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Minimum Qualifications: a Ph.D in Geological sity is in the Boston area and is near a diverse array and continue until the position is filled. Interested
Sciences or a related field is required by time of of igneous and metamorphic rock terranes as well candidates are encouraged to contact us as early as
appointment on August 1, 2022. as regions that are remnants of tectonic events from possible. Direct inquiries to Dr. Antonio Arribas,
If interested, apply at: https://careers.csusb.edu/ over 250 million years ago, conducive to field trips aarribas@utep.edu.
en-us/job/504568/structural-and-neotectonics- across New England and the northeastern U.S. The
tenure-track-position-geological-sciences-department. department takes advantage of our location to offer OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Salary is commensurate with experience. Applica- field trips in many of our courses. We also offer
tion review begins November 1, 2021 until the posi- extended trips over winter and spring breaks to the PhD Research Assistantship in Experimental
tion is filled. western U.S. as well as travel for field study as a part Geochemistry, Mississippi State University. The
The Department has five full-time faculty mem- of research projects. For the department’s statement Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State
bers and offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees; see on its commitment creating a diverse and inclusive University (MSU) is looking for a highly motivated
details at: https://www.csusb.edu/geology. CSUSB environment see: Department of Earth and Ocean candidate for graduate assistantship (PhD) to con-
exists in a geologically rich and diverse region of Sciences: Directions (tufts.edu) duct research in experimental geochemistry at MSU
North America; specifically, our Department is Tufts University is dedicated to creating a and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The
located 0.5 km from the San Andreas Fault - the diverse and inclusive environment for teaching and assistantship is fully funded for 3 years by DOE
Pacific Plate Boundary. research. For more information on the university’s NEUP Program (starting in January 2022). The stu-
CSUSB is in San Bernardino, 60 miles east of efforts see: https://www.tufts.edu/strategic-themes/ dent is expected to perform research both at MSU
Los Angeles. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 diversity-and-inclusion, https://diversity.tufts.edu/,) and LANL spending comparable time at those insti-
students, of which 81% are first-generation college Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes tutions. The student is expected to develop close col-
students, and graduates about 5,000 students annu- quality teaching, highly competitive basic and laboration with scientific teams at LANL and MSU.
ally. CSUSB has one of the most diverse student applied research, and a commitment to active The project aims at the development of general
populations of any university in the Inland Empire, citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts understanding of the properties of phosphate miner-
and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all University also prides itself on creating a diverse, als, their structures, and their stability in aqueous
public universities in California. equitable, and inclusive community. Current and and hydrothermal systems. The main focus of the
prospective employees of the university are expected
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), to have and continuously develop skill in, and dispo- project is evaluating the ability of phosphate min-
Earth and Ocean Sciences: Tectonics, sition for, positively engaging with a diverse popula- erals to incorporate iodine and uranium in their
Tufts University tion of faculty, staff, and students. structures. The successful candidate is expected to
conduct experiments on apatite crystallization from
Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirma- uranium and iodine bearing fluids; conduct geo-
position as an Assistant Professor of Earth and Ocean tive Action Employer. We are committed to increas- chemical and microscopy analyses on experimental
Sciences in Tectonics, beginning September 1, 2022. ing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering products; perform thermodynamic calculations;
The candidate will: 1) teach three courses annually their success when hired. Members of underrepre- prepare publications.
including Introductory Physical Geology, Structural sented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged The candidate needs to have a MS (or interna-
Geology, and a new course in Tectonics; 2) perform to apply. Read the University’s Non-Discrimination tional analog of MS) degree in broad discipline of
high-quality research in their area of specialism; statement and policy. If you are an applicant with geology, chemistry, or physics. Preference will be
3) engage undergraduate students in their research a disability who is unable to use our online tools to
through research projects and senior honors theses. search and apply for jobs, please contact us by call- given to a person who has experience in the fields of
We encourage the successful candidate to take advan- ing Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity crystal growth and/or aqueous chemistry as well as
tage of opportunities for collaborative teaching and (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at johny.laine@tufts.edu. in electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, and/or
spectroscopy techniques.
research with other faculty at the university. Applicants can learn more about requesting reason- Interested applicants should contact Prof. Rinat
Qualifications include: a Ph.D., post-doctoral able accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu.
experience, and demonstrated potential for research Gabitov at rinat.gabitov@gmail.com
supported by external funding. Candidates will be Assistant Professor, Earth Materials, MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all
expected to be inspiring undergraduate teachers and The University of Texas at El Paso qualified applicants will receive consideration for
to initiate impactful research in the Earth sciences The Department of Earth, Environmental and employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity,
taking advantage of undergraduate involvement. Resource Sciences is hiring a faculty member in sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual
All application materials must be submitted via the broadly-defined area of Earth Materials who orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender
Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/92685. Please sub- is capable of teaching at the undergraduate and identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other
mit the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of graduate levels, conducting fundamental research, status protected by applicable law. We always wel-
teaching philosophy and experience, (3) a statement building an active research portfolio, publishing come nominations and applications from women,
of research expertise and experience, (4) a curriculum in peer-reviewed journals, and mentoring students members of any minority group, and others who
vitae, (5) the names (with contact addresses) of three at all levels. We are most interested in applicants share our passion for building a diverse community
references, and (6) a diversity statement or statements with expertise in state-of-the-art higher tempera- that reflects the diversity in our student population.
regarding commitment to diversity. Questions about ture mineralogical and petrological techniques and
the position can be directed to Professor Jack Ridge, concepts that complement our existing programs in Apply for PhD and MS, Department of Geosci-
Chair of the Search Committee at jack.ridge@tufts natural resources and economic geology, geophys- ences, Baylor University. The Department of
.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, ics, geothermal energy, structural geology, and geo- Geosciences at Baylor University invites applica-
2021, and will continue until the position is filled. chronology, among others. Candidates with the abil- tions for PhD and MS students starting in August
The Earth and Ocean Sciences Department ity and desire to build a vigorous, externally funded 2022. Admission to the program includes 5 years
(EOS) at Tufts has an undergraduate-only major research program are encouraged to apply. We are of financial support for PhD students and 2 years of
and minor program and our faculty comprises 5 especially interested in applicants who have a dem- financial support for MS students through gradu-
tenure-track professors and a full-time lecturer. onstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and ate assistantships. Admitted students also receive a
We strongly encourage our students to perform advising students from diverse backgrounds. tuition waiver, 80% health insurance subsidy, annual
independent research mentored by EOS faculty. The complete announcement and online applica- conference travel funding, and research funding for
The department prides itself in offering students tion can be found at https://utep.interviewexchange graduate students on a competitive basis. Candidates
an array of field and laboratory experiences from .com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=136180. Review should have at least an undergraduate degree in geol-
introductory to upper course levels. Tufts Univer- of applications will begin on November 15, 2021 ogy, geophysics, or in a related area and excellent
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