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Research Opportunities at the Institute for Rock Magnetism

The Institute for Rock Magnetism (IRM) is one of 15 national multiuser facilities in the Earth Sciences supported by NSF to provide advanced laboratory instrumentation to the geoscience research and education communities. Research at the IRM ranges from fundamental investigations of the physics of fine-particle magnetism, to applied studies using the magnetic characteristics of rocks and sediments to investigate a wide variety of geological and surficial Earth processes. We provide access and support for visiting scientists in three categories, for which we encourage you to apply: (1) Visiting Research Fellows; (2) U.S. Student Fellows; and (3) Long-Core (U-Channel) Magnetometer Fellows. Applications are accepted twice per year (April 30 and October 30), although applications for time-sensitive projects will be accepted year round. For details, see www.irm.umn.edu.

Postdoc: Magnetic properties and paleomagnetism of chondritic meteorites

The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work with Richard Harrison and Sara Russell (Natural History Museum, London) on the magnetic properties and paleomagnetism of chondritic meteorites. The post is for 12 months in the first instance, with a possibility to renew for a further 2 years. Preference will be given to candidates who will develop innovative techniques for the study of magnetic remanence at sub-chondrule length scales. Candidates will be expected to have a strong background in paleomagnetism and/or rock magnetism. Applicants should send an email with curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references as a PDF attachment to Richard Harrison (rjh40@esc.cam.ac.uk).

Dr. Richard Harrison
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Cambridge
Downing Street
Cambridge CB2 3EQ
+44 1223 333380

USGS Fellowship: Magnetic Storms and Their Impact on Electric-Power Grids

Magnetic Storms and Their Impact on Electric-Power Grids: The USGS Geomagnetism Program invites recent (or imminent) PhDs in geophysics, space physics, engineering, or related subjects to consider applying for a Mendenhall Research fellowship that would support the investigation of the impact of magnetic storms on electric-power grids. Applicants should have experience in a related field and, especially, in time series analysis. Complete applications will include, among other things, university transcripts and a written proposal, and these must be received by November 9, 2009. The successful applicant will receive a 2-year appointment starting between October 2010 and March 2011 with duty station in Golden, Colorado. Research support funds will be available. This position comes with a competitive salary ($72,465/year, adjusted for inflation from 2009) and health insurance. Initial enquiries should be directed to Jeffrey J. Love (jlove@usgs.gov). Details of this particular opportunity and others supported by the Mendenhall program can be found at http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/

Jeffrey J. Love
USGS Golden
Box 25046, MS966, DFC
Denver CO 80225

Postdoc Position: Nano-Magnetic Oxide Composites

A two-year post-doc is available at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) in a new project 'Nano-Magnetic Oxide Composites: Giant Exchange Bias storage devises'. Successful applicants are expected to have a broad experimental background in magnetism and proven expertise in one or more of the following fields: Experimental and theoretical mineral magnetism, solid state magnetism of thin films and nanoparticles, neutron or high field measurements of magnetic materials, micromagnetic or DFT (Density functional theory) calculations for magnetic materials

The project at NGU is part of a larger EU-funded MATERA project with partners at the University of Oslo (Center for Material Science and Nanotechnology) and the Institut für Mineralogie, Münster, Germany. The project has three post-docs specializing in chemistry and synthesis of thin films (Oslo), TEM of thin films (Münster) and magnetic properties and natural mineral analogs (rhombohedral oxides). The MATERA project is coordinated by NGU. Post-docs will be expected to interact with personal at the different institutes, and travel will be encouraged. This announcement is for the post-doc position at NGU only. Ideally, the candidate would start in September/October 2009.

We can offer a favourable working environment, unique scientific challenges and good possibilities for participation in international forums and in further education programmes. A day-care facility is run by NGU employees. NGU encourages applications from female scientists. The lists of applicants are publicly available information. Only in special cases will this information be held back.

For further information, please contact Suzanne McEnroe (Suzanne.mcenroe@ngu.no), Karl Fabian (karl.fabian@ngu.no), or the Director of the Geoscience Division Øystein Nordgulen (oystein.nordgulen@ngu.no; phone +47 73 90 4000).

The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), based in Trondheim, is the central national institution for knowledge of the bedrock, mineral resources, surface deposits and groundwater of mainland Norway and of the near-surface geology of the Norwegian continental shelf. The Survey's tasks include geological, geophysical and geochemical mapping, development and maintenance of databases, research, information activities and advice to governmental bodies and industry. The NGU staff of 225 includes representatives of 24 nationalities and 65% of the staff are scientists.

For general information about NGU's organisation and mandate, please see www.ngu.no.


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