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Distinguished Weston Lecture:

Dr. Leonard Konikow USGS

Thursday, Oct 14th, 2010, 4:15 - 5:15pm,

Tea and cookies from 4:00 - 4:15pm Location: Room 1106 Mech. Eng.,

"Groundwater Depletion: A National Assessment and Global Perspective"

Development of groundwater resources for agricultural, industrial, and municipal purposes greatly expanded during the 20th century, and economic gains from groundwater use have been dramatic. In many places, however, groundwater reserves have been depleted to the extent that well yields have decreased, pumping costs have increased, water quality has deteriorated, aquatic ecosystems have been damaged by reduced groundwater discharge, and land has irreversibly subsided. Some causes and effects of groundwater depletion, however, are neither obvious nor easy to assess. A surprisingly large fraction of groundwater pumped from confined aquifers derives from storage losses in adjacent confining layers, but depletion in low-permeability layers is difficult to estimate, rarely monitored, and too often overlooked. A new simplified method for estimating depletion from confining layers was developed, tested, and applied. Results indicate that depletion of storage in confining layers can greatly exceed the depletion from the confined aquifer itself. A nationwide assessment indicates that more than 800 km3 of water was depleted from groundwater systems in the U.S. in the past 100+ years. Worldwide, the magnitude of groundwater depletion from storage may already be large enough to constitute a small but measurable contribution to sea-level rise during the 20th century.

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Weeks Lecture Speaker list - Fall 2010 Date Speaker Faculty sponsor ------------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, Oct 15, 2010:

David Rowley, The University of Chicago (Host: Shanan Peters)

Weeks Lecture Professor David Rowley University of Chicago

Friday, Oct 15th, 2010, 3:30 PM. Weeks Hall, Room 140

Oceanic Crustal Production, Spreading Rate, and Long-Term Sea Level Variability: What We Can Surmise from the Observable Record

A simple technique is presented to compute the length-weighted mean global spreading rate as a function of time. The analysis uses a global rotation model for all major plates together with end points of major isochrons to compute ridge length, area production, and length-weighted mean global spreading rate or half-rate as a function of time. This talk focuses on the interval since the end of the Cretaceous Quiet Zone at 83.0 Ma. Since the length-weighted average spreading rate is simply area production per unit time divided by ridge length for that interval, these data allow a simple and straightforward analysis of the variation of global rate of observable seafloor spreading as a function of time. The analysis reveals that the directly reconstructable global mean half rate of spreading has not varied by more than ±14 % since 83 Ma. The global, observable interval-length-weighted half spreading rate has averaged about 28.0 ± 3.9 mm/a since 83 Ma. The maximum global mean half-rate of about 30 mm/a occurred during two intervals, in the Late Cretaceous from at least 83 Ma to about 79 Ma and from 33.1 Ma to about 10.9 Ma. No evidence exists that supports or implies a simple secular trend in rates since 83 Ma, nor is there preserved evidence of 50% or more variation in rate or mean age of the ocean basins through this interval. Uncertainties associated with area production or ridge length, together with estimates of uncertainties in the reversal time scale, and hence interval length are propagated through the analysis. Potential problems with extrapolating ridges and production histories to entirely subducted basins will also be discussed. This analysis implies little variability in ocean basin volume and hence global long term sea level. This is compatible with estimates based on global paleogeographic reconstructions.

Friday, Oct 22, 2010:

Robert Gaines, Pomona College (Host: Shanan Peters)

“Resolving the puzzle of Burgess Shale-type fossil preservation in the Cambrian: new evidence from the Chengjiang drilling project”

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Friday, Oct 29, 2010: no speaker planned (just before GSA)

Friday, Nov 5, 2010:

Yarrow Axford, Northwestern University (Host: Anders Carlson)

Friday, Nov 12, 2010:

Todd LaMaskin, WGNHS (Host: Harold Tobin)

Friday, Nov 19, 2010:

Marc Caffee, Purdue University (Host: Anders Carlson)

Friday, Nov 26, 2010: no speaker planned (Thanksgiving)

Friday, Dec 3, 2010:

John Vidale, University of Washington (Host: Kurt Feigl)

Friday, Dec 10, 2010: no speaker planned (just before AGU)

Friday, Jan 21, 2011:

Gail Christeson, University of Texas (Host: Chuck DeMets)

Friday, Jan 28, 2011:

Marcia Bjornerud, Lawrence University (Host: Laurel Goodwin)

Friday, Feb 04, 2011:

Matt Pritchard, Cornell University (Host: Cliff Thurber)

Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011:

Craig Manning, MSA Distinguished Lecturer (Host: John Valley)

Friday, Feb 11, 2011:

Bill McClelland, University of Iowa (Host: Basil Tikoff)

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Friday, Feb 18, 2011:

Hydrogeology search

Friday, Feb 25, 2011:

Hydrogeology search

Friday, Mar 18, 2011 - Spring Break

Friday, Mar 25, 2011:

Kate Scharer, Appalachian State University (Host: Laurel Goodwin) Friday, Apr 1, 2011:

Paul Kapp, University of Arizona (Host: Basil Tikoff)

Friday, Apr 15, 2011:

David Peate, University of Iowa (Host: Brad Singer)

Weeks Hall SEM user group meeting. Friday Oct 22 at noon in Room 235. An opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. Bring your lunch. JOB OPENINGS

• The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Geology Dept. is seeking to fill a spring semester, full time, no-intent-to-renew Sed/Strat position at the rank of Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor

• Geologist/Hydrogeologist -BT Squared, Inc., is looking for an entry-level geologist or hydrogeologist to join our scientist team

• The Department of Geosciences and Commonwealth Honors College at The University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level

• Postdoctoral Position in Seismology - Department Earth Sciences, Cambridge University Seismic structure of the northern volcanic rift zone of Iceland

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• Two Positions Available: Coastal Geology & Sedimentary Geology -The Department of Geography and Geology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington

• Assistant/Associate Professor of Seismic Exploration - University of Utah • The Centre for Crustal Petrology in the Department of Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch University seeks

applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in metamorphic petrology. • Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Geochemistry -Vanderbilt University -Department of Earth and

Environmental Sciences • Opportunity with Sandia National Laboratories to do research in experimental geomechanics • Experimental rock mechanics at the Helmholtz Centre, of the Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for

Geosciences. • University Of California, Santa Cruz - Department Of Earth & Planetary Sciences -Postdoctoral Scholar • Research Scientist for Greenhouse Gases/Carbon Isotope Analyzers - R&D or Marketing -Sunnyvale, CA • The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University-Tenure Track Position in Sedimentary Geology • Faculty position in Environmental Engineering and Science at Northwestern University: • Assistant Professor of Global Change Biogeochemistry Washington University in St. Louis • Postdoctoral Position in Mantle Geochemistry at Stanford University • The Department of Geosciences at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track position to

begin in Fall 2011 • Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering and School of Environmental Studies

Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Canada • Tenure track position at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. • Tenure-Track Faculty Position –Hydrogeology-University of Kentucky

JOB OPENINGS The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Geology Dept. is seeking to fill a spring semester, full time, no-intent-to-renew Sed/Strat position at the rank of Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor. The starting date is January 7, 2011. The persons teaching load would be Physical Geology (Geol 110) lecture + labs and Sedimentology/ Stratigraphy (Geol 320) lecture + labs. The teaching schedule is from Monday through Thursday. The position has full benefits, and as a department we make sure Instructional Academic Staff are eligible for travel money to meetings. Our department also has excellent laboratory equipment available for use. The full position description is available at the Geology Department website, http://www.uwec.edu/geology/pdfs/PD%20sed%20strat%202010s.pdf. We value high-quality teaching. Ideally we would like a person with a Ph.D. in hand, but we would consider an ABD. I might even consider hiring a person with an M.S. degree if the person had excellent teaching experience and recommendations. Do you know of grad students or recent grads who might be interested in a teaching post-doc? If you do, or if you know of colleagues at other institutions who might have interested students, please forward this message to them. Thanks so much! Persons interested in applying should send materials directly to Ms. Caitlin Lee via e-mail at leemai@uwec.edu The resume should list contact information for three professional references. Interested individuals can call or e-mail me for more information as well. Screening begins November 15, 2010.

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Geologist/Hydrogeologist -BT Squared, Inc., is looking for an entry-level geologist or hydrogeologist to join our scientist team. The selected candidate will be based in our Madison, Wisconsin headquarters and will perform a variety of tasks including:

• Drilling oversight • Soil logging • Soil and groundwater sampling • Report writing

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in geology, soil science, or related earth science or engineering fields. The position requires travel and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Report writing and good communication skills required. Please email resumes to lhaefner@btsquared.com or mail a hard copy of resume to: Lisa Haefner BT Squared, Inc. 2830 Dairy Drive Madison, WI 53718 Please include the position you are applying for on the envelope, or in the subject line of the email. Responses will be issued to all submitted resumes. No phone calls, please. To learn more about BT Squared, please see our web site at www.btsquared.com ******** Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position, Geobiology-Global Change. The Department of Geosciences and Commonwealth Honors College at The University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2011. A Ph.D. in Geosciences, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or related fields is required at the time of appointment; post-doctoral experience is preferred. Potential focus areas include geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry, paleobiology, paleoclimate studies, biogeography, Earth systems history, or carbon cycle research. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant's demonstrated potential to develop a successful externally-funded research program in laboratory, modeling and/or field-based research that explores past, present and/or future environmental change at the interface between the biosphere-geosphere-hydrosphere-atmosphere. In addition to teaching courses in her/his specialty, the successful candidate will be required to teach two new undergraduate Honors general education courses on the subjects of Life History and Life Environments. This position is one of several hires affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Commonwealth Honors College. The new faculty member will be in the Department of Geosciences, with affiliation as Honors Faculty in the Commonwealth Honors College, and is expected to contribute to teaching and mentoring in the departmental Honors program. Applicants should supply a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three referees familiar with their research and teaching efforts to search@geo.umass.edu. For more information, visit the Department of Geosciences website (www.geo.umass.edu) or contact the Search Committee Chair (search@geo.umass.edu). Review of applicants will begin Nov. 15, 2010 and continue until the ideal candidate is identified.

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The Department of Geosciences is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. ******** Postdoctoral Position in Seismology - Department Earth Sciences, Cambridge University Seismic structure of the northern volcanic rift zone of Iceland Department Earth Sciences, Cambridge University seek an experienced researcher to participate in research into the interplay of tectonics and magmatism in the active northern volcanic zone of Iceland. We currently have a 50-seismometer array deployed and plan a further 3.5 years recording. The candidate will have a strong background in either controlled source or earthquake observational seismology, able to lead work in the field and to process, model and interpret data using state of the art computer programs. For further details contact Prof Bob White (rsw1@cam.ac.uk). Send application with CV and e-mail addresses of 3 referees to Barbara Dyson bd203@cam.ac.uk. Applications accepted until post is filled, but review of applications will start on 15 November 2010. The funds for this post are available for 3 years and position is available immediately: salary in the range £27,319-£40,119 pa The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk ******** Two Positions Available: Coastal Geology & Sedimentary Geology -The Department of Geography and Geology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (http://www.uncw.edu/earsci) invites applications for two tenure-track positions to begin August 2011: 1) Coastal Geology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an individual with demonstrated expertise in coastal geologic processes, and research interests in a related area such as coastal geomorphology, monitoring and modeling of surface processes, coastal evolution, or coastal hazards and engineering. 2) Sedimentary Geology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an individual with demonstrated expertise in sedimentary petrology, and research interests in a related area such as sequence stratigraphy, carbonate or clastic sedimentation, geochronology, or basin analysis. Primary responsibilities for both positions include teaching and advising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing student research, and developing a vigorous research program with the potential to attract external funding. We especially encourage applicants who will actively engage students in field research. A Ph.D. in the geosciences or related discipline is required. The department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in geology, B.S. in oceanography, B.A. in geosciences, and B.A. in geography. UNCW maintains a wide range of research laboratories on the main campus and at the Center for Marine Science (http://www.uncw.edu/cmsr), including facilities for isotope ratio mass spectrometry, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, preparation of petrographic samples, sedimentology, and geospatial analysis. To apply, complete the online application at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application, brief statements of teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae and contact information, including e-mail addresses, for three professional references should be uploaded as MS Word or PDF files. For questions about the Coastal Geology position contact search committee chair Dr.

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Nancy Grindlay, grindlayn@uncw.edu, (910) 962-2352. For questions about the Sedimentary Geology position contact search committee chair Dr. Michael Benedetti, benedettim@uncw.edu. For questions about the online application process contact Ms. Cathy Morris, morris@uncw.edu, (910) 962-3736. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2010, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ******** Assistant/Associate Professor of Seismic Exploration - University of Utah The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a tenure track position at the Associate or Assistant Professor level in Seismic Exploration. Priority will be given to candidates whose research has a focus on seismic imaging including but not limited to processing and interpretation of seismic array data, reflection seismology, inversion, and integrated interpretation with other geophysical data. Preference will be given to a candidate with a strong background in quantitative sciences and with experience in solving practical geological/geophysical problems. The successful candidate should have a proven ability or potential to attract external funds and to build a vibrant research program involving graduate students and post docs. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geophysics, or a closely related discipline. Applicants should e-mail an application letter describing research, teaching, and career interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three referees, all in PDF format to: searchcommittee-seism-expl@lists.utah.edu. Review of applicants will begin January 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD). The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. ******** The Centre for Crustal Petrology in the Department of Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in metamorphic petrology. The Fellowship will be awarded for three years, contingent on satisfactory progress and funding availability, and provides a tax-free stipend of R 160,000/yr (in 2011), increasing at approximately 10% annually. Relocation costs will be covered. The primary duty of the successful candidate will be to pursue research towards understanding the metamorphic history of the Barberton Greenstone belt and surrounding rocks, with the aim of developing a more complete understanding of the geodynamic processes which have shaped these important rocks. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to form part of a collaborative research team and will be expected to assist in providing guidance to several M and D students with projects related to Barberton geology. The Department of Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch www.sun.ac.za/earthSci is a highly cosmopolitan and research driven environment, the geology of the study area is

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Exceptional in terms of research potential and the University is well equipped to support research of this type. Consequently, the Fellowship represents an excellent opportunity for a young Geoscientist to advance their research career. Applicants should submit a CV to Gary Stevens at gs@sun.ac.za and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The first consideration of candidates will commence on 31 October 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their program at Stellenbosch no later than the beginning of January 2011. ******** Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Geochemistry -Vanderbilt University -Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the general area of Environmental Geochemistry. This position, effective the Fall 2011 semester, is at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an individual who is aimed at the highest standards of scholarship in both research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (MS, PhD) levels, and who will be attracted by opportunities at Vanderbilt to interact with a diverse, enthusiastic faculty and student body in the Earth and environmental sciences and related fields. The specific research topic is open and may include such topics as ecological and critical zone processes, chemical fate and transport, climate and climate change, and biogeochemical cycling. We welcome applications from candidates applying a variety of analytical, experimental, and/or field-based approaches, and we are especially aimed at individuals with interest in both modern and ancient systems. Applications should include a vita, a statement of research and teaching interests specific to our program, and names of at least three references (including mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers). Select applicants will later be asked to provide student evaluations of teaching, if available. Applications should be submitted by e-mail in PDF, MS-Word or Corel-WP format to: EESposition@vanderbilt.edu. Up to three representative papers may be sent via normal mail to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, VU Station B Box 351805, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1805. Review of applications will begin 15 December 2010. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. ********

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******** Experimental rock mechanics at the Helmholtz Centre, of the Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/gfz/home is the national Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association <http://www.helmholtz.de/en. Within the Department 3 'Geodynamics', Section 3.2 'Geomechanics and Rheology', we will fill a Research Scientist position (m/f). We invite applications for the position of a research scientist with a background in experimental rock mechanics. *Tasks:* * Development of a vigorous research program in any of the fields of geomechanics, fracture mechanics, physics of earthquakes, non-destructive testing, and acoustic emission analysis. * Participate in collaborate research programs on geothermal energy, carbon sequestration and induced seismicity and earthquake source mechanics *Qualifications:* * PhD in Physics, Geophysics or Material Sciences. * Proven record in experimental rock mechanics, * Experience in acoustic emission analysis, non-destructive testing, fracture mechanics, geomechanics * Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment Date As soon as possible. -Duration 5 years (3+2) -Salary EG 13/14 TVöD-O (depending on qualification) Contact Georg Dresen <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/part/GFZextern?$event=profile&username=dre Application period Evaluation will begin two weeks after announcement and will continue until the position is filled. Employment location Potsdam Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

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There is a kindergarten service available. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications. The position is in principle suitable for a part-time employment. Please submit your applications, stating the above given code no. *63/3/10 G* to: Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam *Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum* - Personal- und Sozialwesen - Telegrafenberg 14473 Potsdam *Email Please apply exclusively to **personal@gfz-potsdam.de* ******** University Of California, Santa Cruz - Department Of Earth & Planetary Sciences -Postdoctoral Scholar

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate early Cenozoic climate variability as recorded by marine microfossils. High-resolution (orbital scale) stable isotope and other records will be constructed to assess climate and carbon cycle variability (and coupling) during the late Paleocene and early Eocene. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with a multi-institutional research team that includes cycle stratigraphers, micropaleontologists, geochemists, and modelers.

RANK: Postdoctoral Scholar (1 position available)

SALARY: $38,008-40,776 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. or equivalent in Earth or Ocean Sciences or related field, and experience with stable isotope (gas source mass spectrometers) and/or trace element analytical techniques as applied to marine microfossils.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience collecting and analyzing microfossils from pelagic sediment cores. Experience with time series statistical analysis a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year, with the possibility of extension contingent on positive performance review.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Electronic submissions are preferred. Applicants should send: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) a one-page statement of research interests, and 3) contact information for three references* to jzachos@ucsc.edu. You will receive email verification that your electronic submission has been received; please inquire if you do not receive verification.Please refer to Eocene Postdoc in your reply.

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Alternatively, mail submissions may be sent to: James Zachos Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064 U.S.A.

*Please direct your references to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://www2.ucsc.edu/apo/academic_policies_and_procedures/cappm/confstm.htm

CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2010. ******** Research Scientist for Greenhouse Gases / Carbon Isotope Analyzers - R&D or Marketing -Sunnyvale, CA Our instruments are changing the way in which atmospheric, air quality, water and food measurements are made. Never before has such high quality data been so easily available and so affordable. We are looking for a Research Scientist to champion the advancement of greenhouse gas and carbon isotope science by being involved in fundamental research alongside world renowned scientists in the field. The greenhouse gas research scientist will drive the product direction for Picarro's atmospheric monitoring product lines. The successful candidate will work directly with the community of scientists around the world who are focused on greenhouse gas measurements, internal groups such as R&D, engineering, sales and manufacturing. They will be responsible for the functions that drive top line growth in the greenhouse gas and carbon isotope analyzer product lines including but not limited to driving the product roadmap, publishing research papers, issuing application notes & whitepapers, attending and presenting at conferences and trade shows, developing product requirements, & providing internal training. Key Responsibilities: · Nurture a community of world renowned scientists conducting research in greenhouse gases as collaborators with Picarro to offer innovative products and applications

· Provide thought leadership and advance research through papers, publications, presentations, and webinars · Work closely with other members of the organization, product management, R&D and engineering, to bring products to market on time and within budget, using New Product Development and Introduction processes · Work with sales engineers and customers directly to drive sales and monitor the pulse of the community · Support the development of product requirements and work closely with product management, engineering and manufacturing to launch high quality products · Develop technical specifications sheets and product manuals · Attend and participate in tradeshows and conferences to highlight Picarro products and identify and monitor trends in the markets we serve · Support the development and update of business plans, roadmaps, key performance attributes and financial

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indicators, as needed Qualifications: · PhD with research emphasis on Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, the Global Carbon Cycle, Climate Change, or Carbon Fluxes. · Results oriented team player with a "make it happen" attitude and drive for success in a fast paced environment. · Energetic, highly motivated, intellectually curious, unmatched drive and strong ability to influence others. · Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. · Some travel to customer sites and global conferences required ******** Tenure Track Position in Sedimentary Geology-(Position #20121TLF005) - The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure track position in sedimentary geology to begin Fall semester, 2011. Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate may be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; a Ph.D. in geological sciences is required at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate with interests in carbonate/clastic sedimentary processes and petrology, depositional systems, basin analysis, sedimentary tectonics, sequence stratigraphy, or sedimentary geochemistry and diagenesis. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty, establish an innovative, externally funded research program, and direct M.S. and Ph.D. student research. The Department of Geosciences is one of the fastest growing units at Texas Tech University, with nearly 30 faculty members in solid earth geosciences, geography, atmospheric science, and climate change. We work closely with the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey Texas Water Science Center which has a field office in our department. The Department maintains analytical facilities for light stable isotope mass spectrometry, laser ablation and solution ICP mass spectrometry and elemental analysis, low-temperature aqueous geochemistry, and x-ray diffraction, as well as rock- and thin-section preparation and mineral separation facilities. The Imaging Center of Texas Tech houses several TEM and SEM instruments with EDS, EBSD and CL detectors. All instrumentation and facilities are supervised by full time technical support. Geologic and geophysical interpretational/modeling/mapping software packages such as Geographix Discovery, ProMAX, GeoProbe, and PetroMod, as well as the full suite of ESRI GIS software are available. Additional information about the Department of Geosciences may be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gesc/. Opportunities exist for participation in on-going multidisciplinary programs in Petroleum Engineering and Civil Engineering (hydrology). Review of applicants will begin on January 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must visit the TTU employment website (http://jobs.texastech.edu), search for requisition #82382, and provide the required information. Afterwards, applicants should submit a letter of application, a description of research & teaching objectives, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of at least three references. These documents may be uploaded to the employment website or mailed to: Dr. Hua-wei Zhou, Geosciences Search Committee Chair (806-742-1308; h.zhou@ttu.edu), Department of Geosciences, MS 1053, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053. Representatives of the Department will be present at GSA, SEG, and AGU meetings during the Fall of 2010.

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Texas Tech University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution; women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ******** Faculty position in Environmental Engineering and Science at Northwestern University:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Environmental Engineering and Science. We seek outstanding applicants in any area of environmental research who have a strong fundamental knowledge base, perform cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research, and have the ability to contribute substantially to our core teaching efforts spanning environmental science and engineering. Areas of particular interest include: environmental microbiology, biotechnology, and microbial ecology, innovative approaches to sustainable water use, design and development of advanced treatment technologies, and linkages between water, ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and global change.

Review of applications will begin in September, 2010, and the search will proceed until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications submitted by November 30, 2010. Applications should be submitted electronically as a PDF document containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-to-three-page description of research accomplishments and plans for future work, a one-to-two page description of teaching interests, and a list of at least three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted to the Environmental Search Committee Chair via e-mail at jacqueline-jones@northwestern.edu, or via the web interface at http://facsearch.mccormick.northwestern.edu/cee/apply.php?id=26.

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the junior level but outstanding senior candidates will also be considered. Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and individuals in underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. ******** Assistant Professor of Global Change Biogeochemistry Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of global change biogeochemistry. We seek outstanding candidates who apply biogeochemical tools to the study of global change. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: elemental cycling and associated climate feedbacks, microbial processes affecting the carbon cycle and carbon sequestration, organic geochemistry of marine, freshwater, and soil environments, and paleoclimatology and records of environmental change. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in biogeochemistry and other topics in the area of her or his expertise. It is expected that the candidate will have an outstanding teaching record or otherwise show promise of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. This candidate must also develop and sustain a vigorous research effort in biogeochemistry, maintain a strong publication record, and be active in student advising and university service. We are seeking candidates who will strengthen our research programs in low-temperature geochemistry and paleoenvironmental reconstruction as well as foster collaboration with environmental scientists across the Washington University community. Candidates must have a Ph.D. with a focus in biogeochemistry, or a related field, at the time of appointment, and should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information of at least four references to Jennifer R. Smith and Jeffrey G. Catalano, Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, Campus Box 1169, 1 Brookings Drive, St.Louis, MO 63130, or via e-mail: GCBFacSearch@eps.wustl.edu. Women and minorities are

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encouraged to apply. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon employment. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by December 15, 2010.

******** Postdoctoral Position in Mantle Geochemistry at Stanford University The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University seeks a post-doc to conduct research in mantle geochemistry in its new isotope and trace element facility. The Plasma Lab at Stanford consists of a Picotrace metal-free clean laboratory, Nu Plasma multi-collector ICP-MS, Nu Attom ICP-MS, and a MAT 262 TIMS (http://plasmalab.stanford.edu/). Applicants with an interest in studying mantle heterogeneity, melting, or melt-rock reaction are encouraged to apply. A PhD in geochemistry and experience in clean room techniques, mass spectrometry, and analysis of long-lived radiogenic isotopes such as Nd, Sr and Pb are required. Experience in analyzing peridotites or in low-blank analysis of accessory minerals is desirable. The appointment will be for 18 months, with a preferred start date of Jan 1, 2011. To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and list of three references to Professor Jessica M. Warren at warrenj@stanford.edu. The applicant should arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Applicants are encouraged to contact Jessica to discuss potential projects. Receipt of applications by Nov 1 is preferred but applications will be considered until the position is filled.

******** The Department of Geosciences at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track position to begin in Fall 2011. We seek a broadly trained scientist engaged in the study of Earth surface processes and/or environmental change, who shows potential as an outstanding teacher/scholar and who will enhance the diversity of our program. Specific areas of interest include: 1) active tectonics, geomorphology, geophysics or 2) climate or ocean sciences, low-temperature geochemistry, sedimentology/stratigraphy.

We seek a colleague who is committed to teaching excellence in the liberal arts tradition, is field-oriented, has broad interests beyond their specialty, and will provide a balance of classroom, field and laboratory experiences for our students. Denison is a selective liberal arts college strongly committed to, and supportive of, excellence in teaching and active faculty research that involves undergraduate students. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is required.

All application materials will be handled electronically at https://employment.denison.edu. Please include a letter of application; statements of your approaches to teaching and research in a liberal arts setting as well as ways in which your expertise would expand, enrich and complement our program; a vita; academic transcripts; and contact information for three references. Please contact Dr. David Greene, Department of Geosciences, Denison University, Granville, OH 43023; (740) 587-6476; greened@denison.edu for more information about the position. Application materials should arrive by October 25, 2010 for full consideration, although the search will remain open until the position is filled. We plan to meet with selected candidates attending GSA in early November. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.

******** Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering and School of Environmental Studies Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Canada Searching for a qualified and experienced individual to manage our new FEG-ESEM -- FEI Quanta 650 (with CL and MLA) and EMPA--JEOL 8230 (with 5 spectrometers, CL and 2 solid state detectors). More details can be seemed at http://www.hr.queensu.ca/job/research.php.

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Tenure track position at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas Review of applications will begin November 10, 2010. Job Number: Y11909 Job Title: Assistant Professor - Low-temperature Geochemistry/Biogeochemistry Department: Geosciences Description: The Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville invites applications for a 9-month appointment tenure-track assistant professor position with an anticipated start date of August 2011. Applicants must have expertise in the broad area of low-temperature geochemistry/biogeochemistry to complement existing departmental strengths in geochemistry, water resources and stable isotopes. Please reference position number Y11909 with your application materials. Full Announcement: http://hr.uark.edu/jobdetails.asp?ListingID=6350

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position –Hydrogeology-University of Kentucky - The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a faculty position in hydrogeology beginning August 2011. We are seeking to hire at the assistant professor level (tenure-track), but exceptional senior candidates may be considered to fill the department’s Hudnall Chair at full professor rank. Applicants are expected to complement our existing programs in hydrogeology, near-surface and environmental geophysics, and stable-isotope geochemistry, and interact with broader segments of the UK community. In particular, we seek a fieldwork- and modeling-oriented candidate with expertise in hydrogeophysics, ecohydrology, karst hydrology, and/or large-scale water-cycle studies. A broad range of opportunities exists for cooperation with other academic units, the Kentucky Geological Survey, the UK Center for Applied Energy Research, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. In addition to developing a productive, externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach courses at the introductory, major, and graduate levels and supervise graduate students. Applicants will demonstrate a track record of publication and funding; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable. Interested applicants should submit via e-mail (merged pdf document): cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references to Prof. Alan Fryar (alan.fryar@uky.edu), Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair. We will begin review of applications on November 8, 2010; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, and facilities) and University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.

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