Hi everyone, The Department of Geosciences at Penn State is seeking to hire an assistant professor in the area of Solid Earth Geosciences. I encourage researchers with expertise in mineral physics, deep-Earth mineral reactions and phase transitions, mineralogy and petrology of the crust/mantle/core, meteoritics, planetary mineralogy, and related fields to apply. The formal advertisement is posted below. Best wishes, Peter Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solid Earth Geosciences The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Solid Earth Geosciences at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a colleague who creatively uses theoretical, observational, or experimental approaches to address fundamental problems related to the geochemistry or geophysics of the solid Earth and/or other planets. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to a dynamic and diverse research and teaching community in the Department and College 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 highly active research programs spanning a broad spectrum of Earth Sciences disciplines, including geochemistry, geophysics and geodynamics, and environmental and climate sciences (further information is available at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu). The Department and College are also home to several research centers and programs that focus on Earth and planetary processes, including: AfricaArray; the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards; the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory; the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center; the Earth System Science Center; and the Penn State Ice and Climate Research Center. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates should upload a cover letter, a complete curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for four references. Please submit these items electronically to job #54781 at http://apptrkr.com/550742 . Appointment may begin as early as July 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information or questions, please contact Demian Saffer, chair of the search committee, at <mailto:dms45@psu.edu>. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/ , which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups. Dr. Peter J. Heaney Professor of Mineral Sciences Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs Dept. of Geosciences and Materials Research Institute 540 Deike Building Penn State University University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-865-6821 Fax: 814-863-7823