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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR teaching and advising, and a significant level of
OF GEOLOGY, CALIFORNIA
STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD
The Dept. of Geological Sciences at California State
University Bakersfield (CSUB) invites applica-
tions for tenure-track Assistant Professor position
beginning in Fall 2017. We seek a broadly trained
Geologist with a preferred specialization in engi-
neering geology, soil science, or hydrology/aqueous
geochemistry. Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2016 and continue until the position
is filled. CSUB fosters and appreciates ethnic and
cultural diversity among its faculty and students,
and is committed to increasing the diversity of its
faculty to reflect the diversity of the campus commu-
nity. Applications from women, ethnic minori-
ties, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are
welcome. The full announcement and instructions
on how to apply can be found at www.csub.edu/
geology/_files/Geology-TT-Search-2016-position-
announcement%20PDF.pdf.
ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR IN
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES
DEPT. OF EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES, RENSSELAER
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Troy, New York 12180-3590
The Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY
invites applications for the position of Associate or
Full Professor in Environmental Geosciences, with
emphasis on individuals with research interests in
the areas of environmental geochemistry, hydro-
geology, environmental remote or local sensing,
global climate science/modeling (paleo or future),
environmental data analysis, or environmental field-
imaging visualization.
The successful candidate will have duties that
include teaching graduate and undergraduate
courses in the Dept. of Earth & Environmental
Sciences, fulfilling the duties of the Director of the
Environmental Sciences undergraduate program,
developing and maintaining robust programs of
research and scholarship, and providing service to
the department, the School of Science, and to Rens-
selaer.
Rensselaer has recently initiated several bold, new
initiatives; the successful candidate should interface
with one or more of these areas. Examples of these
include the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration
and Applications (IDEA; http://idea.rpi.edu), the
Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI), a comprehen-
sive freshwater ecological field station and Institute-
wide research effort that hosts The Jefferson Project
at Lake George (http://jeffersonproject.rpi.edu).
In addition, the Institute is conceptualizing a new,
broader initiative that will bring together research
and education activities in water, environment,
ecology, and sustainability.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or
foreign degree equivalent in geoscience or related
discipline, along with the ability to demonstrate,
through accomplishments achieved over a post-
graduate academic career of seven or more years,
an international reputation and record of excel-
lence in scholarship, along with a sustained level
of high quality educational activities including
ences and particular strengths in Geochemistry,
professional service.
To apply, applicants must submit as single
pdf document a curriculum vitae, a statement of
research accomplishments and goals, a description
of teaching interests, and a list of four professional interdisciplinary research at the interface of earth
references to: E&ES Faculty Search, Dept. of Earth
and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590;
Email: spearf@rpi.edu (electronic submissions are
preferred). Up to four select publications may be
sent as separate files. Consideration of candidates
will begin upon receipt of application. Applications
are encouraged by midnight, December 24, 2016,
and recruiting will continue until the position is
filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at
GSA and AGU in Fall 2016.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse
intellectual, geographical, gender, and ethnic
perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus
communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/
Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Opportunities for Students
Lindahl Ph.D. Scholarships, The University of
Alabama. The University of Alabama, Dept. of
Geological Sciences seeks Ph.D. students with
specializations that complement faculty research
interests. Exceptional students will receive Research
or Teaching Assistantships and a Lindahl Scholar-
ship totaling $22,000 for a nine month appointment,
and the cost of non-resident tuition is covered.
Funding is renewable for 4 years if expectations are
met. Other fellowships are available from the Grad-
uate School. Further details are at www.geo.ua.edu/.
Applicants should contact Dr. Robinson (dmr@
ua.edu) to express interest. Review of applications
for Fall 2017 admission will begin January 15, 2017.
Graduate Assistantship Opportunities at Indiana
University–Purdue University Indianapolis
(IUPUI). With broad expertise in applied geosci-
Check out the
Job Board
for the
latest recruitment
postings.
www.geosociety.org/classiads
IUPUI’s Earth Sciences department provides oppor-
tunities for graduate training and research in the
heart of downtown Indianapolis. We offer an M.S. in
Geology and a Ph.D. in Applied Earth Sciences. The
Ph.D. program provides opportunities for advanced
sciences, public health, and geospatial analysis, and
will prepare graduates for tackling interdisciplinary
problems of the 21st century. Given the interdisci-
plinary nature of this program, we welcome individ-
uals with backgrounds in Geology, Environmental
Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering,
Medical or Mathematics and who have an interest in
working on earth and environmental science issues.
Several new state-of-the-art geochemistry labs have
been built and equipped with stable isotope ratio
mass spectrometers, cavity ring down spectrom-
eters, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, electrochemical
equipment, chromatographs (IC, HPLC, GC), spec-
troscopes, XRD, multisensor core scanner, and a full
suite of chemical and biological lab and field equip-
ment. Assistantships include salary, tuition remis-
sion, and health insurance. Visit http://earthsciences.
iupui.edu/graduate/degrees for more informa-
tion on our graduate degrees, or contact Dr. Pierre
Jacinthe for general inquiries at:pjacinth@iupui.edu.
MS Student in Structural Geology, University of
Alaska Anchorage. Opportunity for a fully-funded,
graduate student research assistantship position
broadly in the field of structural geology at the
University of Alaska Anchorage (www.uaa.alaska.
edu/geology) beginning in the Spring 2017 or Fall
2017 semester. Our MS degrees in geological sciences
are offered through the UAA Interdisciplinary
Studies program (www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/
college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/geology/
ms-inds-geol.cshtml). Applicants must have a BS
in geology or a closely related field. Please note that
acceptance into the university is not a guarantee of
funding. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Simon Katten-
horn (skattenhorn@alaska.edu).
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