AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2010-03

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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2011-3
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*** Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News ***

As an AWG member, there are a number of volunteer opportunities you can take advantage of to gain leadership skills and give back to the Association. Here are some current volunteer opportunities. If you'd like further details, please contact me at president@awg.org

- Publicist
- Field Trip Coordinator
- serving as a delegate on the AWG Board of Directors

AWG is having a membership drive. We're on the path to reach beyond 1000 members!
In fact, the 1000th member to join AWG will receive a free AWG fleece pullover! This is a perfect opportunity to invite your coworkers, friends and students to become AWG members or even sponsor a one year membership for them. Go to www.awg.org/about.membership.html to sign up!

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CONTENTS

1)    CHRYSALIS SCHOLARSHIP
2)    AWG BREAKFASTS AT GSA REGIONAL MEETINGS - MARCH 2011
3)    REQUEST FOR 2011 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
4)    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
5)    UNIVERSITY OF TULSA- QUICK GALANCE TRAINING CALENDAR
6)    FIELD TRIPS
7)    SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
8)    EVENTS
9)    POSITION OPENINGS:

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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AWG Products
For more information on this and other great AWG merchandize visit the AWG 0nline store at http://www.awg.org/Products .

You can purchase this lapel pin and all other products directly from the AWG.ORG website. Member login is required.

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Now your little one can sport AWG gear too! The most functional, great looking outfit around for the wee one. Rib-lap shoulder makes it easy to get your baby in and out without a fuss!

The Chrysalis Scholarship provides degree-completion funding for women geoscience graduate students whose education has been significantly interrupted by life circumstances. The awards are intended to cover costs associated with completion of her thesis/dissertation, beyond what is traditionally covered by primary research funding. Such costs can include drafting expenses, child-care, defense travel, late-stage research and analyses, or anything necessary to assist a degree candidate during those critical, final days.

General Information
Award Amount: Amount varies up to $2,000.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2011.

For the March 31, 2011 deadline, the applicant must be expected to complete her degree by December 31, 2012. The applicant must be a student who has contributed and will continue to contribute to both the geosciences and the larger world community through her academic and personal strengths. Applications from outside the United States will be considered on a case-by case basis.

http://www.awg.org/AWGFoundation/chrysalis.html. All application materials should be clearly labeled with the applicant's name, address, and phone number and should be sent to chrysalis@awg.org. Please note: e-mailed application materials should have "Chrysalis Scholarship" in the subject line.

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GSA South Central Section Meeting
AWG Breakfast
Tuesday March 29th 6:30 AM
Chateau Burbon Wyndham Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Tickets: $30

Please help with the coordination of these and other AWG Breakfasts! Contact the office at office@awg.org for details.

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AWG provides Student Awards for Geoscience Excellence (SAGE) certificates through the Society for Science & the Public (SSP), the sponsoring organization of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), to young women whose projects exemplify an understanding of our world and its processes. If you are interested in judging in a science fair, please contact Valerie Honeycutt (jvhoney@sbcglobal.net or 972-775-6029 - leave message) or contact the fairs directly by visiting the SSP website at http://apps.societyforscience.org/find_a_fair/ and use the drop-down menu for a comprehensive list by state or country of the regional ISEF-affiliated science fairs presenting AWG SAGE certificates. The 2011 science fair season has started and the fairs are almost always looking for Special Awards judges! Judging at a science fair is a very rewarding experience and you will enjoy visiting with these talented and motivated young people.

AWG members interested in judging in a local/regional science fair in 2011 or participating as an AWG Special Awards judge at the 2011 ISEF are invited and encouraged to contact Valerie Honeycutt. Several resources are available including a "calling card", the certificate paper and certificate templates, AWG judging guidelines, and other miscellaneous information.

Judging requirements: The ISEF requires that its Special Award Judges have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent _OR_ a minimum of 6 years of professional work experience in the respective category (earth science or a geology related field for the AWG award).

Judging categories: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering (materials and bioengineering), engineering (electrical and mechanical), energy and transportation, environmental analysis, environmental management, mathematical sciences, medicine and health sciences, microbiology, physics and astronomy, and plant sciences.

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We need volunteers to fill the position of:
Publicist. Contact editor@awg.org,
Field Trip Coordinator. Contact president@awg.org.
Delegates for the AWG Board of Directors. Contact president@awg.org.

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5) University of Tulsa-Quick Glance Training Calendar
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Continuing Engineering & Science Education
2011 Training Calendar

18th International Petroleum & Biofuels Environmental Conference
Chair: Dr. Kerry Sublette and Co-Chair: John Veil

Ptroleum Exploration & Production: An Online Overview
This online course is designed in short segments making it easy to stop after each section.
Or you can finish the course all at once. You make the decision based on your schedule.
You are given 14 days access to complete the program.

For additional information, and to sign-up, follow the above links to our website or contact us at:
The University of Tulsa, Continuing Engineering & Science Education
Email: cese@utulsa.edu Phone: 918-631-3088 Fax: 918-631-2154
Web: www.cese.utulsa.edu
“Knowledge itself is power”

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July 23-30, 2011 AWG Southern Cascades Field Trip. Deposit due by April 30, 2011! Go to www.awg.org/trips for details!

The 8-day, 7- night AWG 2011 Field Trip will explore the Southern Cascade volcanic regions in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Trip dates are July 23 - 30, (Saturday through Saturday). Lodging will be in motels and is included in the trip fees. AWG will provide breakfast and lunch; participants will be responsible for dinner.

The trip is open to AWG members and non-members interested in the geology of the Southern Cascade Volcano regions.

Each day’s activity will include a moderate hike of at least 3 miles. Participants will visit the Three Sisters area, Crater Lake/Mt. Mazama, Newberry Caldera, Medicine Lake Highlands, Lava Beds National Monument, and Mt. Lassen. These volcanic regions exhibit various volcanic regimes, magma types, and landforms that make up the Cascade Volcanic systems.

For more information and a registration packet, please contact Nadine Langley at xenolith@copper.net.

June 4-10, 2012. Grand Canyon Raft Trip. Be watching for further information regarding a Grand Canyon raft trip. The dates are set for June 4-10, 2012 on the river.

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Upcoming AWG Events
March 29-GSA South Central Section Meeting/AWG Breakfast New Orleans, LA.
April 1st- Laramide Chapter Student Banquet.
April 10-13-AAPG Convention & Exhibition Booth in Houston.
April 13-15, 2011 AWG Booth at AGU/SSA meeting in Memphis, TN
October 8-Laramide Chapter Rock-N-Roles.
October 9-12 GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition/AWG Breakfast- Minneapolis, MN.

April 7, 7:00 p.m. - Robert Ebel, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Lecture on the geo-politics of energy and coal
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
225 North Gate Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Email: info@wmmi.org
Phone: 719-488-0880 or 1-800-752-6558
Fax: 719-488-9261
http://www.wmmi.org

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Stanford's School of Earth Sciences - Undergraduate Program Director School of Earth Sciences

Stanford's School of Earth Sciences is a world leader in Earth and environmental sciences and engineering. Our mission is to create, integrate and transform a fundamental understanding of Earth processes and use that knowledge to help provide energy, water and a safe sustainable planet; train students and future leaders; educate the broader public; and integrate, synthesize and apply scientific engineering knowledge to societal problems.

The role of the Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) in the School of Earth Sciences is to lead school-wide efforts to improve undergraduate course offerings and increase undergraduate numbers in the earth sciences. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty in all departments and the Academic Director of Earth Systems to develop and revise curricula and courses, and to facilitate interaction between departments and programs. In addition, the UPD promotes and coordinates undergraduate research in the School, represents the School at university-wide events concerning undergraduate programs, and advises students within the earth sciences. The UPD may also have the opportunity to teach courses and/or workshops but the primary focus of the position is not teaching SES undergraduate course offerings. The UPD reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and works closely with the Assistant Deans for Student Services and Multicultural Affairs in areas where their programs overlap.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in the earth sciences (PhD preferred), 3-5 years of experience working in science education, undergraduate program development or related field, in-depth knowledge of the breath of research areas and topics of study in the School of Earth Sciences and demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty in a wide variety of fields. Familiarity with research on learning in the geosciences and assessment techniques, as well as excellent advisory, teaching and written/verbal communication skills are essential.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a staff position. While teaching may be required, this will not lead to a faculty position.
To learn more about the Earth Systems program, please go to http://earthsci.stanford.edu/. To assure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and in the search box indicate Req. # 41737. A cover letter is REQUIRED with all applications. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Stanford University -Assistant Professor, Department of Energy Resources Engineering
The Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-line faculty appointment. The position is at the assistant professor level. It is desired that the selected candidate be able to start by January 2012.

The Department of Energy Resources Engineering focuses on a wide range of activities related to the recovery of the Earth's energy resources (e.g., hydrocarbons, geothermal, and renewables). The Department also has active research programs on carbon sequestration and clean energy conversions. ERE offers degrees in both energy resources engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) and petroleum engineering (M.S., Ph.D.). The ideal candidate should have research and teaching interests beyond traditional petroleum engineering disciplines.

We seek scholars with a Ph.D. in a relevant field with novel and innovative research interests in energy resources, such as in one or more of the following areas:
1. Energy systems modeling and optimization, for example integration of energy recovery and carbon sequestration
2. Engineering of enhanced geothermal systems
3. Recovery of unconventional energy resources, such as coalbed gas, shale gas or gas hydrates
4. Renewable energy resources

Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/685 in electronic format (pdf only) with the following application material: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, the names of three references including e-mail addresses, and copies of up to five selected papers published in refereed journals over the past three years. We will begin reviewing applications on April 15, 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information about the School of Earth Sciences and the Department of Energy Resources Engineering, please visit our web site: http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/qxyzsft

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WELLESLEY COLLEGE- Visiting Lecturer
Geomorphology/Surface Processes/Historical Geology

The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a full time one-year visiting lecturer position beginning September 2011. We seek a broadly-trained geomorphologist/surface scientist who can integrate classroom, field, and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. This individual will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, including Historical Geology, a core course for majors, and a 200-level course of their choice that complements our curriculum. Completion of the Ph.D. is required and previous teaching experience is desirable.

A complete application package will include the following: 1) a curriculum vita 2) a statement of approach to teaching and how their course offerings will complement our existing curriculum 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendations (The online application will request names/email address so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) All materials should be submitted through the online application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email working@wellesley.edu. Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department will head this search. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2011.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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University of Connecticut- Women's Studies Postdoctoral Fellow

The Women's Studies Program at the University of CT is looking for a
one-year post-doctoral fellow for the 2011-2012 academic year in the area of
transnational sexualities. The successful candidate will have a 2-2 teaching
load as assigned by the Interim Director. The candidate will be provided
with opportunities to present their research to the Women's Studies and
greater UConn community and be part of an interdisciplinary intellectual
community.

To be considered, applicants must have their Ph.D. in a related field by the
time of appointment, with an area of expertise in transnational sexualities;
demonstrated experience teaching. Preference will be given to those with
demonstrated experience teaching in Women's Studies and working with a
diverse student population.

This is a one year, 11-month appointment beginning August 2011. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu. For full
consideration you must submit the following: a letter of application, CV, a
statement of teaching philosophy and at least 2 sets of recent teaching
evaluations. Three letters of recommendation are required and should be sent
to: Search Coordinator, University of Connecticut Women's Studies Program,
354 Mansfield Road Unit 2181, Storrs, CT 06269-2181.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable
applicant is hired. Preference will be given to applications received before
March 22, 2011. For further information, please contact the University of
Connecticut Women's Studies Program Office by phone at 860-486-3970 or by
email at wsinfo@uconn.edu. For more information about our program, please
visit our website at http://www.womens.studies.uconn.edu.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. The University of
Connecticut actively encourages applications from under-represented groups
including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Search # 2011408
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Boise State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in geophysics to be filled at the level of Assistant Professor. Boise State has an internationally recognized program in near-surface geophysics with active research programs in the fields of hydrogeophysics, inverse theory, wave propagation and imaging, computational geophysics, engineering geophysics, and cryosphere geophysics. The Boise Hydrogeophysical Research Site, Dry Creek Experimental Watershed, an extensive pool of field equipment, and newly completed Environmental Research Building provide state-of-the-art field and interior lab facilities to support research in our dynamic department. We encourage applications from individuals interested in contributing to this vibrant and progressive program.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will develop an internationally recognized program in near-surface geophysics supported by external funding. Active and collegial participation in the continued growth and development of the geophysics program through research and teaching are required. We encourage candidates to establish collaborative research efforts, provide research opportunities for students, and deliver courses at both undergraduate and graduate level.

About the University: Boise State is a growing institution (>19,000 students) serving Idaho’s metropolitan center. As the state’s capital and business, financial and cultural center, Boise is consistently recognized as one of America’s best places to live. A favorable cost of living, coupled with moderate climate and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, contribute to an outstanding quality of life for our faculty. A vibrant scientific community draws from the faculty of the University, regional high-tech industries, and numerous state and federal agencies.

About the Department: For further information about our faculty, research and teaching programs, and exceptional resources for conducting geophysical research, please visit our websites at http://earth.boisestate.edu and http://cgiss.boisestate.edu.

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School of Meteorology
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
The University of Oklahoma

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our research team at the University of Oklahoma. The fellow’s research will focus on developing coupled numerical modeling capabilities and applying them to urban-scale weather and air quality simulations and predictions. The model results will be verified against observations. The successful applicant will be mentored by Dr. Petra Klein (Associate Professor, School of Meteorology) and Dr. Ming Xue (Director, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms, CAPS) who together have extensive experience in urban meteorology and atmospheric modeling. The fellow is expected to enhance state-of-the-science mesoscale models such as the ARPS and WRF, for them to better represent the physics and dynamics in urban environments. The primary study domain will initially be in the southern Great Plains of the United States, including the metropolitan areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. The position is initially funded by the University of Oklahoma for 3 years. We expect the successful candidate to become a productive member of our research team that will be active in the preparation of publications, presentations for conferences, and in the organization of seminars and scientific events. Participation in scientific proposals is also encouraged.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences or related discipline. Demonstrated experience in atmospheric modeling, ideally at the urban scales and/or of land surface/boundary layer processes, is expected. Strong computational, programming and data analysis skills and ability to work with and modify complex modeling systems are highly desirable. Candidates with established publication record in per-reviewed journals are preferred. Successful applicants will also demonstrate the ability to work independently and to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants. The position will be co-hosted by the School of Meteorology (http://som.ou.edu) and the Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms (http://www.caps.ou.edu), at the University of Oklahoma.

Salary will commensurate with experience up to a maximum of $50K/year. Full benefits will be included. The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011 and may continue until the position if filled.

Apply electronically by sending a cover letter describing your research interests and motivation, a full CV, pdf(s) of relevant publications and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers and email addresses). Applications should be sent to Petra Klein <pkklein@ou.edu> using the phrase “Postdoctoral fellow application” and the applicants name in the subject line of the email.

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

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The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the state geological survey, seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track faculty position beginning on or after July 1, 2011. Managed as part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering within the College of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as an academic unit, and its principal scientists are tenure-track faculty members. Please see the position announcement below.

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants with interests in initiating and carrying out innovative research that can be applied to a wide variety of geologic topics of societal relevance in Nevada, including hazards, geological engineering, environmental geology, and water, mineral, and energy resources. Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do research in the geosciences. Opportunities abound for research on earthquake, flood, and ground-stability hazards; water flow in fractured rocks as related to potable groundwater, geothermal systems, and mineral deposits; and detailed geologic mapping in support of fundamental understanding of Nevada’s geological history and 3D framework.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field and a demonstrated record of research as indicated by dissertation or peer-reviewed publications.
We seek candidates with skills in state-of-the-art techniques in any one of the following areas:

Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; potential for or an established record of publications; and ability to attract funding are essential.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who

Because the successful individual will be competing for funding from a variety of sources, including federal agencies interested in fundamental and applied geoscience research (e.g., National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management), state and local agencies, and industry, preference will be given to candidates who explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in their letters of interest. Preference will also be given to candidates who explain how their work will help fulfill NBMG’s commitment to public service.

Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and to collaborate with other NBMG staff, faculty in the UNR Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, the UNLV Department of Geoscience, the Desert Research Institute, and others in developing funded projects and conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will be asked to communicate effectively with the public and community leaders regarding the geology of Nevada; this will include publications geared for the public and professional geologists, engineers, and planners. Although teaching and supervision of graduate students are not requirements of the position, the successful candidate will be encouraged to work with the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering to do so and help build the academic reputation of UNR.

Salary and Date of Appointment
The position will be a tenure-track faculty appointment with an academic-year base salary that is competitive with other research universities. Sufficient State of Nevada funds are available to cover the salary at the entry level for an assistant professor. If the candidate is hired at a higher salary, the State funds will be used to cover a portion of the salary, the rest of which may be covered with grants and contracts.
Starting date will be July 1, 2011 or shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the successful candidate.

Application
Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the position and research plans; names, e-mail and postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete vita; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8560. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all information on file by January 31, 2011. Note that NBMG has another tenure-track faculty position open in the areas of economic geology and geothermal systems, with an application deadline of December 23, 2010 (https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8307). For further information about NBMG, please consult our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu). Additional information is available through http://jobs.unr.edu/.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Nevada geology provides an exciting venue for basic and applied research. Excellent exposures of rocks and complex structures help our geologists unravel the tectonic history of western North America. Active tectonics, limited water resources, and booming population centers keep urban geology and studies of hazards at the forefront. Some of the world’s most productive gold and other mineral deposits are close at hand for studies of fundamental Earth processes and applications in exploration, mining, and environmental stewardship. Abundant geothermal systems are natural laboratories for understanding relationships between fluid flow and geological structure and for furthering development of renewable energy. Easy access to federally managed lands facilitates field work. Nevada's desert climate and temperature differentials by latitude and elevation make field work possible in different parts of the state throughout the year. Reno’s concentration of geoscientists from various industries, the U.S. Geological Survey, UNR, and the Desert Research Institute encourages interactions that stimulate research.

NBMG has excellent support staffs in administration, cartography, geographic information systems, editing, and geochemical and mineralogical analysis. Existing analytical equipment available at UNR includes ICP-MS with laser ablation capabilities, AA, XRD, IC, GC, FTIR, C-H-N-S analyzer, atomic force microscopy, SEM, and stable-isotope capabilities. A portable spectrometer and portable XRF analyzer are available for mineralogical and geochemical mapping and sampling in the field. Some equipment is maintained by faculty members in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, and NBMG’s senior technician maintains much of the instrumentation and supervises student assistants on funded projects involving
analytical geochemistry. Computer facilities include excellent computational packages for geochemical and hydrogeological modeling, remote sensing, image processing, interferometric synthetic aperture radar, GPS, GIS, and 3-D visualization and modeling. Geophysical equipment includes portable seismometers, a 48-channel reflection-refraction recording system, borehole logging systems, geodetic GPS instruments, gravimeters, total-field magnetometers, and a fully equipped paleomagnetic laboratory.

UNR has strong reputations in economic geology, geothermal resources, chemistry, geodesy, seismology, neotectonics, remote sensing, hydrogeology, and many other fields. NBMG works closely with industry, including the mining, geothermal, and geotechnical industries that are active in Nevada. NBMG is a supporter of UNR's Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology and works closely with its director and graduate students on projects. NBMG supports and benefits from UNR’s Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. The University also hosts the Reno Field Office of the U.S. Geological Survey's mineral resources team. The Geological Society of Nevada (GSN), with approximately 1,000 members, has monthly meetings in Reno that regularly attract 100 to 200 geologists. NBMG supports GSN's efforts to hold a major symposium every five years, generally with a focus on ore deposits in the Great Basin and elsewhere. NBMG recently completed construction of a new combined sample-management, information office, and publication-sales office, the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library on the nearby campus of the Desert Research Institute. The facility houses the GSN office and publications of the Nevada Petroleum Society. Research faculty in the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory hold joint appointments with NBMG and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, which conducts seismological research and operates the seismic network covering much of Nevada and eastern California.

Other attractions for the position include excellent benefits (health, dental, eye, and life insurance coverage, worker's compensation, and retirement, sick leave, holidays and an academic schedule that allows for summer and semester-break vacations), access to discretionary funds that can be used for professional development, and a great area in which to live. Reno is located within minutes of the Sierra Nevada and less than an hour from skiing and hiking near Lake Tahoe, fishing at Pyramid Lake and in the Sierras, and historic Virginia City. The gaming industry provides large-city entertainment and restaurants, but the overall population (approximately 300,000 in the Reno-Carson City region) and excellent infrastructure make for commutes and a general ambiance more typical of a small town - "the biggest little city in the world." Festivals (Art Town in July, Hot August Nights, balloon races, and airplane races) are some of the many local highlights. Public and private schools have excellent reputations for placing students in top colleges, and as a faculty member, your spouse and children may attend UNR for nominally low fees and partially waived tuition. Students with good grades from UNR have excellent opportunities for graduate school and employment. The San Francisco Bay area, Napa Valley, the Pacific coast, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas are within about an hour's plane ride or easy drives.

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Open Rank Faculty Position in Geophysics, Department of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park.

The Department of Geology at UMd is searching for an outstanding scientist as a faculty colleague in geophysics. A Ph.D. is required and the starting date is flexible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program that will involve both graduate and undergraduate students, and to participate fully in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We particularly seek applicants who will interact with and complement existing research programs, both in the Department and more widely in the College (http://www.cmns.umd.edu/).

The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Applications should be submitted online at jobs.umd.edu (105025). Please include the following: a letter of application clearly indicating qualifications and goals for research and teaching and how you envision contributing to the Department’s research and teaching activities; a complete signed CV; contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin in February, and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

The State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) encourages qualified individuals to apply for doctoral study with a concentration in Ecosystem Restoration. The Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) Program provides students with the technical, professional, and personal skills necessary to become leaders in the rapidly advancing field of ecosystem restoration. The ERIE Program is innovative and interdisciplinary, combining research and academic training in environmental sciences, engineering, and policy with a focus on nationally-recognized ecological restoration efforts in western New York State and the lower Great Lakes region.

Eligible students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) are funded for two years through a National Science Foundation (NSF) IGERT traineeship (www.igert.org) that provides tuition, a generous $30K annual stipend, and a research allowance for Ph.D.-level graduate study in any of the eight participating graduate programs at the University at Buffalo or at nearby Buffalo State College, which encompass engineering, science, policy, and Native American perspectives. Additional support is provided through departmental assistantships following the period of NSF support. In addition to departmental doctoral requirements, ERIE trainees take core courses in ecosystem restoration philosophy, principles, and practice; attend professional training short courses in ecosystem restoration and case-study teaching methods; and participate in professional internship and Canadian exchange activities.

Interested students should apply to the ERIE-affiliated UB graduate program of choice and indicate their interest in the ERIE Program. Applications to the ERIE Program are due February 1, 2011 for admission in the Fall 2011 semester (note that participating UB departments may have deadlines that are earlier). Admission is contingent on successful application to the chosen UB departmental graduate program. For program information, research and departmental descriptions, and application instructions, please visit www.erie.buffalo.edu or contact:

ERIE IGERT Program
Dr. David Blersch (Director) or Dr. Alan Rabideau (Principal Investigator)
Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo
202 Jarvis Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-4001 Email: igert-erie@buffalo.edu

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