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Multiple Opportunities in Geoscience at UNR

Date: 12/10/2009

Two forwarded announcements from John Louie, UNR:

A) Assistant Professor, Geosciences

The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering is searching for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Geosciences. The areas of research expertise for the position are intentionally broad. We seek an outstanding geoscientist whose research and teaching strengths complement the existing department faculty. A willingness and experience to be involved with interdisciplinary earth science research is highly desirable. Experience in field-based research and ability to teach field classes is also desirable. Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate degree in a Geoscience field by the time of hire (July 1, 2010) and demonstrate the potential to establish a teaching and research program with international recognition. Excellent communication skills, established record of publication commensurate with the applicant's career stage, commitment to teaching, and ability to attract external funding are essential.

Further information about the University and Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering can be found at www.unr.edu and www.unr.edu/cos/geology.

Applicants should submit a letter summarizing interest and qualifications; names, e-mail, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete vita; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to the Faculty Jobs page at jobs.unr.edu/. Applications will close on January 15, 2010. Please DO NOT ask referees to send letters; these will be requested later in the process.

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B) Doctoral Fellowships in Exploration Geophysics

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is offering one Doctoral Fellowship and two Doctoral Graduate Research Assistantships. The positions are open now, and will be filled as soon as possible. A competitive stipend of $27,000/year and tuition waivers will be provided, so long as the student maintains good academic standing.

Qualified candidates must have a strong academic record in mathematics and the physical sciences, with a Geophysics degree preferred. Experience in exploration seismology /seismic imaging, hydrology, structural geology, programming, computational science, and/or an existing M.S. (or equivalent) degree are also preferred.

Contact Prof. John Louie for details at louie@seismo.unr.edu or www.seismo.unr.edu/~louie Application instructions are at www.unr.edu/geology/programs/grad/apply.html

1. Optim Fellowship: This prestigious fellowship will support the strongest Ph.D. applicant for fundamental research in applied seismology for geothermal exploration and development, or for geotechnical site characterization.

2. Seismic Imaging and Attributes in Geothermal Exploration: The Pyramid Lake Piute Tribe will be conducting seismic exploration and drilling on their reservation near Reno, among other projects. Get in on the ground floor as our group makes breakthroughs finding the seismic signature of geothermal reservoirs.

An award is contingent upon acceptance into the Geophysics Ph.D. Program, and upon meeting requirements specified by the Graduate School.