The Department of Mineral Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Geologist in volcanology. The successful applicant will direct the operations of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program, which documents and researches activity of the world's volcanoes toward development of space/time understandings of global activity. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent with subsequent experience in volcanology focusing on one or more of the fields of physical volcanology, igneous petrology, geophysics, gas geochemistry, or remote sensing, evidenced through publications with high impact in the peer-reviewed literature. The person selected will have had experience working on volcanoes, using field and laboratory or data analysis techniques, ideally also with experience in utilizing large data sets placing volcanoes in regional and global context. Analytical instrumentation within the Department includes an electron microprobe, field emission variable pressure analytical SEM, XRD, FTIR, Time of Flight-SIMS, fluid inclusion heating/freezing unit, cathodoluminescence microscope and spectrometer, wet chemistry lab, and experimental laboratories (gas-mixing, hydrothermal, piston-cylinder, diamond-anvil cell). In addition to research, the suc-cessful candidate will be expected to participate in museum activities, such as exhibits programs, educational outreach activities, and to be involved with professional associations and other organizations within the scientific commu-nity.

Full-time, permanent appointment with full Government benefits. GS-1350-14; US citizenship required. The museum's authorized salary range for this position at this time is $102,721-$116,419 per annum. For complete requirements and ap-plication procedures go to www.sihr.si.edu and refer to Announcement #09A-RM-295132-DEU-NMNH or contact Raquel Manso, 202-633-6388, mansor@si.edu. The announcement opens June 9, 2009. Applications must be received by July 21, 2009 and must reference the announcement number. All applicants will be notified by email when their application is received.