EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2024
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar - 4/26/2024
125 TROWBRIDGE HALL - 3:30 - 5PM
Presenter: Dr. Michael Eddy - Assistant Professor - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Title: Hunting for Fossil Magma Reservoirs in the Geologic Record
Abstract: Petrologic constraints suggest that high-silica rhyolite is segregated from partially crystallized silicic magma reservoirs within the Earth’s upper crust. Such an origin requires that the remnants of these magma reservoirs fully crystallize to form plutons and that some granitoid plutons must be the complementary cumulates from which rhyolitic melt was derived. Yet, identifying clear volumes of rock that represent discrete fossil magma reservoirs within granitoid plutons has been challenging. I will walk through examples where our research group has studied granitoids to better understand the relationship between granitoids and rhyolitic melt.
Reminders:
- Early registration - fall 2024: 4/8 - 4/26/24
- single thesis deposit (5PM CST) - 4/23/24
- close of classes: 5/3/24
- final exam week: 5/6 - 5/10/24
- Commencement: 5/9 - 5/12/24
- First Day of Summer classes - 5/13/24
End of semester gathering
Everyone - students, grad students, faculty, and staff - is invited to an end of semester celebration on Wednesday, May 1st, at 5:30PM. Please join us in 115B TH for food and drinks. We’ll have tables and chairs set up in the hallways.
Please join in celebrating one another’s accomplishments this past academic year!
Graduate student defenses - Summer 2024
STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EACH STUDENT’S PRESENTATION (FIRST 30 - 45 MINUTES)
- 6/6, Thursday, 10:00AM (CST) - Samson Bruxvoort [Master’s Defense] - 135 Trowbridge Hall - [faculty advisor: Bill McClelland]
- Title TBD
- 6/20, Thursday, 9:00AM (CST) - Elizabeth Occhi [Master’s Defense] - 115B Trowbridge Hall - [faculty advisor: Jessica Meyer]
- Title TBD
environmental sciences club meetings
- Wednesday April 24- Club meeting in room 125, Brad Cramer will be talking at 6pm.
- Thursday April 25- Lunch hour talk with Dr. Baker about prairie restoration at 12 in the Trowbridge conference room, room 115.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
Stable Isotope Laboratory Manager - The University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas
The W. M. Keck Paleoenvironmental and Environmental Isotope Laboratory (KPESIL) in the Department of Geology at the University of Kansas invites applications for a laboratory manager with experience in low temperature stable isotope geochemistry. The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily function of KPESIL and ensures smooth operation of the laboratory that includes two Thermofinnigan MAT 253 isotope ratio mass spectrometers and peripherals including Kiel IV carbonate device. The successful applicant will report directly to the lab director and in consultation, will responsibility and autonomy for day-to-day decisions on laboratory management, including training, supervision and scheduling of GRAs, and student hourly employees.
Closing date: May 9, 2024
Position Summary:
This tenure track assistant professor position will have a 15% teaching, 35% extension and 50% research program. The successful candidate will teach a senior/graduate level course in agricultural air quality that covers topics such as chemical processes governing gaseous losses to the atmosphere, impacts of soil/agricultural management on gas fluxes, downwind impacts of agricultural emissions, and monitoring and measurement of agricultural emissions (gas and particulate matter). Candidates should have demonstrated teaching experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a nationally recognized research and extension program in agricultural air quality focused on issues facing Idaho animal agriculture and communities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Animal Science, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field at the time of hire.
- Experience with emission measurement equipment such as FTIR, Li-CORE, Eddy Covariance and other similar equipment.
- Experience with researching topics such as agricultural management practices and greenhouse gas emissions; reduction of emissions related to odor in confinement animal agriculture systems; airborne transport of sediment and particulate matter and associated bacteria and contaminants in relation to human health, and impacts of prescribed and wildfire on air quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
- Experience with teaching senior/graduate level courses in agricultural air quality covering topics such as chemical processes governing gaseous losses to the atmosphere, impacts of soil/agricultural management on gas fluxes, downwind impacts of agricultural emissions, and monitoring and measurement of agricultural emissions (gas and particulate matter).
- Experience securing outside funding to support their program.
- Experience recruiting and advising graduate MS and PhD students.
- Ability to build a nationally recognized research and extension program in agricultural air quality focused on issues facing Idaho animal agriculture and communities.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move 40 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move 40 lbs.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: F001236P
Posting Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Applications received by May 1, 2024 will receive first consideration.
Along with your on-line application, please write:
- A letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
- A statement of research summarizing your research accomplishments, current work, and future direction and potential of your work.
- A statement of teaching summarizing your teaching and mentoring style.
In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, unofficial transcripts and three (3) reference letters emailed directly to rcollier@uidaho.edu.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Teaching Professor of Geological Engineering - Missouri Univ. of Science and Tech - Rolla, Missouri
The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) and the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invite applications for a Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position in Geological Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering to begin in August 2024. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to GGPE and CArEE, with the former being the home department. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
The applicant for this position will teach a variety of courses, which may include engineering geology, rock engineering, subsurface exploration, geological engineering design, soil mechanics, and other courses depending on the expertise of the faculty member and the needs of the department. The faculty member should be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
The educational requirements may be met through a Ph.D. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related discipline, OR through a M.S. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related field with 15 or more years of related industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in either industry or academia is desired. Candidates who are licensed Professional Engineers or who have the capability of quickly obtaining licensure are preferred.
Application Materials
Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a teaching statement, and 4) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T’s Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using Reference Number 00090709. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.
Application Deadline
Deadline for priority consideration is May 15, 2024, but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Professor of Earth Surface Dynamics - ETH Zurich - Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Professor of Earth Surface Dynamics
The Department of Earth Sciences (www.erdw.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The successful candidate is expected to create and oversee an innovative research programme directed at topics closely related to process geomorphology, planetary-scale feedbacks in critical zone science, and/or tectonic-climate interactions. The future professor will combine an array of approaches, including field measurements, laboratory analytical approaches, remote sensing technology and numerical simulations at scales ranging from the laboratory to the large field scale. The facilities for cosmogenic isotope analysis at the ETH Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics provide an outstanding resource which the successful candidate may choose to employ.
A strong analytical background is expected. She or he is a leading scientist with a proven record of innovative research. The new professor and her/his research group will be expected to contribute to introductory and advanced courses in geomorphology and sedimentology, including associated field excursions. The Swiss Alps and foreland provide outstanding venues for field teaching and student projects. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2024.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH
Fully Funded Summer Field Camp Opportunity - Univ of Texas, Permian Basin - Odessa, Texas
Few spots are still available in the Advanced Field Geology Course at UT-Permian Basin. Come join us as we study the fascinating world-class geology of the western United States. The course includes field lessons in the following locations: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park, Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Grand Canyon, Carrizozo Valley of Fires (volcanic lava flows), and the Arches of Utah. Best of all, Texas students’ tuition and fees are fully covered through a scholarship. We will leave May 13th and come back June 2nd. Contact Dr. Mohamed Zobaa (zobaa_m@utpb.edu) to sign up or for more information.
Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzuQ-w-NfA8
Closing date: May 11, 2024
Dr. Walter McDonald in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University is seeking Masters or PhD students for two graduate research assistantship positions.
Position 1: Evaluating PFAS in stormwater systems. The goal of this project is to evaluate the extent of PFAS in stormwater systems using stormwater monitoring methods. This student will be tasked with developing a monitoring program to evaluate the presence of PFAS in different stormwater systems in Wisconsin. Preference will be given to candidates with background in urban stormwater management and or environmental engineering.
Position 2: Monitoring green stormwater infrastructure. The goal of this project is to monitor the pollutant mitigation of newly installed green infrastructure practices to treat stormwater runoff from a highway overpass. The student will be responsible for installing and maintaining monitoring equipment, collecting stormwater runoff samples, testing those samples in the lab, and developing reports.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to the desired project-specific qualifications, the successful candidates will have a Bachelors or Masters degree in civil and environmental engineering or other related field, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
The positions have an anticipated start date of Summer or Fall of 2024 or Spring 2025. Interested candidates should send a statement of interest and a resume to Dr. Walter McDonald (walter.mcdonald@marquette.edu), as well as complete a graduate school application at http://www.marquette.edu/grad/future-apply.php/.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
4TH ANNUAL RESILIENT SUPPLY OF CRITICAL MINERALS WORKSHOP - AUGUST 7 - 8, 2024, MISSOURI S&T
Missouri S&T is excited to host the fourth annual workshop on “Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals.” The workshop series brings together interdisciplinary stakeholders from academia, industry, and government. Our goal is to provide a long-term collaborative platform to help implement action and disseminate research on critical minerals.
Registration opens April 2024
2024 Topical Sessions including:
- The Critical Mineral Potential of the US: Evaluation of existing and exploration for new resources
- Critical Minerals Workforce Development: How to grow the US critical minerals workforce
- Mineral Processing & Recycling: Maximizing critical mineral recovery from existing production streams
- Policy & Supply Chain Economics: Reshoring critical mineral production
Workshop sponsor: National Science Foundation
Iowa Groundwater Association Spring Meeting - APRIL 30TH - INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER – CEDAR RAPIDS
Click here to view calendar event, full agenda, and to register
Registration Opens March 5 at 6AM
When: April 30, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Indian Creek Nature Center - 5300 Otis Rd SE - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Topics: Drought, Groundwater Levels, and Groundwater Contamination
CEUs for Well Contractors, Water Operators, and Groundwater Professionals will be offered, amount is TBD and will be updated ASAP.
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