The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech is seeking to fill a tenure-track position to start in the fall of 2008 in one of two focus areas:
1) Sedimentary basin analysis and characterization of fossil fuel resources, with emphasis on the areas of reflection and marine seismology, and high-resolution sequence stratigraphy.
2) Planetary surface and crustal processes related to dynamics of environmental change, including the areas of geomorphology, Quaternary research, remote sensing of surface processes, surface hydrology, and volcanology/igneous petrology.
The position is at the assistant professor level, but outstanding senior candidates are encouraged to inquire and apply. Rank will be determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant. To receive full consideration, all applicants must have: a Ph.D. degree in Geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment; and an active research program or, for new Ph.D.'s, strong promise for developing an active research program. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. Please visit www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ to apply on-line for this position. Applicants should supply the names of four referees who are familiar with their work.