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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, uate and graduate transcripts. Submit all application
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability or protected veteran status.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
About the Position: Applications are invited for a
tenure track Assistant Professor position in Stable
Isotope Geochemistry in the Geology Dept. at WWU
in Bellingham, Washington, with an expected start
date of September 2017. We encourage applica-
tions from candidates from underrepresented back-
grounds who are interested in this faculty position.
Position Responsibilities: The ideal candidate
will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience
teaching and research by developing new courses
and research avenues in stable isotope geochemistry
applied to any of a diverse range of geoscience prob-
lems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited
to paleoclimatology/paleolimnology/paleocean-
ography/paleoecology, fluid flow and fluid-rock
interactions, applications of stable isotopes to (bio)
geochemical processes and (bio)mineralization. The
applicant will be expected to successfully contribute
to the department’s course and curricular offerings,
establish a successful research program that includes
BS and MS students and securing external funding
for support of major research instrumentation,
work with department faculty and staff to develop
connections to WWU departments and programs in
marine and environmental sciences and allied fields.
The faculty member will be expected to participate
in service activities, including departmental commit-
tees and student advising.
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate by hire
date in the geosciences with an emphasis and expe-
rience in stable isotope geochemistry; Record of or
potential for high quality undergraduate teaching;
Commitment to establishing a vigorous research
program involving graduate and/or undergraduate
students; Ability to establish an externally-supported
research program; Demonstrated commitment to
working effectively with a diverse student body
Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral research
experience in the geosciences; Experience teaching in
a BS and/or graduate program; Ability and interest to
work with other interdisciplinary programs in mate-
rials science, marine and environmental science;
Experience or demonstrated ability managing
geochemistry research lab.
Application Instructions: Applications must
include (1) a detailed cover letter that addresses the
required and preferred qualifications and describes
the applicant’s background and interest in joining
the department, (2) a statement outlining the candi-
date’s plans and approaches for teaching and course
development at WWU, including a statement on
how the applicant’s background and experiences
(academic and non-academic) have prepared them
to effectively teach increasingly diverse students
and work effectively with diverse colleagues, (3) a
detailed research statement including plans for labo-
ratory development and undergraduate/graduate
student involvement in future research projects,
(4) a full curriculum vitae including the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of three professional references, and (5) undergrad-
material to the WWU Electronic Application System
for Employment (https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting
.aspx?JPID=7158). Inquiries may be addressed to
Prof. Brady Foreman at (360) 650-2546 or Brady.
Foreman@wwu.edu. WWU is an AA/EO employer.
For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
Review of applications begins December 19, 2016;
position open until filled.
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, New York,
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
Rensselaer.
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- information and apply online at http://www.uakron
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 excellence
in scholarship, along with a sustained level of high
quality educational activities including teaching
and advising, and a significant level of 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 GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/jobs
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 Scholarship
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 Graduate School.
Further details are at http://www.geo.ua.edu/. Appli-
cants should contact Dr. Robinson (dmr@ua.edu) to
express interest. Review of applications for Fall 2017
admission will begin January 15, 2017.
Graduate Student Opportunities, University of
Akron. The Dept. of Geosciences, Univ. of Akron,
Ohio has MS assistantships available starting in fall
2017 for students who have the drive and curiosity
to succeed in graduate school. Examples of the
on-going research include studies in geobiology,
structural and environmental geology, studies of the
climate record contained in lake sediments and caves,
and studies in karst terrains. Interested students may
contact Dr. John Peck atjpeck@uakron.edu for more
.edu/gradsch/apply-online/
Jonathan O. Davis Scholarship, University of
Nevada, Reno. The Jonathan O. Davis Scholarship
supports graduate students working on the Quater-
nary geology of the Great Basin. The national schol-
arship is $7,500 and the University of Nevada, Reno
stipend is $7,500. The national scholarship is open
to graduate students enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D.
program at any university in the United States. The
Nevada stipend is open to graduate students enrolled
in an M.S. or Ph.D. program at the University of
Nevada, Reno. Applications must be post-marked
or submitted electronically by February 17, 2017.
Details on application and submission requirements
can be found at http://www.dri.edu/GradPrograms/
Opportunities/JonathanDavis. Proposals will not
be returned.
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