University of HoustonDepartment of GeosciencesThe Department of Geosciences is seeking applications to fill faculty positions Successful applicants will join an active and expanding faculty in geology, geophysics, and atmospheric science presently consisting of 25 tenure track faculty, 10 research faculty, and 6 postdoctoral research scientists. Assistant/Associate Professor of Geology, Stable Isotope GeochemistryThe Department of Geosciences invites applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the field of stable isotope geochemistry. The applicant's specific research interests may include but are not limited to global climate change, paleopedology, paleooceanography, paleoclimatology, paleothermometry, chemostratigraphy, biogeochemistry and limnology. We are particularly interested in applicants who can provide a bridge between our newly expanded Atmospheric Science Program and our long-established Geology and Geophysics programs. The successful candidate will have access to modern analytical facilities including stable isotope (O, H, C, S) mass spectrometers, 40Ar/39Ar and (U+Th)/He facilities, ICP-MS equipped with a 213nm laser ablation microprobe ICP-OES, electron microprobe, SEM, TEM, XPS, clean labs, fully capable organic and petroleum geochemistry labs, a hydro-chemistry lab and rock and mineral preparation facilities. Applications The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong potential to maintain vigorous research programs, to sustain strong records of peer-reviewed publication and external funding, to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the teaching mission of the Department at all levels.Candidates for this position should submit: 1) a letter of application including statements of teaching and research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of references (letters must be received before the applications will be considered), and 4) an official Ph.D. graduate school transcript showing date of degree to: Dr. John F. Casey, Chair, Signed reference letters may be submitted by referees as attached files via email to kbullick@uh.edu. Further information can be obtained by viewing the departmental web page at http://www.geosc.uh.edu/ or by calling the Department at (713) 743-3402. Candidate evaluations are ongoing and will continue until the positions are filled. We expect to fill the positions by Sept. 1, 2008. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
