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Open Rank Position in Coal Geology The Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track position in coal geology, starting Aug. 16, 2008. Research emphasis may include paleobotany, coal petrology, coal basin analysis, coal bed methane and carbon sequestration, or other coal-related fields. Rank is open and will depend on the experience of the successful candidate. Requirements: Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field or show that they will complete all degree requirements by the time of appointment. Assistant Professor rank: Post-doctoral experience is preferred. The applicant should demonstrate the existence of, or potential for developing, an internationally recognized externally funded research program; Assoc. Prof.: an established record of teaching and of peer-reviewed publications and significant grant activity commensurate with tenure; Full Prof.: exceptional candidates with an international reputation and a long standing record of peer reviewed publication and substantial current grant activity and an established record of teaching. Please visit our web sites http://www.siu.edu/~affact , http://www.geology.siu.edu/ for more information. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references to: Dr. Ken Anderson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology, Mail Code 4324, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1259 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901. Fax: (618)453-7393. E-mail: kanderson@geo.siu.edu. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. Geophysics The Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geophysics at the rank of assistant professor with a start date of Aug. 16, 2008. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience. The applicant should demonstrate the existence of, or potential for developing, an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. The candidate's research interest is open, but we prefer a Geophysicist who will complement our existing strengths. The successful applicant is expected to teach courses in introductory geology and undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise. Normal teaching load is one to two courses per semester. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology or a related field or show that they will complete all degree requirements by the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three referees to: Dr. John Sexton, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology, Mail Code 4324, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1259 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901. Fax: (618) 453-7393. E-mail: sexton@geo.siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large, research-oriented institution situated in a pleasant small-town setting southeast of St. Louis. SIUC is seeking to enhance interdisciplinary research as it strives to be a top 75 public research university (http://news.siu.edu/s150/). The Geology Department has a full-time faculty of 10 with about 40 undergraduate and 30 graduate students and offers Bachelor and Master degree programs in geology and participates in the interdisciplinary Environmental Resources and Policy Ph.D. program. SIUC has programs and facilities involved with energy and mineral resources research that provide opportunities for interdisciplinary studies including the Coal Research Center and the Mining and Mineral Resources Program. For further information, please visit our comprehensive website www.science.siu.edu/geology. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. Post-Doc position for the IEMA Project

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