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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BOOKMARK THE GEOSCIENCE JOB BOARD tal and Water Resources Institute, which is housed external funding, while more established candi-
in our department (https://oewri.missouristate.edu). dates must demonstrate active, externally funded
(https://www.geosociety.org/jobs) for up-to-the- The successful candidate will teach undergradu- research agendas.
minute job postings. Job Board ads may also appear ate and graduate courses related to their expertise. Application Procedure. Review of applications
in a corresponding monthly print issue of GSA Today. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to will begin immediately and continue until the posi-
Send inquires to advertising@geosociety.org, or call incorporate GIS or remote sensing into their teach- tion is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://
+1-800-427-1988 ext. 1053 or +1-303-357-1053. ing and research. uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/13077.
The full position announcement is available at: A complete application includes: 1) curriculum
https://bit.ly/MSUGeog21. vitae, 2) summary of current and proposed research
The department houses 21 full time faculty, 4 BS (max. two pages), 3) Statement on diversity, equity
Geosciences Future Faculty majors, and an MS program (https://geosciences and inclusion, and 4) names and email addresses of
Postdoctoral Program, College of .missouristate.edu/). MSU is an urban university in three references.
Geosciences, Texas A&M University Missouri’s 3rd largest metro area and enrolls more Question regarding this position may be directed
The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M Univer- than 26,000 students from every state in the US and via email to Dr. Majie Fan, College of Science
sity in College Station, Texas, invites applications for around the world. Search Committee (Email: mfan@uta.edu) or the
two (2) Geoscience Future Faculty (GFF) Postdoc- Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/ administration of the Department of Earth and
toral Research Associate Fellowships. The goals of postings/51429. Applicants must upload a cover let- Environmental Sciences (Courtony Hill, Email:
the GFF Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship ter, CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching statement, courtony.hill@uta.edu).
are to advance interdisciplinary research, increase research statement, and a list of 3-5 references (let-
diversity within the geosciences and develop future ters not required at time of application). OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
leaders. The College of Geosciences is committed to First date of review is 01/05/2021 and will continue
creating a diverse and inclusive climate for faculty, until the position is filled. Official transcripts and Graduate Student Opportunities (M.S.), Ohio
staff, and students. We seek a postdoctoral fellow criminal background check required at time of hire. University. The Department of Geological Sci-
with a demonstrated track record of a commitment Missouri State University is an EO/AA/M/F/Veter- ences at Ohio University invites applications to its
to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity research thesis-based M.S. degree in Geology for
The College of Geosciences is one of the nation’s Employer and Institution. the Fall of 2021. The Geological Sciences faculty at
most comprehensive Earth-system colleges and is Ohio University collaborate in three research clus-
committed to the discovery, advancement and appli- Open Rank Faculty Position in ters: paleobiology and sedimentary geology, solid
cation of knowledge fundamental to understand- Geoscience or Environmental Science, earth and planetary dynamics, and environmental
ing our planet and its resources for a sustainable University of Texas Arlington and surficial processes. Prospective students are
future. Our disciplinary research and educational The University of Texas Arlington (UTA) is spear- encouraged to contact faculty directly to discuss
excellence are built on cutting-edge analyses and heading a new, multi-disciplinary hiring initiative potential research topics. Qualified students are eli-
observations, numerical simulations and theoretical in support of our strategic plan, Bold Solutions | gible to receive teaching assistantships that carry a
studies, and field-based data collection at all spa- Global Impact. full tuition scholarship and a competitive stipend.
tial and temporal scales. We welcome applicants UTA is uniquely positioned to address the epic For program and application information, visit the
with research interests connected to one of our four challenges that face our growing urban regions. By department website at http://www.ohio.edu/cas/
departments- Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, leveraging our expertise in the critical areas out- geology/graduate or contact the graduate chair, Dr.
Geology & Geophysics, and Oceanography. In addi- lined in the strategic plan, the University is poised Daniel Hembree (hembree@ohio.edu). Review of
tion, individuals with backgrounds in other related applications begins February 1, 2021.
disciplines i.e. chemistry, physics, biology, envi- to help emerging megacities like the Dallas–Fort
ronmental science, or mathematics and an interest Worth Metroplex become sustainable economic and Graduate Student Opportunities (Online M.S.),
cultural centers that raise the prospects for prosper-
in applying their skills to research topics within the ity and enhance quality of life. Ohio University. The Department of Geological
Geosciences are encouraged to apply. One of UTA’s goals is to increase the repre- Sciences at Ohio University invites applications to
The postdoctoral position is awarded for two years its online, non-thesis M.S. degree in Geology for the
and includes a generous support package comprised sentation of historically underrepresented fac- Spring or Fall of 2021. The program includes courses
ulty, including underrepresented minority faculty
of a stipend ($60,000/yr) for a 12-month appointment, in general and women faculty in STEM fields. on research methods, paleobiology and sedimentary
research funds ($15,000/yr, including relocation sup- geology, Earth materials and planetary geology, and
port), plus health-care benefits. For more details, Increasing the representation of faculty members environmental and surface processes. The program
on eligibility and application visit the full program who understand, and have overcome, race, gender- is designed for students planning to enter or already
details at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ based, and ability barriers and biases is vital to the in the geoscience workforce (industry, government,
TAMU_External/job/Post-Doctoral-Research- success and well-being of our students. Diversity is non-profit) that do not require research experience
Associate- Fellow_R-033512. critical to academic excellence. As research dem- as well as K–12 educators seeking additional train-
onstrates, diverse teams are more innovative, pro- ing in the geosciences. For program and application
ductive, and solve complex problems faster. UTA information, visit the department website at http://
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), is committed to preparing all students to live and www.ohio.edu/cas/geology/graduate or contact Dr.
Fluvial/Hydrology/Watershed work in an increasingly global, diverse, and inter- Xizhen Schenk (xschenk@ohio.edu).
Assessment, Missouri State University connected world by exposing them to a wide array
The Department of Geography, Geology, and Plan- of ideas, experiences, cultures, and individuals. Graduate Student Opportunities in Geosciences
ning at Missouri State University invites applicants We are looking for strong tenure track faculty at Baylor University. The Department of Geosci-
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in who will contribute in their in geoscience or envi- ences at Baylor University invites applications for
August 2021. We seek a geoscientist with expertise ronmental science area to the unprecedented excel- full-time Ph.D. and M.S. students starting in August
in fluvial/soil geomorphology, physical hydrology, lence research, teaching, and community engage- 2021. Admission to the program includes 5 years of
and/or watershed assessment and management. A ment taking place in the College of Science. support for Ph.D. students and 2 years of support
Ph.D. in geography, geology, or a related discipline Applicants should have a doctoral degree in geo- for M.S. students through graduate assistantships
must be earned by August 2021. science or environmental science. Candidates in and fellowships, a full tuition waiver, 80% health
Duties include maintaining a successful research their early career must demonstrate strong poten- insurance subsidy, annual travel funding for confer-
program in collaboration with Ozarks Environmen- tial to develop a research program supported by ence attendance, and research funding for graduate

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