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faculty with a broad range of specialties and access onstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific For more information, contact the Mendenhall
to outstanding research facilities and support. We publications and will be responsible for leading an mailbox at mendenhall@usgs.gov.
seek a faculty member who will develop new and/or independent research program that supports USGS The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Oppor-
expand collaborations among faculty, researchers, programmatic goals. tunity Employer.
and students within the JSG and other units on cam- The position is a full-time, two-year fixed-term
pus. The university is located in the thriving Austin appointment, with a duty station in Spokane, Wash- Assistant Professor, 4D Digital Field
metropolitan area with a vibrant community of over ington. The salary range is $77,488 to $100,739 (GS- and Structural Geology, University of
2 million people. 12, steps 1-10). Note: first time hires to the Federal Lausanne
A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Government are typically hired at step 1. Applicants
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal must not have received a Ph.D. earlier than October The Faculty of Geosciences and the Environment
(FGSE) of the University of Lausanne in Switzer-
Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diver- 8, 2016 (5 years before the announcement open- land invites applications for an Assistant Profes-
sity at all levels. The JSG is committed to expand- ing date), or if close to completion, have all Ph.D. sor in 4D digital field and structural geology, to be
ing our culturally diverse intellectual community, requirements completed and submit proof of comple- based in the Institute of Earth Sciences (ISTE).
and we strongly encourage applications from all tion prior to receiving an official start date. Under We are looking for a candidate capable of lever-
underrepresented groups and from persons with a Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens aging remote sensing technologies (e.g., UAV map-
commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion may compete for civil service jobs. A Federal agency ping, structure from motion, LiDAR, hyperspectral
in the geosciences. is permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited and thermal cameras, inSAR, airborne imagery,
Review of applications will begin December 1, circumstances where there are no qualified citizens
2021 and continue until the position is filled. Inter- available for the position. To apply, refer to the full geophysics) to advance field-focused structural
geology research. We are particularly interested in
ested applicants should submit: a cover letter; CV; Mendenhall Research Opportunity (RO# 20-35) research aiming at understanding the formation of
research statement; teaching statement; statement advertised on the USGS Mendenhall Program web- mountains, their transformations and rock defor-
addressing past and/or potential contributions to site, https://www.usgs.gov/ centers/ mendenhall/ 20-35
diversity through research, teaching, and or service; -tracking -spatiotemporal -evolution -a-world-class mation through space and time (4D) by linking
and a list of at least three individuals who would be -carbonatite-ree-deposit. Applicants must develop a surface observations with, for example, deep struc-
able to provide letters of reference. Submit copies Research Proposal (8 standard pages in length) with: tural constraints offered by geophysics, structural
of these materials through Interfolio’s ‘Apply Now’ research objective(s), links to USGS science program geology concepts or process-based modelling. The
option: apply.interfolio.com/96933. Questions con- strategy, how and where research is to be conducted, ideal candidate has a strong collaborative spirit and
cerning the application process should be sent to required scientific facilities, and a separate budget is willing to develop scientific collaborations over
Rosanna D’Souza dgs-front_desk@jsg.utexas.edu. estimate with anticipated operating expenses. Appli- multiple domains of expertise within the Earth sci-
ences. Knowledge about geology of the Alps and/or
cants are strongly encouraged to contact Research future research plans for this region is desirable. We
Mendenhall Fellowship Program, Advisors early in the application process to discuss are also interested in candidates addressing societal
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, project ideas (primary contact: Dr. Kathryn Watts, challenges related to the environment, resources
U.S. Geological Survey, Spokane, kwatts@usgs.gov). or infrastructure. A willingness to contribute to
Washington Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research structural geology teaching including field-based
The. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mendenhall Fellowships, U.S. Geological Survey courses is expected.
Fellowship Program invites applicants to submit The successful candidate is expected to i) develop
proposals for postdoctoral research on the Moun- Various Locations a competitive research program within the Institute
tain Pass rare earth element (REE) deposit in south- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking of Earth Sciences, ii) teach courses in the Bachelor
eastern California. Recent decades have seen a vast candidates for Mendenhall Research Fellows. The of Geosciences and Environment, and Master pro-
expansion in the technological applications of REEs, postdoctoral fellows are appointed to the USGS for grams taught by the FGSE, and, iii) supervise bach-
and they are currently at the forefront of revolutions two years and receive full salary and benefits at the elor, master and doctoral students.
in electronics and clean energy. As the Nation’s GS-12 level, step 1. Mendenhall Fellow appointments Appointment will be at the Assistant Profes-
premier REE ore deposit, and the only actively pro- are time limited, not to exceed two years, and are full- sor level (tenure track). However, exceptionally,
ducing REE mine in the country, Mountain Pass is time. Under certain circumstances, the appointment we will consider outstanding candidates for direct
essential in bolstering domestic supply of critical may be extended up to an additional two years. appointment at the Associate Professor level, par-
REEs. The Mendenhall Fellow will establish key Open – Thursday 10/8/21, Close – Friday 1/6/22. ticularly if this corresponds with our equal oppor-
parameters in the space and time development of the The USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship tunity objectives.
Mountain Pass REE deposit. Experience studying Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral Application deadline: 15th of December, 2021
magmatic-hydrothermal systems, carbonatites, and/ fellows to conduct concentrated research in associ- (23:59 Swiss time GMT+1)
or REE mineralization would be beneficial, but is not ation with USGS scientists, often as a final element Details how to apply on: https://bit.ly/2XOa7zz
required. The Fellow will work with USGS scientists to their formal career preparation. The Program Or www.unil.ch/central/en/home.html -> Careers
and industry partners, drawing on their Ph.D. exper- also provides: 1) research experiences that enhance at UNIL -> Emplois -> Postes ouverts -> English ->
tise in a related field, for example geologic mapping, the scientific stature and credentials of the Fellows; structural geology (or ad 18207).
structural geology, igneous petrology, carbonate and 2) scientific expertise to assist in the implemen-
petrology, economic geology, aqueous geochemis- tation of the USGS Strategic Plan and the science Tenure-Track Faculty, Geophysics,
try, geochronology, or isotope geochemistry. New strategy of its programs. Mendenhall Fellows are Auburn University
types of data acquired may include: geologic map- expected to publish their results in peer-reviewed The Dept. of Geosciences at Auburn University
ping, geochronology, mineral chemistry, stable and scientific outlets. invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Pro-
radiogenic isotope geochemistry, thermobarometry, Applicants are encouraged to contact the fessor position in Geophysics, beginning in Fall 2022.
and thermodynamic modeling. The Mendenhall Fel- Research Advisor(s) for the Research Opportu- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geophysics (broadly
low will be aided by a comprehensive inventory of nity of interest to coordinate the development of a defined) or Geosciences at the time of appointment.
rock samples, drill core samples, maps, polished thin research proposal. Post-doctoral experience is desirable. Specialties
sections, and geochemistry for the Mountain Pass More information on Research Opportuni- may include, but are not limited to, near-surface geo-
carbonatite ore body. Access to the Mountain Pass ties and specific application requirements can be physics, seismology, and hydrogeophysics. We seek
mine site will be accommodated by MP Materials found at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/ a dynamic individual with strong research poten-
mine staff. Applicants are expected to have a dem- research-opportunities. tial who can link their research program to existing

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