochemical cycling of organic matter in the oceans. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marine science, and to direct an active externally funded research program.

    The Marine Science Program at USC is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 40 faculty from various departments including geology, biology, chemistry and environmental health. The program is associated with the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences at USC, which has a field laboratory near Georgetown, SC.

    Applicants should include with their application their vita, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references. A pdf file containing this information should be sent electronically to: orggeochem@geol.sc.edu. For more information please contact: Organic Geochemistry Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

    To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1st, 2008. We will review files until a candidate is selected.

    For more information about the Marine Science Program and the Department of Geological Sciences visit our Web sites at http://www.msci.sc.edu and http://www.geol.sc.edu.

    The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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    Tenure Track Position: Earth System Scientist – Sedimentary Processes Boston College

    The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Boston College seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in the broad area of Earth System Science with a focus in Sedimentary Processes to start in Fall 2009. Areas of expertise might include (but are not limited to): basin analysis, reflection seismology, sediment transport, global environmental change, and biogeochemical processes in sedimentary systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching within the geology-geophysics-environmental geoscience curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching a course in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy for majors. Information on the department, faculty, and research strengths can be viewed at www.bc.edu/geosciences. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of at least three references as a single PDF-file e-mail attachment to sed_position@bc.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2008. Department faculty will be available at the GSA and AGU fall meetings to meet with applicants. Boston College is an academic community whose doors are open to all students and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, or handicap.

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    Sedimentologist/Stratigrapher Position
    Eastern Illinois University

    The Department of Geology/Geography at Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with primary expertise in sedimentology and stratigraphy to begin August 2009. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service are required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach general-education courses in introductory earth science and major courses in sedimentology and stratigraphy, as well as develop an upper level course in the candidate’s specialty such as basin analysis, sequence stratigraphy, or energy resources (e.g., related to petroleum, coal, natural gas, uranium). The successful candidate will be expected to teach laboratory sections, conduct field work and field trips, and assist with the department’s field camp. The Department at EIU is student-oriented, encourages mentoring of undergraduate research, and applied regional studies.

    Send a letter of application that includes statements on teaching philosophy/experience and research experience/interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, by 15 October 2008; review of applications will begin then and continue until the position is filled. All application credentials, except official transcripts, which must be sent via mail, must be sent by email as Word or PDF attachments to Dr. Kathleen Bower, Search Committee Chair, kmbower@eiu.edu. Official transcripts should be sent to Dr. Kathleen Bower, Department of Geology/Geography, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL. 61920. For more information on the position and the department, check our home page http://www.eiu.edu/~geoscience.

    Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.

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