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GSA TODAY | JANUARY 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities Positions Open
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
GEOTHERMAL SPECIALIST
(TENURE TRACK)
NEVADA BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG)
at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks applicants
with expertise in geothermal energy research. Nevada
is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do
research in the geosciences and one of the best in the
U.S. for the study of geothermal resources.
Position Responsibilities: The primary respon-
sibilities of this position will be to develop broad
programs in research and education in the field of
geothermal energy while serving as Director of the
Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. The
applicant is expected to conduct a nationally com-
petitive research program that will include innova-
tive approaches to understanding the complexities
of fluid flow in the crust with a concentration on
Nevada and the surrounding Great Basin region.
The successful candidate will also be expected to
contribute to the development of datasets and
reports on Nevada’s geothermal resources, main-
tain geothermal databases as part of NGDS
(NationalGeothermalDataSystem),andprovidestate
resource assessments. Education will include teach-
ing courses in geothermal related topics in the Dept.
of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE),
supervising graduate students, and contributing to
developing a geothermal curriculum. Research and
educational efforts will involve multi-departmental
and multi-institutional efforts, with scientists from
academia, industry, other institutions, and govern-
ment labs. The successful candidate will be asked to
communicate effectively with the public and com-
munity leaders regarding the geothermal resources
of Nevada.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctor-
ate in geology, geologic engineering, geophysics, or a
related geoscience field by the time of hire and a
demonstrated record of research on topics related to
geothermal energy as indicated by dissertation
research, industry experience, and/or peer-reviewed
publications. The successful candidate must have at
least 5 years of postdoctoral experience (either in
industry or academia) in geothermal research in such
areas as rock mechanics, 3D modeling, geophysical
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techniques, reservoir engineering, and/or geochem-
istry. Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated
in written application materials; commitment to
public service; potential for, or established record of tive Geology departmental team. Applied work in
publications; and ability to attract funding are essen- the energy industry and/or teaching experience will
strated ability to develop/coordinate programs and
work in teams to accomplish major goals.
Because the individuals will be competing for
funding from a variety of sources, including industry
and federal agencies, for fundamental and applied
geoscience research (e.g., NSF, DOE, and USGS),
preference will be given to candidates who explain
achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-
focused topics in geothermal energy in their letters
of interest. In addition, preference will be given to
candidates who understand NBMG’s role as the state
geological survey of Nevada, especially to those who
can articulate a plan of how NBMG can better serve
stakeholders (citizens, government, and industry)
on issues related to geothermal resources.
Salary and Date of Appointment: The position
will be a tenure-track faculty appointment at the
associate professor level with an academic-year
base salary that is competitive with other research
universities. Starting date will be July 1, 2015 or
shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the
successful candidate.
Application: Please submit a letter expressing
your interest in the position, research plans; names,
e-mail, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of
at least three references; a complete vita; and elec-
tronic copies of up to three of your publications to
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/16685. Applica-
tion deadline is March 1, 2015. For further informa-
tion about NBMG, please consult our website (www
.nbmg.unr.edu).
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
in recruitment of its students and employees and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran
status, physical or mental disability, and sexual ori-
entation. The University of Nevada employs only
United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized
to work in the United States. Women and under-
represented groups are encouraged to apply.
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
OF GEOLOGY, ENERGY
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
The Geology Dept. at Allegheny College invites
applicants for a full-time two-year appointment in
energy, starting fall 2015, with the possibility of a
two-year renewal and eventual conversion to a ten-
ure-track contract. A Ph.D. is preferred at the time
of appointment but strong ABD candidates will be
considered. We seek a geoscientist with demonstrat-
ed experience in an energy-related field to develop
and teach one to two new courses in energy and to
help shape a new interdisciplinary minor in energy
and society. Our vision for this position is to provide mitment to teaching. Postdoctoral experience is
students with rigorous technical training in energy
fundamentals, grounded in the geosciences. We seek
a candidate who can work with others to analyze the
political, economic, and other societal facets nec-
essary to manage properly our existing fossil fuels
while we develop and implement sustainable future
energy resources. Successful candidates will have a
strong commitment to liberal arts undergraduate
education and will work as part of a small and ac-
be assets. The appointee will advise and work closely
with undergraduate students in course work and
advising, including senior research projects, and will
provide evidence of excellence in teaching and ongo-
ing scholarship. Other teaching will include physical
and/or environmental geology, college-wide first-
year/sophomore seminars, and/or additional Geol-
ogy Dept. courses based on the expertise of the can-
didate and needs of the department. The teaching
load will be two lab courses or three non-lab courses
per semester.
Allegheny College is a highly selective private lib-
eral arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-
scholars. The Dept. of Geology has a tradition of
high-quality undergraduate education and active in-
volvement of students in research. Facilities include a
computer lab with GIS software, Geoprobe drill rig,
Rigaku Miniflex XRD, Dionex Ion Chromatograph,
Perkin Elmer Flame/Furnace AAS, JEOL SEM-EDS-
CL, and well-equipped instructional labs. Applicants
should send electronic copies of a letter of applica-
tion, teaching statement, research statement, cv,
transcripts, and have three letters of reference sent
to Energy Search, Dept. of Geology, Allegheny Col-
lege, Meadville, PA 16335, GeoEnergySearch2015@
allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin Feb.
16, 2015. More information on Allegheny College
and the Dept. of Geology may be obtained at http://
sites.allegheny.edu/geo/. Applicant must be autho-
rized to work in the United States to be considered.
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Em-
ployer, with a strong institutional commitment to
develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women, veterans,
and members of other under-represented groups are
encouraged to apply.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
SCHOOL OF EARTH & CLIMATE SCIENCES
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP:
PETROLOGY/MINERALOGY/HIGH P-T
GEOCHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
The University of Maine invites applications for the
newly established, endowed Edward Sturgis Grew
Professorship in Petrology and Mineralogy in the
School of Earth and Climate Sciences. This is a full-
time tenure-track position with a focus on igneous
and/or metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, and
mineralogy. We seek a candidate who will comple-
ment the existing strengths in the Geodynamics,
Crustal Studies, and Earth Rheology research group.
The School of Earth and Climate Sciences has a high-
ly interactive research and teaching environment,
with staff-supported microprobe and electron mi-
croscopy laboratories. For more information on the
School, please visit http://umaine.edu/earthclimate.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in
the discipline or a closely related field by the date
of appointment, a strong research and publication
record in their field, and a demonstrated com-
strongly preferred but not required. The position
is an academic year appointment with preferred
starting date of Sept. 1, 2015. Materials must be