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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
University of Miami offers a unique tropi- doctoral scholars, and students. Candidates tions for an Assistant Professor in the field of
cal location and the opportunity to integrate must hold a Ph.D. or be near completion of this Earth Surface Processes, to begin August 16,
oceanographic, atmospheric, and biological degree in Earth Science or a related field. We 2022. We seek applicants who will develop
expertise into process-oriented geological particularly welcome applications from can- an internationally recognized and externally
research through collaboration with faculty in didates from nontraditional research back- funded program of research and teaching
the departments of Marine Biology, Environ- grounds and from scientists who understand focused on the fundamental role that Earth
mental Science and Policy, Atmospheric Sci- the experiences of those underrepresented in surface dynamics and sedimentary processes
ences, and Ocean Sciences. higher education and research. play in molding Earth systems and landscapes.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or equiva- We anticipate hiring at the Research Asso- The SoE is an interdisciplinary academic unit
lent) and demonstrated ability to conduct com- ciate or Research Scientist rank. Research with faculty that specialize in Earth, environ-
pelling independent research and are expected Associates and Scientists are part of the mental, and ecosystem sciences, who inves-
to establish an externally funded research pro- research staff at UTIG and receive six months tigate problems ranging from Earth forma-
gram. Further, applicants should be prepared to of institutional salary support, with the rest tion and evolution to present-day processes
vigorously contribute to the department’s under- obtained from externally funded research pro- connecting Earth’s diverse environments
graduate and graduate teaching missions. grams. Research appointments at UTIG fol- and habitats. We are committed to excel-
Questions should be directed to Dr. Sam low a career track similar to that of academic lence through diversity and faculty-friendly
Purkis, Chair of the Department of Marine Geo- faculty, in which the rank of Research Associ- policy action, and to cultivating a welcom-
sciences (spurkis@rsmas.miami.edu). Applica- ate is analogous to that of Assistant Professor ing, inclusive, and supportive departmental
tions will only be accepted electronically via and the rank of Research Scientist is analo- culture. Earth science research at the SoE is
the UM Careers website. gous to that of Associate Professor. Research supported by world-class analytical facilities,
Applications shall include: staff at UTIG can advise or co-advise post- including the Peter Hooper GeoAnalytical and
• Letter of interest that describes your antici- doctoral scholars as well as graduate and Radiogenic Isotope and Geochronology Labo-
pated contributions to scholarship, teach- undergraduate students. ratories (www.environment.wsu.edu/facilities).
ing, and service in the Department of Marine UTIG is part of the Jackson School of Geo- The successful candidate will be expected to:
Geosciences; sciences, which houses top research programs (i) work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
• Current CV; across all areas of the Earth Sciences. UTIG students from a wide range of disciplines, cul-
• Research statement; is also closely allied with the Texas Advanced tures, and academic backgrounds; (ii) teach
• Teaching statement; Computing Center [ https://www.tacc.utexas undergraduate and graduate courses related
• The names of five colleagues who can pro- .edu/ ], and it is involved in several research to Earth Surface Processes; (iii) publish quality
vide us with a reference. centers and programs at UT focused on emerg- research in high-impact, peer-reviewed out-
The positions will remain open until filled. ing Earth Science problems, such as the Center lets; (iv) develop an externally-funded research
The University of Miami is an equal opportunity for Planetary Systems Habitability [ https:// program; (v) mentor diverse graduate and
employer. habitability.utexas.edu/ ], the Center for Space undergraduate students; and (vi) serve univer-
Research [ https://www.csr.utexas.edu/ ], and sity, professional, and/or public organizations
Three Research Associates/ the Oden Institute for Computational Engineer- from an ethical and evidence-based position.
Research Scientists, University of ing and Sciences [ https://www.oden.utexas Screening of applications begins on January
Texas, Institute for Geophysics .edu/ ]. UTIG employs both computational- and 3, 2022. To learn more and apply, visit www.wsu
The University of Texas Institute for Geophys- field-based technical support staff, and oper- .edu/jobs and enter R-3361 in the search bar.
WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.
ics [ https://www.ig.utexas.edu/ ] (UTIG) seeks ates a variety of field equipment and lab facili-
to hire three Research Staff members in the ties [ https://ig.utexas.edu/facilities/ ].
following two broadly defined areas: (1) Global Applications should include a cover letter, OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Change, including but not limited to: climate, curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of
extreme weather, sea level, coastal processes, research interests, a one-page diversity state- Jonathan O. Davis Fellowship, Quaternary
and cryosphere; and (2) Solid Earth Geophys- ment, up to three recent peer-reviewed pub- Geology of the Great Basin, Desert Research
ics, including but not limited to: earthquake lications, and the names and contact infor- Institute, Nevada. One Masters student will be
processes, geodesy, marine geophysics and mation of three qualified persons who can funded up to $2500 and one PhD student will be
tectonics, and solid earth-cryosphere interac- provide the search committee a reference let- funded up to $5,000. The national fellowship is
tion. We seek colleagues who creatively use ter upon request. For full consideration, appli- open to graduate students enrolled in an M.S.
theoretical, computational, observational and/ cations should be submitted by January 15, or Ph.D. program at any university in the United
or experimental approaches to address fun- 2022. You can view and apply for the position States. Applications must be submitted as a sin-
on the University’s job page [ https://utaustin
damental problems and processes on Earth .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/ gle PDF to JODfellowship@dri.edu by January
or other planets. Current areas of research at details/Research-Associate_R_00016687 ]. For 15, 2022. Details on application and submission
UTIG include climate modeling and dynamics, additional information about the application requirements can be found at https://www.dri
paleoclimatology, ice sheet and ocean dynam- process, please contact Rosalind Gamble .edu/about/awards-and-scholarships/davis
ics, marine geology and geophysics, plate tec- (rgamble@ig.utexas.edu). For additional infor- -fellowship/. Proposals will not be returned.
tonics and mantle convection, theoretical geo- mation about the position, please contact
physics, earthquake processes, and planetary the search committee chair: Yuko Okumura
geophysics. We are interested in candidates (yukoo@ig.utexas.edu).
who will bring new research expertise and per-
spectives to UTIG. Successful applicants will Assistant Professor, Earth Hiring?
be expected to contribute to a dynamic and Find those qualified geoscientists to fill
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