GEOBULLETIN
June 20, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS to Alumnus Liz King and her husband Andy on the birth of their son David Berry.  He was born May 26, weighed 7 pound, 7 ounces and joins big brother Colby in the King family. 

NEW UNDERGRAD MAJOR ----Adam Schlarb - adam@schlarb.com - Mickelson is adviser

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ----  Postdoctoral fellowship in fluid-rock interaction/ stable isotope geochemistry. Conduct research on the nature of fluid-rock interaction in processes of crustal evolution, including aspects of the role of fluids in the thermal and mechanical evolution of metamorphic core complexes.  Expected to pursue field-based petrologic and stable isotopic studies of fluid-hosted fault zone processes, and be actively involved in the stable isotope lab. A PhD in the general area of geochemistry is required and experience in stable isotope analytical techniques is desirable. Send a CV and names and contact information of 3 referees to Prof. Jean Morrison, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740 (morrison@usc.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN  ---- The Department of Geological Sciences ---- postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Experimental Geochemistry/Petrology/Volcanology.  A PhD and experience with experimental apparatus are required. The position is initially for one year, and renewable for two years subject to performance evaluation and availability of funds.  The successful applicant will help maintain experimental apparatus and use a Walker-type multi-anvil apparatus and piston-cylinders to study volatile-mineral interaction, diffusion, and phase equilibria under high pressures.  Send a CV, copy of all publications, statement of past and future research interests, and 3 letters of reference by July 31, 2003 to:  Professor Youxue Zhang - Department of Geological Sciences - The University of Michigan 425 E. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1063, USA (e-mail: youxue@umich.edu)

UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO ----- The Department of Earth and Planetary Science, School of Science.  Faculty appointment in the area of Geosphere and Biosphere Science at the Associate Professor level.  Must have PhD in earth science or a related science.  Applicants should send a complete CV and publication list, as well as a summary of  scientific achievements to date and a statement of future research and teaching plans, reprints or copies of 3 important papers, and contact information for two references to the Chairman; (Prof. Tetsuro Urabe), Department of Earth & Planetary Science, School of Science, University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan, no later than 7/10/03. Detailed descriptions and department information can be found at http://www.eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/jp/index.html.

IRIS Consortium ---- Transportable Array Manager ---- The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) seeks a manager to oversee the operations of the Transportable Array portion of the US Array program of Earth Scope ----  www.EarthScope.org.  Oversee the work of the Transportable Array contractor and the site planning and permitting groups, coordinate the operations and data flow of the transportable array with other programs and with existing regional seismic networks.  Should have experience in managing large programs, the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, and experience in real-time data acquisition/telemetry and geophysical field operations. Minimum background should include a MS in science or engineering along with 10 years of relevant  work experience. Significant travel will be required. Office location for this position will be Socorro, NM.  IRIS (www.iris.edu) is a university consortium with 100 members funded by the NSF to support facilities for research in the seismology and the Earth Sciences.  Filling this position depends on the availability of funds, but the start date is expected to be on or after October 1, 2003.  Candidates should submit a resume,  names and contact information of 3 references by August 15, 2003 to: IRIS Consortium  Attn: US Array Search 1200 New York Ave., NW  - Ste 800 ----  Washington, DC 20005