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mately 160 graduate students, a diverse undergrad-
uate population and grants graduate degrees in
Meteorology, Oceanography, Geology and Aquatic
Environmental Sciences. FSU resources include
the Center for Ocean-Atmosphere Prediction
Studies, the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute
and the National High Magnetic Field Labora-
tory. A recent research initiative at FSU empha-
sized Coastal and Marine Science by adding eight
faculty members within the Departments of EOAS,
Biological Science and Geography. This position
continues to build on this initiative. Tallahassee is
the capital city of Florida, home to three institu-
tions of higher learning and was recently named an
All-American City by the National Civic League.
Applications will be considered until the posi-
tion is filled; those received by December 1, 2016
are assured of full consideration. Women and
members of minority groups are especially encour-
aged to apply. Please direct questions to Profs.
William K Dewar (wdewar@fsu.edu) and Vincent
Salters (vsalters@fsu.edu).
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative
Action Employer. Florida State University
subscribes to Equal Opportunity and complies
with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All
eligible candidates are invited to apply for position
vacancies as appropriate. Florida State University
is a public records agency pursuant to Chapter 119,
Florida Statues.
GEOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH
ASSOCIATE 2, WESTERN
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Geochemistry Research Associate 2 (LA-ICP-MS).
Western Washington University invites applications
for a professional staff position, with the primary role in residence, details are negotiable. Visiting Profes-
being to train, supervise, and assist students, faculty
and visitors in the operation of the LA-ICP-MS
for geoscience applications. We expect the person
we hire to collaborate with faculty and students on
research projects, to develop and pursue projects
and proposals for external funding, and to refine
and develop laboratory methods and procedures for
geoscience applications of geochemistry. Required
qualifications for the position are 1) M.S. in geosci-
ence or physical science 2) Minimum 1 year of expe-
rience maintaining LA-ICP-MS instrumentation and
performing data reduction for geological samples 3)
Computer skills (e.g. Glitter, or other LA-ICP-MS
data reduction software) 4) Demonstrated commit-
ment to work effectively with a diverse student body
5) Good oral and written communication skills. For
full position announcement, including all required
and preferred qualifications, and to apply, see
https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=7163.
Review of applications begins Oct 19, 2016; posi-
tion is open until filled. To apply, submit a letter of
application that specifically addresses the listed job
qualifications, a current vita, and three professional
references to WWU’s Electronic Application System
for Employment (linked to electronic job posting).
Questions regarding this position should be directed
to Bernard Housen (Bernard.housen@wwu.edu) or
Susan DeBari (susan.debari@wwu.edu). position is
open until filled. WWU is an EO/AA employer and
encourages applications from women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans.
WIESS VISITING PROFESSOR
DEPT. OF EARTH SCIENCE
RICE UNIVERSITY
We are soliciting applications for the Wiess Visiting
Professor in the Dept. of Earth Science at Rice Univer- a tenure-track assistant or associate professor
sity. Our department has lively research programs in
1. Carbonate and Clastic Sedimentology and
Coastal Processes
2. Paleoclimatology
3. Atmospheric Chemistry
4. Biogeochemistry
5. Geobiology
6. Low and High Temperature Geochemistry
7. Petrology
8. Rock Physics and Geomechanics
9. Environmental, Exploration, Solid Earth and
Theoretical Seismology
10. Crustal and Mantle Structure and
Geodynamics,
11. Planetary Science
We invite applications from established scientists
whose research falls in any of these areas, and request develop a high-quality, externally-funded research
that you identify one or more of our faculty whose
research interests overlap yours. The department is
characterized by collegiality and interdisciplinary
research. Our faculty have ties to the Rice Depart-
ments of Biosciences, Chemistry, Computational
and Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering,
and Physics and Astronomy. We also have strong ties
to the local petroleum industry, the NASA Johnson
Space Center, and the Lunar Planetary Institute.
The Wiess Visiting Professorship provides travel
expenses to and from Rice, and living expenses while
sors are typically in residence from a few months to a
full academic year. Ideally Wiess Visiting Professors
interact at a high level with members of our depart-
ment, often through topical seminars. We particu-
larly encourage women and minority geoscientists
to apply.
See: http://earthscience.rice.edu for more details
about our Department, and http://earthscience.rice
.edu/directory/wiess-visiting-professor/ for a list of
previous Wiess Visiting Professors.
Please provide a curriculum vita, research state-
ment, and indication of availability. Applications
and inquiries can be sent to: Chair, Wiess Visiting
Professor Committee, Dept. of Earth Environ-
mental and Planetary Science, Rice University,
MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005;
or esci-search@rice.edu. Please put Wiess Visiting
Professor on the subject line.
Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, is
a private, coeducational, nonsectarian university
that aspires to path-breaking research, unsurpassed
teaching, and contributions to the betterment of
our world. Rice fulfills this mission by cultivating a
diverse community of learning and discovery that
produces leaders across the spectrum of human
endeavor. From its beginning in 1912, Rice has been
dedicated to excellence in all regards.
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels,
and considers qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability or protected veteran status.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/classiads
PROFESSOR OF INVERTEBRATE
PALEONTOLOGY, DREXEL UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental
Science at Drexel University seeks applicants for
appointment in invertebrate paleontology. Areas of
interest include, but are not limited to, Systematic
and Evolutionary Biology, Paleoecology, Clima-
tology and Conservation Paleobiology, with the aim
of deploying paleontological data to understand
patterns of global change. The successful candidate
will develop a research program in their subject area;
will teach courses in Invertebrate Paleontology and
Stratigraphy, and other potential courses; and will be
Curator of the Invertebrate Paleontology collection
at Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences. The ability
to collaborate with other research groups at the
university, such as Environmental Biogeochemistry
and Environmental Engineering, is a plus. Drexel
University emphasizes experiential learning and
field-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geology, Inver-
tebrate Paleontology or a related field, a record of
scientific achievement, a strong interest in under-
graduate and graduate teaching, and must be able to
program. For the Associate level, the candidate must
demonstrate extramural funding.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter,
CV, a summary of research experience, a statement
of teaching philosophy, and a list of three or more
references with postal address, email address, and
telephone number.
Applicants should apply online at drexeljobs.
com (Position # 7849). Review of applications will
begin December 1st, 2016 and will continue until the
position is filled. Inquires may be sent to Dr. Gary
Rosenberg, Search Committee Chair at gr347@
drexel.edu.
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer and is proactively
committed to diversity and inclusion in all of its poli-
cies, practices and services. We are especially inter-
ested in qualified candidates who can contribute to
the varied diversity and excellence of the academic
community, and all of its complements.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
GISCIENCE, 9-MONTH, FULL-TIME
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
The School of Geosciences at the University of South
Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-
earning, Assistant Professor position in the field
of GIScience with an emphasis on spatial analysis,
statistics, and modelling. The successful candidate
could have any research specialty, though preference
may be given to candidates with strengths in medical
geography, transportation, or human security. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop
an externally funded research program, mentor
graduate students, and teach undergraduate and/or
graduate courses. Salary is negotiable.
Additional information is available at the School
of Geosciences website: http://hennarot.forest.usf.
edu/main/depts/geosci/ or by emailing the search
committee chair, Dr. Joni Downs (downs@usf.edu).
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geography
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