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Faculty Position in Planetary Science
University of California, Los Angeles

The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at UCLA seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in planetary science. Successful candidates may take theoretical, observational, experimental or preferably a combination of these approaches to explore the formation, evolution, and present state of planets, satellites, and small bodies. Topics of interest include the interiors, surfaces, atmospheres and near-space environments of all objects in the solar system and extra-solar planets.

Consideration of applications will begin by December 17, 2007 and will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, an active research program and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. We anticipate appointments at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor levels. Applications must include a statement describing research and teaching interests and future research plans; curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications; names, addresses and email addresses of three referees; and electronic copies of up to five significant publications.

Please reference “ESS Search E1” in all correspondence including email. Note that related searches comprising the UCLA Geosciences Initiative are being conducted in parallel and coordinated by IGPP. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Faculty_Positions@igpp.ucla.edu or Faculty Positions, Institute of Geophysics and Space Physics, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567.

Information about Earth and Space Sciences at UCLA and the Geosciences Initative is available on the Web at http://www.ess.ucla.edu/. UCLA and the Department are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate supporting equality and diversity. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer.

University of California at Los Angeles

W.M Keck Foundation Center for Isotope Geochemistry
Research Scientist

The W.M. Keck Foundation Center for Isotope Geochemistry at UCLA is seeking a research scientist to support day-to-day operation of its CAMECA ims 1270 ion microprobe. The Center hosts a team of faculty, researchers, and students engaged in wide-ranging geo- and cosmochemical studies, and is supported as a NSF National Facility for ion microprobe research (http://sims.ess.ucla.edu/). The new staff scientist will:(1) train and advise facility users; (2) carry out analysis programs designed by principal investigators; and (3) perform instrument alignment and maintenance tasks. Independent research is encouraged.

Applicants should have experience in ion microprobe analysis and be able to work collaboratively with a broad spectrum of geoscientists. A PhD in geochemistry or related (geochronology, cosmochemistry, biogeochemistry, material science, and/or environmental science) is preferred. Experience in application software development is desirable. The position is available immediately. Evaluation of applications will begin 11/01/07. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with the candidate's prior experience. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Please e-mail resumes complete with current contact information for 3 or more references to search07X@ess.ucla.edu.