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Professor Research – Geologic Mapping and Mineral Resources </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
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Geological Survey at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><div><br></div><div><b>Job Description:</b><br>The Louisiana Geological Survey at the Louisiana State University invites applications for the<br>position of Assistant Professor, Research in its Geologic Mapping and Mineral Resources<br>section. This position focuses on the documentation, analysis, and interpretation of Cenozoic<br>geology and geomorphology of the state. Topics of investigation include updating of<br>stratigraphic correlations and nomenclature, studies of sedimentology and subsurface facies<br>architecture, sedimentary petrology and provenance, structural geology, and Tertiary‐<br>Quaternary sedimentary sequences of the Lower Mississippi Embayment, Gulf Coastal Plain,<br>and the active Mississippi Delta. Topics of economic importance concern documentation and<br>evaluation of industrial mineral reserves, geo‐environmental sensitivities, subsurface analysis of<br>geologic carbon sequestration potential, and geologic hazards.</div><div><br>Field documentation and data gathering involves strenuous outdoor physical activities such as<br>hiking, carrying heavy field equipment, operating a manual coring device, operating geophysical<br>equipment, and collection and proper documentation of rock, sediment, and soil samples, all in<br>an environment of densely vegetated, wet, and uneven terrain under temperatures ranging<br>from 90 F to 40 F. Publications and geologic maps meeting USGS standards are produced using modern GIS‐based software.</div><div><br>The position of Research Professor is a non‐tenure track line with research emphasis and<br>opportunity for rank advancement. Re‐appointment is subject to satisfactory annual<br>performance evaluations.</div><div><br><b>Qualifications and Characteristics</b><br>Requirements: A PhD in Earth Science / Geology with recent graduate or professional<br>experience in topics relevant to Cenozoic sedimentary geology and geomorphic expression of<br>geologic features. Experience in the field study of sedimentary geology and surficial mapping as<br>reflected in publications, abstracts, and/or dissertation.<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><b><i>Please see attached document for more information</i></b></span><br></div></div>