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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BOOKMARK THE GEOSCIENCE JOB BOARD “We post on a number of sites. But, most, if not students and members of under-represented groups
all, of our applicants come from GSA’s job board.” are encouraged. Apply online by Feb 7, 2021, and
(https://www.geosociety.org/jobs) for up-to-the- visit https://www.arcticreu.earth for more informa-
minute job postings. Job Board ads may also appear Tenure-Track Position, Earth System tion. Contact: Joe Allen at allenj@concord.edu or
in a corresponding monthly print issue of GSA Today. Science, San José State University Colin Shaw at colin.shaw1@montana.edu.
Send inquires to advertising@geosociety.org, or call The Department of Geology at San José State
+1-800-427-1988 ext. 1053 or +1-303-357-1053. University invites applications for a tenure-track Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia, NSF
position in Earth System Science, with an emphasis Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
on climatic change that integrates oceanography, program at Eastern Kentucky University. East-
POSITIONS OPEN coastal processes and human-environment interac- ern Kentucky University is seeking applicants for a
tions. Areas of expertise may include shoreline evo- summer REU program. The theme of the research
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, lution and dynamics, paleoceanography, wetland or is disturbance ecology. Students will work at Lilley
Northwestern University estuarine science, risk assessment associated with Cornett Woods, a field station with old-growth forest
A two-year post-doctoral research associate posi- climate change, and impacts of human-induced mod- in eastern Kentucky, and in Daniel Boone National
tion is available in the Department of Earth and Plan- ifications of the environment. A Ph.D. degree in the Forest. This is a 10-week program running from
etary Sciences at Northwestern University to inves- Earth Sciences is required. Experience in enhanc- May 24–July 30, 2021.
tigate deep-time ocean acidification (OA) events ing and promoting diversity and inclusion through Research projects for summer 2021 include stud-
using multiple stable and radiogenic isotope systems, novel teaching and research approaches is expected. ies of fish, salamanders, aquatic invertebrates, cop-
including B, C, Ca, S, and Sr. The position is funded A record of excellence in teaching or evidence of perheads, migratory birds, small mammals, pollina-
by the Ubben Program for Climate and Carbon Sci- promise for excellence in teaching is expected. The tors, old-growth forest, geohydrology, ecological
ence administered by the Institute of Sustainability successful candidate must have the interest and abil- resilience, remote sensing, and GIS. Students will
and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN). Applications ity to teach Earth System Science, Geology and develop research skills including communication,
are encouraged from candidates with experience in the Environment, and GIS, and will take a leader- data collection and management, analysis, and writ-
general and clean room chemistry, gas source and ship role in teaching and curricular development of ing, while also learning to work in remote field loca-
thermal ionization mass spectrometry, biomineral- undergraduate and graduate courses in their area tions. Students will also participate in professional
ization, carbonate geochemistry, sedimentology, and of expertise. Teaching non-majors is also expected. development workshops and recreational trips.
numerical modeling. In addition, the successful can- Research involving masters and undergraduate Student benefits include a stipend of $6000,
didate should have strong communication skills as students is required, and external funding must be housing, a food allowance, travel costs to and
they will work with colleagues in the Medill School sought. Apply by Feb. 24, 2021, for full consider- from EKU, research travel during the summer, and
of Journalism to publish a popular science article in a ation. For more information please view the official research supplies.
leading outlet highlighting paleo-OA research find- job announcement at the SJSU website: https://jobs More information including the application can
ings in relation to current and potential future OA. .sjsu.edu/en-us/job/498556/assistant-professor-geology. be found at https://bioreu.eku.edu/
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2021. SJSU is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Questions can be sent to David Brown or Kelly
The start-date can be flexible, but no later than Sep- Employer committed to the core values of inclusion, Watson at bioreu@eku.edu.
tember 2021 (assuming easing of pandemic restric- civility, and respect for each individual. A back-
tions). Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the start date. ground check (including criminal records check)
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and expe- must be completed satisfactorily before any candi-
rience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, state- date can be offered a position with the CSU.
ment of research interests and experience, CV, and list
of three references, including e-mail addresses and OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
phone numbers, with the subject line “OA Postdoc” HIRING?
to earth@northwestern.edu; electronic submission of 2021 Research Experience for Undergraduates, Find those qualified geoscientists to fill
a single pdf file is preferred; or Department of Earth Concord University (WV) and Montana State vacancies. Use GSA’s Geoscience Job Board
and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, University. Greenland. Arctic REU Greenland is a
2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208. Questions new NSF REU site for summer 2021. Research inte- (geosociety.org/jobs) and print issues of
about the position can be addressed to Andrew Jacob- grates geologic mapping, structural geology, and GSA Today. Bundle and save for best pricing
son (adj@earth.northwestern.edu), Matt Hurtgen earthquake geodynamics in Precambrian metamor- options. That unique candidate is waiting to
(matt@earth.northwestern.edu), or Brad Sageman phic rocks. The REU includes full travel expenses be found.
(brad@earth.northwestern.edu). and stipends. Applications from first-generation

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