GEOCHEMISTRY/ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY,
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Department of Earth Sciences and the Section of Marine Environmental Biology of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California seek an outstanding individual with broad interests and skills in isotope geochemistry/geochronology or other innovative applications of geochemical methodologies. The home department will be determined by the research profile of the successful candidate, but it is critical that candidates demonstrate abilities and interests that cross the interests of each department.

Potential research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Land surface evolution, weathering processes and climate change
• Application of isotopes to the study of carbon sequestration or elemental cycling
• Geothermometry/Geochronology and paleoclimate applications.

This appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level as the Zinsmeyer Chair in Marine Studies. Applicants should embrace the interdisciplinary nature of this position and fit within growing programs in geodynamics, geobiology, energy, biogeochemistry, and/or climate. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have their Ph.D. and should submit (addressed to: Chair, Search Committee) a CV, statement of research and teaching interests and the names of 4 references to Karen Young (kayoung@usc.edu). Review of applications will commence on January 15, 2009.