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able through UK after employment begins). Environmental Health, as well as the UK College tions will begin March 4, 2019.
Geologist III (Quaternary Geology, Geomor- of Nursing and other research centers such as the Apply online at http://employment.ku.edu/
phology, and Geohazards). The successful can- Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute and academic/13299BR. For further information con-
didate will have a demonstrated ability to perform the UK Center for Applied Energy Research. Most tact Geoff Bohling (geoff@kgs.ku.edu) or Don
applied research and outreach on Quaternary geol- KGS doctoral-level scientists have adjunct faculty Whittemore (donwhitt@kgs.ku.edu). For further
ogy, geomorphology, and near-surface geologic appointments that offer optional opportunities for information about other aspects of the position,
hazards such as landslides, debris flows, sink- teaching and advising. UK, an R1 research uni- contact Annette Delaney, HR, at adelaney@
holes, liquefaction, and fluvial erosion/sedimenta- versity with 16 degree-granting colleges and more kgs.ku.edu or 785-864-2152. KU is an EO/AAE,
tion in Kentucky. Work will include responsibility than 200 academic programs, is one of only eight http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination.
for day-to-day operation of the KGS Digital Earth institutions in the country with liberal arts, engi- Associate Director for Research,
Analysis Lab; geomorphological, geochronologi- neering, professional, agricultural, and medical
cal, and geohazard research relevant to Kentucky; colleges and disciplines on one contiguous cam- Kansas Geological Survey (KGS),
and continuation of ongoing research collabora- pus. Lexington is a midsize city of about 320,000 University of Kansas, Lawrence
tions, all in a manner consistent with the KGS people that offers a wide range of cultural, social, Full-time position to provide strategic collab-
and UK strategic plans. Preference will be given and recreational amenities in addition to easy com- orative research leadership that supports the KGS
to candidates with demonstrated experience in muting and an affordable cost of living. Please visit mission. The Associate Director for Research
LiDAR-based digital terrain modeling using large kgs.uky.edu for additional information about KGS. (ADR) will report to the Director and interact
(e.g., statewide) data sets; geologic applications of To apply for job #RE RE15944 Geologist III with Senior-rank academic staff; oversee approxi-
structure-from-motion photogrammetry and/or (Geohealth and Environmental Geochemistry), mately 14 Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) Assis-
UAV-based LiDAR data; Quaternary dating meth- submit a UK Online Application at http://ukjobs tant and Associate-rank academic and scientific
ods; use of geologic information to support engi- .uky.edu/postings/204602. research staff, and their research programs; align
neering and/or public policy decisions; economic To apply for job #RE15931 Geologist III the unique strengths of current KGS research
analysis of geohazards and mitigation strategies; (Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology, and Geo- programs with research trends and new innova-
and/or publication of research in major journals. hazards), submit a UK Online Application at tive research opportunities. The ADR also will
Both positions require: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/204454. be expected to lead an externally funded, active
• A Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of appoint- If you have any questions, contact HR/Employ- research program in an area relevant to Kansas.
ment AND at least one degree in geology, geo- ment, phone (859) 257-9555, then press 2. Applica- The KGS is a research and service division of the
sciences, or geological sciences. tion deadline is Dec. 31, 2018. University of Kansas, and the successful candi-
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of mod- The University of Kentucky is an Equal Oppor- date will have the opportunity to collaborate with
ern computational tools such as Matlab, Math- tunity University that values diversity and inclu- KU faculty and students in other departments and
ematica, R, or Python, in addition to GIS, for sion. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, research groups. Complete announcement/appli-
advanced geologic data visualization, analysis, veterans, women, and members of other underrep- cation info at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html.
and/or simulation. resented groups are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin Jan. 15, 2019.
• Demonstrated ability to work toward common Paleontology and Historical Geology, Apply online at http://employment.ku.edu/
goals as part of a high-performance team. Full-Time Lecturer (Non-Tenure- academic/13077BR. For further information about
• Demonstrated potential to (1) publish research Track), Tufts University the position contact Rolfe Mandel, mandel@
results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, Tufts University invites applications for a full- ku.edu, 785-864-2171. For further information
reports, and conference abstracts, (2) conceive time lecturer in the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sci- about other aspects of the position, contact Annette
and acquire outside funding for research proj- ences to begin September 1st 2019. This position Delaney, HR, at adelaney@ku.edu or 785-864-
ects relevant to Kentucky, (3) foster existing and is for a 1-year initial contract with possibility of 2152. KU is an EO/AAE, http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/
develop new research collaborations within the continued renewal of multiyear contracts, and nondiscrimination.
University and the broader scientific commu- it is included in the union for full-time lecturers
nity, and (4) engage in a program of continuous (Service Employees International Union). The
professional development leading to national or lecturer will teach courses in Paleontology, His- FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
international stature in the candidate’s field(s) torical Geology, their specialty (with a preference
of specialization. for Geographic Information Systems), and labs Roger E. Deane Postdoctoral Fellow,
• Ability to perform laboratory work, geological for other introductory courses that include after- Department of Earth Sciences,
fieldwork, and general office work in support of noon field trips. Earth and Ocean Sciences is an University of Toronto
KGS research and outreach objectives. This may undergraduate-only program offering degrees in The Dept. of Earth Sciences (http://www.es.utoronto
include fieldwork in rough terrain or inclement Environmental Geology and Geological Sciences. .ca/) at the University of Toronto invites applications
weather, occasional lifting of 50 lbs or more, and Full details and application materials via Interfolio for the Roger E. Deane Postdoctoral Fellowship, a
occasional overnight travel. at https://apply.interfolio.com/53715. highly competitive fellowship in any field of Earth
About KGS. The Kentucky Geological Survey Science. The department is interested in supporting
is a research center within the University of Ken- Hydrogeochemist, Geohydrology innovative research and outstanding young geosci-
tucky, with an organizational history stretching Section, Kansas Geological Survey, entists to work in collaboration with one or more
back to the first publicly funded geological recon- The University of Kansas, Lawrence faculty members. Applicants are expected to contact
naissance of Kentucky in 1838. With main offices Full-time position to lead KGS hydrogeochemi- potential hosts in advance to discuss areas of com-
on the UK campus in the heart of Kentucky’s Blue- cal investigations. Faculty-equivalent, sabbatical- mon interest and to develop proposal ideas.
grass region, KGS comprises approximately 50 eligible position at the rank of Assistant or entry- Salary: The Deane Postdoctoral Fellowship has
FTE scientists and support staff engaged in a wide level Associate Scientist. Requires Ph.D. with an annual salary of CAD$55,000 and is awarded
range of geological research and service activities an emphasis on aqueous geochemistry related to for a one-year period, with an anticipated exten-
beneficial to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This water resources and scientific leadership poten- sion for a second year.
includes active collaborations with colleagues in tial. Emphasis on state-of-the-science field stud- Application Instructions: A complete applica-
the UK Departments of Earth and Environmental ies and complementary theoretical research. Com- tion includes: a curriculum vitae, three references
Sciences, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, plete announcement/application info at www.kgs sent by referees directly to geol_sec@es.utoronto
Plant and Soil Sciences, Preventive Medicine and .ku.edu/General/jobs.html. Review of applica- .ca (subject line: Deane Postdoctoral Fellowship),

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