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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bookmark the Geoscience Job Board at Lowell Chair in Economic values into action by seeking individuals who
www.geosociety.org/jobs for up-to-the- Geology, University of Arizona have experience and expertise working with
minute job postings. Job Board ads may also The Department of Geosciences invites appli- diverse students, colleagues, and constitu-
appear in a corresponding monthly print issue cations for the Lowell Chair in Economic Geol- encies. Because we seek a workforce with a
of GSA Today. Send inquiries to advertising@ ogy, a tenure-track faculty position to be filled wide range of perspectives and experiences,
geosociety.org, or call +1-800-427-1988 ext. by May 2022 at Assistant Professor level. we provide equal employment opportunities
to applicants and employees without regard
1053 or +1-303-357-1053. Exceptional candidates will be considered at to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
Associate Professor level. We seek applicants age, disability, veteran status, sexual orienta-
interested in carrying out innovative teaching tion, gender identity, or genetic information.
and research in the area of economic geol- As an Employer of National Service, we also
OPEN POSITIONS ogy including applied issues directly related to welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps,
the discovery, development and production of and other national service programs and oth-
Postdoctoral Researcher, mineral deposits as well as remediation of min- ers who will help us advance our Inclusive
University of Southern Mississippi ing sites. We are looking for individuals who Excellence initiative aimed at creating a uni-
approach broad-based applied issues from a
The University of Southern Mississippi invites geological perspective and can combine aca- versity that values student, staff and faculty
applications for a postdoctoral researcher demic and industry interests. A requirement of engagement in addressing issues of diversity
within the School of Biological, Environmen- the position is to coordinate innovative gradu- and inclusiveness.
tal, and Earth Sciences (BEES). We seek ate professional training programs related to In addition to a cover letter, CV, statements
expertise in fluvial geomorphology, hydrau- mineral exploration and production. A Ph.D. of teaching and research interests, and a state-
lic modeling, and/or sediment/soil quality for or equivalent degree is required. A desire to ment documenting the applicant’s plan for pro-
a project emphasizing sedimentation along work with industry, through collaborations moting diversity, equity, and inclusion, please
river-floodplain systems of interest to the U.S. and established or planned partnerships, is submit up to five reprints of published work
Army Corps of Engineers - Engineer Research welcome/preferred. and provide the names and contact of three or
and Development Center (USACE-ERDC). The The successful candidate is expected to more references.
successful candidate will have opportunities actively engage in multidisciplinary research Associate or Full Professor in
to collaborate with researchers in the Schools and teaching through the Department of Geo- Geological Hazards, Department
of Coastal Resilience and Ocean Science and sciences, the partnerships and initiatives of of Geology, University at Buffalo
Engineering and, if desired, instruct classes the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources,
within the School of BEES. The appointment and related professional programs. Areas of The Department of Geology at University at
is for one year with a salary up to $55,000 and interest are very broad and include but are Buffalo (UB), The State University of New
benefits; two additional years could be avail- not limited to: fluid processes in crustal envi- York, invites candidates to apply for the posi-
able if a continuing agreement is approved. ronments; structural and tectonic controls on tion of Professor of Empire Innovation, at the
Additional research support, including funds ore-forming systems; geothermal or active rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
for conference and/or workshop travel, is and fossil magmatic or metamorphic sys- The selected candidate will receive support
through the SUNY Empire Innovation Program
available. The start date would commence as tems; and isotope geochemistry, petrology, (EIP), which recognizes exceptional scholars
early as January 1, 2022. or biogeochemistry of metal systems as well with a proven track record of externally funded
Primary duties and responsibilities for this as planetary exploration for metals and other
position include: economic resources. Approaches can include research and offers a generous compensation
and start-up package.
1. Work closely with PI and the multi-disciplinary field, experimental or theoretical work in set- We invite applications from researchers who
research team to plan, design, and execute tings from surficial to magmatic, scales from have exceptional track records in any type of
field, lab, and analytical research activities. microscopic to global, topics from basic sci- geological hazard, including: (1) Active tec-
2. Utilize analytical software applicable to can- ence to applications and policy. tonics, using the recent geological record to
didate’s expertise. The Department is seeking an individual establish earthquake histories and probabi-
3. Facilitate development of project-related who is able to work with diverse students and listic hazards assessments. (2) Earth surface
reports and manuscripts. colleagues. Review of applications will begin hazards, focusing on slope stability, landslides,
4. Communicate research findings to collabo- on January 15, 2022, and continue until the and debris flows, including some combination
rators, scientists, and students. search is completed. A full posting for this of fieldwork, modeling, and experimentation
5. If applicable to candidate’s expertise - position and online application instructions are to understand underlying physical processes
Conduct field work in variable and difficult available at: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/ and translating these into hazards assess-
conditions. careersite/4/home/requisition/7600?c=arizona ments. (3) Volcanic hazards, using field obser-
6. Perform other duties as assigned. Outstanding UA benefits include health, vations, numerical modeling, and experimental
Review of applications will begin immedi- dental, and vision insurance plans; life insur- approaches to advance our understanding of,
ately and the position will remain open until ance and disability programs; paid vacation, and ability to predict, hazardous eruption pro-
filled. Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition cesses and their consequences.
detailing qualifications and relevant experience, reduction for the employee and qualified family The Professor of Empire Innovation will teach
2) CV, 3) a statement of research interest (not members; state and optional retirement plans; courses at the graduate and undergraduate
to exceed 2 pages), and 4) names and contact access to UA recreation and cultural activities; levels, mentor graduate students, and main-
information for three professional references. and more! tain an active externally funded research pro-
The successful candidate will have completed At the University of Arizona, we value our gram which will complement existing Depart-
their Ph.D. in Geoscience, Environmental Sci- inclusive climate because we know that diver- mental strengths in volcanology, geodynamics,
ence, Soil Science, Environmental Engineering, sity in experiences and perspectives is vital to paleoclimate and climate-change hazards, and
or related field. For inquiries about the posi- advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving water and the environment. This position is part
tion, please contact Dr. Frank Heitmuller at complex problems, and creating an inclusive of a cluster hire that includes the Department
Franklin.Heitmuller@usm.edu. Apply at https:// academic community. As an Hispanic-serving of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engi-
usm.csod.com/ATS/CareerSite/JobDetails institution and a Native American/Alaska neering, and the School of Architecture and
.aspx?id=2351&site=1&c=usm. Native-serving institution, we translate these Planning, aimed at enhancing research and

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