1. Assistant Professor Positions in 1) Igneous/Metamorphic Processes and 2) Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

Two Positions at Montana State University: 1) Assistant Professor in Igneous or Metamorphic Processes and 2) Assistant Professor in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy.

The Department of Earth Sciences at Montana State University (http://www.montana.edu/earthsciences/) invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions:

1) Assistant Professor in Igneous or Metamorphic Processes. We seek an active teacher and researcher in the one of the areas of igneous or metamorphic petrology with a strength in field-based petrologic research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower division Earth System Science, undergraduate Earth Materials, Mineralogy, and Igneous or Metamorphic Petrology, and upper-division/graduate courses in their specialty area and contribute to doctoral training.

2) Assistant Professor in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy. We seek an active teacher and researcher in the broad are of sedimentology who can contribute to our geoscience program inareas of sedimentary systems, basin analysis, or tectonostratigraphy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower division Earth System Science, undergraduate Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, and upper-division/graduate courses in their speciality area and contribute to doctoral training.

We seek people who can contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives, has demonstrated empirical and analytical skills, and is eager to build a nationally competitive research and teaching program that supports undergraduate/graduate education. The Department strives to maintain a rich and diverse faculty group, and women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Details

Employer

EARTH SCIENCES, MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Location

Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana

Posted

Sep 20, 2016

Closes

Oct 20, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Planetary Sciences, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000286/assistant-professor-positions-in-1-igneous-metamorphic-processes-and-2-sedimentology-stratigraphy/

2. Ph.D Student - Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

We are accepting applications for a Ph.D. student in the field of Paleoclimate within the Brown University Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences.

The doctoral candidate will work with Professors Steve Clemens and Yongsong Huang on an NSF funded project designed to reconstruct and understand mechanisms driving changes in late Pleistocene Indian Monsoon circulation using a combination of sediments recovered during Bay of Bengal IODP Expedition 353 and numerical modeling.

Details

Employer

Brown University

Location

Providence, Rhode Island (US)

Posted

Sep 20, 2016

Closes

Oct 20, 2016

Contact

Prof Steven Clemens

Discipline

Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000281/ph-d-student-department-of-earth-environmental-and-planetary-sciences/

3. Assistant Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the fields of climate, carbon cycling, or paleoclimatology. The ideal candidate will study climate or the effects of climate change in modern systems and/or over Cenozoic Earth history. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: paleoclimatology and records of consequent environmental change; elemental cycling and associated climate feedbacks; the response of terrestrial, marine, and/or freshwater systems to climate change. The candidate is expected to employ quantitative tools and ideally will integrate field observations with laboratory measurements.

Details

Employer

Washington University

Location

Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Posted

Sep 20, 2016

Closes

Nov 01, 2016

Discipline

Global Environmental Change,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:

https://careers.agu.org/job/8000277/assistant-professor-of-earth-and-planetary-sciences/

4. Research Fellow Positions in Climate Research

The new IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) (scheduled to open on January 1st, 2017 upon final approval of Korean government) at Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea, is seeking to recruit Research Fellows in the following fields:

1) Tropical Climate Dynamics: past, present, future

2) Past-to-future transient climate Modeling

3) Polar processes (ice-sheet-ocean-sea ice-atmosphere dynamics)

4) Marine Biogeochemistry (large-scale processes and modeling)

5) Climate changes and human migration and evolution

Applicants should be cutting-edge scientists, have a PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography, atmospheric science, climate dynamics (or related). Applicants should have a strong publication record and a high level of independence and creativity.

Details:

Employer

Pusan National University (IBS Center for Climate Physics)

Location

Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea

Posted

Sep 21, 2016

Closes

Oct 20, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Cryosphere Sciences, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000275/research-fellow-positions-in-climate-research-/

5. Full Time Tenure Stream - Assistant Professor

The Department of Chemistry, in the Faculty of Science at York University, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the areas of Physical and/or Analytical Chemistry, to commence July 1, 2017. Of particular interest would be candidates whose research would complement York’s historic and existing strengths in atmospheric chemistry and mass spectrometry. The successful candidate is expected to hold the Guy Warwick Rogers Chair in Chemistry for a five-year term, renewable subject to review.

The Department seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, post-doctoral experience in relevant areas, an outstanding research record and must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an excellent and innovative research program, secure and maintain external peer-reviewed research funding, recruit and supervise graduate students, and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Details:

Employer

York University, Department of Chemistry

Location

Toronto (City), Ontario

Posted

Sep 20, 2016

Closes

Oct 20, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000272/full-time-tenure-stream-assistant-professor-/

6. 2017 Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will serve as an Exploration Fellow. The mission of the postdoctoral fellowship is to foster SESE’s interdisciplinary research program by attracting and supporting outstanding early-career scientists and engineers to pursue independent research in collaboration with SESE faculty. Research areas within SESE encompass theoretical and observational astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, earth and planetary science, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2017. The expected duration of the Fellowship is three years.

Details:

Employer

Arizona State University

Location

Arizona State University, Tempe

Salary

$61,000 with health benefits, plus $9,000 per year in discretionary research funds

Posted

Sep 20, 2016

Closes

Nov 19, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Geodesy, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Planetary Sciences, Seismology, Social Sciences , Solid Earth Geophysics, Space Physics,Tectonophysics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Fellowship

Link:

https://careers.agu.org/job/8000113/2017-exploration-fellowship-in-earth-and-space-science/

7. Assistant Professor, Shallow/Environmental Geophysics

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announces a tenure-track position in shallow environmental/engineering geophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates with a concentration in shallow characterization (e.g., potential fields, seismic, etc.) and/or modeling relevant to a wide range of issues, including but not limited to environmental applications that would connect geophysical, geomechanical, geochemical, hydrological, and biological observations.

To Apply: Applications must include the following: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of research and teaching interests, (4) a description of how the applicant would approach broadening participation of underrepresented groups in the geosciences, and (5) complete contact information for at least three references.

Details:

Employer

The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Geologial Sciences

Location

The University of Texas at El Paso

Posted

Sep 19, 2016

Closes

Oct 19, 2016

Contact

James Kubicki

Discipline

Geochemistry, Near Surface Geophysics, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Desired Certifications

Certified Environmental Professional, Data Management Certification, GIS Certification, Professional Geologist, Professional Hydrologist

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000270/assistant-professor-shallow-environmental-geophysics/

8. Endowed Professor of Marine Science

The Monmouth University School of Science invites outstanding applicants for the position of Endowed Professor of Marine Science. This is a position at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the Department of Biology.

The incumbent will have a PhD in Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, or a related marine science discipline and will occupy a key research and teaching position associated with our B.S. in Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP ).

Details:

Employer

Monmouth University

Location

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Posted

Sep 19, 2016

Closes

Oct 19, 2016

Ref

877723

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000269/endowed-professor-of-marine-science/

9. Project Leader Positions in Climate and Biogeochemical Research

The new IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) (scheduled to open on January 1st, 2017, upon final approval of Korean government) at Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea, is seeking to recruit Project Leaders in the following fields:

1. Past-to-future transient climate modeling

2. Paleo climate dynamics (large-scale processes and modeling)

3. Polar processes (ice-sheet-ocean-sea ice-atmosphere dynamics)

The successful applicants, with at least 6 years of postdoctoral experience, will lead and supervise a small research team (1-2 research fellows) to conduct innovative, cutting-edge research leading to high-impact publications in international refereed journals. The project leaders will closely interact with the ICCP director and other research groups within the center. Travel and workshop funds will be available and access to a new supercomputer will be established in 2017/18.

Applicants should be emerging leaders in their field and have a PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography, atmospheric science, climate dynamics (or related). Applicants should have an outstanding publication record, a high level of independence and proven leadership skills and experience.

Details:

Employer

Pusan National University (IBS Center for Climate Physics)

Location

Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea

Posted

Sep 18, 2016

Closes

Oct 18, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Geochemistry, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Researcher

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000260/project-leader-positions-in-climate-and-biogeochemical-research/

10. Assistant Professor of Geology

The Geology Department at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in environmental geochemistry starting in fall 2017. PhD required at the time of appointment. Courses taught by the successful candidate will include hydrology, geochemistry, and environmental field methods at the majors level, and physical geology at the introductory level. We seek a dynamic, creative teacher/scholar, dedicated to diverse teaching approaches, enthusiastic about teaching intensive field-based geology courses, and able to develop a strong research program including collaboration with undergraduates.

Details:

Employer

Washington and Lee University

Location

Lexington, Virginia

Posted

Sep 18, 2016

Closes

Oct 18, 2016

Discipline

Geochemistry

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000161/assistant-professor-of-geology/?LinkSource=PremiumListing