GEOBULLETIN
October 24, 2003

NEW UNDERGRAD MAJOR -----  Justin Mahowald - jemahowald@wisc.edu

FALL 2003 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 - October 24    --  Gerard C. Bond ----- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory-Columbia University 
"Why have there been recurring abrupt changes in our present interglacial climate?"

SPECIAL LECTURE  BY DR BOND ON FRIDAY AT NOON, ROOM 212, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2003
"The mystery of the 1470-year climate cycle"
October 31             CANCELLED! - Robert Duncan -------- Oregon State University
November 7           Anthony Runkel ------- Minnesota Geological Survey
November 14         Linda Ivany -------------Syracuse University
November 21
November 28        THANKSGIVING RECESS
December 5           CANCELLED!  ----- Jim McManus -------- Oregon State University
December 12

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES ------ Applications sought for postdoctoral and senior research associateship awards.  Approximately 350 full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2004 for research in fields of chemistry, earth & atmospheric sciences, engineering, applied sciences & computer science, life & medical sciences, math, space & planetary sciences and physics.  Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 for reviews in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-January respectively.  Detailed program information, including information on how to apply is available on the web site at: www.national-academies.org/rap.

NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM ---- Fellowship program is open for receipt of applications at www.npsc.org. NPSC offers a six year, fully-funded, doctoral fellowship program.  Primary objective of the program is to increase the number of qualified US born professionals in the physical sciences and related engineering fields emphasizing women and historically under represented minorities.  Deadline for application is November 15, 2003.  Direct questions and requests can be made via email to npschq@npsc.org or phone to 800-854-NPSC or 213-821-2409.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ---- Analytical Geochemistry Position ---- Tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or beginning Associate Professor to begin August 15, 2004.  Take over operation and management of the department's NSF funded regional laser ablation ICPMS lab (http://www.gsu.edu/~geoamg/Page_3.html) and is expected to develop an externally funded research program emphasizing date generated in the lab.  Check the department web site at www.gsu.edu/geolog y. Initial consideration of applications will begin December 15, 2003.  Send vita, statement of teaching and research interests and the names and contact info of 4 references to Timothy LaTour.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE -   Hydrogeology and Water Resources.  Probationary tenure track faculty position to begin August 23, 2004.  A PhD in geology or closely related discipline is required by August 23, 2004.  Preference will be given to individuals who have completed their doctorate at the time of application.  For more information contact Robert Hooper at hooperrl@uwec.edu or amdahlnj@uwec.edu  (Please use email for questions only, applications will not be accepted via email).  Application deadline is January 15, 2004. 

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ----- Structural Geology/Applied Geophysics ----- Tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2004.  A PhD and some teaching experience are preferred.  However, ABDs are also encouraged to apply.  Contact person is Steven Yurkovich (yurkovich@wcu.edu ---- phone: 828-227-7367).  Review of completed applications will begin January 12, 2004.  WCU faculty will be at the GSA Meeting in Seattle in November.  Feel free to contact them for further information.

LOST ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB ---- Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Geochemistry ---- The Earth and Environmental Sciences Division (EES-6 Group) invites postdoctoral candidates to apply for an experimental geochemistry position in geological carbon sequestration research. Research goals are to develop and enhance the science and technology needed to safely and effectively sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in geologic formations for long time spans.  The initial offer for position is for two years and may be extended for a third year.  A strong background and experience in experimental fluid or fluid-rock sciences is required.  A Ph.D. in geology, materials science, chemical engineering or a closely related field completed within the last five years or soon to be completed is required.  For further technical information, contact Dr. Dongxiao Zhang at donzhang@lanl.gov or Dr. Bill Carey at bcarey@lanl.gov.  Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick Reines Fellowships. Please visit http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Postdoc/index.stm#fellowships (Special Postdoctoral Fellowships) for further details.  For general information refer to the Postdoctoral Program page ( http://www.hr.lanl.gov/postdoc/ ).  To apply, visit http://www.hr.lanl.gov/JPS/jobsdb.asp?JobType=Postdoc and find job# 206113. You can use the web-based application found on this site or submit the equivalent information via attachments to jobs@lanl.gov (be sure to reference the job# in this email).

ASPECT CONSULTING ---- Seattle, WA ---- Junior hydrogeologist/water resource engineer position.  For the Bainbridge Island office.  Water resources and environmental consulting firm.  Job description - Project responsibilities include stratigraphic and hydrogeologic data compilation and synthesis to develop hydrogeologic conceptual models field data collection, designing and implementing aquifer testing programs and analyzing the data collected.  Must have an advanced degree in hydrogeology or closely related field, strong conceptual skills in hydrostratigraphy and groundwater systems.  Contact hr@aspectconsulting.com for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ---- The Department of Geology and Planetary Science is advertising for a position broadly defined under Hydrogeology.  One area that  particularly interested in is high temperature fluid flow/volcanic processes/hydrothermal systems.  More information about the position and the Department can be found in the current issue of Eos or at:  http://www.geology.pitt .edu/jobs/job-ad04.html  Contact Michael Ramsey office: 412-624-8772; lab: 412-624-8773.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ----  ANN ARBOR ---- Post Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Mineralogy, Mineral Surface Sciences, Nanoparticles or combinations thereof.  Applications are invited for a one-year post-doctoral position (depending on funding opportunities, this period can be extended), available immediately. The research area is fairly open and based on the areas of expertise and interests of the applicant.   Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant area such as mineralogy, chemistry, physics, materials science or related fields.  Applicants should contact Udo Becker (ubecker@umich.edu) for further information.

MAX PLANCK INSTITUT FOR BIOGEOCHEMISTRY in Jena, Germany ---- Specialist in Stable Isotope Analysis.  The main areas of work are - Technology of stable isotope mass spectrometry - Clean and meticulous handling of samples - Design and maintainance of analytical equipment - Handling and evaluation of experimental data   Applicants should have a University degree in natural sciences or a comparable technical (engineer) degree, excellent command of English (communication and writing skills), some German will be necessary.  Send your complete application and resume to Max-Planck Institut fuer Biogeochemie, attn. Dr. W.A. Brand, PO Box 100164, 07701 Jena, Germany.  Contact Willi A. Brand,  wbrand@bgc-jena.mpg.de  See http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/pages/public/Iso+Gas-Lab/BGC_ Gaslab.html or http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/pages/public/Iso+Gas-Lab/BGC_ Isolab.html

YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO OBSERVATORY ---- Postdoctoral Opportunity---- A USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral Position is available with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO), primarily located in Menlo Park, CA, but involving significant collaboration with YVO partners at the University of Utah and Yellowstone National Park.  Mendenhall Opportunities provide full salary support and research expenses for two years.  They are intended for US CITIZENS.  Information is available through the USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral Program Website: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/ Seek a postdoctoral researcher to assist with the analysis and modeling of the data provided by  multidisciplinary study of the Norris Geyser Basin.  Though the official duty station would be Menlo Park, it is expected that at least 25% of the time would be spent at UU or with earth scientists at Yellowstone.  Applicants must meet the following qualification: Research Geophysicist.  For more information contact one of the following: Bernard Chouet, (650) 329-4796, chouet@usgs.gov; Robert B. Smith (University of Utah), (801) 581-7129, rbsmith@mines.utah.edu;  Jacob B. Lowenstern, (650) 329-5238, jlwnstrn@usgs.gov

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS ---- PALEONTOLOGY ---- The Department of Geology - Tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  Seek vertebrate or invertebrate paleontologist asking questions of broad importance, using quantitative, rigorous methodologies. Should possess the PhD in the geological sciences or a closely related field at the time of appointment; post-doctoral experience is desirable, but not required.  For additional information about the department, see  web page http://www.geology.ucdavis.edu. Send a  vita,  statement of research and teaching interests, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least 3 people who can be contacted for recommendations to: Paleontology Search Committee ---- Dept of Geology ---- One Shields Avenue ---- University of CA- Davis - Davis, CA 95616 ----- Phone: (530) 752-0350 E-mail: Paleo-Search@geology.ucdavis.edu.  The position will be effective starting July 1, 2004.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2004; will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2003.  The position remain open until filled.

NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY (New Mexico Tech) - invites applications for a manager of the geologic mapping program with the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR).  The Bureau, a research and service division of New Mexico Tech, functions as the state geological survey.   Applicants must meet a minimum educational requirement of a PhD in geology (although candidates with an M.S. in geology with truly exceptional work experience can be considered).The successful applicant will manage, maintain, and nurture a successful statewide geologic mapping program.  Experience in program management and personnel management, especially of field-based programs that involve geologic mapping essential. Experience in managing multi-faceted projects with complex budgets is desirable.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter a full resume, transcripts, and the names of three professional references, to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Human Resources, Wells Hall, Socorro, NM 87801. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application deadline is November 10, 2003, but will remain open until the position is filled.