Programs and Events

2020 Killam Postdoctoral Program

The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Dalhousie University invites applications for the Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships.  Dalhousie University awards annually approximately 5 new fellowships in all disciplines to Canadian or International scholars of superior academic research ability, who have not obtained their PhD degree from Dalhousie, and have obtained their degrees no earlier than Jan 1, 2018.

The Department has a long history of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, with a current emphasis on marine geology/geophysics, petroleum systems, tectonics, high temperature geochemistry/experimental petrology, earth surface processes, environment and human health, and environmental action research. It hosts various analytical and experimental facilities including the newly-established National Seismic Imaging Facility, recently upgraded and expanded facilities for cosmogenic isotope sample preparation, and a new stable isotope biogeochemistry laboratory (for a full list, see: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/earth-sciences/research/laboratories.html). The main campus is situated in Halifax – a city known for its youthful spirit, rich history, and scenic waterfront. Information about the Earth and Environmental Sciences department, current faculty, and research and teaching programmes can be found at:

http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/earth-sciences.html.

Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable for two years and currently valued at $55,000 annually including full benefits and a travel allowance for transportation to and from Halifax, a one-time research allowance ($3,000) and a conference travel grant ($1,000).

In preparing the research proposal, applicants are expected to discuss potential research projects with the Faculty members in their area of research interest:

https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/earth-sciences/faculty_staff/faculty.html

For information on the application process, see:

https://www.dal.ca/dept/killam-laureates/how-to-apply/postdoctoral-fellowships.html

Application instructions can be found here:

https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/fgs/funding/kpdf-compguidelines.pdf

All documents arranged by the applicant must be forwarded as both an electronic copy and as a hard copy.

Please email electronic copies to:       Mr. Sean Hartwell (Administrator)

Email: erthadm@dal.ca

Hard copies:

Killam Postdoc Application
Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee
c/o James Brenan, Chair
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4H6

Please note that hard copies with original signatures are required for your application to be considered by Dalhousie’s granting body and all document submission deadlines are strictly enforced. The deadline is December 16th for receipt of completed applications and all supporting

documents in the Department. (Please allow enough time for delivery.)

 

APS Grant for Users of USGS Topographic Maps

The American Philosophical Society, as part of its Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research program, is delighted to announce a new grant competition for doctoral students in a university geomorphology, geology, and/or physical geography program who have published a paper in which map interpretation techniques and detailed USGS topographic maps are used to determine how one or more present-day drainage basins evolved from whatever drainage system previously existed and/or how a major drainage divide was created by the dismemberment of whatever drainage system previously crossed it.

Applicants must include a link to a PDF of a recently published open-access paper in a journal specializing in geomorphology, geology, and/or geography. The paper should describe the topographic map interpretation techniques used to analyze USGS topographic map evidence so as to determine how one or more identified and described drainage basins or drainage divides originated and evolved.

Applicants will provide a statement describing what hypotheses were tested and how map evidence was used in those tests as well as the studied drainage basin(s) and/or divide(s) and the map interpretation methods used. Proposed future work will also be described. Two letters of support will accompany each application.

Up to $5,000 will be awarded to support work with or based on topographical maps. 

Please contact Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, American Philosophical Society, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org or 215-440-3429 for additional information and application forms. 
 

Master of Environmental Management, Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment

This two-year degree teaches analysis and management of natural environments for human benefit and ecosystem health. Students learn from faculty and peers while completing course requirements and pursuing a master’s project.

Degree Focus

Master of Environmental Management (MEM) students receive in-depth training in:

• Principles of economics, management, finance, law and/or policy
• Environmental science
• Data manipulation and analysis
• Professional and technical communication
• Time management, organization, project management and teamwork

Students also receive training in additional skills through courses offered in their individual master's concentrations.

The Nic School offers seven different concentrations within our Master of Environmental Management program:

• Business and Environment (BE)
• Coastal Environmental Management (CEM)
• Ecosystem Science & Conservation (ESC)
• Ecotoxicology & Environmental Health (EEH)
• Energy & Environment (EE)
• Environmental Economics & Policy (EEP)
• Water Resources Management (WRM)

 

Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences President-Elect Call for Nominations

The Canadian Federation of Earth Science (CFES) is an umbrella organization for thirteen Canadian earth science organizations, as well as five observer organizations. At the core of CFES is the CFES Council, which comprises representatives from each of the member organizations. In addition to Council, CFES has a Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the administration of CFES and for running its programs under the auspices of CFES Council. The Board comprises an executive and five Directors, with the Executive consisting of the CFES President, President-Elect, Past-President, and Secretary.

In essence, CFES exists to facilitate and coordinate national and international dialogs, initiatives, and programs that are best achieved through an integrated and coordinated effort among earth science organizations.

The CFES President chairs the Board of Directors and CFES Council, coordinates the various activities of CFES, sets the agenda, and provides leadership regarding CFES priorities in the context of the wishes of Council and important topics of a national and international scope that impact Canadian earth science.

The President-Elect assists the President in the above roles, and is responsible for liaising with CFES Council and other representatives of the member organizations (e.g., sending information, collecting feedback). This is of course in preparation for becoming President.

Nominations and expressions of interest should be directed to Dr. Iain Samson ( ), CFES Past-President and Chair of the nominating committee no later than February 29, 2020.
 

Employment Opportunities

Term 2 UBC Master of Data Science TA

We are accepting applications for TAships with the UBC Master of Data Science (MDS) program and Stat 547. A list of the MDS courses can be viewed here: https://ubc-mds.github.io/descriptions/. The Master of Data Science program is on the block system, and so each course lasts one month. We ideally want 12 hour/wk TA commitments per course. We welcome students TAing multiple courses. Our blocks fall roughly under these dates:

Block 4 is mid January to mid February, Block 5 is late February to late March, Block 6 is late March to late April.

If you are interested, we invite you to please fill out our application form here.

Postdoctoral Position, Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The newly formed Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center (OBSIC) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announces a competition for a Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship. OBSIC’s mission is to support discovery of the earth’s internal structure and its dynamic processes using seafloor seismic measurements. (See https://obsic.whoi.edu/.) The OBSIC Postdoctoral Fellowship, recognizing the importance of marine seismology and ocean-bottom seismic instrumentation to continued discovery in Earth Sciences, aims to help maintain the strength of the field by supporting instrumentation-focused research and development.

PROGRAM: You are invited to apply for this Fellowship for any project related to: 1) research and engineering in the area of seafloor seismic instrumentation, including the development and/or application of new sensors; 2) advancing our knowledge of earth structure with an emphasis on using ocean-bottom seismograph data, including the development and/or application of new analytical methodologies; 3) understanding earthquake-related processes using seafloor seismology and/or geodesy; 4) advancing our knowledge of the interplay between seafloor seismic measurements and oceanographic processes; and 5) other projects within this broad scope. The successful candidate may choose to carry out research with faculty in any of WHOI’s science and engineering departments, with staff at the USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, or a combination thereof..

ELIGIBILITY: New or recent recipients of a doctoral degree with interests in the geophysical sciences or engineering are eligible. Usually, scientists with more than two to three years of postdoctoral experience are not considered eligible for these awards.

STIPEND: Scholarships are awarded for 18-month appointments. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $61,200 per year, and relocation and health and welfare allowances, as well as a modest research budget.

APPLICATION: Completed applications will be accepted up to October 15, 2019 for consideration for Postdoctoral Scholar Awards for 2020-2021. In addition to the application form, the following are required: a current CV or resume; a minimum of three non-WHOI recommendations; a concise statement describing research interests, in particular those that the applicant would like to pursue at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as well as more general career plans; and a brief synopsis of their doctoral dissertation. Announcement of awards will be made in December.

TENURE: Recipients of awards can initiate their study and research period at the Institution any time after January 1, 2020 and before December 1, 2020.

Further information and application forms may be obtained through the Academic Programs section of the WHOI web pages at http://www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral, or by contacting:

The WHOI Postdoctoral Coordinator
Telephone: (508) 289-2950 ٠ E-mail:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Paleobiology/Paleoceanography, University of Victoria

The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences (SEOS) at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Paleobiology/Paleoceanography, to commence as early as July 1, 2020. We seek a researcher in paleobiology or paleoceanography who uses biological records to investigate the interaction of life with past global environments. We particularly seek candidates who will develop a research focus that examines the Earth as a system. The candidate will be able to interact broadly with faculty who specialize in solid-earth, earth-surface, ocean, and atmosphere processes.

The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, independent, externally-funded research program that complements existing strengths in SEOS. It is also expected that the candidate will supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including paleobiology, ideally marine geology, and other Earth-sciences courses. A PhD is required at the time of application and post-doctoral experience is desirable. Commensurate with their career stage, qualified candidates must have an excellent record of research published in or submitted to leading scientific journals. Effective teaching and student supervision are expected, supported by evidence which may include past experience, references, a teaching statement (see below), and the presentation of a candidacy seminar.

Applications, in a single pdf file, should include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information (name, address, email) for three references, a two-page statement describing the applicant’s research interests and direction, and a one-page statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy. In these statements, applicants should also indicate how they support diversity and inclusiveness in research and teaching. Applications or requests for further information should be sent electronically to Dr. Stan Dosso, Director, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, at . Review of applications will begin on Dec. 1 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Information about SEOS can be found at www.uvic.ca/science/seos/.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Structural Geology, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a tenure-track position in structural geology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (ref: VPA-EASC-2019-001). We seek candidates with research expertise in field-based structural geology and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction of introductory and advanced structural geology and bedrock mapping courses. Early career researchers are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Earth Sciences or a related discipline, a record of peer-reviewed publications related to structural geology, and the capacity to develop and lead an externally funded research program with undergraduate and graduate students. Potential research collaborations with current Earth Sciences faculty in basin analysis, crustal geophysics, economic geology, geochemistry, geochronology, and petrology would be an asset.

Candidates should submit a letter of application with the names and contact information (including email) of three referees, current curriculum vitae, and a statement of planned research program and teaching interests to: Dr. Gregory Dunning, Head, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X5, Canada, or, preferably, email applications in PDF format to: . Please quote the reference number VPA-EASC-2019-001 in the application and email subject line. Application deadline November 15, 2019. Additional information is available by contacting Dr. Dunning.

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Metallogeny

The CRC Program was created by the Government of Canada to cultivate world-class research and development. Tier I Canada Research Chairs are funded on a renewable 7-year term (www.chairs.gc.ca) and are designed for exceptional researchers. The position is contingent on the successful candidate submitting a full proposal, with the help of Laurentian, and being approved by the Canada Research Program. This position will be filled at the tenured Full Professor level. Tier I CRCs are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields.

About the Position
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences (HES) and Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) at Laurentian University invite applications for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Metallogeny that integrates ore system research with broad scale tectonic processes. The Chair will enhance research and teaching in the field of ore deposit geology and tectonics, and advance the position of Laurentian University as a centre of excellence in Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology. The Chair will be a scientific leader of Metal Earth, a Canadian $104 million R&D program led by Laurentian University. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, Metal Earth will transform our understanding of metal endowment and the genesis of base and precious metal deposits during Earth’s Evolution
(merc.laurentian.ca/research/metal-earth).

Application Requirements
A PhD degree in a related field is required at the time of appointment. Applications, including a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching, an overview of research interests, and a curriculum vitae should be sent as PDF files to . In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference directly sent to the email address above. Review of applications will begin immediately once the three reference letters have been received, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position may be directed to Dr. Douglas Tinkham at .

Science Assistants: Marine Geosciences at NSF

The Marine Geosciences Section is looking to hire two new Science Assistants, one for the Marine Geology and Geophysics (MGG) Program and one for the Chemical Oceanography (CO) Program.  The Science Assistant will work with either the MGG Program Officers or the CO Program Officers, as well as others in the Division of Ocean Sciences, providing service of value to the Programs and simultaneously developing an understanding of key aspects of the science and engineering enterprise that will be valuable to a future professional scientific career. Science Assistants help to manage the Program’s merit review process and award oversight activities, as well as participate in other developmental assignments including report preparation, working with other parts of NSF and other government agencies, and exchanging information with the scientific research community.

Please pass the word along to students or others who might be interested. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in marine geosciences or marine biogeochemistry. Backgrounds in other fields of ocean sciences or earth sciences will also be considered. The preferred start date is January 2020, and the position will be for a maximum duration of two years.

Interested parties should send a current CV and statement of interest to Dr. Deborah Smith (dksmith@nsf.gov) for the MGG science assistant position and Simone Metz (smetz@nsf.gov) for the CO science assistant position.

Assistant Professor, Surficial Geology, Queens College

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Queens College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in process-oriented surficial geology beginning September 1st, 2020. The successful candidate will: teach a required majors course in Sedimentology and Landscape Evolution; teach electives such as Environmental Geology; participate in general education courses; and develop advanced courses in his/her area of expertise. S/he will conduct an active research program, and share responsibilities for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Candidates who conduct research that complements faculty expertise in local surficial and/or coastal geology and geomorphologic research and are able to teach introductory GIS and/or remote sensing are preferred.

The SEES community includes 15 full-time faculty members, 25 Masters and PhD candidates, and approximately 170 Geology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies majors. For details of curricula, faculty research interests, and departmental resources, please log onto our website: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/ACADEMICS/DEGREES/DMNS/SEES/).

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will:
(1) hold a Ph.D. in Geology or equivalent with specialization in surficial geology and sedimentology by
the starting date of this position.
(2) show evidence or promise of success as an educator at the college or university level.
(3) provide evidence of scholarly achievements.
(4) demonstrate the ability to design, carry out and support an active research program involving
students and the potential to leverage external funding.
(5) demonstrate the ability to work with colleagues in research and carry out departmental functions.

HOW TO APPLY
• Go to cuny.jobs
• In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "21215"
• Click on "Assistant Professor- Surficial Geology"
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and
experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references as ONE
DOCUMENT in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume.
Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE
January 5, 2020

Tenure-Track Associate/Assistant Professor, Geological Engineering

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professorship in Geological Engineering (GE), very broadly defined to include earthquake engineering, geophysics, hydrology and hydrogeology, remote sensing, rock, soil, and fault mechanics, sediment transport engineering, geophysical fluid dynamics, slope stability, design engineering targeted at sensing and exploring Earth and planetary systems, and other related fields. Applicants must have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate commitment to both undergraduate and graduate instruction in the GE program as well as development of an externally-funded program of research in their specialty. Our ideal candidate is committed to pursuing outstanding research at the intersection of Earth science and engineering that strengthens our broad and interdisciplinary GE program, and will have at least one degree in an engineering-related field. Our current strengths include slope stability, environmental fluid dynamics, natural hazards, hydrogeology and rock mechanics. The undergraduate degree program in GE is ABET-accredited and the position requires assisting in the ongoing accreditation process and in continued development of the educational objectives of the GE program. The position also requires the ability to teach courses within the GE curriculum which demonstrates the relationship between geology and engineering. The applicant’s resume should reflect the ability to fit into a well-respected GE program within a department that combines the geosciences and engineering. Although not required of applicants, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or professional engineering registration will be advantageous.

The Department is part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, which also includes two additional teaching Departments, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering and Geography, and two state-funded Earth Science units, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. We offer BS degrees in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology and Geological Engineering. We offer MS degrees in Geology, Geophysics, and Geological Engineering, and PhD’s in Geology, Geophysics and Mineral Resource Engineering (joint with Mining). DGSE faculty are an integral part of the interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Hydrologic Sciences (MS and PhD in Hydrology and Hydrogeology) and work closely with the Desert Research Institute. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.unr.edu/geology. Information specifically related to GE and ABET accreditation can be found at https://www.unr.edu/geology/degree-programs/geological-engineering/abet-accreditation.

Applications are due by 11:59pm on November 25, 2019, and review will begin shortly after. We are expecting to fill the position by March 2020 with a start date of July 1, 2020. 

The University of Nevada, Reno has a growing and increasingly diverse student population of approximately 21,000, including over 2,800 graduate students. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. The city of Reno offers an excellent quality of life, with entertainment and cultural opportunities in excess of most cities of similar size. The city lies one hour from Lake Tahoe and four hours east of San Francisco in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, and has a mild high desert climate. A highly rated location for living and outdoor recreation, the Reno area also enjoys a flourishing and diverse intellectual, artistic, and cultural community.

Questions regarding the search may be addressed to the head of the search committee, Scott McCoy, scottmccoy@unr.edu.

The University of Nevada, Reno is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Applications must be submitted online, https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external,  reference R0118637.  Please include an application letter briefly addressing how your research and teaching experience meets the criteria set forth above, including your fit in our GE program and the department at large.  A CV, Statement of Research Interests, Teaching Philosophy, Diversity Statement, and contact details for at least three references are required.