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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

A Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office no ds (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office no and tectonics, and advance the position of Lauren- OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
l later than the first of the month, one month prior to the issue in ater than the first of the month, one month prior to the issue in tian University as a centre of excellence in Mineral
w which they are to be published. (Note: Combined March/April issue hich they are to be published. (Note: Combined March/April issue Graduate Research Position University of
r releases on March schedule.) Print ads will also appear on the eleases on March schedule.) Print ads will also appear on the Deposits and Precambrian Geology. The Chair will
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Geoscience Job Board to coincide with the month of print issue. eoscience Job Board to coincide with the month of print issue. be one of the scientific leaders of Metal Earth, a Alaska Anchorage, Dept. of Geological Sciences.
C Contact: advertising@geosociety.org, +1-800-472-1988 ext. ontact: advertising@geosociety.org, +1-800-472-1988 ext. Canadian $104 million R&D program led by Lau- As part of a newly funded NSF EPSCoR project, we
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1053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email correspondence should include 053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email correspondence should include
c complete contact information (including phone and mailing omplete contact information (including phone and mailing rentian University and funded through the Canada are seeking a highly qualified individual to contrib-
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address). Rates are in U.S. dollars.ddress). Rates are in U.S. dollars. First Research Excellence Fund. ute to the “Fire and Ice” Coastal Margins stream team
P Per line each er line each We seek an innovative individual with an out- research https://www.alaska.edu/epscor/fire-and-ice/.
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O Opportunities for Studentspportunities for Students integration of research initiatives involving HES/ of faculty and students who are investigating the
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First 25 lines First 25 lines FREE REE $ $5.005.00 MERC. The Chair will be expected to contribute to impacts of freshwater and nutrients from glacier-
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our BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. The successful fed to precipitation-fed watersheds on the intertidal
applicant will have access to a wide range of facili- zone in the Gulf of Alaska (Kachemak Bay) under
POSITIONS OPEN ties, including recently updated LA-ICP-MS facil- the influence of a changing climate. The team col-
ity (Teledyne Cetac Analyte G2 Excimer Laser, laborates with biologists and oceanographers from
Three Assistant Professors in Coastal Thermo Neptune Plus high-resolution MC-ICP-MS, across the University of Alaska system as well as
and iCap TQ triple-quadrupole ICP-MS with dedi-
Geology, Structural Geology & cated full-time Ph.D. technician). Additional infor- geoscientists from other universities. This is a five-
Tectonics, and Geodesy & Marine mation about the School, MERC and Metal Earth year project with four field seasons; one field season
Geophysics-University of Hawai‘i at can be found at hes.laurentian.ca, merc.laurentian (2019) has been completed. Qualifications include a
Mānoa .ca, and merc.laurentian.ca/research/metal-earth. B.S. (for M.S.) or M.S. (for Ph.D.) in Geological Sci-
ences or closely related field, strong quantitative and
The Dept. of Earth Sciences in the School of A Ph.D. degree in a related field is required at
Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology seeks to the time of appointment. Applications, including a computational skills (including GIS, database man-
fill three tenure-track faculty positions at the level statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teach- agement, and experience with R or python), experi-
of Assistant Professor in the broad area of active ing, an overview of research interests, and a curric- ence in the field with sample and data collection, the
geologic processes. We seek a group of talented ulum vitae should be sent as PDF files to vpap@ ability to hike in rugged terrane and work outdoors
scientists eager to leverage our unique location in laurentian.ca. Applicants should arrange to have in various weather conditions in remote Alaskan wil-
the Pacific region on an ocean island chain, as well three letters of reference directly sent to the email derness settings. In addition to the fieldwork, other
as contribute to studies of global Earth problems, address above. Review of complete applications will responsibilities include: 1) laboratory work such as
while broadening our expertise in active processes begin immediately but applications will be accepted water sample processing, 2) analysis of large data
that influence natural hazards. It is also desired that until the position is filled. Questions concerning the sets including stream sensor data and 3) Alaska EPS-
these scientists contribute to, or use, modern geoin- position may be directed to Dr. Doug Tinkham at CoR meetings and outreach involvement. The thesis
formatics infrastructure and data analysis methods. dtinkham@laurentian.ca. The full advertisement or dissertation topic will be defined by the success-
The successful applicants are expected to estab- for this position can be downloaded at https://hes ful candidate and the faculty advisor and committee.
lish externally funded and nationally recognized .laurentian.ca/news-standard/careers-tier-1-canada This is a full time (20 hrs/week fall and spring
research programs, enthusiastically contribute to -research-chair-metallogeny. semesters, 40 hrs/week summer), two year position
graduate and undergraduate advising and teaching, Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcom- that includes a stipend and tuition waiver for 9 credits
and carry out professional service activities. Will- ing community and encourages applications from (FTE) per semester. The position will begin summer
ingness to engage with faculty, staff, and students in members of equity-seeking communities including 2020. For more information on the UAA MSAGS
a collaborative fashion that supports diversity and women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons Geological Sciences program please visit https://
inclusivity is essential. with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orienta- www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts
The positions are offered in three research areas: tions and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian -and-sciences/departments/geology/graduate.cshtml.
(1) Coastal Processes and/or Geologic Framework University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) pro- Applications to the graduate program should be sub-
Studies; (2) Structural Geology and Tectonics; (3) vides a provision regarding the language require- mitted no later than February 15th 2020 in order to be
Geodesy and Marine Geophysics. ment for persons self-identifying as First Nations, considered for funding. For more information or ques-
See full job announcement at: http://www.soest Métis or Inuit, and the University has a policy of
.hawaii.edu/GG/positions/ERTH_Faculty_Search. passive bilingualism (English/French) as a condi- tions, please contact UAA Co-PI Dr. Lee Ann Munk
at lamunk@alaska.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and tion of tenure. Information can be found at https://
continue until the position is filled. Preference will laurentian.ca/bilingualism. LU faculty members are The Institute for Field Research offers immer-
be given to applications received on or prior to Feb- part of the Laurentian University Faculty Associa-
ruary 7, 2020. Address questions to Prof. Garrett tion (LUFA). Candidates are advised to consult the sive, hands-on field schools across the globe. Stu-
Apuzen-Ito, gito@hawaii.edu. Collective Agreement at www.lufapul.ca/. Lauren- dents receive research and methods training from
tian University is committed to providing an inclu- principal investigators in the fields of Paleontol-
Tier I Canada Research Chair in sive and barrier free experience to applicants with ogy, Geoarchaeology, Environmental Sciences,
Metallogeny, Laurentian University accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation and more. Our programs are peer-reviewed for
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences (HES) can be made at any stage during the recruitment pro- excellence in student learning and active research.
and Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) cess. Please contact the Office of the Vice-President, 8 college semester credit units are awarded for
at Laurentian University invite applications for a Academic and Provost for more information. All completion of our full-length programs. Need and
Tier I Canada Research Chair in Metallogeny that qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, merit-based scholarships are available. Learn more
integrates ore system research with broad scale tec- in accordance with Canadian immigration require- and apply on our website: https://ifrglobal.org/
tonic processes. The Chair will enhance research ments, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of environmental-studies/?utm_source=GSA&utm_
and teaching in the field of ore deposit geology Canada will be given priority. medium=PaidAd&utm_campaign=ES.

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