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OPEN RANK FACULTY POSITION IN
PETROLEUM OR SEDIMENTARY
GEOLOGY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
The School of Geosciences at the University of
Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for an
open-rank (tenured or tenure track) faculty posi-
tion in Petroleum or Sedimentary Geology that is
expected to begin in August 2017. The rank of this
position will be determined based on qualifica-
tions. The successful candidate will be expected
to put together a dynamic research program in
the area of Petroleum and/or Sedimentary Geol-
ogy and will mentor students at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. Responsibilities will include
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such
as stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology, subsurface
mapping, and basin analysis. A Ph.D. is required
at the time of hire. The School of Geosciences
(http://geos.louisiana.edu/) houses the programs
of Geology (B.S. and M.S. degrees) and Environ-
mental Science (B.S. degree with a M.S. to begin
in August 2017). The School includes 11 faculty
members, four full time instructors, a research sci-
entist, lab technician, and approximately 150 total
undergraduate majors and 85 graduate students.
There are many opportunities for collaboration
with local industry, institutes, and centers, as well
as within other departments and colleges.
To be considered for this position, send as
a single PDF file that includes your name in the
title, an application letter, CV, separate statements
of teaching and research interests, and the names
and contact information (post and email) of four
references to geology@louisiana.edu. The review
process will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. Questions regarding
this position can be directed to Dr. David Borrok
(dborrok@louisiana.edu). The University of
Louisiana at Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and encourages applications from
minority group members and women.
Opportunities for Students
Ph.D. Research Assistantships in Mineral-
Water Interface Geochemistry, Georgia State
University, Atlanta, Georgia. Funding is avail-
able in the Kabengi research group in the Depart-
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ment of Geosciences at Georgia State University
in the area of mineral-water interface geochemis-
try. The work will lead to the degree of Ph.D. in
Chemistry with a Geochemistry Specialization
(coursework in geosciences) or without (course-
work in geosciences & chemistry). Funded by the
on studying the energetics of fundamental reac-
tions at mineral-water interfaces. The Kabengi
group has focused on experimental thermody-
namics through the utilization and development
of flow adsorption microcalorimetry techniques
and instrumentations although other techniques
(spectroscopy, computational modeling, etc.)
will be equally utilized. The work will involve
collaborative efforts, and opportunities to travel
and work with scientists at the DOE National Lab-
oratories. Requirements include an M.S. degree
in geosciences, chemistry, physics, or any related
discipline, as well as strong quantitative and com- (expenses and accommodations) as noted
munication skills. Stipends for Ph.D. candidates
are $22,500 (12 months) plus a full tuition waiver.
The preferred start date is August 2017. Georgia
State University is a research-intensive university journalists aspiring to increase their knowl-
in the dynamic heart of downtown Atlanta. Inter-
ested candidates should send a cover letter, CV,
GRE, and TOEFL (international students) scores,
and transcripts (unofficial copy OK) via email
to Nadine Kabengi at kabengi@gsu.edu. Any
inquiries about the work, the opportunity, or GSU
should also be sent to the email above.
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GSA Science
Communication Fellowship
Application deadline: 15 May 2017
Term of employment: 1 July 2017–30 April
2018 (10 months, part-time)
Location: The Geological Society of America
(GSA) is headquartered in Boulder, Colo., but
the Fellow may work remotely from any U.S.
location (no relocation assistance is available).
Work will be conducted primarily via tele-
phone and computer, with travel to Seattle,
Washington, for GSA’s annual meeting, 21–
25 Oct. 2017, required.
Pay: The Fellow will receive US$8,000
in compensation plus paid travel to Seattle
above.
Description: This position is intended for
edge and skill in communicating geoscience
and its value to society. The fellowship is an
opportunity for an early career professional
or recent graduate to gain experience and
professional contacts working for a well-
established and respected science organiza-
tion. Read more at www.geosociety.org/
gsa/hr/1704-SciCommFellow.aspx.
How to apply: Submit a résumé, cover letter,
and writing sample to communications@
geosociety.org (subject line: ATTN Fellow-
ship). Interviews will be conducted by phone
or video conference after the application
period closes, and a hiring decision should
be made by 1 July 2017.