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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BOOKMARK THE GEOSCIENCE JOB BOARD tionally recognized and externally funded research for a tenure-track position in Atmospheric Science
program, through teaching courses at both under- at the assistant professor level.
(https://www.geosociety.org/jobs) for up-to-the- graduate and graduate levels, and through service This position request seeks a dynamic researcher
minute job postings. Job Board ads may also appear including engagement in Diversity, Equity, and and educator who can establish an externally funded
in a corresponding monthly print issue of GSA Today. Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the department, col- research program in the field of Atmospheric
Send inquires to advertising@geosociety.org, or call lege, and university. The Dept. of Earth & Environ- Dynamics. This position is open to candidates whose
+1-800-427-1988 ext. 1053 or +1-303-357-1053. mental Sciences is part of the College of Science & research interest may cover any spatial scale in the
Engineering and houses research programs as well climate system. Candidates with modeling and/or
as state-of-the-art analytical facilities spanning a experimental background are encouraged to apply.
POSITIONS OPEN broad spectrum of Earth Science disciplines (further Areas of expertise may include but are not lim-
information is available at: https://cse.umn.edu/esci). ited to regional climate including boundary layer
Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dept. The department and its faculty also maintain strong dynamics, extreme climate events as well as attribu-
of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Yale connections and collaborations with other relevant tion science, aerosol-climate interactions including
University research units in the School of Earth & Environ- aerosol-precipitation interactions, cloud and precip-
The Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale mental Sciences and across the University including itation physics and chemistry in a changing climate,
University (http://earth.yale.edu) announces an (but not limited to) the Polar Geospatial Center, St. dynamics associated with rain formation ranging
annual competition for the Richard Foster Flint Post- Anthony Falls Laboratory, the Minnesota Geologi- from the local scale (e.g. urban heat island effect) to
doctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with cal Survey, Continental Scientific Drilling Facility, the large scale (e.g. tropical storm research).
research interests in climatic processes, Cenozoic and the Institute for Rock Magnetism. Faculty, staff, Candidates will teach undergraduate and gradu-
paleoclimate, historical climate records, and future and students in the department are engaged in a ate-level courses, such as climate change, meteorol-
climate predictions. Specific research areas include, strong and growing commitment to DEI initiatives ogy, climate dynamics and physics, climate model-
but are not limited to, glaciology; climatology; atmo- within our unit, at the College and University levels, ing, synoptic meteorology, cloud and precipitation
spheric and oceanic circulation; low-temperature regionally in Minnesota, and beyond. physics and chemistry, satellite meteorology, and
geochemistry; paleobiological and paleoecological Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the geosciences additional courses in the candidate’s specialty.
responses to climate change; and coupling between or a related field and a track record of peer-reviewed The successful candidate is expected to build
tectonic, climatic, environmental, and biotic pro- publications at the time of appointment. Applicants active collaborations within and outside the univer-
cesses. This postdoctoral position is awarded for should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and sity, to develop externally funded research programs
two years and includes a stipend ($63,000/yr) and separate statements on their research and teaching that are internationally recognized, to teach gradu-
research funds ($7,000/yr), plus health-care ben- interests, as well as the names and contact infor- ate and undergraduate level courses that bridge
efits and limited expenses for relocation. Applicants mation (email, phone) of three references. Each of theory and practical applications in the atmospheric
should contact a sponsor in the Department to dis- the statements should not be more than three pages, and geological sciences. EAS has a vibrant research
cuss potential research projects, and then submit a and each must address commitments and activities environment covering Earth & Energy Resources,
short (2–3 page) statement of research interests and related to promotion of diversity, equity, and inclu- Earth & Planetary Dynamics, and Atmospheric &
a proposed research plan, a curriculum vitae with a Earth Surface Systems and offers a wide range of
full list of publications, an endorsement letter from sion, which are integral to performance and promo- opportunity of collaborations.
the sponsoring faculty member, and three confiden- tion criteria in the department. University of Houston is an equal opportunity/
tial letters of reference. Applications should be sub- These materials must be submitted along with affirmative action employer. Minorities, women,
mitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/98110. your application through Interfolio: http://apply veterans, and persons with disabilities are encour-
The deadline for receipt of all application materials .interfolio.com/96956. aged to apply. The University of Houston is respon-
is January 5, 2022, and successful candidates are To request accommodation during the applica- sive to the needs of dual career couples. Further-
expected to begin their program at Yale between July tion process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call more, we welcome candidates whose experience
1 and December 31, 2022. (612) 624-UOHR (8647). in teaching, research, or community service has
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Appointment may begin as early as August 2022. prepared them to contribute to our commitment to
Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among Review of applications will begin on January 5, diversity and excellence. More information about
its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes 2022, and continue until the position is filled. For the department can be found at http://www.uh.edu/
applications from women, persons with disabilities, further information or questions, please contact nsm/earth-atmospheric/. Candidates must have a
protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Peter J. Makovicky, Chair of the Search Committee, Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field at
at pmakovic@umn.edu. the time of the appointment.
The University of Minnesota values a diverse fac- Applications received by January 03, 2022, will
Faculty Position in Sedimentary ulty, which fosters a richness of perspectives and an receive the fullest consideration, but the search
Systems Science, University of inclusive environment, and whose members serve as will continue until the position is filled. Candi-
Minnesota–Twin Cities role models for a diverse student body. The Univer- dates should submit: 1) a statement of teaching and
The Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences sity provides equal access to and opportunity in its research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of
at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities invites programs, facilities, and employment without regard at least 3 possible references and their contact infor-
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in sed- to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, mation. Applications should be submitted online
imentary systems sciences at the assistant professor age, marital status, disability, public assistance sta- through https://jobs.uh.edu/. A background check
level. Exceptional candidates at higher ranks may also tus, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender iden- is required prior to interviewing. Questions about
be considered. We seek a colleague who creatively tity, or gender expression. The University supports these positions may be directed to search committee
uses field-based, lab-based, experimental, and/or the work-life balance of its faculty. chair Bernhard Rappenglueck.
theoretical approaches to investigate sedimentary Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are
processes and sedimentary records, and their implica- Assistant Professor, Tropical required for a faculty appointment and will be
tions for modern or ancient Earth-surface processes requested upon selection of the final candidate. All
and changes related to the cryosphere, hydrosphere, Meteorology including Cloud and positions at the University of Houston are security
lithosphere, biosphere, and/or atmosphere. Precipitation Physics and Chemistry, sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
Successful applicants are expected to contrib- University of Houston
ute to a diverse research and teaching community The University of Houston Dept. of Earth and “The GSA job board is THE job board for
through the development of a vigorous, interna- Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) invites applications geologists.” —Client: Mount Holyoke College

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