GEOBULLETIN
December 2, 2005

FALL 2005 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.
December 2 ---- No Lecture this week    
December 9 ---- Roy Plotnick ---- University of Illinois - Chicago

GEOCLUB ACTIVITIES The annual Geoclub sponsored Holiday Party is coming soon! The event this year is going to be a little different. First of all, it is a potluck dinner/buffet. Be creative and bring  your best holiday dish, be it a tasty appetizer, scrumptious side, or delectable dessert! In return for your culinary prowess, the Geoclub will provide all beverages. Secondly, it is to be held on campus.   You will be able to enjoy the sights of Lake Mendota from Rm. 8417 of the Social Sciences building up on Observatory Drive.  Finally, the Geoclub will be sponsoring a coat drive -----  collecting your gently used coats, jackets, gloves and winter hats. Please bring them in and drop them off at Jennifer Nielsen's office (474), or bring them to the Holiday Party on December 9th.  A sign-up sheet will be put in the front office with Karen so if you plan on attending please sign-up to insure there will be enough beverages for all.

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY ----- The Department of Geosciences is actively seeking graduate program applicants for the academic year 2006-2007.   Offer support packages consisting of a full tuition scholarship and highly competitive stipend. Students who demonstrate satisfactory performance in their courses and research are typically supported until their studies are complete. A visit to the web pages ( http://www.geosciences.stonybrook.edu) will familiarize you with the department in very general terms.  The application deadline is January 15, 2006.   Owen C. Evans ---- Director of Laboratories ---- Department of Geosciences ---- ESS Building - Room 255 University at Stony Brook  ------ 631-632-8061

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ----- PhD opportunity volcanology/geochemistry: Position is open.  The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences provides 4 years funding including tuition. Students with  interest in mantle geochemistry, volcanic gases, stable isotope and   noble gas mass pectrometery are encouraged to apply. The application  deadline is January 31, 2006 for a start in Fall 2006.    For information about the program see . ---- For volcanology/volatiles research see    or contact Dr. Tobias Fischer (fischer@unm.edu).

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OR ON THE WEB
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ------ Structural Geology & Environmental Geochemistry faculty positions ----- Dept of Earth & Planetary Science ( ----- 2 tenure track faculty positions starting Fall 2006 at the Assistant Professor level.  Post doc experience are desirable.  Applicants should email their resume, letter describing research and teacching interests and list of 3 references in .pdf format to Dr. Chris Fedo, Search Committee Chair, Dept of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of TN, Knoxville TN 37996-1410; Phone 865-974-6002; Email   Supplementary materials such as copies of refereed publications can be emiled or mailed to the above address.  Review of applications begins December 15, 2005. 
1) Structural Geology ----- Open to candidates with a PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology or related discipline with experience in structural geology and a strong emphasis ion field geology that focuses on almost any aspect of lithospheric deformation and related processes.  Encouraged to take advantage of the regional geologic setting of the southern Applachians
2) Environmental Geochemistry ----- Open to candidates with a PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology Geochemistry or a related discipline .  Seek an individual with expertise in topics such as organic contaminants, biogeochemistry, aqueous geochemistry, etc.  Take advantage of the strong ties with Oak Ridge National Lab. 

UNIVERISTY OF PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA ---- The Department of Geology, offers the possibility of 1 to 2 years Post-Doctoral position to work on partial melting and migmatite forming processes from the Limpopo belt (South Africa) by applying of modern tools of petrology and isotope geology.   Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in geology with demonstrated knowledge of metamorphic petrology, isotope geology and good command of THERMOCALC software.   If interested, please contact Dr Mouri at   The Department of Geology at University of Pretoria recently purchased a  CAMECA SX 100 microprobe, and runs well-equipped optical microscopy and XRF-XRD laboratories. In addition, access to micro-Raman, isotope and ICP-MS laboratories is available.

JOSEPH FOURIER UNIVERSITY - GRENOBLE, FRANCE ----- Post-Doctoral Research Position ------ A post-doctoral position is currently available for rock physics and chemistry-based research at the LGIT, University of Grenoble, France.  Research group focuses on rock deformation, particularly in the presence of fluids, applying tomography imaging techniques to analyze various aspects of rock deformation (including pressure solution and fracturing) and geochemical analyses to determine the coupling between deformation and the kinetics of dissolution/precipitation processes.  The candidate should have sound knowledge of rock mechanics and/or geochemistry, as well as experience with basic programming, e.g., Matlab. The starting date of the position is January to February, 2006, with some flexibility being possible. Funding for this position is available for two years, but a one-year commitment is preferred at the outset.  For questions and information, or to apply for the position, please contact:  Fran=E7ois Renard & Roland Hellmann ---- Laboratoire de Géophysique Interne et Tectonophysique ----University Joseph Fourier ------ BP 53, 38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France ---- francois.renard@ujf-grenoble.fr, roland.hellmann@ujf-grenoble.fr

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN ----- The Department of Geology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor appointment in the broadly defined area of surficial geology.   Screening of applications begins December 13, 2005.  Specialties of interest include, but are not limited to: geomorphology, neotectonics, Quaternary geology, and paleoclimatology. The successful applicant will have an affiliation with the newly formed interdisciplinary Center for Water as a Complex Environmental System at the University of Illinois ().  This position will be available for a starting date of August, 2006. A Ph.D. is required.  Applicants should submit a vita (including a list of publications and a list of research grants), a description of research and teaching interests, reprints or preprints of three publications, and the names of at least three references to:  Prof. Thomas M. Johnson  ---- Dept. of Geology, MC-102 ----- University of Illinois  ----- 1301 West Green St. ----- Urbana, IL 61801

THE UNIVESITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL ----- Two academic positions are available in South Africa.  School of Biological & Conservation Sciences
Associate Professor in Marine Biology (1 Post) ----- Reference No.: Sa72/2005 
Lecturer in Marine Biology (1 Post) ----- Reference No.: Sa73/2005
Seek to appoint two marine biologists who have a strong background in 1 or more of the following areas:
biology of marine mammals and/or apex predators, coral-reef ecology,  fish or invertebrate biology, marine systems ecology, marine microbial ecology, or biogeochemistry of marine systems. The Associate Professor will also be expected to provide leadership in his/her discipline.  For further information see the School website at  www.ukzn.ac.za/biology or contact Prof. Renzo Perissinotto at   The selection process will commence on 06 December 2005 and will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed or a decision is taken not to fill the post.  E-mail Gellatel@ukzn.ac.za

PURDUE UNIVERSITY ----- The Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences ----seek to hire a full-time facility Manager to assume primary responsibility for the management of the new Purdue Stable Isotope facility. This position is part of a major initiative in climate and biogeochemical cycles within the EAS and is further complemented by two recent stable isotope biogeochemistry faculty additions and the newly formed Purdue Climate Change Research Center    During his/her first year of employment, the successful candidate will primarily assist with the installation and qualification of 2 new Finnigan Delta V gas source isotope ratio mass spectrometers.  Opportunities will be available for participation in the development of new analytical techniques and participation in a range of research projects in the biogeosciences, paleoclimatology, and isotope hydrology and ecology. We seek a candidate with an advanced degree in analytical chemistry or a related scientific field, strong computer skills, and the capability and willingness to attack technical problems. Experience with and interest in facilities management, mass spectrometry, and the  environmental sciences would also be beneficial.  Applicants should apply electronically and send a resume, a description of training, experience, and career goals, and contact information for at least 3 references to Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer - zurnbirk@purdue.edu).   For additional information about EAS please visit (   This position corresponds to job posting number 1397.209.0510.  If you have specific questions about the nature of the instrumentation in the facility or duties please contact either: Drs. Gabe Bowen, Timothy Filley or Greg Michalski; Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47907. USA. Office: phone: 765-494-3258

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY ------ 2 tenure track positions at the Department of Geological Sciences. WATERSHED PROCESSES.  Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on watershed processes through interdisciplinary approaches.  The candidate's own discipline might include (but is not limited to): surface and subsurface hydrology, process geomorphology, Quaternary studies, or biogeochemistry.   GEOSCIENCE EDUCATOR.  This is a joint appointment between the Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics (5/6) and the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human Services (1/6).  Teaching will include undergraduate classes in Earth Science, science methods courses for pre-service K-12 teachers, and/or courses in an area of specialization. Successful candidates should have a doctorate by August 2006 and sufficient research experience to establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.  Competitive start-up packages will be tailored to individual needs.  Send letter of application, CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for three references to:  Search Committees / Department of Geological Sciences / Wright State University, Dayton OH 45435-0001.  Electronic applications can be sent to cindy.harrison@wright.edu.  Review of applicants will begin January 3, 2005 and continue until the positions are filled.