Job Opportunities

Faculty Fellow Geological Sciences

Posting: 100903
Closes: 2010-10-31

The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a residential fellowship as a Meierjurgen Faculty Fellow for one term during academic year 2010-2011. Requirements are one term in residence and one departmental seminar. The recipient will receive a $15,000 stipend. Selection criteria include academic merit, collaborative ties with faculty, and likely use of departmental facilities or regional field areas. PhD in geology or related field required. The Department and University house an array of modern instrumentation and are located in a geologically active region.

U.S. citizenship is not required. Application consists of a one-page letter of intent indicating the desired term of residence and a complete curriculum vitae to the Meierjurgen Fellowship Committee, posting #100903, Department of Geological Sciences, 1272 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1272. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.

Instructors/Researchers Geological Sciences

Posting: 110806
Closes: 2010-5-31

The University of Oregon is soliciting applications for limited duration teaching and/or research appointments that are part time or short term, not to exceed one year, in the Department of Geological Sciences. Examples include summer instructors, academic year instructors, research assistants or associates, postdoctoral fellows, and field research assistants. Bachelor's or Master's degree in geology or related area required; Ph.D. preferred. Please send vita and letter of interest to: Head, Department of Geological Sciences, indicate posting #110806, 1272 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1272. Applications accepted throughout 2008-2009. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis and screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Research Assistants / Associates / Postdocs

Posting number: 100904-M

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Oregon wishes to establish a pool of applicants for potential fixed-term (one year or less) research assistant positions (bachelor’s degree required) and post-doc/research associate positions (Ph.D. required). Post-doctoral/research associate positions will be training and studying under the sponsorship of a faculty member. Some positions may include overnight travel and/or extensive previous experience in a similar job role. FTEs may vary. Positions may be renewable dependent upon performance, funding, and need.

Our anticipated needs:

• Regional and portable seismic network installation, maintenance, and retrieval

• Earthworm systems maintenance

• Compiling; transferring, applying, and archiving very large data sets

• Unix-, Mac-, and PC- computer network design, installation, and administration

• Computer programming using a range of operating systems (Solaris, Linux, Mac OSX) and languages (Unix, X/Motif, RDBMS, Prolog, C, VB, Lisp/Scheme, ESQL, FORTRAN, various assembly, HTML); parallel programming.

• Assembly, updating, and maintenance of thermodynamic data bases and their use in computer modeling calculations using in-house, customized geochemical software

• GIS mapping, surveying, paleomagnetometry, seismology, Earth- and satellite-based geodesy

• Gas source mass spectrometry: sample preparation and analysis and instrument maintenance

• Maintenance and repair of general laboratory electronics, laser heating systems, vacuum systems, electron beam instrumentation, X-ray and infrared spectroscopy, high pressure-high temperature experimental apparatus

• Maintenance and use of laser-based surveying systems, GPS systems, and tide gauges

• Maintenance and use of geobiological laboratory apparatus.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Applications will be accepted and maintained for the 2009-2010 academic year and considered as needs arise. Send letter of application indicating area of interest, vita, and any supporting materials to Vicki Arbeiter, Department of Geological Sciences, 1272 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1272. The University of Oregon is an EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.