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Syracuse University solicits applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Hydrology, jointly hosted in the Departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences (75%) and Civil and Environmental Engineering (25%). Faculty hired into this position will build on our existing strengths in water, energy, and climate, and will participate in the Energy and Environment cluster initiative that spans multiple departments in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
The successful applicant will have research expertise in the broad field of hydrology. We seek an outstanding scholar with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in any aspect of freshwater systems. We are flexible with regard to areas of specialization, though examples of fields that are of particular interest include: surface water hydrology, computational hydrology, hydrological and biogeochemical modeling, ecohydrology, coastal hydrology, and water within coupled human and natural systems. We welcome candidates who can contribute to an inclusive environment, bring new perspectives on mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, implement novel approaches to quantitative research, and who value collegiality and collaboration. The ideal candidate’s work will be transdisciplinary in nature and be able to support ongoing initiatives at the Department, College, and University levels. The successful applicant will establish a strong, externally funded research program from diverse funding sources and develop a portfolio of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants will contribute to the existing curriculum in hydrology and hydrogeology and develop new undergraduate and graduate courses.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University (https://thecollege.syr.edu/earth-sciences-department/) currently has 18 full-time faculty with research strengths in hydrology, solid Earth geochemistry, geochronology, and paleoclimatology. The Department has an outstanding array of analytical facilities and recently renovated laboratories.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (https://eng-cs.syr.edu/our-departments/civil-and-environmental-engineering/) currently has 18 full-time faculty members engaging in teaching and research in the areas of construction, environmental, geotechnical, and structural engineering. The Department supports and maintains a variety of computational and experimental laboratories for research and teaching.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a statement describing how they would contribute to the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, copies of three relevant publications, and the contact information for three referees to https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/89191, by November 15, 2021. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
TWO PHD FELLOWSHIPS IN MODELING EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES at the GFZ (GeoForschungsZentrum in Potsdam Germany) as part of a European Innovative Training Network (ITN) Source-to-Sink Future<br><br><br>
'''''1. Early Stage Researcher PhD position, Innovative Training Network “S2S-FUTURE”: Modeling grain size distributions in rivers '''''<br>
Supervision: Jean Braun, GFZ, Alex Whittaker, Imperial College, Sebastien Castelltort, Geneva and Charlotte Fillon, Pau)<br>
The sedimentary record contains invaluable information on past tectonic and climatic events. To decipher this information requires that we have an adequate understanding of how sediments are produced, transported and deposited. Recent work (Whittaker et al, 2011) has shown that the distribution of grain size in sedimentary deposits responds to variations in tectonic uplift and/or subsidence. However, no landscape evolution model exists that can efficiently predict the distribution of grain size in a sedimentary basin from known tectonic and climatic forcings. Davy and Lague (2009) have proposed a parameterization of sediment transport and how they affect river incision. Recently Yuan et al (2019) have developed an implementation of this parameterization in a 2D landscape evolution model that is highly efficient, i.e., implicit in time and of complexity O(n). However this model does not track grain size, nor the dependency of transport properties on grain size. In this project we propose to implement into a 2D landscape evolution model the self-similar model proposed by Fedele and Paola (2007) and incorporated in a simplified 1D model of a foreland basin by Duller et al (2010). Self-similarity assumes that the distribution of grain size remains relatively constant in shape and that transport/deposition processes act only to stretch and/or translate it, implying that knowledge of the evolution of mean grain size and standard deviation are sufficient to track grain size distribution through a given sedimentary system. The first objective of this project is to incorporate this self-similar model for grain size evolution into an existing landscape evolution model while keeping its high efficiency. The efficiency is essential because the model will then be used to reproduce observed grain size distributions from a sedimentary deposit that recorded the PETM event, using a Bayesian approach that requires a large number of model simulations be performed (i.e., of the order of hundreds of thousands of simulations). In this way constraints can be obtained on how the system has reacted to a major climatic event, as well as on poorly calibrated model parameters (such as the erosional rate constant or transport coefficient, and how they vary as a function of grain size). The second objective of this project is therefore to use the model to reproduce observed grain size distributions, validate the model and calibrate the model parameters and learn how sediment production and transport are affected by climate (change in temperature and rainfall).
See more info, conditions and application procedure at https://gfz-potsdam.concludis.de/prj/shw/40dba662fae60cd3bcceaa76a82d2873_0/3812/Early_Stage_Researcher_PhD_position_Innovative_Training_Network_S2S-FUTURE_modeling_grain_size_distributions_in_rivers.htm?lang=en_GB
'''''2. Early Stage Researcher PhD position, Innovative Training Network “S2S-FUTURE”: Modeling the formation of the regolith'''''<br>
Supervision: Jean Braun, GFZ, Emmanuelle Puceat, Universite Bourgogne Franche-Comte, Sebastien Castelltort, Geneva, and Francois Guillocheau, Rennes.<br>
The regolith is the uppermost part of the Earth’s crust, which, because it is in contact with the hydrosphere, is composed of chemically and physically altered or weathered rocks. It is an essential part of the so-called critical zone in part because it is host to the largest fresh water reservoir on Earth, but also because it sustains most life at the Earth’s surface. The processes that control the formation and thus the present-day thickness of the regolith are, however, poorly quantified and few predictive model exists. Our estimates of regolith geometry are based on very sparse measurements and mostly rely on empirical relationships or correlations. Braun et al (2016) recently proposed a simple parameterization of regolith formation under the assumption that chemical alteration controls the rate of propagation of the weathering front through the ability of the flow of water along the interface to remove the product of the chemical dissolution, therefore keeping the system from complete saturation. Although highly simplified, the model is able to reproduce basic observations such as the control of surface erosion rate on regolith thickness and of surface slope on the distribution of regolith (in our out of phase with the surface topography). The first objective of this project is to generalize this model to 3 dimensions and to include it in an existing landscape evolution model (LEM). One of the challenges will be to find a highly efficient implementation that insures that the resulting LEM can be used in a Bayesian scheme to invert for both climate/tectonic control and model parameter values. For this we will need to improve on existing methods to compute the geometry of the water table in an arbitrary regolith geometry. The second objective is to use existing regolith estimates and data collected in WP1 by ESR5 to validate and calibrate the model and to investigate how an extreme climatic event such as the PETM affects weathering rates and is expressed and recorded in the geological archives.
See more info, conditions and application procedure at https://gfz-potsdam.concludis.de/prj/shw/a292f1c5874b2be8395ffd75f313937f_0/3826/Early_Stage_Researcher_PhD_position_Innovative_Training_Network_S2S-FUTURE_modeling_the_formation_of_the_regolith.htm?lang=en_GB
Jean Braun<br>
Earth Surface Process Modelling<br>
Email: Jean.Braun@gfz-potsdam.de<br>
Tectonics, Research Assistant Professor <br>
Department of Geology and Environmental Science <br>
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) <br>
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh https://www.geology.pitt.edu/ invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. We are seeking a talented and creative research scientist to work on integrating deformation, exhumation, and landscape evolution.
This appointment will work closely with the Tectonics group of Professor Nadine McQuarrie, studying the geometry, kinematic evolution, exhumation, and topographic development of compressional mountains. The research focus of the Tectonics group at the University of Pittsburgh is quantitatively linking the kinematics derived from balanced cross-sections to 1) thermal advection-diffusion models that calculate potential temperature-time paths and resulting thermochronologic ages recorded at the earth’s surface, and 2) surface process models to assess the ability of proposed kinematics to replicate modern topography.
This is a 2-year term appointment, with the possibility of an extension for one additional year and is in the non-tenured appointment stream. The start date is September 1, 2024.
'''Candidate responsibilities: '''<br>
While the candidate’s specific research directions are flexible, the position will involve creating kinematic models of deformation, running model simulations in Pecube, Cascade, or Fastscape, and analyzing the output.
The candidate will maintain accurate and comprehensive files documenting model runs, results and outlining workflow. Work documentation as well as displaying and interpreting data and output graphically is critical.
'''Qualifications for the Research Assistant Professor position include: '''
* A Ph.D. in Geoscience with a focus on tectonics and/or surface processes is required.
* A publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
* Experience in kinematic restoration and/or a background in quantitative geomorphology.
* Proficiency in Matlab or Python is preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating excellent organizational, communication and mentorship skills. This role is designated as onsite and requires incumbents to report to work at the University of Pittsburgh.
'''How to Apply: '''<br>
To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by May 30, 2024. However, applications will be accepted for the duration of the search. Applicants can apply online at:
https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24001618&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Candidates should submit:
* Curriculum Vitae,
* Statement of research interests outlining your qualifications for this position and overview of past research experiences,
* Diversity statement, and
* name and contact information for 2-3 letters of recommendation.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. <br>
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Please contact Nadine McQuarrie at nmcq {at} pitt.edu with questions
Tenure-Track Junior Professor Chair in alpine cryospheric hydrology
INRAE is offering a Tenure-Track Junior Professor Chair in alpine cryospheric hydrology (https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/tenure-track/tenure-track-junior-professor-chairs/cpj24-aqua-1) at IGE, Grenoble, France (https://www.ige-grenoble.fr/). After a pre-tenure contract of three years with funding and related resources of 335,000€ and an assessment, the successful candidate will get a permanent position as a Research Director (DR2).
Guidelines for applicants and application file can be downloaded here:
https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/tenure-track/tenure-track-junior-professor-chairs#second-tab
Application deadline: April 12, 2024<br>
Start date: September 2024
More general information on Junior Professorships is available here:
https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/news/10-junior-professor-chairs-m-f-register-until-april-12-2024
Best,<br>
Guillaume Evin<br>
IGE / ECRINS<br>
2 rue de la papeterie<br>
38402 St Martin d'Heres<br> +
Tenure-track full time Hydrology-Environmental Geology Position
The UW-Oshkosh Geology Department seeks a field-oriented groundwater hydrologist with expertise in environmental geology to join our faculty as a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor. We have a well-respected undergraduate-only program that is known for producing high-quality graduates.
Teaching experience as the lead instructor at the university level, especially involving teaching and engaging diverse student populations of undergraduate students.
'''REQUIRED:'''<br>
* Ph.D. in Geology or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, provided the Ph.D. is conferred by the start of appointment.
* Background and/or experience necessary to teach lecture, discussion, and lab sections in introductory Environmental Geology, Physical and Chemical Groundwater Hydrogeology with approaches that foster undergraduate student learning.
* Research experience with potential to establish a successful research program that includes creative approaches for engaging undergraduate students in research.
* Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
'''PREFERRED:'''<br>
* At least one year of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience.
Experience with groundwater sampling equipment.
* Demonstrated experience mentoring and or advising undergraduate students.
* Evidence of ability to design and develop new courses utilizing a variety of teaching modalities and pedagogies.
The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program producing peer-reviewed scientific publications. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, and perform service for the Geology Department, university, community, and profession. Teaching responsibilities will include courses such as introductory Environmental Geology, Physical Hydrogeology, Chemical Hydrogeology, as well as developing and teaching a field course. Additional courses and expertise in Glacial Geology, Climate Change, and Geomorphology would be beneficial. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes everyone, values diversity, and engages in continuous reflection and improvement to fulfill this commitment.
A regional comprehensive university committed to the teacher-scholar model; the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is part of the robust University of Wisconsin system – one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country.
Complete job description and information here.
https://careers.uwosh.edu/cw/en-us/job/500310/assistant-professor-of-geology
Charlie
Terrain-AI (T-AI) is a collaborative research project coordinated by Maynooth University, and supported by Science Foundation Ireland’s Strategic Partnership Programme involving Teagasc, TCD, UCD, UL and DCU together with primary Industry partner Microsoft. T-AI’s core R&D activity revolves around improving our knowledge and understanding of Land Use activity - as this relates to Climate Change. Expanding global populations, agricultural intensification and climate change are increasing pressures on natural and managed environments. To maximise sustainable land use, it is essential that we develop tools and information services that can inform more effective and sustainable management practices.
A critical component to the success of Terrain-AI is the implementation of a suite of model based approaches to improve our understand of the exchanges of energy, water and gases that occur between the land surface and the atmosphere. This exciting role will focus on the implementation of a dynamical land surface model, incorporating multiple components, including: 1) the use of data integration/assimilation techniques, 2) the representation of biogeochemical and climate interactions, 3) the incorporation of dynamic land cover (e.g. vegetation) and land use (e.g. management activities), necessary to develop state of the art simulations of surface and sub-surface (e.g. soil moisture) fluxes across a range of land cover and land use types (e.g. grassland, cropland, forest, urban etc). The candidate, who will be joining a multi-disciplinary team, will work very closely with the broader land surface modelling team, and specifically the dynamical land surface modelling component in University College Dublin, as well as ecosystem, land use, soil and climate experts.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work as part of a larger team and within a dynamic research project.
Details on the post can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/4sywwxe3 and www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
Closing Date: 23 May 2021
Terrain-AI (T-AI) is a collaborative research project coordinated by Maynooth University, and supported by Science Foundation Ireland’s Strategic Partnership Programme involving Teagasc, TCD, UCD, UL and DCU together with primary Industry partner Microsoft. T-AI’s core R&D activity revolves around improving our knowledge and understanding of Land Use activity - as this relates to Climate Change. A critical component to the success of Terrain-AI is the development and implementation of a suite of model based approaches to improve our understand of the exchanges of energy, water and gases that occur between the land surface and the atmosphere. This exciting role will focus on the development and/or implementation of an inverse modelling based approach (e.g. Stochastic Time‐ Inverted Lagrangian Transport (STILT) model), employing a range of land cover and land use indices, meteorological data fields and other relevant datasets, to exploit the atmospheric measurements of trace gases at Valentia Observatory, Mace Head, Malin head and Carnsore Point. Outputs will be used to evaluate the empirical and process-based model outputs, at landscape scale, and provide a means to constrain model outputs from the wider suite of models being employed. Outputs should also be capable for use in verification of national greenhouse gas inventories. A key challenge for the various models being employed within Terrain-AI will be to bridge the scale gap between plot and landscape while also attempting to quantify the associated uncertainties – recognising that no single ‘optimal’ model or approach exists. This role will undertake an assessment of the uncertainties associated with the various modelling approaches, using a range of techniques (e.g. Bayesian, Machine Learning etc), to develop probabilistic predictions including uncertainty estimates for desired quantities. The candidate will be working closely with PIs, Co-PIs and FIs together with other statistical and computational modelling colleagues at MU as well as collaborating institutions to develop an integrated modelling approach to Land Use Management.
Terrain-AI (T-AI) is a collaborative research project coordinated by Maynooth University (http://www.mu.ie), and supported by Science Foundation Ireland’s Strategic Partnership Programme involving Teagasc (Irish agricultural research body), Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Limerick and Dublin City University, together with primary Industry partner Microsoft. T-AI’s core R&D activity revolves around improving our knowledge and understanding of Land Use activity - as this relates to Climate Change.
A critical component to the success of Terrain-AI is the implementation of a suite of model based approaches to improve our understand of the exchanges of energy, water and gases that occur between the land surface and the atmosphere. This exciting role will focus on the implementation of a dynamical land surface model, incorporating multiple components, including:
1) the use of data integration/assimilation techniques,
2) the representation of biogeochemical and climate interactions,
3) the incorporation of dynamic land cover (e.g. vegetation) and land use (e.g. management activities), necessary to develop state of the art simulations of surface and sub-surface (e.g. soil moisture) fluxes across a range of land cover and land use types (e.g. grassland, cropland, forest, urban etc). The candidate, who will be joining a multi-disciplinary team, will work very closely with the broader land surface modelling team, and specifically the dynamical land surface modelling component in University College Dublin, as well as ecosystem, land use, soil and climate experts. The main objective of the role is to investigate the role of land cover, land-use and land management on biogeochemical fluxes of carbon, specifically, but also other relevant gases. The outputs from this research will provide a basis to inform and guide more sustainable land use management and provide an evidence base for policy formulation. +
Terrain-AI (T-AI) is a collaborative research project coordinated by Maynooth University (http://www.mu.ie), and supported by Science Foundation Ireland’s Strategic Partnership Programme involving Teagasc (Irish Agricultural research body, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Limerick and Dublin City University together with primary Industry partner Microsoft. T-AI’s core R&D activity revolves around improving our knowledge and understanding of Land Use activity - as this relates to Climate Change. A critical component to the success of Terrain-AI is the development of a suite of suitable land cover and land use profiling toolsets and indices that can be integrated into model based approaches required to improve our understand of the exchanges of energy, water and gases that occur between the land surface and the atmosphere. This exciting role will focus on the development of profiling toolsets and indices and their subsequent integration into empirical/diagnostic based models (e.g. SAFYE-CO2 Pique et al., 2020) that integrate satellite, geo-spatial and other relevant datasets to estimate components of the energy, water and carbon balance (e.g. latent heat, crop yield, gross primary productivity and other relevant variables). The development of the profiling toolsets and indices will be undertaken as part of wider research, coordinated by our research partner Teagasc, who are working across a range of different land use types; while the integration of the profiling data and indices, satellite and geo-spatial into the development of the diagnostic model based approaches will contribute to the land surface modelling team, coordinated by Maynooth University. A core element of the role will focus on the integration of data from a variety of sources, including in-situ, satellite and existing geo-spatial data, along with outputs from the data platform in order to better understand and characterise different land use and cover types. The outputs from which will inform the development of suitable empirical/diagnostic and geo-spatial based approaches for estimating a range of important variables of relevance to the energy, water and carbon balance across different land use types. The diagnostic based model will be developed to derive estimates of the energy, water and carbon budget for crop and grass lands at plot scale, coupling remotely sensed (e.g. SIF, PAR, LAI, phenology, biomass etc), gridded meteorological (e.g. temperature, humidity etc), environmental data (e.g. soil) and in-situ data to semi-empirical crop models (e.g. winter wheat; grass growth). The outputs from this research will provide a basis to inform and guide more sustainable land use management and provide an evidence base for policy formulation.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center El Paso is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in participatory modeling.
Responsibilities:
* Study integration of remotely sensed data with water system models
* Conduct research on participatory modeling in water resources management. This may include developing models, working with stakeholders, and literature review
* Develop system dynamic and Bayesian Belief Network(BBN) based models for water systems
* Work with existing hydrological models (MODFLOW, SWAT, Hydrus and other models) to simulate hydrological processes, river operations, and assess integrated management strategies for regional water resources
* Organize and conduct stakeholders workshops
* Assist the Project Leader in developing proposals to secure external funding for research projects, prepare journal articles, reports, presentations, and graphics.
* Work with research technicians and student workers to perform fieldwork and model simulation.
'''Please see more details and apply here:'''<br>
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AgriLife_Research_External/job/El-Paso-AL-RSCH/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-038938 +
The U.S. Geological Survey has 2 new post-doctoral openings, in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), for the study of surface water changes using remote sensing and machine learning methods. We welcome applications from recent PhD recipients who have experience in surface water hydrology, remote sensing, machine learning methods, or related fields.
Detailed information about the 2 openings can be found at these links:
* Innovation Center Fellowships (https://geography.wr.usgs.gov/InnovationCenter/fellowship.html) and Fellowship Announcement (https://geography.wr.usgs.gov/InnovationCenter/Fellowship/docs/S001_WaterAI.pdf)
* Mendenhall Fellowship Announcement (https://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2019/S33%20Eggleston.htm) and application link (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/519931100)
The current deadline for the positions is February 15, but this deadline will be extended.
Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in the position. <br>
Thanks, Jack +
The '''Interuniversity Cooperation Centre Water & Health and Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management''' at TU Wien offer a University Assistant / PraeDoc Position in Groundwater Management with the focus on forecasting models and artificial intelligence in the field of safe drinking water supply. Please find the job offer attached.
We welcome talented and motivated researchers with interests in mathematical modelling and hydrology to apply for the 4-year position.<br>
Find the job description attached.<br>
Submission deadline is Febuary 11th, 2021.<br> +
The Advanced Study Program at The National Center for Atmospheric Research invites applications for two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in areas broadly related to NCAR strategic priorities, including Earth system science and actionable science. To learn more about NCAR (https://ncar.ucar.edu), see NCAR's Strategic Plan (https://ncar.ucar.edu/who-we-are/strategic-plan), and the NCAR Education & Outreach Strategic Plan (https://edec.ucar.edu/about/publications/2018-2024-strategic-plan).
Successful applicants receive a stipend of $73,000 in the first year, and $75,530 in the second year, plus a minimum of $3500 for annual scientific travel support. All fellows are eligible for life and health insurance. Each postdoc that lives outside of the IRS 50 mile relocation rule, will be provided with a relocation package to help cover the cost of moving to Boulder, Colorado.
Applications from all related fields are welcomed. Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. or should expect to complete their degree requirements before starting the NCAR appointment. There are no special restrictions for foreign applicants. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in the atmospheric and related sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latino, female, LGBTQ+, first generation college students, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The application deadline is December 30, 2022. Offers will be made no later than May 2023. Fellowships typically start in October, but may start earlier if funds are available. Fellowships must begin by January 31, 2024.
Prior to submitting your application, please review application instructions here: https://edec.ucar.edu/advanced-study-program/postdoctoral-fellowship-program, https://edec.ucar.edu/advanced-study-program/prospective-applicants. Apply here, https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Mesa-Lab-Building/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Advanced-Study-Program_REQ-2022-409. If you have any questions please contact the Advanced Study Program at asp-apply@ucar.edu.
The Albion College Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology beginning August 2020.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. prior to the date of appointment and will have demonstrated teaching and research interests in hydrogeology and environmental geology. The successful candidate will normally teach two courses (lectures and labs) per semester to a diverse student body. The courses include introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry, and an area of specialization that will enhance and complement our undergraduate geology and interdisciplinary environmental curricula. The department offers a nationally recognized biennial Summer Field Camp in the Rockies and annual regional geology field trips. Candidates with interests in interdisciplinary collaborations, field-based research and teaching, GIS, and engagement in local environmental issues and the Center for Sustainability and the Environment are particularly desirable. Interest in curricular innovation and increasing diversity and inclusion in geology both in the classroom and field are also valued. Candidates are expected to conduct research that includes undergraduate students, participate in co-curricular departmental activities, and contribute to all-college programs and/or interdisciplinary programs.
The institution and department have well-funded undergraduate and faculty research initiatives and strongly support faculty travel, teaching, and scholarship. The Department of Geological Sciences has five FTE faculty positions and two technicians and is well equipped with a dedicated GIS computer lab, analytical instruments (including XRF, XRD, ICP-OES), and field equipment (extensive GPS, surveying, water quality multi-parameter sondes). Departmental facilities include seven teaching labs, six faculty research labs, a student research lab, and a dedicated environmental geochemistry lab.
Albion College is a small (1550 undergraduates) private, residential, liberal arts college located in a racially diverse community of about 9,000 in south-central Michigan. Albion College is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education, with a commitment to diversity as a core institutional value. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment. Albion is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Candidates should submit a cover letter; current vita; graduate and undergraduate transcripts; documentation of teaching excellence; undergraduate teaching statement that includes pedagogy, experiences, objectives and commitment to equity and inclusion; a research statement that includes a plan to incorporate students; and letters from at least three references to https://apply.interfolio.com/64680. Direct questions to Dr. Carrie Menold, cmenold@albion.edu. The deadline for submission of the complete application is October 25th. Submissions of vita and cover letter received by September 15th will be considered for an in-person interview at GSA Annual Meeting in Phoenix (Sept. 23-24); other preliminary interviews will be held after October 25th.
The Auburn University Department of Geosciences (https://www.linkedin.com/company/auburngeosciences/) and Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM; https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosamau/) invite applications for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (non-tenure track) 9-month faculty positions (in-person) in Geography and Environmental Studies, with an anticipated start date of January 5, 2026. Review of applications begins November 24, 2025.
We seek enthusiastic scholars in Human or Physical Geography or Environmental Studies with an open specialization that is innovative in teaching and connecting with both undergraduate and graduate students. 🗺️
🔗 Apply now:
https://lnkd.in/e_D6irtk
The full-time position is a renewable yearly appointment subject to annual review based on performance, need for services and available funding. A promotion to senior lecturer is possible after five years of exemplary service. Candidates that have at least 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, have evidence of implementing active learning in the classroom, and have a proven record of service within a department may be eligible for consideration of the rank of Senior Lecturer upon hire with approval of the University.
Steph Shepherd, PhD<br>
Associate Chair<br>
Dept. of Geosciences<br>
Auburn University <br> +
The Australian National University (ANU) made a major and on-going investment in water research through its National Institute Grant to establish the Institute for Water Futures (IWF https://fennerschool.anu.edu.au/research/affiliated-research-groups/institute-water-futures-iwf). The IWF brings together researchers in 10 water-related positions from across sciences, social sciences, humanities and public policy within the ANU and has established research partnerships with state and federal water agencies, and other research organisations. The IWF mission is to support sustainable water futures and to identify transformative, innovative and robust strategies to resolve the water challenges of today and tomorrow.
The IWF is seeking to recruit several highly motivated and capable early career water researchers from multiple disciplines and areas of expertise. The successful candidates will be expected to work in collaboration with ANU colleagues, research partners including Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Geoscience Australia, Murray Darling Basin Authority, NSW Department of Industry Queensland Water Modelling Network, Atlas of living Australia and communities to effectively respond to real-world water challenges facing Australia and the Asia and Pacific regions. Working for the IWF, the successful candidates will be actively collaborating with key stakeholders and researchers as part of an inter-disciplinary water research team and will be effectively contributing to the research and teaching program at the IWF.
The Institute for Water futures will be making multiple appointments (Academic level B or C, Salary package: $ 99,809 - $133,202 per annum plus 17% superannuation, mix of fixed term, tenure track and/or continuing positions). Please see the below open opportunities and follow the link (link to ANU job board) to apply.
See attached document for more information: https://csdms.colorado.edu/csdms_wiki/images/IWF_2019.pdf +
The Bergstrom Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab at Boise State is recruiting a graduate student to join a newly funded interdisciplinary project studying weathering processes of dust and fine sediment in Antarctic snow and ice. This project will be conducted by a team of PIs and students from Boise State University, University of Colorado- Boulder, Ohio State University, and Kenyon College allowing the student to gain a range of experience and a broad network of collaborators. The preferred start date for this position is Spring or Fall 2023. We prefer to hire a PhD student but will consider accepting a masters student with previous coding experience and familiarity with energy balance processes.
This interdisciplinary project will combine modeling, geochemistry experimentation, and microscopy to understand the role of windblown sediment in releasing major and trace ions to glacial, snowbank, and downstream ecosystems. This student will lead numerical modeling efforts to determine how sediment accumulates and moves through glacier surfaces and quantify the number and length of freeze-thaw cycles sediment experiences in an austral summer. Additionally, this student will aid in freeze-thaw experimental method development and conduct water chemistry analysis in coordination with University of Colorado. Depending on student interest, the student can contribute to the development of and lead events for an educational art exhibit about the project.
Required Qualifications: (i) Undergraduate degree in a STEM field (ii) Experience with coding and ability to work across coding languages (iii) Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
Desired Qualifications: (i) Master’s degree in hydrology, geochemistry, glaciology or closely related field (i) Experience with numerical modeling (ii) Experience working with compiled coding languages (iii) Experience with basic water quality laboratory analyses and/or desire to learn (iv) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
The student will be admitted through the Geosciences Department at Boise State University. This position is fully funded and includes summer support. The Bergstrom lab, and this project in particular, is interdisciplinary and we encourage students across backgrounds (geology, engineering, computer science, applied math, natural resources) to apply. The candidate should be self-motivated and have a strong desire to learn and work outside their traditional area of expertise. We are a team of all female PIs and are committed to increasing participation of underrepresented groups in science. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.
To inquire about this position please contact Dr. Anna Bergstrom at annabergstrom at boisestate.edu with the following items:
1) A cover letter describing your interest in the position, how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, and preferred start date 2) A CV 3) Contact information for two professional references 4) Unofficial transcripts.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Berkeley Environmental Science, Policy and Management Department is hiring an Assistant Professor in the area of Environmental Biogeochemistry. We are very interested in the linkages between geochemistry and earth surface processes, linkages which many of you are exploring.
Please spread this information to anyone you think might be interested. The full add is found at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04075
The application is open through January 16. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Best,<br>
Ron Amundson<br>
Search Committee Chair<br>
Ronald Amundson<br>
Distinguished Professor<br>
Betty and Isaac Barshad Chair in Soil Science<br>
317 Hilgard Hall<br>
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management<br>
University of California<br>
Berkeley, CA 94720 <br>
earthy@berkeley.edu<br>
http://earthy5.wixsite.com/amundson<br> +
The Biological Systems Engineering Department (BSE) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Ecological Engineering at the Assistant Professor level (9 months, teaching and research). We seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research.
The goal of this position is to promote the development of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with the natural environment for the benefit of both by using natural processes in engineering design. The primary areas of interest include the use of ecosystems to reduce pollution (e.g., phytoremediation, natural treatment systems, green stormwater infrastructure); the imitation of ecosystems to address resource problems (e.g., circular bioeconomy, bioenergy); and the sustainable use of ecosystems for human benefit (e.g., nature-based solutions, sustainable agro-ecosystems).
The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, build, and sustain an externally funded, internationally-recognized research program that complements existing faculty expertise in BSE’s focus areas of watershed science and engineering and bioprocess/biomolecular engineering.
Full details:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522855/assistant-professor-ecological-engineering
Please note that review of applications will commence on January 16, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. +
The Boston College Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has openings for four postdoctoral researchers, to be supervised by professors Mark Behn, Noah Snyder and Ethan Baxter. To apply please email a CV, a cover letter outlining research experience and goals for the position you are applying to, and the names of three references to mark.behn@bc.edu, noah.snyder@bc.edu, and/or ethan.baxter@bc.edu. Feel free to reach out to any one of us with questions. Depending on the goals of the postdoctoral researcher, these positions could also include teaching a course for undergraduate and/or graduate students. Mentoring in research project management, proposal writing, teaching, and academic service will be important parts of these positions. Review of applications will proceed as they are received. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department and BC, and we specifically seek individuals from underrepresented groups.
Opportunity 1. Interactions of humans and geomorphic processes
We seek an individual with a recent PhD in geomorphology or a related field and strong interest in exploring how humans influence geomorphic processes. This individual will join a team of researchers at Boston College studying the response of rivers to land-use and climate changes, led by Noah Snyder. The specific project(s) will depend on areas of mutual interest. Possibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) developing high-resolution records of watershed disturbances from lake and reservoir sediments; (2) quantifying the timescale of legacy sediment persistence in river valleys; and (3) modeling the upstream and downstream effects of dams and dam removal. This position is funded for 1.5 years.
Opportunity 2. Geodynamic modeling
We seek an individual with a recent PhD in geodynamics or related field with a strong quantitative background in one or more of the following areas: geophysical modeling, thermodynamics, rock mechanics, petrologic modeling, or cryospheric processes. This individual will join a team of researchers at Boston College studying active deformation in marine, terrestrial, and glacial environments, led by Mark Behn. The specific project(s) will depend on areas of mutual interest. Possibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) deformation and differentiation of lower continental crust; (2) geodynamic modeling of mid-ocean ridges and transform faults; (3) interactions between surficial and lithospheric processes; and (4) feedbacks between subglacial hydrology and ice sheet dynamics. This position is funded for 1.5 years.
Opportunity 3. Coastal processes modeling
We seek an individual with a recent PhD and strong background in quantitative geomorphology, sediment transport, coastal processes, geodynamics, math and physics, and/or computer modeling. This individual will join a team of researchers at Boston College studying sediment erosion, transport, and deposition in rivers, reservoirs and coasts led by Mark Behn and Noah Snyder. The postdoctoral position will involve the formulation, development, and analysis of numerical models to explore how climate and land-use change over the next decades to centuries will influence hydro-eco-geomorphic processes in estuaries, salt marshes, reservoirs and adjacent environments. Experience with Delft3D or similar models is desirable. This position is funded for 1.5 years.
Opportunity 4. LA-ICPMS Geochemistry
We seek an individual with a recent PhD in geochemistry. The individual will work under the direction of Prof. Ethan Baxter and within the Center for Isotope Geochemistry, which is Directed by Dr. Steph Walker and Asst. Director Andrew Lonero. This individual will join an active team of geochemists studying dynamic lithospheric processes led by Ethan Baxter and will also engage with research in sedimentary transport and provenance. The postdoc will help establish and utilize our brand new LA-ICPMS system for a range of research applications including: (1) Trace element mapping of minerals, (2) Routine solution geochemistry on rocks and sediments, (3) In-situ U-Pb, Rb-Sr, and/or Lu-Hf geochronology. The postdoc will split their time between method development, analysis of bulk rock and sediment samples for existing projects, and independent research. The postdoc is currently funded for 12 months.
