GEOBULLETIN
November 14, 2003

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 - November 14 ------Linda Ivany ----- Syracuse University ----- "Better Paleontology through Chemistry":  Geochemical Applications to Paleobiological PuzzlesSPECIAL LECTURE FRIDAY AT NOON, ROOM 212, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2003"The Paleogene Greenhouse-to-Icehouse Transition in Antarctica: A Paleontological Perspective"

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CONGRATULATIONS ------ John Valley has been named the recipient of the American Geophysical Union's N.L. Bowen award.  Presentation of the award will be at the Fall 2003 AGU meeting. Bowen was one of the greatest petrologists in the early part of the last century, known for his experimental investigations on the evolution of magmas.

GEOCLUB HOLIDAY PARTY ----- December 13 at the University Club from 7 - 9 PM.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow at a later date. 

NEW UNDERGRAD MAJOR ----- Gregory Curtiss (also GLE) -  gmcurtiss@wisc.edu AND Alexander Puetz - arpuetz@wisc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ---- Interdisciplinary program in Geology & Geophysics, Meteorology and Biology partnering with the Museum of Natural History and the Salt Lake School District.  Applications for NSF "WEST" GK-12 Graduate Fellows are being accepted from students to enter the program in fall 2004.  Application deadline is January 15, 2004.  "WEST" (Water, the Environment, Science and Teaching) is distinguished by the water and environment theme in an ideal outdoor classroom/lab in critical mountain recharge to desert regime.  For more information visit the web site: www.mines.utah.edu/west or contact Kim Atwater, Academic Specialist, katwater@mines.utah.edu, telephone 801-581-6553. 

OHIO UNIVERSITY -- Athens, Ohio - MS. Research Opportunities in the Acatlán Complex, Southern Mexico.  Opportunities exist for qualified individuals with a BS degree in Geology to join a NSF-funded graduate (MS) project on the Acatlán Complex of southern Mexico.  Interested individuals should be prepared to undertake field research in igneous, metamorphic, and/or structural geology-tectonics in one of several field areas within this Paleozoic volcano sedimentary-plutonic terrane that are targets for detailed geochemical, geochronological, and kinematic study.  Successful candidates will be accepted into the graduate program at Ohio University with a full tuition scholarship and a two-year research assistantship.  Candidates should plan to join the project in September 2004 or before.  For further information and details contact:  R. Damian Nance -----Dept. of Geological Sciences----316 Clippinger Laboratories ----- Ohio University Athens, Ohio 45701     nance@ohio.edu

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS ----  Paleontology ----- Tenure-track faculty position in paleontology, at the Assistant Professor level.  Seek an outstanding vertebrate or invertebrate paleontologist asking questions of broad importance, using quantitative, rigorous methodologies.  Candidates should possess the PhD or equivalent degree 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, Phone: (530) 752-0350 or 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; application review will begin on December 1, 2003.  The position will remain open until filled.

THE BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is the UK's geoscience strategic mapping and research organization. Two vacancies have arisen for Isotope Geochemists in the NERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory (NIGL) at headquarters in Keyworth.

Post 1. Have responsibility for the scientific (and some analytical aspects) use of silica oxygen and silicon isotopes (from diatoms, sponge spicules, phytoliths etc) in palaeoclimate/palaeoceanography research. Duties include the chemical preparation and mass spectrometric analysis of samples for O and Si isotopes, as well as heading research programmes and involvement with publication of the data.  Must be a post-graduate with a PhD in Earth Sciences, with emphasis on Quaternary Science, Palaeolimnology or Palaeooceanography.

Post 2. Undertake research involving U-Pb dating, U, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr and Pb isotope analysis addressing both solid earth and environmental geoscience. Must have a PhD in geosciences or an MSc with proven expertise in analytical isotope geochemistry. Experience with U-Pb dating is essential.   

For an application form contact Personnel (Recruitment), British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. (Tel: 0115 936 3209). Further details can also be obtained by accessing web page at www.bgs.ac.uk. Applications must be returned by 5 December 2003. When applying for an application form, please quote reference no. HSO/KW/03/1 for Post 1 and HSO/KW/03/2 for Post 2.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ----- Post Doctoral Fellows Program ----- Earth Institute Fellows Program in Sustainable Development (granted for 24 months).  Seekng post-doctoral candidates interested in enhancing their disciplinary research (in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute, i.e., any of the earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, or health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the cross-disciplinary expertise and breadth needed to addresses critical issues related to sustainable development and reducing environmental degradation, poverty, hunger, and disease.  Applications accepted now for fellowships starting in the Summer of 2004. The deadline for receipt of on-line applications is December 1, 2003.  Information on the program and an application can be found at http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/postdoc/index.html.  Information on the Earth Institute can be found at: http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ------ Postdoc Position in Marine Seismology to begin in February 2004. Will participate in analysis of marine seismic reflection and refraction data, with special emphasis on seismic imaging of oceanic thermohaline structure - http://faculty.gg.uwyo.edu/holbrook/ocean/ocean.html . Seek candidates with knowledge of and research experience in, processing, modeling, and interpretation of multichannel reflection and wide-angle reflection/refraction seismic data. Applicants should have a willingness to participate in field programs, both at sea and on land, and familiarity with advanced imaging techniques.  The term of the position is two years, with potential reappointment for third year. Questions should be sent to Dr. W. Steven Holbrook, by email at steveh@uwyo.edu. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2003 or until the position is filled.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ----  Geodynamics/Department of Geological Sciences ----- Tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to join and contribute to a rapidly growing research program in Earth and Planetary Interiors. Required qualifications: Evidence of research and teaching achievement appropriate to rank; PhD in Geological Sciences, Geophysics or a related field at the time of appointment. To learn more about department and related geophysical disciplines at ASU,  visit http://geology.asu.edu/geodynamics. Desired start date: 16 August 2004.   Questions, contact info as follows:  (email: geology@asu.edu), Phone: 480-965-5081. The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 December 2003; if not filled, then every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed..  

RICE UNIVERSITY ----- Biogeochemistry/Aqueous geochemistry ---- Tenure line position in the general field of low temperature geochemistry.  Particularly interested in hiring an earth scientist who uses chemistry or microbiology to solve a broad range of earth systems processes.  Applications at all academic levels will be considered; those received by December 1, 2003 are assured of receiving fullest attention.  Contact information is Alan Levander 713-348-4880 or email geol@rice.edu

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ------ Groundwater Hydrology -----  Department of Geology seeks a geoscientist for a tenure-track position in groundwater hydrology to begin Fall 2004.  Anticipate filling the position at the Assistant Professor level although will consider exceptional candidates at higher levels.  Area of specialization is open but particularly interested in someone who can interact with existing Earth surface process-oriented research involving watershed hydrology, ecohydrology, basalt hydrogeology, paleopedology and terrestrial paleoclimatology.  Contact person is Kent Keller, email ckkeller@wsu.edu and libey@wsu.edu. Review of applications begins November 21 and continues until the position is filled. 

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY ------ Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Petrology ---- The Department of Geosciences  expects to hire three tenure-track Assistant Professors over the next three years in the areas of hydrogeology (broadly defined), geophysics (lithospheric deformation in particular, including active tectonics and satellite geodesy), and petrology (igneous and metamorphic processes, high-temperature geochemistry).  Invite applications in any of these fields for the first position with a possible starting date of July 1, 2004. Outstanding candidates who creatively apply theoretical, observational, and/or experimental approaches are encouraged to apply.  Review of applications will begin December 1st, 2003 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applications should include a complete vita, a statement outlining teaching and research interests, and names and addresses of four or more references. Please send application materials to: HGP Search-Committee Chair---Department of Geosciences-503 Deike Building, Penn State,---University Park, PA 16802 ---Dr. Peter J. Heaney  Tel: (814) 865-6821

QUEENS COLLEGE of the CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ------ Hydrogeologist  ---- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences ---- Assistant Professor, tenure track position beginning Fall 2004  with expertise in subsurface geophysical and hydrogeological techniques. Candidate should be well-grounded in a field-based program in hydrogeology, should have experience in the instrumentation and methods used to monitor and model groundwater flow.   PhD in the appropriate geological/geophysical science is required.   Must demonstrate the ability to secure external funding and to interact with partners in the regional USGS Water Resources Division. Contact Dan Habib
 daniel_habib@qc.edu ---1-718-997-3300 (tel) ---- 1-718-997-3299 (fax)

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ----  The School of Geology ---- Tenure-track, Assistant Professor,  position in the general area of basin analysis/basin evaluation effective August 1, 2004. Applicants  required to have the PhD Degree at the time of appointment.  Applicants should have demonstrated research capabilities in any discipline related to basin analysis/basin evaluation.   Preference will be given to those candidates who have strong computing skills (expertise in state of the art computer applications), have previous undergraduate teaching experience, and have published refereed articles in his or her discipline.  Candidates should submit a letter of application, including a discussion of research interests and approach to teaching, along with a vitae; academic transcripts; and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Assistant Professor Search, School of Geology, 105 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,OK 74078-3031. Phone: (405)-744-6358. Fax: (405) 744-7841.  Screening of candidates will begin on January 26, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. 

SUNY Potsdam ---- Tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of Geology to begin in the fall of 2004.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate stratigraphy and paleontology, an introductory course of the successful candidate's choice and design, and participation in our interdisciplinary science program to train elementary school teachers.  Additional information on the college and the department may be obtained from the college's website: http://www.potsdam.edu or by email at: badgerrl@potsdam.edu  Applicants must have a PhD by Aug. 15, 2004.  Applications should provide evidence of teaching ability.  Applications should be received by Feb. 2, 2004.  Please send vita, cover letter, and phone numbers/email addresses of at least 3 references to:  Search Committee, Dept. of Geology, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ---- Atlanta, Georgia ---- Analytical Geochemistry position.   The Department of Geology ----- Tenure track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor or beginning Associate Professor, in Analytical Geochemistry, beginning August 15, 2004.  Take over operation and management of the department's NSF-funded Regional Laser Ablation ICPMS laboratory (http://www.gsu.edu/~geoamg/Page_3.html) and expected to develop a productive externally funded research program emphasizing data generated in the ICPMS laboratory. A PhD is required.  Post-doctoral experience, preferably with an ICPMS component, and in-hand funding are desirable.  To ensure full consideration, please send your curriculum vitae (resume), statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of four references to: Dr. Timothy E. La Tour, Departmental Chair and Chair of the Search Committee,  Department of Geology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303.  Initial consideration of applications will begin on December 15, 2003.

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ---- Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences ----- Applied Sedimentology and/or Stratigraphy ----- Tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level although applications from exceptionally well-qualified, more senior scientists will be considered.   Candidates from all relevant fields of Science and Engineering encouraged to apply.  The position will be available as early as July 1, 2004.  A PhD is required by the commencement date. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.  For more information about the Department and this position, visit web site at http://www.eos.ubc.ca.  Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a statement of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Paul L. Smith, Head, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, the University of British Columbia, 6339 Stores Road, Vancouver, British Columbia  V6T 1Z4.   E-mail: psmith@eos.ubc.ca  Applications will be considered until January 9, 2004.

THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ----Geology and Environmental Geosciences Department ---- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2004.  Web site:  www.cofc.edu/~geology.  Area of Geological Hazards with an interest in undergraduate education and research. Must demonstrate skills within one or more areas: Geological Hazard Assessment, Hazard Modeling, Coastal and Marine Hazards, Volcanic and Earthquake Hazards, Natural and Human Induced hazards, Forensic Geology, etc. A PhD is required at the time of employment in August 2004. To apply, send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals, a statement of teaching goals, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to: Robert L. Nusbaum, Chair, Geological Hazards Search Committee, Department of Geology, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2004. For additional information contact the Department Chair, Dr. Mitchell Colgan: (843-953-5589), colganm@cofc.edu. 

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ----- Earth Materials/Mineralogy. Department of Geological Sciences (http:// www.geology.cwu.edu  Tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin September, 2004. Preference will be given to those who show potential for incorporating  new geochemistry facilities, especially the XRD laboratory, into the curriculum. A PhD in Geological Sciences or a closely allied field is required at the time of employment.  To apply, mail a hard copy of letter of application, resume, statement of teaching and research interests and experience, and names of at least three references to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926. For additional information, see http://www.geology.cwu.edu/memposition.html, phone (509) 963-2801, or e-mail: memsearch@geology.cwu.edu. Screening will begin on Jan. 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/Title IX Institution.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY---- Mineralogy --- The Department of Environmental Science and Policy----  Tenure-track Assistant Professor position for Fall 2004.   Teaching duties would be primarily at the undergraduate level and will include mineralogy (hand-sample and optical), and other potential courses including geochemistry, soils, hydrogeology, and/or environmental geology.  A PhD is required.  Additional information about the Department and University may be found at mason.gmu.edu/~espp and www.gmu.edu, respectively.  Candidates should submit CV, letter of intent including statements of research and teaching interests, examples of published work, teaching evaluations and contact information (with e-mail addresses) of three references to Rick Diecchio, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Mail Stop 5F2, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444.  Application deadline is 12 December 2003.

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ----- Bowling Green, KY -----Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position beginning fall semester 2004.  Please check http://www.wku.edu/geoweb/info/geopos.htm  http://www.eiu.edu/~geoscience/ for additional information.   Seek an individual with expertise in Geographical Information Sciences who can teach advanced GIS courses. Should have a primary research focus in planning, climate, or geology.  Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three reference names, and graduate transcripts by January 15, 2004, to Dr. David J. Keeling, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Detailed information about the Department is online at http://www.wku.edu/geoweb.