GEOBULLETIN
March 16, 2007

SPRING 2007 WEEKS LECTURE SCHEDULE ------- All lectures (unless otherwise noted) are held on Fridays at 3:30 PM in AB20 (Laudon Lecture Hall). Coffee and cookies are served in the lobby starting at 3:15 PM.
TODAY ----- March 23 -----   Qusheng Jin ----- University of Oregon ------             11:00 AM in room A259 Weeks Hall ------ "Applying thermodynamics in geomicrobiology"
            3:30 PM in AB20 Weeks Hall ------ "Mobility of biogenic metal sulfide nanoparticles in natural environments"
March 30 & April 6 -- --- Spring Break
April 13  ------    Zeshan Ismat ----- Franklin Marshall University
April 20  ------   Board of Visitors' Meeting
April 27 -------   Kathryn Nagy ----- University of Illinois - Chicago
May 4 ---------    Grad student symposium
May 11 ------ Nigel Hughes ----- University of California - Riverside ----- "Stratrigraphic tests of the structure of the Himalaya:  how Cambrian trilobites constrain Himalayan geology and uplift history.
FALL 2007 WEEKS LECTURE SCHEDULE
  September 6 --- Bridget Scanlon --- TX Bureau of Economic Geology --- GSA Birdsall Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer
  Octobe 12 ------ Hans-Rudolf Wenk ----- University of California - Berkeley ----
  October 19 --- Ben van der Pluijm --- University of Michigan ----
  November 30 --- Jim Butler --- Kansas Geological Survey ----- 2007 Darcy Lecturer

GEOCLUB The annual Spring Banquet will be held on April 20th in conjunction with the Board of Visitors' Meeting.  Details to follow.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE and ON THE INTERNE
University of California at Santa Barbara ----- The Department of Earth Science seeks a broadly educated geoscientist who conducts creative research on the structural/petrological evolution of the continents. A field orientation combined with expertise in analytical tools, such as geochronology or isotope geochemistry, or computational skills, such as numerical modeling or GIS analysis, is required.  This tenure-track appointment will be as an Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2008.  A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007. Applicants should submit a PDF file containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, a description of teaching and research objectives and accomplishments, and a list of names and contact information of the referees. The application file and letters of reference should be submitted via email to  continental_dynamics@geol.ucsb.edu. Queries about this position can be directed to Bradley Hacker hacker@geol.ucsb.edu.  For more information about the department visit webpage ( www.geol.ucsb.edu).

McLane Environmental, LLC is interested in reaching recent graduates or alumni who are seeking employment in Environmental Consulting.   To be considered, please submit resume and letter of interest to info@McLaneEnv.com Applications received without a letter of interest (cover letter) will not be considered. For more information on the company and the Princeton, NJ area, visit website at www.McLaneEnv.com Must be a US Citizen, LPR I-155 card holder, or TN visa-eligible only. 
1).  Environmental Analyst ------- currently seeking candidates for an entry-level Environmental Analyst position for the Princeton, NJ office to work as part of a collegial team on diverse environmental and ground water related projects.  The position requires a BS degree in geology, environmental science or engineering or related discipline, and 0 to 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, or M.S. degree with thesis, a working knowledge of geology and hydrogeology, and strong quantitative and spatial skills. Applicant should possess experience with Microsoft Excel and Access (or similar) software, experience with creating data plots, maps, graphics, and geologic diagrams using standard software (e.g. Surfer, Illustrator, CAD, etc.); Excellent writing and oral communication skills are a must.
2). Project Manager ---- seeking an environmental Project Manager to join technical team in Princeton, NJ. The applicant must have earned a B.S. or M.S. degree in geology, environmental science or engineering or related discipline; must possess excellent communication skills; and have 5 to 10 years of consulting experience, a significant portion of which was spent managing ground water related projects such as water supply (e.g., well field siting studies, aquifer test design), wastewater disposal, hydrogeologic site investigation and remediation, and coastal zone ground water management. Duties include report preparation, interacting with clients and regulators; estimating and managing budgets; and leading and mentoring project staff.  Position requires experience with federal and state environmental regulations; and experience with petroleum hydrocarbon sites is desirable.

The Leibniz Institute for Zoo & Wildlife Research (IZW) ----- Germany's premier wildlife research institute (www.izw-berlin.de). To continue and to develop its revised and expanded research program in the fields of evolutionary adaptations, wildlife diseases and biological conservation the institute seeks to appoint 1 technical assistant to work in the stable isotope research facility and be involved in research in the fields of feeding ecology and metabolic physiology of zoo animals and wildlife.  Duties - Analysis of sample material using a Thermo Delta V Advantage isotope ration mass spectrometer, managment and use of instruments and materials in the stable isotope lab.  Required qualifications:  - Full professional education and several years of experience with stable isotope mass spectrometers preferably Thermo (formerly Finnigan) - Very good spoken and written English - High motivation and the ability to adapt fast to new methods of stable isotope research.  The position is available beginning from the 1st of June 2007, initially for 2 years.  Deadline for applications is the 20th of April 2007.  For further information, please contact Dr. Christian Voigt (+0049-30-5168-517 or voigt@izw-berlin.de). Please send your applications including the reference number 06/2007 to following address: Leibniz-Insitut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung ----- im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. ----- Eva-Maria Wagner, wagner@izw-berlin.de ----- Postfach 60 11 03, 10252 Berlin.

University of South Florida ------ ICPMS/IRMS Instrument Technician ----- The Department of Geology seeks a technician for a new geochemical analytical facility, which will include ICP-MS and IRMS instrumentation.  The successful candidate should have expertise in both plasma- and gas-source mass spectrometry and will be responsible for the maintenance of both instruments and support equipment.    Applicants should have a MS or PhD degree in geosciences, analytical chemistry or closely related field, and a strong background in analytical geochemistry.  The position will be filled at the Research Associate or Research Assistant level beginning Fall 2007.  The position is initially funded for three years with the probability of extension.  To apply, send a letter of interest with resume and statement of technical experience and the names and contact details of at least two references to: Jonathan Wynn, Technician Search Chair, Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620.  For additional information, please contact Jonathan Wynn (jwynn@cas.usf.edu) or visit www.cas.usf.edu/geology or call 813-974-9369.  Applications will be accepted through May 10, 2007. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.