GEOBULLETIN

GEOBULLETIN
October 8, 2004

FALL 2004 LECTURE SCHEDULE ---- All lectures (unless otherwise noted) are held on Fridays at 330 PM in AB20 (Laudon Lecture Hall). Coffee and cookies are served in the lobby starting at 3:15 PM.
TODAY ---- October 8 ------ Christopher Neuzil ---------- Low-Permeability Hydrogeology is Still a Wild Card
October 15      Kevin Scott ----- Cascades Volcano Observatory - USGS --- Catastrophic Debris Flows in Volcanic Terrains ----- Case Histories, and Lessons for the Cascade Range, Pacific Northwest.
October 22      Warren Wood ------ Michigan State University----- Killer Radon & Solute Aquifer Test (SAT) A New Geochemical Paradigm.
October 29      Harry McSween --- University of Tennessee --- Geology of the MER Landing Sites on Mars
November 5      Ron Steel ------- AAPG Distinguished Lecturer
November 12    Max Coleman ---- Cal Tech Jet Propulsion Lab -----
November 19    Mitchell Plummer ---- Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Lab
November 26    THANKSGIVING RECESS
December 3     Robert A. Duncan ------ Oregon State University ----
December 10    Tom Stafford ----- Stafford Research Laboratories, Inc. ------ Boulder, CO
December 17    Final exams begin

CONGRATULATIONS to one of our undergrad majors ---- MaryRuth Kotelnicki, on the birth of her son, Noah John. Little Noah was born September 30th, a month early and weighed in at 5 lbs. 4 ozs.

2005 Graduate Research Summer Institutes ------- Become an internationally experienced researcher. Spend 8 weeks conducting research and experience life in: Australia, China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan. Application deadline: December 10, 2004. Sponsored by the US National Science Foundation. Email: eapinfo@nsf.gov. Web site is www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03608

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH ----- Marine Environmental Change Biogeochemist: The School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) invites applications for a tenure track/tenured position at the Assistant Professor to Full Professor level. The incumbent will develop a state-of-the-art research program in marine biogeochemistry emphasizing environmental/climate change phenomena. Research should focus on biogeochemical processes and phenomena influencing the oceanic carbon cycle and atmospheric CO2 on time scales from the modern to late Quaternary, including focus on the coastal zone. Use of the state-of-the-art, light stable isotope laboratory at SMAST in this research is encouraged though other observational/experimental approaches (e.g. radioisotope, organic biomarker, trace metal) where relevant may be acceptable. Required experience is as follows: Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in an appropriate field and preferably postdoctoral experience and multiple publications in peer reviewed literature; Associate Professor: extensive publication list and a record of externally funded research; Full Professor: international recognition as an accomplished scholar. To apply, send letter of application, current resume, and the names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Search for SMAST Faculty, attn: Dr. Joseph Deck, School for Marine Science and Technology, 706 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744. Enquiries may be directed to Mark A Altabet (maltabet@umassd.edu, 508-999-8622), chair of the search committee. The review of applications will begin Nov. 10, 2004 and continue until the positions are filled.

POMONA COLLEGE ------ Faculty Position In Petrology/Mineralogy ----- The Geology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2005. Candidates with significant teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Seek a candidate with a strong and enthusiastic commitment to providing a quality undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment and to establishing an active research program involving undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include mineralogy, igneous/metamorphic petrology, introductory and specialty courses. Seek someone who applies integrative field and lab based approaches to petrologic problems. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research plans and three letters of reference to Pet-Min Search, Geology Department, Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711. Web address: http://www.geology.pomona.edu; email: GeoFacSearch@pomona.edu. Review of completed applications will begin November 24, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled.   Linda A. Reinen ---- phone: 909-621-8672 ----- email: lreinen@pomona.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL ------- Earth Surface Chronology ----- The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2005. Seek applicants who pursue research in near-surface processes through low-temperature or cosmogenic chronometry. The successful applicant will use chronologic methods to quantify the timing and rates of tectonic, geomorphologic, sedimentologic, climatic/oceanographic, hydrologic or biologic events and processes. Interested in candidates who use absolute dating techniques to decipher exhumation history, land-surface evolution, sediment transport and deposition, or high-resolution stratigraphy. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral and teaching experience is highly desirable. Applicants must submit a letter of application, vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for four references to Surface Chronology Search, Department of Geological Sciences, CB # 3315 Mitchell Hall, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3315. Will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2004 and continue until the position is filled, and will initiate the interview process by early January of 2005. For more information on the department and the university see www.geosci.unc.edu. Members of the department will be present at the GSA meeting in Denver and AGU meeting in San Francisco.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ ------View this posting at http://es.ucsc.edu/jobs/asstprof04.html ------ Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences (tenure track)----- The Department of Earth Sciences seeks applicants who are on the cutting edge of research into the dynamics and evolution of the Earth's lithosphere, including its surface. Particularly interested in candidates focused on research areas that include, but are not limited to geochronology, evolution of mountain belts, magma evolution and volcanology, crustal and lithospheric chemistry, tectonic geomorphology and geodesy, active tectonics, and geofluids. Faculty in the program all teach across the spectrum of undergraduate and graduate levels. The Earth Sciences Department ; http://www.es.ucsc.edu/ POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2005. To be assured of full consideration, send curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research and teaching interests, reprints, and the names and addresses of five people from whom the Department may request letters of recommendation to: Assistant Professor Search Committee c/o Roxanne Woodling, MSO ---- University of California, Santa Cruz ---- Dept of Earth Sciences ----- E&MS Building Rm A233 ----- 1156 High Street --- Santa Cruz, CA 95064 -- (Inquiries only: roxanne@es.ucsc.edu ---- 831-459-4478) Please refer to Provision 176-05 in all correspondence. CLOSING DATE: opened until filled ; 11/22/04 initial application consideration date.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ----- Post-doc Position / Ion Microprobe Lab/ Institute of Meteoritics. ----- The Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to participate in planetary research projects concerning the geochemical evolution of the Moon and Mars. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research team utilizing microbeam major element and trace element data to better understand the evolution of lunar basalts and the evolution of interiors of the Moon and Mars. The candidate will also participate in the continued growth of the IOM ion microprobe laboratory. Seek a candidate with expertise in the analysis of planetary materials using both the ion microprobe and electron microprobe. A Ph.D. in geochemistry, cosmochemistry, planetary sciences, or related fields must be in hand before Feb. 1, 2005. Previous experience with planetary materials is desirable but not required. However, a high level of knowledge of SIMS techniques is a firm requirement. Starting date in early 2005 is somewhat flexible. The appointment is initially for 1 year with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years depending on performance and availability of funds. Those wishing to apply for this position should submit a resume, brief summary of previous research and current research interests, summary of instrumentation experience, and a list of three references by November 15, 2004 to: Charles Shearer, Institute of Meteoritics, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87133, e-mail: cshearer@unm.edu

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ------ Geobiology - The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the general area of geobiology. Areas of interest include but are not restricted to environmental microgeobiology, molecular geobiology, ecosystem biogeochemistry, origin and evolution of life, microbial geochemistry, or bioremediation. Strong candidates will use multiple analytical and modeling approaches in their work. Send curriculum vitae, description of teaching and research interests and objectives, reprints or preprints of up to three significant publications, and the names, addresses (including street address), e-mail addresses and fax/phone numbers of at least 3 references to: Search Committee --- Department of Earth Sciences ----- Dartmouth College -- 6105 Fairchild Hall -- Hanover, NH 03755 -- e-mail: earth.sciences@dartmouth.edu -- web page: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~earthsci Review of applications will begin October 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.   The appointment will be effective July 1, 2005.

TULANE UNIVERSITY ----- Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences has 2 faculty positions open. Assistant Professor level, although consideration will be given to applicants at a higher rank. Check the department web site at http://www.tulane.edu/~eens/. The closing date for both positions is November 30, 2004, although the search will remain open until the position is filled. Send a CV, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 5 references and a statement of research and teaching interests to Stephen Nelson, Chair --- Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, snelson@tulane.edu.
1). Near-surface Geophysicist ----- Field oriented geophysicist with interests in geological hazards, neotectonics and fluvial, coastal and near shore processes. Expected to teach courses in introductory geophysics and geophysical data analysis as well as grad courses in field of expertise. Post-doctoral experience especially desirable.
2). Geomicrobiologist ----- Strong interests in coastal and oceanic environments. In particular seek applicants who work on the application of molecular techniques to develop a better understanding of one or more of the following areas of global biogeochemical cycling: trace gas fluxes, microbial elemental cycling, microbe/sediment interactions, environmental effects of microbial processes or biofilms.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY ------- Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Natural and Applied Sciences: Earth Science. Teach courses in undergraduate Earth Science program in introductory geosciences, sedimentology, stratigraphy and environmental geology. Must have a PhD in Geology, Earth Science or a closely related field,. Ability to teach one or more of environmental science, quaternary geology, paleontology, environmental geochemistry or hydrogeology is desired. Starting date of August 22, 2005. Application review begins October 17, 2004; position open until filled. Submit a letter of application indicating teaching and research interests, CV, 3 recommendation letters and transcripts of all graduate work. to Dr Steven Dutch, Dept of Natural & Applied Sciences; University of WI - Green Bay; 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay    WI 54311-7001. Phone 920-465-2246 Email; dutchs@uwgb.edu.

PENN STATE ----- Solid Earth Geosciences ---- Tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Particularly interested in individuals who combine observational, theoretical, experimental and/or analytical techniques to address problems of lithospheric deformation. Strong record of scholarship and the potential for developing an internationally recognized research and teaching program. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2004 and will continue until filled. Applications should include a complete vita, details of published work, a statement outlining teaching and research interests and names and addresses of 4 or more references. Send application materials to Search Committee Chair, Dept of Geosciences, 503 Deike Building, The pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA   16802. Web site is http://www.geosc.psu.edu.

CARLETON COLLEGE ----- Structural Geology/Neotectonics/Geophysics ----- Geology Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position. Broad interests in crustal and surface processes, should have a PhD substantially completed at the time of appointment. Expected to teach 4 courses and associated labs each year, including introductory courses, structural geology and specialty courses. Position begins in late August 2005. Submit applications (either paper or electronic {.pdf only} format), including CV, statement outlining research & teaching experience and inte3rests and the names and addresses of 3 referees to Professor Mary Savina, Department of Geology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057. To ensure full consideration applications should be received by October 30, 2004.

BOSTON COLLEGE ------ Department of Geology & Geophysics ----- 3 new Earth Systems Scientists over the next 3 years. The first position to begin in the fall of 2005 is in the area of Structural Geology/Active Tectonics. Teaching responsibilities include Structural and Field Geology as well as other courses in the area of expertise. Appointment is expected to be made at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding individuals qualified for appointment at a higher rank will be considered. Information on the Department can be viewed at www.bc.edu/geosciences. Send a CV, statement of teaching and research interests and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to Professor Alan Kafka, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Devlin Hall 213, Boston College, Chestnut Hilol, MA 02467-3809. Review of applications begins on December 1, 2004, and applications must be received by January 15, 2005 to be considered. Department faculty will be at GSA and AGU this fall.