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Geology and Geophysics. The principal respon-
sibility of this position is to spearhead the col-
laborative Unconventional Resources research
and teaching programs in the recently established
BHC–Crisman Institute joint industry program.
This responsibility includes leading in the devel-
opment of a robust externally funded research pro-
gram in Unconventional Resources that includes
research collaboration with researchers in the
petroleum industry; teaching integrative courses
that introduce advanced concepts and technolo-
gies needed for understanding the geohistory of
sedimentary basins and the origin and location
of unconventional and conventional petroleum
resources inherent to sedimentary basins, and
supervising graduate students and mentoring
faculty in the use of sophisticated computational
and applied research approaches and techniques
to solve complex geologic problems related to
Unconventional Resources.
We seek candidates who have had extensive
experience in Unconventional Resources and in
serving as a team leader on multi-disciplinary
research projects, and who have demonstrated
the ability to develop and maintain an externally
funded research program. Applicants must have
a record of success in working collaboratively
with researchers in academia and the petroleum
industry and be enthusiastic about teaching inte-
grative courses and supervising graduate students
in Unconventional Resources and related areas.
Applicants must have either: (1) an earned Ph.D. in
the geosciences and 10 years industry experience,
or (2) an M.S. in the geosciences and more than
20 years industry experience. Successful appli-
cants will be expected to teach effectively at the
graduate level in Unconventional Resources and
related fields and in team taught courses, including
classes in the Petroleum Certificate curriculum
and to supervise undergraduate, M.S. and Ph.D.
research, including students who are interested in
pursuing careers in the petroleum industry. Appli-
cants are expected to build and maintain a collab-
orative program with engineers in the oil and gas
industry and national and international research
institutions.
Interested candidates should submit electronic
versions of a letter of application, curriculum vita, sample curation, and geology software preferred.
teaching philosophy, statement of research vision,
strategies to implement that vision, and accom-
plishments, and the names and email addresses
of at least three references to the Chair of the
Unconventional Resources Search Committee
(cdengo@tamu.edu). Screening of applications
for the position began November 15, 2016 and
continue until the position is filled. The Berg-
Hughes Center (berg-hughes.tamu.edu) and the
Department of Geology and Geophysics (geoweb.
tamu.edu) are part of the College of Geosciences,
which also includes the Departments of Atmo-
spheric Sciences, Geography, and Oceanography;
the Geochemical and Environmental Research
Group (GERG); and the Integrated Ocean Drilling
Program (IODP). Texas A&M University, a land,
sea, and space grant university, is located in a met-
ropolitan area with a dynamic and international
community of 257,000 people. Texas A&M Uni-
versity is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to excellence through the
recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and
student body and compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications
from minorities, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has
a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-
career partners.
Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
FACULTY POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geosciences at NTU is seek-
ing active scientists to fill two faculty positions
starting from August 1st, 2017. The positions are
open to candidates from all fields in geosciences,
but those who have strong background in the fields
of mineralogy and petrology, geo-resources, stra-
tigraphy, sedimentology, structural geology and
hydro- and applied geology will receive more
favorable consideration. Applicants are requested
to submit the following documents: CV, list of
publications, statements of teaching and research
interests, names and contact information of three
referees, and three to five articles published within degree plus research experience in an appropriate
the last seven years (one of which need to be des-
ignated as representative paper and must be pub-
lished after August 1st, 2012). Application mate-
rials should be sent by email to Prof. J. Bruce H.
Shyu, the Chair of the Searching Committee, at
jbhs@ntu.edu.tw.
Deadline for application: January 15th, 2017.
For more information, please refer to the website:
http://web.gl.ntu.edu.tw/.
INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALIST
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
The Department of Geology seeks a technician
for a 12-month, academic staff position starting
September 1, 2017. BS/BA in geology required,
MS preferred. She or he will maintain samples,
supplies, and equipment, help teach summer field
camp, and help train and supervise students: (1) in
use of instruments and laboratories, and (2) as out-
reach presenters. Experience with geology labora-
tories and instruments, field mapping, specimen/
Refer to https://www.uwosh.edu/hr/employment/
instrumentation-specialist-051a.1617 for more
information.
Check out the
Job Board
for the
latest recruitment
postings.
www.geosociety.org/jobs
www.geosociety.org/jobs
Opportunities for Students
Ph.D. Fellowships at University of Florida
Water Institute. The University of Florida Water
Institute is seeking 6 highly motivated doctoral-
degree students for Fellowships that provide an
annual stipend, tuition waiver and health insur-
ance for 4 years starting fall term 2017.
These PhD students will work collaboratively
within this interdisciplinary team of Fellows and
their faculty advisors. The focus project takes
a comprehensive systems approach to analysis
of interbasin transfer of surface water into the
Tempisque River watershed in Costa Rica. This
water transfer has altered hydrology, land use,
community economic structure, and health of the
downstream Palo Verde wetland in the Tempisque
watershed.
We will look especially for open-minded candi-
dates eager to work across disciplines and willing
to become proficient in Spanish in order to gain
a deeper appreciation of the issues. Applicants
should have a strong demonstrated interest in
water issues and either a Master’s degree in natu-
ral sciences, social sciences, or engineering, or a
JD degree. Exceptional students with a Bachelor’s
discipline will also be considered. Persons from
groups under-represented in science and engineer-
ing professions are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to apply for a
Fellowship, go to http://waterinstitute.ufl.edu/
WIGF/2017Cohort/Overview_2017.html. Fellow-
ship applications are due to the UF Water Institute
by January 16, 2017. Questions? Contact Carol
Lippincott at calippincott@ufl.edu.
Jonathan O. Davis Scholarship, University of
Nevada, Reno. The Jonathan O. Davis Schol-
arship supports graduate students working on
the Quaternary geology of the Great Basin. The
national scholarship 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. pro-
gram at the University of Nevada, Reno. Applica-
tions must be post-marked or submitted electroni-
cally 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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