Month: May 2016

Staff Scientist in Geophysics, Geochemistry, and/or Cosmochemistry – Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science

The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) at the Carnegie Institution for Science seeks applicants for the position of Staff Scientist in the broad categories of geophysics, geochemistry, and/or cosmochemistry. We are particularly interested in innovative researchers whose observations help to constrain the role of fluids (e.g., water, other volatiles, melt) in: the past and present evolution of the solid Earth; the formation and early development of Earth’s atmosphere; and/or the origin of volatiles on Earth and other rocky planets. Subfields of interest include, but are not limited to, geodesy, geo/cosmochemistry, magnetotellurics, noble gases, remote sensing, seismology, and/or astrochemistry. Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. The applicant should complement existing strengths within the Department (http://dtm.carnegiescience.edu/research). We especially encourage applications from early career scientists and from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Carnegie Institution is a basic research organization with a history of innovative instrumentation development. DTM staff scientists hold 12-month salaried appointments and pursue independent research supported by a combination of endowment and federal funds. DTM staff scientists do not have teaching duties, but we place considerable emphasis on the mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

Applications should be submitted online here (https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/) and should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans, and abstracts from the applicant’s three most important papers. Please also provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees, whose letters may be requested by DTM. Review of the applications will begin on August 1, 2016. Please contact the chair of the search committee Lara Wagner with any questions regarding this position by email at lwagner@carnegiescience.edu. The Carnegie Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Apply Now (https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/apply/25193/)

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1) Senior Project Associate for Secondary Ion Probe and Electron Microprobe – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

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1) Senior Project Associate for Secondary Ion Probe and Electron Microprobe – Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences, in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, invites applications for the positon of senior project associate for the secondary ion probe (SIMS) and electron microprobe (EMP). Virginia Tech facilities include a Cameca IMS 7f GEO SIMS and a Cameca SX50 EMP. The responsibilities of the manager include:  instrument maintenance and repair, development of analytical protocols and software update, data collection, training, and support of microprobe users and scheduling of users.

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in geosciences, materials science or related discipline. He/she must have communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated technological expertise related with SIMS and EMP, demonstrated knowledge of both computer software and hardware related to controlling the SIMS and/or EMP.  Preferences will be given to those candidates who have experience working with students and/or other users in a training capacity of these instruments; experience with SIMS for volatile (H, C, S, Cl, etc.) determination in minerals and melt inclusions; experience with EMP for chemical analyses of minerals and melt inclusions; knowledge of mineralogy, petrology, and material science.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, and list of three professional references upon applying through www.jobs.vt.edu posting number SR0160046 or via the link: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/65345.  Review of applications will begin on May 6, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ms. Sharon Collins (sharon62@vt.edu).

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Esteban Gazel, (egazel@vt.edu); Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA;  (540) 231-2296.  Further information about the Department is available at www.geos.vt.edu/.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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2) Faculty Positions in Geosciences and Environmental Science – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. The positions can be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, starting as early as Fall 2016. The successful candidates are expected to develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs, to help develop and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to supervise graduate student research. In the case of an appointment with tenure, the candidate must already be internationally recognized and have a demonstrated record of external research funding. A Ph.D. is required in the Earth Sciences or a related natural sciences discipline; post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Applicants are sought for two focus areas: Geosciences including low-temperature geochemistry and studies of the early Earth, cosmochemistry, geophysics and geodynamics, volcanology and igneous petrology. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our recent hires with expertise in sedimentary, metamorphic and tectonic processes, planetary geology, and planetary atmospheres.

Environmental Sciences including: natural resources (including water, metals, soils, and energy), ecology, critical zone science, marine sciences, cryospheric sciences, geomorphology, landscape hydrology, environmental change, air pollution, and, biogeochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our program in Global Environmental Change and Sustainability.

Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to forge research and teaching ties with other parts of the Johns Hopkins community that are active in the earth and environmental sciences, and sustainability. They include multiple engineering departments, Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, the Applied Physics Laboratory, and the cross-departmental Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and Health Institute. There are excellent opportunities for additional collaborations within the Baltimore-Washington region, including with the Carnegie Institution, the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Maryland, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Applications must be submitted electronically using Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/34960), should indicate the relevant focus area and must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and complete contact information of at least three references. Questions concerning submission of application materials should be directed to Kristen Heisey (kgaines@jhu.edu). Other requests for information may be directed to Professor Sverjensky, Geosciences, Search Committee Chair (sver@jhu.edu) and/or Professor Waugh, Environmental Sciences Search Committee Chair (Waugh@jhu.edu). Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by 30 June, 2016 will receive full consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. is required in the Earth Sciences or a related natural sciences discipline; post-doctoral experience is desirable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be submitted electronically using Interfolio, should indicate the relevant focus area and must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and complete contact information of at least three references.

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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