EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2023
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar – 9/1/2023 – 3:30PM, 125 Trowbridge Hall
Presenter: Dr. Francesc Pérez Peris, University of Iowa - Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Post-Doc, Visiting Scholar
Title: From the Fezouata Shale to the Ibex area: new insights from the Tremadocian (Lower Ordovician) and the Ordovician Radiation
Abstract: Placed between two major biodiversification events, the Cambrian Explosion and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, the Tremadocian (Lower Ordovician) is a key time period for understanding the early evolution of animals. Paleontological data from two Tremadocian outcrops, the Fezouata Shale (North Zagora, Morocco) and the Ibex area (Western Utah, USA) are combined here. While the Fezouata Shale provides information about soft tissues not usually preserved in the fossil record, the Ibex area provides one of the most outstanding trilobite records in the world. Major changes in trilobite anatomy and diversity are identified, providing new information about the transition between the Cambrian and the Ordovician ecosystems.
reminders:
- Last day to add a course without dean's approval - 9/1
- Last day to change existing registration - 9/1
- Last day to drop without a 'W' - 9/1
- Last day for late registrations - undergrad & grad - 9/1
- Office closed Labor Day - 9/4 (University holiday)
- Degree application deadline - 9/29
WELCOME BACK EVENT – FALL 2023
Join us on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 for the Fall Welcoming Event for Geoscience and Environmental Science majors!
New majors, freshmen, and transfer students
- When: 5:00 - 5:30PM
- Where: Trowbridge Hall, Room 125
All Geoscience and Environmental Science majors
- When: 5:30 - 7:00PM
- where: Trowbridge Hall, Rooms 134 & 135
Meet the faculty and your fellow students! Free pizza is included!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNDERGRADUATE/ENTRY LEVEL
PhD/MS Opportunities with K-Pg Antarctic Field Work, University of Alabama
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
We are seeking two graduate students for an NSF-funded project to examine the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary in Antarctica through sediment coring and surface sampling. The project is led by Dr. Tom Tobin and Dr. Becky Totten, both in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama, as well as collaborators at other institutions around the country. Positions will be fully funded (stipend, tuition waiver, benefits) by a mix of GRA (Graduate Research Assistant) and GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistant) support, and students may be eligible for internal fellowship awards. We are looking for students to enroll in Fall 2024, and participate in field work planned for Spring 2026, though the start date may be flexible. Specific research areas include sedimentology, sedimentary and invertebrate geochemistry, and micropaleontology. More information, including a form to express interest in the position, are available at: https://ttobin.people.ua.edu/csi-antarctica.html
MS/PhD Opportunities in Coastal, River, and Ice Processes, University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks - Fairbanks, Alaska
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS, uaf.edu/cfos) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking 1-2 MSc or PhD student(s) (research assistant) to join an exciting new lab—led by Dr. Steven Dykstra—focused on the physical and geomorphic processes of coasts, deltas/estuaries, and rivers. The funded opportunity includes a competitive stipend, paid tuition, and benefits. In addition to classes, students will learn skills in conducting fieldwork, timeseries analysis, analytical modeling, and communication. For more information see https://findajob.agu.org/job/8021280/ms-phd-assistantships-in-coastal-river-and-ice-processes/ and to apply, send a one-page letter of motivation, a CV, and contact information for 3 references to sdykstra@alaska.edu. Application reviews will begin August 21 and continued on a rolling basis.
MS Student Research Assistantship, Geophysics, Missouri State University
Missouri State University - Springfield, Missouri
Kevin Mickus at Missouri State University is seeking a MS candidate to work on gravity and magnetic data from Iraq. This is a 12 month funded position for 2 years. The MS degree at MSU is Geography and Geology with a Geology Emphasis. The student must take at least 3 GIS type courses in addition to other geology/geophysics courses. The position could start in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. If interested, contact kevinmickus@missouristate.edu
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Earth Sciences, Kent State University
Kent State University - Kent, Ohio
The Department of Earth Sciences at Kent State University (http://www.kent.edu/earth-sciences) invites applications for a tenure-track open rank faculty member whose research focuses on interactions between the hydrosphere and other aspects of the earth sciences (lithosphere, biosphere, cryosphere and/or atmosphere). The position starts August 2024. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in the Earth or Marine Sciences, and be able to interface well with faculty working at the nexus of environmental and earth system sciences research. Specific research interests are open, but preference will be given to applicants who complement departmental faculty strengths. Examples of inter-related hydrology-earth system science disciplines include fluvial processes, watershed hydrology, process geomorphology, critical zone science, water resources, water quality, marine science, and paleoclimatology. Preference will be given to applicants using both field and laboratory methods.
Responsibilities will include developing a strong, externally funded research program, advising Ph.D. and M.S. students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty, and an introductory course in physical or environmental earth sciences.
The Department of Earth Sciences has 10 full-time faculty members, 55 undergraduates and 25 graduate students. Current faculty research includes the areas of paleoceanography, biogeochemistry, sedimentary geology, paleontology, critical zone science, environmental remote sensing, water-mineral surface interactions, flow and transport in porous media, and tectonics and landform development. The successful applicant will be able to contribute to and benefit from Kent State’s Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative (ESDRI), which includes recent hires in Earth Sciences, Geography, and Biological Sciences. The ESCI department at Kent State University houses a broad array of analytical instruments (www.kent.edu/earth-sciences/facilities).
Kent State University, an R1 doctoral university, is dedicated to faculty and student success. It has been named as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education 11 times, and was one of only six schools nationwide to receive the 2018 Healthy Campus Award. Nestled in the Cuyahoga River Valley in NE Ohio, Kent State is less than 50 miles from Cleveland, 20 miles from Akron, and 10 miles from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Applicants should upload a cover letter, current CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references to: http://jobs.kent.edu/(986882). For more information please contact the Chair of the search committee at earthsci@kent.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Kent State University is an AA/EOO Employer and encourages applications from candidates committed to working with diverse populations and who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Environmental Science, Bates College
Bates College - Lewiston, Maine
The Program in Environmental Studies (ES) at Bates College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in environmental science to begin August 2024. The new faculty member will join ongoing cross-STEM initiatives in inclusive pedagogy and curricular renovation. We are especially interested in individuals trained in environmental science who are comfortable working with other natural scientists as well as with social scientists and humanists. FMI and to apply, please see https://apply.interfolio.com/130443
Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, California
The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an Assistant Professor Faculty position with an expected start date of July 1, 2024.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Apply Link: https://apptrkr.com/4495949
Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Trinity University
Trinity University - San Antonio, Texas
The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geosciences. A Ph.D. in Geosciences is required and experience teaching at the college level is preferred. The successful candidate must have a commitment to undergraduate teaching and will be expected to develop an active research program that involves undergraduates. The successful candidate will teach across the Geosciences curriculum, including introductory and core geosciences courses, as well as upper-level courses related to environmental geosciences. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to department and university core curricula (e.g., the First-Year Experience) and have experience with interdisciplinary instruction and/or global education. We seek research specialties that complement current expertise in the department; examples include but are not limited to oceanographic and coastal processes, terrestrial geomorphic processes, critical zone research, environmental geophysics, and climate and/or environmental change research. The use of GIS in research and teaching will be considered an asset.
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution. Both the Department of Geosciences and the University value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is committed to engaging in practices that ensure a welcoming, inclusive campus and community of learning for all students, faculty, and staff.
Trinity is a primarily undergraduate institution that offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information about Trinity and San Antonio can be found in this Resource Guide. The Geosciences Department, housed in the Center for Sciences and Innovation, has granted degrees in the geosciences for over 50 years and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium.
Interested? Trinity faculty will be attending GSA Connects 2023. If you'd like to meet with them in Pittsburgh, please email geossearch@trinity.edu.
How to apply: candidates must apply through Trinity University’s Employment Opportunities Portal, linked here. Under “Start your application” select “Apply Manually” and only complete required fields. Candidates should submit the following items in pdf format in the Application Documents field (limited to 5 total files):
• a single file containing a cover letter (1-2 pages, single-spaced), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references;
• a file with a statement of undergraduate teaching experience and philosophy;
• a file with documentation of teaching effectiveness;
• a file with description of research plans; and
• a file with a 250-500 word diversity statement responding to the prompt, “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching and research.”
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting your application. If you need to revise your application or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at (210) 999-7507 or email HumanResources@trinity.edu. Review of completed applications will begin on October 24, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. Questions about the search can be directed to Dr. Benjamin Surpless, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geosciences.
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, it provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by federal, state or local laws.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Urbana, Illinois
The Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a scholar with expertise in the broad area of climate-driven environmental hazards. Possible focus areas include, but are not limited to: natural variability and climate change impacts on the water cycle including extreme events (e.g., floods and droughts); climate-driven impacts on the critical zone (e.g., soil moisture, landslides, coastal erosion, carbon and nitrogen cycles, impacts of wildfire); cryosphere changes (ice sheet collapse, glacier loss, permafrost melt); sea level rise; paleoclimate perspectives on climate hazards; and natural variability and climate change influences on key climate modes that control natural hazards such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally funded and independent research program and will be expected to teach at least two courses annually within the Geology curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The full-time, 9-month (academic year) tenure-track faculty appointment is at the Assistant Professor level with a target start date of August 16, 2024. Salary is competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.
The Department is committed to building and maintaining an excellent and diverse academic environment. We are dedicated to advancing inclusion and diversity through our teaching, research, and service. Qualified applications will be considered regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in the Earth Sciences or a related field by mid-June 2024 for a preferred start date of Aug 16, 2024. Applicants must show evidence of a promising research agenda and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching effectiveness.
Candidates whose PhD may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials by Oct. 6, 2023. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and three statements of no more than two pages each:
1) A statement of teaching interest and philosophy,
2) A statement of research interests, and
3) A statement detailing how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the institution’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students.
We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
Questions can be directed to search committee chair Prof. Jessica Conroy- jconro@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Environmental Studies/Climate Science, Tenure-Track Position (Start Fall 2024), Grinnell College
Grinnell College - Grinell, Iowa
The Environmental Studies program at Grinnell College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in climate science beginning Fall 2024. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Associate Professor possible. We seek to hire a broadly trained earth scientist who studies climate change. Possible areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, climate modeling, hydrology, glaciology, paleoclimatology, and oceanography. Teaching responsibilities will include an introductory geoscience course, an intermediate-level course in climate science, an upper-level elective in the candidate’s area of specialization, and the Environmental Studies senior seminar. The candidate is expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.
For more details and application instructions, go to https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Deadline October 1, 2023. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Andrew Graham, at ClimateSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3169. EEO. Background check required.
Tenure-Track Junior Faculty Position, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford University
Stanford University - Stanford, California
Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences. We invite candidates that have completed or will soon complete their Ph.D. in a broad range of areas including but not limited to geochemistry, sedimentary geology, and structural geology. We also encourage applicants that apply their disciplines in the context of field research, planetary science, or both. The successful candidate will serve as faculty in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Candidates must have an exceptional record of scholarly work, demonstrate a dedication to teaching, and an established commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application materials need to be submitted online at this link. The deadline to submit your application is October 30, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for three reference letter writers
4. Combined research and teaching statement (not to exceed 3 pages)
The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their combined research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
The expected base pay range for this position is $126,000-$145,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact Claudia Baroni at cbaroni@stanford.edu.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH
Guatemala GeoHazards IRES program undergraduate research opportunity is now accepting online applications for 2024 participants on their website: https://info.umkc.edu/GuatemalaGeoHazards/
Students will travel with faculty mentors to Guatemala from Dec. 28, 2023-January 18, 2024 to conduct field research in volcanology, paleoseismology, and surficial processes. Participants will reconvene at UMKC in Kansas City from May 12-26, 2024 to analyze lab samples and synthesize the research for a program poster session. All travel and room/board is covered by the program and a student stipend is provided. Spanish-speaking students, veterans, women, and students from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023.
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