I’m very excited to find some motivated students to join my research group and our Geosciences Graduate program at Penn State!

(Apologies if you’ve contacted me and I haven’t responded yet – I’m working on it!)

I currently have a few new projects under development and am interested in a broad range of topics related to landscape dynamics and Earth and planetary history. I’d be glad to talk more about your ideas and interests!

Application information can be found here: https://www.geosc.psu.edu/graduate-application Let me know if you have any questions about the process.

If you are a MS applicant interested in learning more about a careers in industry, please check out our Petroleum Geosystems Initiative: https://www.geosc.psu.edu/petroleum-geosystems-initiative

Come check out work from our lab at GSA in Seattle!

Former students Ellen Chamberlin (now at Denison University) and Sheila Trampush (now at University of Delaware) will be presenting in Topical Session T92: Tectonics and Sedimentation, Avulsion, and Experimental Stratigraphy, and History of Western North America: A Celebration of Paul Heller’s Career.

The search continues! We’re looking to hire an awesome sedimentary geologists (broadly defined … seriously – we’d be happy to consider applicants from a wide rage of sub-specialties). Note that the position could begin as early as January 2018, but if, for example, you’re a post doc concerned about finishing by then, apply anyway! The start date for the position is negotiable.

Application information can be found here: http://www.geosc.psu.edu/content/tenure_track_faculty_sedimentary_geology_0

Tenure Track Faculty – Sedimentary Geology

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Sedimentary Geology, broadly defined.  We seek a colleague working to understand the chemical, physical or biological evolution of modern or ancient sedimentary systems.  We are especially interested in applicants who integrate a combination of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques, and who complement our existing departmental strengths in geobiology, geochemistry, and geophysics.

Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to a diverse research and teaching community in the Department of Geosciences through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized and externally funded research program, and through teaching courses in their discipline at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and houses research programs spanning a broad spectrum of Earth Science disciplines (further information is available at:  http://www.geosc.psu.edu). Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field at the time of appointment. 

 Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three references.  Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.  Appointment may begin as early as January 2, 2018.  For further information or questions, please contact Mark Patzkowsky, Chair of the Search Committee at mep12@psu.edu.

 Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/71325

 Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.