GEOBULLETIN
November 1, 2002

FALL 2002 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.
November 15 ----- Jean Bahr ---- University of Wisconsin-Madison ---- Birdsall Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer
November 22 ---- Jim Kennett ---- University of California - Santa Barbara
December 2-4 (Monday-Wednesday) ---- Alan Matthrews ---- Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Mira Bar-Matthews ---- Geological Survey of Israel
December 6 ------ Jerry Harris ----- SEG/AAPG lecturer

STUDENT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ---- (application on file in the office) ---- Simon Masters ---- Geology major wanting 10 to 15 hours weekly.  Call 251-0498 or email simonmasters@yahoo.com

AAPG GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM FOR 2003 ---- Purpose of program is to foster research in the geosciences by providing financial support to grad students whose research has application to the search for and/or development of petroleum and energy-minerals resources, and/or to related environmental geology issues.  Applications are available on the foundation webstite at: http://www.aapg.org/foundation/gia/forms.html.  Deadline to apply is January 31, 2003.  Email rgriffin@aapg.org with any questions. 

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM ---- Dr. Massimo Pigliucci will give a free 60-minute presentation entitled "A Critique of Intelligent Design Theory," on November 7, 2002, at University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee beginning at 7:00 p.m., in Room 160, Lapham Hall, 3209 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee.  His appearance is sponsored by the UWM Department of Anthropology, Humanist Quest, and the Southeastern Wisconsin Freethinkers (SWiFT).  The public is invited.  Dr. Pigliucci is an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he teaches ecology and evolutionary biology. In his UWM presentation he will dissect arguments advanced by creationists, who claim intelligent design-and its implied God-designer-is the best explanation for existence. For more information, please contact Carol Smith, co-facilitator of SWiFT, at 262 242-0788.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE ---
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY ----- Postdoctoral Fellowship/Hydrogeochemist.  Investigate carbon dioxide sequestration by deep well injection to ameliorate greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants are sought with experience in modeling multi phase flow, transport and geochemistry. Full-time position will be filled initially for a one-year term beginning early in 2003 with continuing funding anticipated subject to administrative approval. Applicants should send a letter of interest describing relevant experience, a resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three references to: David R. Cole, Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6110: email coledr@ornl.gov.  Review of applications begins December 1, 2002 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ---- Department of Geology (www.cas.usf.edu/geology) Geochemistry Postdoc (Aqueous/Sedimentary) 2-3 year position beginning in the summer of 2003. Looking for a scientist with a commitment to interdisciplinary research, who will participate in a project to study the effect of arsenic on biocomplexity.  A PhD is required at the time of employment.  Applications will be accepted starting immediately and until the position is filled. For additional information contact Thomas Pichler (813-974-0321, pichler@chuma.cas.usf.edu). 

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ----  Department of Geology (www.cas.usf.edu/geology) Hydrogeology Tenure-earning Assistant Professor position to begin in August of 2003, pending available funding.  Dynamic scientist with a commitment to educational and research excellence, who will develop an active research program and mentor graduate students in hydrogeology. A PhD is required at the time of employment.  Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2003. For additional information contact Thomas Pichler (813-974-0321, pichler@chuma.cas.usf.edu).

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY ------ Department of Earth Science filling 2 tenure track positions beginning August 2003.  Evaluations begin December 1, 2002 and continue until the positions are filled.  For more information check the website at www.cmsu.edu/earthsci/  
1) Science Education ----- Teach intro geology, oceanography and either meteorology or Environmental Geology.   PhD in geology or science education preferred.  For more information email jdl8804@cmsu2.cmsu.edu
2) Surficial Geologist ---- Teach Intro Geology & Geomorphology and courses from Engineering Geology, Ground Water Geology & Environmental Geology.  For more information email jln8853@cmsu2cmsu.edu

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - LONG BEACH ---- Assistant/Associate Professor ---- Joint appointment in the Departments of Geological Sciences and Science Education.  Recruitment #998.  PhD in geological sciences or earth sciences as well as substantial formal or informal experience in K-12 education.  All areas of geological sciences will be considered for the field of specialization.  Review of applications will start January 2, 2003.  Position remains open until filled or recruitment cancelled.  For more information contact Stanley Finney at 562-985-4809 or email scfinney@csulb.edu.  Related websites are http://seis.natsci.csulb.edu/HOMEPAGE/default.htm and http://www.cnsm.csulb.edu/depts/scied/. 

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL ---- Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography ---- Tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2003.  In one of the following 2 fields.  1) Earth-surface (Geomorphic) processes.  Should conduct field oriented model-based research that includes the investigation of topography, landscape and stratigraphy in relation to a broad range of earth surface processes.  2) Researcher who applies biostratigraphic & biogeochemical methods to the study of paleoclimatology & paleoceanography across a broad range of spatial and temporal scales.  Review of applications begins December 15, 2002 and continues until the position is filled.  For more information contact Larry Benninger at lbenning@email.unc.edu or phone 919-966-4516.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST), in cooperation with the National Research Council (NRC), offers competitive awards for 2-year postdoctoral appointments in a broad variety of fields. NIST, with direct responsibilities for the U.S. measurement network, involves its laboratories in the most modern developments in the physical, engineering, information, and mathematical sciences.  Some of the many opportunities for research are Microbeam Mass Spectrometry, Isotopic and Chemical Measurements to Study the Origin and Transport of Atmospheric Contaminants Affecting Pollution and Climate Change, Chemical/Isotopic "Fingerprinting" by Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography/Combustion/14C Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Applied to the Source Characterization of Chemically Heterogeneous Materials.  The competition is open only to citizens of the US who have held the doctorate (PhD, ScD or equivalent) for less than 5  years at the time of application. Each applicant must develop and submit an original research proposal that relates to a specific research opportunity at NIST, and must be postmarked by January 15, 2003.  Furthers details are available at the Website http://www.cstl.nist.gov/div837/Division/opportunities/P