From ljliu at illinois.edu Sat Dec 5 10:59:47 2020 From: ljliu at illinois.edu (Liu, Lijun) Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020 23:59:47 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] Looking for OSPA judges Message-ID: <5E84F1B1-EFE1-4285-ADE5-7D6EE9D26B3B@illinois.edu> Dear friends, I am reaching out to ask that you volunteer to judge student presentations during the AGU Tectonophysics session - Intracontinental Deformation: From the Surface to the Upper Mantle (T33, T34, T37 & T38). The success of the Outstanding Student Presentation Awards relies on the quality of the volunteers. It would be great if you could judge one or more presentations. The sign-up to judge is below, and the judging can be done on your mobile device during the meeting or online at a later time. How to sign up for presentations Visit the OSPA?website and click on "VOLUNTEER" to register Use the email address and password associated with your AGU membership to log in. Read through the Rules of Contest and click ?Agree.? Click ?Next? and repeat with the Conflict of Interest and Agreement to Participate pages to enter the Judge Showcase. Inside the Showcase, view all available presentations or filter by Section, Session Title, and Abstract Keyword to search for specific presentations. Add presentations to your list by selecting ?Read More? under the presentation. Once the entire abstract loads, click ?Add to my List.? To view your selected presentations, or to evaluate them, click on the Judge Portal link in the upper right of the Showcase. Note: Evaluation forms will not appear until 1 December. Evaluation forms must be submitted by 30 December for all assigned presentations. Responsibilities as an OSPA Judge Evaluate all presentations you volunteered to judge during Fall Meeting. Evaluating a presentation requires about 15-20 minutes, including submitting scores. For only an hour of time at Fall Meeting, volunteer judges can provide feedback to 3 student presenters. Submit scores, either in real time on a tablet or mobile device, or take notes while you evaluate students and enter the scores online no later than Wednesday, 30 December 2020. Best regards, Lijun ----------- Lijun Liu Associate Professor, Department of Geology Geo Thrust Professorial Scholar / Lincoln Excellence Scholar University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 Email: ljliu at illinois.edu; Tel: 217-300-0378. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/pkcs7-signature Size: 1608 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au Wed Dec 16 09:05:48 2020 From: dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au (Dietmar Muller) Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:05:48 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] Two Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Carnegie Institution in geochemistry and data science and deep-time Data-Driven Discovery Message-ID: <9CC9F37C-2360-46C6-9839-A4779EBC4FD8@sydney.edu.au> From: Shaunna Morrison > Date: Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 11:50 AM Subject: Postdoctoral Fellowships open at Carnegie's EPL Inbox To: > Hello MSA, I would like to draw your attention to two Postdoctoral Fellowship positions we have available at the Carnegie Institution for Science's Earth and Planets Laboratory. 1. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Geochemistry and Data Science The Carnegie Institution for Science?s Earth and Planets Laboratory seeks a highly-qualified applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position with expertise in geochemistry and data science. The successful candidate should have deep knowledge of geochemistry and petrology, particularly in the context of deep-time data-driven discovery (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7Dr5CXLW2mUQmxXmcVFaKS?domain=4d.carnegiescience.edu), as well as proficiency in machine learning, numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and geospatial analysis. Research projects will be defined by the successful candidate in collaboration with members of the 4D Initiative team, including Robert Hazen and Shaunna Morrison at Carnegie, as well as the NASA Astrobiology ENIGMA team (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TsE4CYW8Noc75zL5c9aIOg?domain=enigma.rutgers.edu), the Tetherless World Constellation (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/UX7oCZY1Nqi6z35zfySrlh?domain=tw.rpi.edu), and the Emergence Team at ASU (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RXhQC1WLPxc487M8tY08Qr?domain=emergence.asu.edu). Minimum qualifications: The applicant must have a PhD in Geoscience and must be proficient in methods of data-driven discovery. Familiarity with database development, management, and use; programming, including knowledge of python and R coding; experience with machine-learning applications to geoscience problems; and the interest and ability to work knowledgeably with data scientists, applied mathematics colleagues, and bioinformaticians, are essential. 2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Deep-time Data-Driven Discovery The Carnegie Institution for Science?s Earth and Planets Laboratory seeks a highly-qualified applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position with expertise in data science and visualization, and application thereof in deep-time Earth and/or planetary science. We seek experience in multi-dimensional analysis and visualization, including proficiency in machine learning, numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and geospatial analysis. Successful candidates should have a working knowledge of one or more relevant geoscience fields, including geochemistry, mineralogy, paleobiology, paleotectonics, petrology, and planetary evolution, particularly in the context of deep-time data-driven discovery (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7Dr5CXLW2mUQmxXmcVFaKS?domain=4d.carnegiescience.edu/). Research projects will be defined by the successful candidate in collaboration with members of the 4D Initiative team, including Robert Hazen and Shaunna Morrison at the Earth and Planets Laboratory, as well as the NASA Astrobiology ENIGMA team (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TsE4CYW8Noc75zL5c9aIOg?domain=enigma.rutgers.edu/) and the Tetherless World Constellation (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/UX7oCZY1Nqi6z35zfySrlh?domain=tw.rpi.edu/), and the Emergence Team at ASU (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RXhQC1WLPxc487M8tY08Qr?domain=emergence.asu.edu/). Minimum qualifications: The applicant must have a PhD in a computer science, data science, geoinformatics, or geoscience domain and must be proficient in methods of data-driven discovery. Familiarity with database development, management, and use; programming, including knowledge of python and R coding; experience with machine-learning applications to geoscience problems; and the interest and ability to work knowledgeably with data scientists, applied mathematics colleagues, Earth and planetary scientists, biologists, and bioinformaticians, are essential. These full-time, 2-year positions will commence on or after February 1, 2021, and will be based at the Earth and Planets Laboratory at the Carnegie Institution?s Broad Branch Road campus in Washington, DC. These are FLSA Exempt positions. Interested applicants should submit a CV, contact information for three references, a cover letter, and a 1-page research proposal by December 31, 2020. Only complete applications submitted via this Carnegie website will be considered. At Carnegie, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We believe academic environments should be places where diverse groups of people with a variety of viewpoints and ideas can thrive and work together. As such, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups and backgrounds to apply. The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. Thank you! Shaunna -- Shaunna M. Morrison | Carnegie Research Scientist [cid:image001.png at 01D6D38A.A519B000] 5251 Broad Branch Rd. NW | Washington, DC 20015 smorrison at carnegiescience.edu Cell: 478-737-5786 | Office: 202-478-8983 www.carnegiescience.edu/smmorrison -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Sincerely, Josh. -- Josh Beardmore BPhotNanSc, PhD Senior Research Officer | Applied Geology, Earth and Planetary Sciences Curtin University Tel | +61 8 9266 4163 Mobile | +61 400 780 979 Email | josh.beardmore at curtin.edu.au Web | geodynamics.curtin.edu.au ________________________________ [https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZBsjCBNqjlCryAjEH6NgcB?domain=earthworks-jobs.com] Three fully funded PhD Student Opportunities in Earth Sciences, Perth, Australia Earth Dynamics Research Group, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences Curtin University - Bentley Campus, Perth, Western Australia The Earth Dynamics Research Group, part of the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Curtin University, has three (3) available PhD scholarships for research focussed on supercontinent cycles and global geodynamics. Applications from candidates are invited in any of the following projects: 1. Palaeomagnetism and supercontinent reconstruction, with an emphasis on Precambrian supercontinents. 2. Absolute palaeointensity studies in relation to supercontinent cycles, focusing on Precambrian mafic igneous rocks in Australia and elsewhere. 3. Development of global 4D geodynamic computer modelling to simulate and analyse interactions between plate tectonics and mantle dynamics during supercontinent cycles. The available positions are 3-4 years full-time (to start as soon as possible) with the successful applicants being offered a competitive scholarship stipend. Successful candidates will be self-reliant, have excellent communication skills, have a demonstrated background in their chosen topic (including laboratory and field-based work, if applicable), and a proven ability in the dissemination of their scientific results. More specific details on the research interests of the Earth Dynamics Research Group and additional information on the PhD student opportunities are available at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/j0m-CJyBrGfvVyZ0uOw8JH?domain=geodynamics.curtin.edu.au. The candidates will join a diverse team of researchers led by ARC Australian Laureate Fellow Prof. Z.X. Li within the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Curtin University is also home to one of Australia's leading institutions for geoscience research and has an excellent international reputation for quality research and extensive research infrastructure. Eligibility Requirements: * Applicants must have either 1st class Honours (or equivalent qualification with research experience) or MSc in the Earth sciences (or other relevant field). * Applicants should meet the University English Language Requirements (available here). * Previous experience in the chosen topic will be highly regarded. How to Apply To apply, please send the following to Dr. Josh Beardmore (josh.beardmore at curtin.edu.au): * your CV (with digital copies of any authored scientific publications, if applicable), * details of BSc (Hons.) and/or MSc, including copies of academic transcripts and the abstract of your thesis (if applicable), * a brief letter explaining your research interests and preferred choice of project(s) (including your rationale for that choice), and * the names and contact details of three references that may be contacted for a recommendation letter. Applications are invited continuously and the positions are open until filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and the preferred candidates sent offers as soon as possible. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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These fabrics can exist at a variety of scales, from crystallographic orientations to regional structure alignments. In the past few decades, a tremendous body of multidisciplinary research has been dedicated to characterizing anisotropy in the solid Earth and understanding its geodynamical implications. This has included work in fields such as: (1) geophysics, to make in situ observations and construct models of anisotropic properties at a range of depths; (2) mineral physics, to explain the cause of some of these observations; and (3) numerical modelling, to relate the inferred fabrics to regional stress and flow regimes and, thus, geodynamic processes in the Earth. The study of anisotropy in the Solid Earth encompasses topics so diverse that it often appears fragmented according to regions of interest, e.g., the upper or lower crust, oceanic lithosphere, continental lithosphere, cratons, subduction zones, D'', or the inner core. The aim of this session is to bring together scientists working on different aspects of anisotropy to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. We encourage contributions from all disciplines of the earth sciences (including mineral physics, seismology, magnetotellurics, geodynamic modelling) focused on anisotropy at all scales and depths within the Earth. Confirmed invited speaker: Hejun Zhu, John Keith Magali Best regards, Manuele Faccenda Tuna Eken -- Prof. Manuele Faccenda Associate Professor Dipartimento di Geoscienze, Universit? di Padova Via Gradenigo n. 6, 35131, Padova, Italy tel: +39 049 827 9159 website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/yZaHCVARKgCJ3yEzczeh8e?domain=sites.google.com NEWTON website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/pd2HCWLVXkUEOqQNuK5iA6?domain=newtonproject.geoscienze.unipd.it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no Thu Dec 24 18:01:30 2020 From: c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no (Clint Conrad) Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:01:30 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] PhD positions in Computational Geodynamics at the University of Oslo Message-ID: <521E8F63-563D-40D1-8347-D84E0501D284@geo.uio.no> Hi Colleagues, Two months ago I sent out the advertisement below about two PhD positions at the University of Oslo. There have been two updates for these positions: 1. The deadline for applications has been extended ?> it is now March 1, 2021. 2. To be eligible, applicants should have a master?s degree before June 30, 2021. The Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) in Oslo, Norway, is advertising for two PhD positions in Computational Science, with applications to Solid Earth Geodynamics. The positions are part a multi-department Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Fellowship program at the University of Oslo. More information about the program can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YtKOCwV1vMf6Pl03uVHS5a?domain=mn.uio.no Two of the advertised projects involve solid earth geodynamics: Computational modelling of hydrogen diffusion along slip planes in upper mantle silicates https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/gSCDCxngwOf8BEmoTv_pof?domain=mn.uio.no Supervisors: Razvan Caracas > Clint Conrad > Role of anisotropic viscosity for computational modelling of convection in Earth?s mantle https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/mwYRCyojxQTDJO65TQ6wBK?domain=mn.uio.no Supervisors: Agnes Kiraly > Clint Conrad > Please forward to potentially interested candidates, and feel free to contact any of the above supervisors for more information. 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