[ES_JOBS_NET] Endowed Chair position in the LSU Geology & Geophysics Department

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

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From: Huiming Bao <bao at lsu.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:38 AM
Subject: [ISOGEOCHEM] an Endowed Chair position in the LSU Geology &
Geophysics Department


Colleagues,

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(With apologies for cross posting)****

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We'd like to bring your attention to an opening for an Endowed Chair
position in the LSU Geology & Geophysics Department. Resulting from a
generous gift, the position is associated with significant annual earnings
generated from the endowment. As such, the endowment could fund additional
salary and/or technical support for an associated laboratory.****

LSU has a diverse student population of over 29,000 and opportunity exist
for teaching across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. LSU is
situated near the Mississippi River on a gorgeously landscaped campus (with
abundant parking!). Rich cultural attractions abound from world class music
to exceptional cuisine to outdoor activities.****

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If you have questions about the position, please email Dr. Barb Dutrow,
Chair, Franks Search Committee, dutrow at lsu.edu. I will also be attending
GSA and AGU and be happy to speak with you.****

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Please forward to those who may be interested in apply.****

Thanks so much.****

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ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR****

(Endowed Chair - John Franks Chair/Tenured/Tenure-track) Department of
Geology and Geophysics****

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Louisiana State University****

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University
seeks an outstanding individual to fill the endowed position of the John****

  Franks Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in a field that
will support, and strengthen the mission of the department.****

Candidates should have internationally recognized scientific reputations
and are expected to maintain a high-level, externally funded research
programs, and provide leadership both on campus and beyond.****

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LSU is designated a Carnegie Research I University and one of a handful of
distinguished universities to enjoy Land, Sea, and Space Grant status. The
Department of Geology and Geophysics currently consists of****

17 tenure-track faculty members having a wide range of geoscience expertise
covering field, experimental, analytical and theoretical components and
offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology. The Department has a
strong record of success in research and graduate training, synergistic
interactions with other academic units at LSU, federal and industry-funded
research and teaching programs, and a large and active alumni base. (See
http://geology.lsu.edu for more****

information.) Opportunities for a broad range of research interactions are
available within the department and throughout the University. The
University actively promotes interdisciplinary research clusters including
materials science and engineering, coastal sustainability and environment,
conventional and renewable energy, biological, biotechnology and
biomedical, and high performance computing (See:****

http://research.lsu.edu for more information)****

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The successful candidate will be expected to lead a research team,
supervise graduate student research, publish in highly ranked journals, and
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of specialization.
Chair appointments would normally be made at the rank of Full Professor.
However, exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will be
considered. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.****

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Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. or equivalent degree in geological sciences
or other relevant disciplines; a strong record of published research, and
demonstrated ability to attract funding.  Additional Qualifications
Desired:  Internationally recognized scientific reputation.  An offer of
employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background
check.  The review process will begin October 1, 2013 and continue until a
candidate is selected. Nominations or inquiries should be directed to
Endowed Chair Search Committee, at****

225-578-3353 or dutrow at lsu.edu.  Apply online and view a more detailed ad
at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position #002395****

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LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER****

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Quick link at ad URL:****

https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56488****

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Dr. Barb Dutrow                              ****

Adolphe G. Gueymard Professor  ****

Dept. Geology & Geophysics        ****

E235 Howe-Russell Building****

Louisiana State University****

Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4101****

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e-mail: dutrow at lsu.edu****

voice: 225-578-2525****

fax:   225-578-2302****

http://www.geol.lsu.edu/dutrow****

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