SUMMER GEOBULLETIN
August 18, 2006

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History offers Research Training Program 2007 for Undergraduates.  The Research Training Program at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History provides collections-based, hypothesis-testing research projects for students interested in learning more about natural history research in the biological, geological and anthropological sciences. The program is conducted in-residence at the Museum, located on the National Mall (10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW) in Washington DC. In addition to a research project students join a challenging curriculum of lectures, tours, workshops, and discussions.  The program is currently funded by a variety of sources including endowments and corporate contributions.  PROGRAM DATES  26 May 2007 - 4 August 2007  Deadline for applications is February 1, 2007.  Details are available at www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/information/index.html

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Mendenhall postdoctoral opportunity in the fields of seismology and/or geodesy ----- Seek a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in seismology and/or geodesy to conduct research related to the detection and modeling of tremor and slow slip events in southern California.  The term of appointment will be two years, to begin between October 2007 and March 2008, located at the USGS in Menlo Park and/or Pasadena.  The application deadline is November 15, 2006.  More information regarding the Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program may be found at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/, and a description of this postdoctoral opportunity (research opportunity #26) at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2008/opps/opp26.html.  Questions regarding this research opportunity may be directed to Jeanne Hardebeck ( jhardebeck@usgs.gov) Jessica Murray ( jrmurray@usgs.gov) Ken Hudnut ( hudnut@usgs.gov) or Gary Fuis (fuis@usgs.gov).

Another Mendenhall postdoctoral opportunity ----- Earthquake physics in the near-source region ------ As  part  of EarthScope, the San Andreas Fault Observatory at Depth, SAFOD, is  being  built  directly  within  the  San  Andreas  Fault to measure the physical  and chemical conditions under which earthquakes occur. SAFOD lies just north of the rupture of the 2004 Parkfield earthquake, where the fault is moving   through   a  combination  of  aseismic  creep  and  repeating microearthquakes.  The SAFOD borehole begins 1.8 km west of the San Andreas Fault, and passes through the entire fault zone into relatively undisturbed rock on the east side.  An   array   of   instruments,   including   accelerometers,  seismometers, tiltmeters, pressure transducers and thermistors will be installed in SAFOD within  or  very  near the rupture patch of several magnitude 2 and smaller earthquakes  at  a  depth of about 3 km.  The key scientific objectives for the  instruments  will  be  to  monitor,  in  the near-field, the processes associated   with   nucleation,  propagation  and  arrest  of  earthquakes. The  incumbent  will be expected to develop a research plan utilizing SAFOD data  to  formulate  and test dynamic theories of earthquake nucleation and rupture propagation.  Proposed Duty Station: Menlo Park, CA .  Areas of Ph.D.: Geophysics, physics.  Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:  Research Geophysicist (This type of research is performed by those who have backgrounds for the occupations stated above. However, other titles may be applicable depending on the applicant's background, education, and research proposal. The final classification of the position will be made by the Personnel specialist.)  Research Advisor(s): William Ellsworth, (650) 329-4784, ellsworth@usgs Steve Hickman, (650) 329-4807, hickman@usgs.gov Mark Zoback, Stanford  University, (650) 725-9295, zoback@pangea.stanford.edu   Personnel Office contact: Cathy Shahan, (650) 329-4109, cshahan@usgs.gov

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has many openings for experienced and entry level geophysicists to review seismological, geological, geophysical, and geotechnical aspects of proposed or existing nuclear power plants.  In the seismology area, especially interested in geophysicists with experience in Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis.  The positions are located at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD.  Among the qualifications for the positions are a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a field of Geosciences and U.S. citizenship.  The NRC is very interested in applications from candidates with advanced degrees.  Applications must be made through the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/who-we-are/employment/nrcareers.html  
GG-15:  Announcement # NRR/DE-2006-0026
GG-14:  Announcement # NRR/DE-2006-0033
GG-12/13: Announcement # NRR/DE-2006-0032
In addition to applying on-line at the NRC's website, please email a copy of your resume to Cliff Munson at cgm1@nrc.gov NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the opening of the following management positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES).   Director, Planetary Science Division
Announcement #HQ06S0158
Open:  July 24, 2006
Closes:  August 24, 2006
 The Director, Planetary Science Division reports directly to the  Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate.  The Director, Planetary Science Division is responsible for: establishing  policy and objectives as a basis for the planning, formulation, and implementation of a national program in planetary science which is  compatible with the desires of the scientific community and with a balanced NASA program; implementing and managing a program for
planetary science flight experiments; assuring an effective program  of planetary science research and analysis; and planning and  formulating recommendations for future flight programs for solar  system exploration, all in concert with overall SMD strategic planning.
Deputy Director, Planetary Science Division
Announcement:  HQ06S0143
Open:  July 24, 2006
Closes:  August 24, 2006
The Deputy Director, Planetary Science Division is responsible for  planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and directing definition  and development for planetary science flight programs.  The Deputy Director is responsible for: assessing program performance through oversight of program implementation; identifying and resolving  institutional, technical, operational, and management issues; assessing technical alternatives and work arounds, evaluating risks,
and selecting solutions that optimize science output; and establishing and allocating resources.  
For additional information regarding duties, qualifications and evaluation, and other information including instructions for submitting applications, please access the following website: http://usajobs.opm.gov/ 

University of Wisconsin - Parkside ----- An adjunct position is available this Fall to teach GEOS 100 "Earth in Perspective for nonmajors" at the University of Wisconsin Parkside. Class begins on 9/6/06 and ends on 12/23/06. Class meets from 11:00 to 11:50 am on Mon. Wed. and Fri. Total students enrollment is limited to 60. Class currently is closed with 6 students in the waiting list. The pay is $2500.00. Opportunities exist to teach the same course in Spring 2007 depending on the teaching performance of this class in the Fall. A syllabus from last year can be reviewed from http://uwp.edu/~li/geos100-05f/  If interested please contact by phone (595-2487) or email (li@uwp.edu). 

(National Special Research Program funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) ----- PostDoc position in Petrology/Geochemistry within the frame of the SFB 574 ------"Volatiles and fluids in subduction zones: Their role in climate feedback and trigger mechanisms of natural hazards" at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität of Kiel. Working hours are 38.5 per week, Salary and benefits correspond to class BAT IIa of the German tariffs for public employees.  The position is offered within subproject C1, which focuses on fluid-rock interaction in subduction zone rocks (e.g., eclogite-blueschist transformation, chemistry of subduction zone fluids, element transport in high-pressure veins). Seeking a highly motivated person who likes to work on challenging topics in a team within a multidisciplinary environment. She/he will be expected to participate in field work within the SFB research areas. Applicants should hold a PhD in geology or mineralogy.  The position is temporary, the end of the funding period is 30.06.2008. An extension to 2012 may be possible provided that the application for a third SFB funding period is successful.  For further information on the SFB 574 see http://www.sfb574.uni-kiel.de.  Please send your application including all necessary documents by 30. September 2006 to: Dr. Petra Herms (ph@min.uni-kiel.de) or Prof. Volker Schenk (vs@min.uni-kiel.de).

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) seeks a Data Control Analyst ----IRIS Data  Management Center (DMC) in Seattle.  This position is related to data from the USArray component of EarthScope.  For more information on IRIS and EarthScope, please consult http://www.iris.edu and http://www.iris.edu/USArray/   Successful applicants should have an understanding of modern  seismological practices and data methods, ideally experience in time  series analysis. Applicants should have experience with a Unix/ Solaris/Mac OSX operating environment and have at least basic Unix  shell programming capability; experience with Perl or other  programming languages would be advantageous. Familiarity with  relational database systems and operational experience with large  amounts of data are also desirable.  Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume highlighting   pertinent work experience, and the names and contact information for  at least two references by September 5, 2006 to  job@iris.washington.edu with the subject line "USArray DCA Search".

Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to be filled at the entry-level beginning Fall, 2007.  The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in geosciences by the time of appointment. Bucknell's Geology program is field intensive and expect candidates to make use of local field opportunities.  The candidate must have experience in hydrogeology with environmental applications and broad field-based modeling experience in groundwater flow is desirable. Exceptional opportunities for research exist locally with karst, fractured sedimentary rocks, and alluvial aquifers.  Research that addresses global environmental change is desirable.   Applicants should send statements of teaching interests, research interests and teaching philosophy, and at least three letters of reference to Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837.  Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2006.  Linda Mertz   570-577-1382 (office)  570-577-3031 (fax)