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is to hire at the assistant professor level, but more open until filled, review of candidates’ materials FELLOW SHIP OPPORTUNITY
senior appointments may also be considered. A will begin on October 1, 2018 and best consider- NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM’ S
complete application must include a cover letter, ation will be gained for materials submitted prior CENTER FOR EARTH AND PLANETARY
curriculum vitae, one- to two-page descriptions to that date. Materials should be addressed to Dr. STUD IES
each of research and teaching plans, and three let- Michael Wells, Search Committee Chair, and sub- Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow-
ters of recommendation. We request that in their mitted at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance ship positions at the National Air and Space Muse-
cover letter, applicants explicitly commit to our with the application on-line portal, please contact um’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. The
department’s code of conduct: https://eapsweb. UNLV Employment Services at ( 702) 895-2894 or fellowship supports independent research projects
mit.edu/about/code-conduct hrsearch@ unlv.edu. in planetary science.
Applications are being accepted at Academic The Center for Earth and Planetary Stud-
Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ MULTIPLE FACULTY POSITIONS ies ( CEPS) is the scientific research unit at the
IN SOLID EARTH GEOSCIENCES
jobs/11380 AND PLANETARY SCIENCES National Air and Space Museum. Most of the
To receive full consideration, complete applica- research in CEPS focuses on planetary geologic
GEORGIA TECH
tions must be received by November 1, 2018. The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and geophysical processes that have shaped the
Search Contact: Ms. Karen Fosher, HR Admin- surfaces of rocky and icy bodies in the solar sys-
istrator, EAPS, 54-924, Massachusetts Institute ( EAS, www.eas.gatech.edu) at Georgia Tech tem including the Earth and Moon. CEPS scien-
invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cam- positions in solid earth geosciences and one ten- tists are actively involved in many of NASA’s and
bridge, MA 02139-4307, email: kfosher@ mit.edu ure-track faculty position in planetary and space ESA’s current and planned planetary robotic mis-
MIT is an equal employment opportunity sions. Research is supported by an extensive col-
employer. All qualified applicants will receive sciences. Applicants will be considered at all lection of archival photographs of the Moon, and
ranks. For the solid earth geosciences positions,
consideration for employment and will not be dis- we are looking for broad-minded geoscientists images and maps the planets and their satellites.
criminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, with interests that complement our current geo- Research areas of interest include planetary land-
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, dis- physical strengths in geodesy, geomorphology, scape evolution, planetary volcanism and cryovol-
ability, age, genetic information, veteran status, glaciology, seismology, computational methods, canism, tectonics of rocky and icy bodies, radar
ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. planetary and space sciences. For the planetary remote sensing and radar sounder studies, and
TENURE- STREAM ASSISTANT and space science position, we invite candidates analysis of terrestrial analog landforms. Com-
PROFESSOR IN SED IMENTARY who will build a competitive research program petitive proposals should demonstrate knowledge
and expertise in areas such as quantitative remote
GEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY that complements or extends the strengths of our sensing analysis, tectonics and tectonophysics,
OF NEVAD A LAS VEGAS ongoing planetary and space research, and who
The Dept. of Geoscience at the University of bridge connections within geophysics and ongoing volcanic processes, and quantitative terrestrial and
planetary geomorphology.
Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for a full- and future missions through observational, theo- Please apply by October 1, 2018 through the
time, tenure-track faculty position in sedimentary retical, or modeling approaches. We seek individu- Smithsonian SOLAA site, SOLAA.si.edu, and
geology at the Assistant Professor level. Preferred als who are interested in working in a dynamic and select the Earth and Planetary Sciences Fellow-
research areas include, but are not limited to, interdisciplinary university that includes a diverse ship program under the National Air and Space
sedimentary basin evolution with applications to group of planetary and space, earth, ocean, and Museum.
tectonics or Earth-life-environment interactions atmospheric sciences, and many top-ranked engi-
across critical transitions in Earth history. We are neering programs. Candidates are expected to ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
particularly interested in individuals who integrate demonstrate an exceptional commitment to teach- TENURE- TRACK MULTIPLE
field investigations with innovative geochemical, ing and mentoring of students. D ISCIPLINES, AMHERST COLLEGE
geochronological, or other analytical techniques Georgia Institute of Technology, located in The Amherst College Dept. of Geology invites
to pursue interdisciplinary research. The success- the diverse, and thriving metropolis of Atlanta, is applications for a tenure-track appointment at the
ful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, consistently a top ranked educational and research rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in one
externally-funded research program; teach effec- institution. Georgia Tech prides itself on its engi- of the following broadly defined fields:
tively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, neering resources, collaborations, its quantitative • Climate Science and Paleoclimate; or
including undergraduate field courses; and per- and rigorous undergraduate student body, and its • Mineralogy, Petrology, and High-Temperature
form service duties at all levels. Opportunities commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Geochemistry; or
for collaboration exist with departmental research Applicants should send an application letter, cur- • Structural Geology, Tectonics, and Geophysics.
groups in tectonics/structural geology, paleocli- riculum vitae, a statement of research interests, We seek a colleague who is committed to
matology, paleontology/stratigraphy, petrology/ a description of their teaching interests and their excellence in earth science education in a lib-
volcanology, planetary geology, and hydrogeol- advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names eral arts context with a record that demonstrates
ogy/surface processes. The successful applicant and contact information for at least three refer- the promise of high-quality research and who is
could begin as early as January 2019. ences. Application materials should be submit- excited about involving undergraduate students
The UNLV Geoscience Dept. ( https://geosci- ted as PDF files via Academicjobsonline.org. in research projects. Today, Amherst College
ence.unlv.edu/) has 21 faculty, 200 undergraduate Requests for information should be directed to comprises a profoundly diversified student body;
students, and more than 50 MS/PhD students. The earthplanet_ search@ eas.gatech.edu. Applica- nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell
department hosts laboratory facilities including tions will be considered beginning October 1, Grant recipients and 45 percent of our students
stable isotope, argon geochronology, fluid inclu- 2018 but the search will continue until the posi- identify as domestic students of color. The Col-
sion, X RF/X RD, ICP-MS, soils, and electron tions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by lege is committed to cultivating a challenging and
microprobe/SEM labs. This position requires the start of the appointment. Georgia Tech is an inclusive educational environment, therefore we
a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited college or equal education/employment opportunity institu- seek candidates who can teach, mentor, and inspire
university. Salary competitive with those at simi- tion dedicated to building a diverse community. students of different sexual orientations, genders,
larly situated institutions. Position is contingent We strongly encourage applications from women, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and religious and
upon funding. minorities, individuals with disabilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Amherst College
Application materials must include a cover veterans. Georgia Tech has policies to promote is an equal opportunity employer and encour-
letter, curriculum vitae, proposed research plans a healthy work-life balance and is aware that ages persons of all genders, persons of color, and
( five page limit) , statement of teaching philoso- attracting faculty may require meeting the needs persons with disabilities to apply. The college is
phy and interests, and contact information for of two careers. committed to enriching its educational experi-
five referees. Although this position will remain ence and its culture through the diversity of its
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