GEOBULLETIN
December 5, 2003

SLIDE SHOW - TODAY ---- December 5^th ------ 3:30 PM in AB20, Weeks Hall ---- Nature theme

SPRING SEMESTER 2004 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
February 20 ----- Bruce Trudgill ---- University of Colorado ---- AAPG Distinguished Lecturer -----  "Unraveling the Complexities of Salt Basins Through the Integration of 3-D Seismic Analysis, Field Studeis, and Structural Restoration."
March 26 ---- Lynn Soreghan ----- University of Oklahoma
April 9  ---- Peter DeCelles ----- University of Arizona ----
April 12 (MONDAY) ------ Bradley Hacker ------ University of California - Santa Barbara ----- Mineralogical Society Distinguished Lecturer
April 30 ---- Barbara Bekins ----- USGS ---- 2003 Birdsall Lecturer

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

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AWARENESS WORKSHOP ---- "YOU ME AND WHERE WE LIVE: RACE, CLASS AND POLLUTION" ------ Saturday, Dec. 6, noon - 4:30 pm., 19 Ingraham Hall ----  Herb Wang's Honors Seminar students are hosting a half-day event discussing and promoting awareness of the unequal distribution of waste in our nation. Come create a dialogue with the community, participate in student-run workshops, and learn more about this important movement and how you can make a difference.  This FREE event will be held on December 6th, Rm 19 in Ingraham Hall. The program starts at noon and ends at 4:30. Any questions or if you would like to register early contact us at youmeandwherewelive@yahoo.com.  Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People For Community Recovery, Altgeld Gardens, Chicago.

U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - INTERNSHIP --- Water Resources Research Institute Internship --- Middleton, WI --- Work in the Multi-Discipline Water Assessment section on the Western Lake Michigan Drainages Basin National Water Quality Assessment Program.  Must have completed the Freshman year ----- prefer Sophomore or Junior student in one of the earth or natural sciences, civil or geological engineering.  Work schedule will be full time during school holidays and 12 to 16 hours per week when school is in session.  1 year contract with the possibility of extensions through the undergraduate years.  Contact person is Kevin Richards at 608-821-3861 or email krichard@usgs.gov

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ---- Seismology, Geology, and Tectonophysics Division of the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory ---- Three Postdoctoral Research Scientist positions in Seismology.  These are full-time one-year appointments with continuation possible for up to three years contingent upon performance and funding.  Positions will be available starting Jan 2004, and will remain open until filled.  Applicants should send a cover letter identifying the position of interest including job #, curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, a list of publications, and names and contact information for three referees (please include email addresses) to: Ms. M. Mokhtari, Human Resources, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Rt. 9W, Palisades, New York 10964-8000 or email to personnel@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu.
1)  Regional-Wave Analysis - Job # 035:   Participate in quantitative analyses of the excitation and attenuation of seismic regional waves in continental areas. Results of the analyses will be used to obtain seismic source spectral scalings, radiated energy and/or regionalized tomographic Q models.
2)  Surface-Wave Tomography - Job # 036: Be involved in passive-source, array-based characterization of anisotropic upper-mantle structure across the Cordillera-Craton transition in north- western Canada, and/or beneath the Iceland-Reykjanes Ridge region of the north Atlantic. The Canada study aims to examine processes of continental aggregation, while the Atlantic study will explore the dynamics of plume-ridge interaction and slow-seafloor spreading. 
3)  Body-Wave Analysis - Job # 037:  Participate in portable array acquisition and analysis of passive-source body waves to determine the structure of the crust and upper mantle beneath southern Italy. This study will examine the rapid southeast advance of the Calabrian Arc in terms of the rollback of old Mesozoic sea floor in the Ionian Sea, and the collision of the southern Apennines with Apulia.

MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR PHYSICS ----- Heidelberg, Germany ---- Postdoctoral research position in atmospheric chemistry and physics.  Within the research group "Atmospheric Isotope Physics". The main goal of the group is the investigation of global trace gas budgets in the atmosphere using isotopes as process tracers. The applicant should expand the groups research work in the area of isotope ratio measurements on atmospheric trace species. Applicants should have a recent PhD degree in atmospheric chemistry or physics, good technical skills, and experience with experimental methods, preferably in the area of gas chromatography and/or mass spectrometry.  The position should be filled in the beginning of 2004.  Contact: PD Dr. Thomas Röckmann  Phone: +49-6221-516653 e-mail: T.Roeckmann@mpi-hd.mpg.de

LGGE (Laboratoire de Glaciologie et Géophysique de l'Environnement) ----- Post-doctoral researcher to work on mixing and isotopic ratios of carbon dioxide trapped in ice cores in relation with past climate changes.  LGGE is a laboratory belonging to CNRS and the University Joseph Fourier at Grenoble, France.  The candidate should have an experience in continuous-flow isotopic application on trace gases.  He/she should preferably have a PhD in geosciences for the interpretation of the results in terms of carbon cycle and climate. The position is open starting March 1st, 2004 for a duration of one year.  Applicants should send, before January 15, 2004 a cover letter with a brief description of research interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for two or three references, and eventually recommendation letters to:  Jéme Chappellaz ---- Laboratoire de Glaciologie et Géophysique de l'Environnement54 rue MoliPre - Domaine Universitaire - BP 96 ----- 38402 St Martin d'HPres Cedex, FRANCE ----- Fax : +33 4 76 82 42 01 ----- Email : chappellaz@lgge.obs.ujf-grenoble.fr

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ----- Postdoctoral Research position to study and compare the microbe-rock interactions in cave ferromanganese crusts and desert varnish is available in the laboratory of Diana Northup, Ph.D. and Cliff Dahm, Ph.D., Biology Dept.  Investigate the role that microorganisms play in forming iron and manganese
minerals that occur in cave ferromanganese and desert/rock varnish deposits and to ascertain whether the bacterial species involved possess manganese-oxidizing genes.  Applicants should have an interest in geomicrobiology and experience with molecular biology techniques.  Position can begin as early as December 2003. This is a two-year position with renewal for the second year contingent upon satisfactory progress.  Interested persons should send a CV, a short description of recent research experience, and names/contact information of three references to Diana Northup via email at dnorthup@unm.edu. 

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY ---- Kingston, Canada. ---- Post-doctoral position to participate in the study of minerals which form in mine waste.  The research will be in collaboration with R.C. Peterson and doctoral students at Queen's University and will involve studies of the stability, atomic structure and chemical variations of natural and synthetic materials.  Should have a strong mineralogical background with a demonstrated interested in laboratory studies.  Find details of the position and application procedure at  http://geol.queensu.ca/employment/white_advertisement_2003.pdf   Before applying interested scientists should contact Dr. Peterson directly.  Telephone 613-533-6180 ---- Cell 613-561-3370

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - New York, NY --- Scientific Assistant ---- The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences seeks an individual to assist in the maintenance of and research on the petrology collections, which consist mainly of mafic and ultramafic rocks. Applicants must have a minimum of a BA (preferably an MS) degree in geology and interest in and knowledge of igneous petrology and geochemistry. Experience with the electron microprobe and/or SEM desirable. Please submit cover letter, resume, and names/contact information of three professional references by 1/5/04 to:Dr. E.A. Mathez - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences - American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St.  ---- New York, NY 10024-5192  ----- mathez@amnh.org

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ----- Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geology ----- Tenure track Assistant Professor beginning August 2004.  Seek an individual who combines field-based research with theoretical studies.  Preference will be given to those who specialize in either engineering or environmental geology and/or whose research includes the Appalachians.  Position will remain open until filled and is contingent upon state funding.  Submit  a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr Steven Wallace, Geology Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geology, ETSU, Box 70636, Johnson City, TN 37614-1702.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ---- Faculty position ---- Environmental Chemist for the next academic year, with the expectations that the person will be involved with Environmental Sciences Doctoral Program.  Position is defined as broadly as possible so that any discipline will be considered.  Additional information can be found at http://chemistryandphysics.astate.edu.  For direct inquiries contact Jon Russ at 870-972-3086 or email jruss@astate.edu.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY ----- Low-temperature Aqueous Geochemist/faculty Position.  The Department of Geology and Geography invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level, in the field of low-temperature (sedimentary) geochemistry, beginning August 2004. A PhD in the geosciences is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant must be an earth scientist who applies geochemistry to solve fundamental theoretical and practical problems in surficial sediments, sedimentary rocks, and aqueous environments, and must have a demonstrated research focus and publication record in one or more of these areas. Applicants must submit current curriculum vita, description of teaching and research interests, selected copies of relevant publications, evidence of teaching excellence, transcripts of academic work, and the names of 3 professional references (include postal and e-mail addresses) to: Dr. Collette Burke, Chair, Department of Geology, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0027.  Deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2004 or the first of each month until the position is filled. 

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA ---- Republic of South Africa ---Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Metamorphic Geology
The Department of Geology invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position to develop research on partial melting processes, high-grade metamorphism and crustal evolution in the Limpopo belt in South Africa.  This position will require collaborating with researchers from South Africa, France and Sweden.  In addition, the applicant will be involved in instructing undergraduate students in mineralogy and metamorphic petrology. Applicants must have completed a PhD in geology with demonstrated knowledge of metamorphic petrology and good command of THERMOCALC software, in addition to structural geology and geochronology.  Applicants should submit a concise statement of research interests, a detailed CV, and a minimum of three reference letters to Dr. H. Mouri at the Department of Geology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, Republic of South Africa. Email: hmouri@postino.up.ac.za  The deadline for the applications is fixed to 01/04/2004 and the date of commencement will be July-August 2004.