Structural Geology and Applied Geophysics graduate student projects (MSc and PhD) in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University, Canada

The structural geology and tectonics group in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University is seeking applications from skilled and motivated students to work on the projects outlined below. We would like to invite all qualified applicants to get in touch to discuss graduate student opportunities in the group. Applicants should send an email to peacea2@mcmaster.ca expressing why they are interested, qualified and suitable for the project, in addition to a CV. These positions will remain open until filled.

1) PhD project - The causes of neotectonic activity in Eastern North America

2) MSc Project - Formation of the passive margins of the North Atlantic and beyond

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose,  McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.
 

Laboratory Technologist, Geology, Cape Breton University, Canada

CBU invites applications for a 10-month full-time limited term position of Laboratory Technologist in Geology. The position will commence in September 2019 with an end date of 31 June 2020. In addition to this position, there may also be opportunities for ICA appointments in additional laboratory sections.

Cape Breton University is one of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities with a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research, and we are known for our smaller class sizes as well as our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU’s position in post-secondary education.

The successful candidate will teach multiple laboratory sections in a combination of courses including Engineering Geology, Petroleum Geology, Earth History and/or Hydrogeology. Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Geology or Earth Science or a closely related field. A M.Sc. will be considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate laboratories in Geology or Earth Science courses is essential. Experience in teaching laboratories in petroleum geology courses and introductory geology courses will be considered an asset.

Application Details

Qualified candidates should send to the Human Resources Department (in PDF format) quoting the reference number in the subject line of their email:
• a letter of application quoting the reference number (LTG1907);
• a resume; and
• complete contact information of three work related references.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. 2 August, 2019. Applicants who apply by email will receive a return email confirming receipt.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
P.O. Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
Website: www.cbu.ca/careers
email: humanresources@ns.aliantzinc.ca
 

Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nicholls Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, in collaboration with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, invites applications for the position of Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nicholls Post-Doctoral Fellow. The Nicholls Postdoctoral Fellowship, established in 2005 by the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, supports research from a wide range of disciplines in palaeontology.

We are seeking qualified applicants with expertise in the fields of invertebrate palaeontology, palaeobotany, or marine reptiles. This is a two-year position with the opportunity for a one-year extension. Prospective applicants should assess their qualifications and interests against the following information before applying:

Fossil invertebrate collections: The Museum houses significant collections of fossil invertebrates, with the bulk of the collection comprising Cretaceous ammonites and gastropods, and Late Cretaceous and early Palaeogene freshwater and terrestrial gastropods and bivalves. We seek an individual with interests in any of these areas, with expertise that can include taxonomy, systematics, and biostratigraphy.

Palaeobotanical collections: The palaeobotanical collections at the Museum include large collections from the Late Cretaceous (e.g., Horseshoe Canyon Formation) and early Palaeogene (e.g., various early-late Palaeocene localities from south central Alberta). Applicants with interests in macrobotany, with expertise that can include morphology and systematics, evolutionary ecology, and palaeoclimate reconstruction, are encouraged to apply.

Fossil marine reptiles collections: The collection of fossil marine reptiles at the Museum is recognized globally as being among the largest and most spectacular. Our collection includes significant mosasaur and plesiosaur specimens from the Late Cretaceous of southern Alberta, as well as plesiosaur and ichthyosaur specimens from the Early Cretaceous of northeastern Alberta. We seek applicants with interests in any of these areas, with expertise that can include taxonomy, systematics, and functional morphology.

Setting: The Museum is situated in Midland Provincial Park in southeastern Alberta, in the badlands of the lower Horseshoe Canyon Formation and the Red Deer River Valley. We are within a day’s drive of Dinosaur Provincial Park, Dry Island Buffalo Jump, and several significant exposures of Cretaceous and early Palaeogene age in southern Alberta.

To apply, applicants must:
• Be legally able to work in Canada
• Have completed within the past five years a PhD in a field relevant to palaeontological research
• Show a track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications

Interested individuals should email their curriculum vitae, a research proposal (two pages maximum) detailing their interests, expertise, and prospective research project, and the names and contact information of three references, no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 16, 2019 to:

Patty Ralrick
Business Manager
Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
Email: p.ralrick@tyrrellmuseum.ca
Phone : 403-821-2117
Fax: 403-820-6288
Mail: P.O. Box 7500, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0

Please note that only applicants who are chosen for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to deliver a one-hour presentation to the public as part of the interview process.