Cornell University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) seeks to fill a tenure track faculty position in the general area of geochemistry, with an emphasis on magmatic and/or metamorphic processes. This is expected to be one in a series of faculty renewal hires. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to subduction-related processes; formation, evolution and recycling of the oceanic and/or continental crust; fluid-rock interactions at hydrothermal, metamorphic and magmatic conditions; and volatile recycling. Approaches can be theoretical, observational and experimental. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute intellectually to our broad program in solid earth processes, and to interact with other research programs and units at Cornell. Additional desirable attributes of the candidate include the potential for interactions with EAS programs in atmospheric and/or ocean sciences, and with other programs at Cornell including planetary sciences. The successful candidate will have access to a wide variety of campus facilities including those associated with Cornell’s Center for Materials Research, the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, and the Center for Advanced Computing. Applicants must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field, have a demonstrated ability to conduct outstanding research, and show promise for attracting external research support. The successful candidate will also be a committed educator, enthusiastic about teaching and supervising student research at all levels. We anticipate filling the position at the Assistant Professor level, but applications for Associate level will be considered; salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Cornell seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Applicants should submit: a cover letter addressed to search committee chair, Dr. Geoff Abers, a curriculum vita, research statement, teaching statement, and complete contact information for three references. Statements should include teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and contributions to diversity. All materials must be submitted on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8080. Inquiries only should be sent to abers@cornell.edu. Review of applications will begin November 20, 2016. Suzanne Mahlburg Kay William and Katherine Snee Professor of Geological Sciences Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 3140 Snee Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY USA 14853 office phone - 1 607 2554701 smk16@cornell.edu<mailto:smk16@cornell.edu> ________________________________ From: Suzanne Mahlburg Kay Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 9:40 AM To: msa-talk@minlists.org Subject: Faculty position in geochemistry and petrology at Cornell University Faculty Search just opens in Geochemistry and Petrology in Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. Partial description: Cornell University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) seeks to fill a tenure track faculty position in the general area of geochemistry, with an emphasis on the magmatic and/or metamorphic processes. This is expected to be one in a series of faculty renewal hires. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to subduction-related processes; formation, evolution and recycling of the oceanic and/or continental crust; fluid-rock interactions at hydrothermal, metamorphic and magmatic conditions; and volatile recycling. Approaches can be theoretical, observational and experimental. See complete add in attached PDF for further details. Suzanne Mahlburg Kay William and Katherine Snee Professor of Geological Sciences Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 3140 Snee Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY USA 14853 office phone - 1 607 2554701 smk16@cornell.edu<mailto:smk16@cornell.edu> ________________________________ From: msa-talk-bounces@minlists.org <msa-talk-bounces@minlists.org> on behalf of Scott Cherba <rsc@cherba.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 8:16 AM To: msa-talk@minlists.org Subject: Re: [MSA-talk] Talc and cancer - journal article Yes, cristobalite is a concern. A couple of papers on Sakurajima volcano: Hiller et al, Sakurajima volcano: a physico-chemical study of the health consequences of long-term exposure to volcanic ash, http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00445-012-0575-3 Higuchi et al, Increased Mortality of Respiratory Diseases, Including Lung Cancer, in the Area with Large Amount of Ashfall from Mount Sakurajima Volcano, http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2012/257831/ Regards, Scott >> >> Thanks. I was not aware of that. My favorite city, Kagoshima, is >> often (several times a year) blanketed with ash from Sakurajima >> volcano, with a few % free silica content. I was told by a Japanese >> volcanologist not to worry because the free silica was all >> cristobalite, no quartz. So, is cristobalite a concern or not? I >> wonder whether any epidemiological studies have been done on >> Kagoshima citizens? With half a million people, exposed for several >> decades, one would have a good sample size to determine whether or >> not there is really any danger to cristobalite dust. (Personally I >> try to keep *all *forms of dust out of my lungs, but sometimes >> exposure might be unavoidable.) >> > > _______________________________________________ > MSA-talk mailing list > MSA-talk@minlists.org > http://lists.minlists.org/mailman/listinfo/msa-talk > _______________________________________________ MSA-talk mailing list MSA-talk@minlists.org http://lists.minlists.org/mailman/listinfo/msa-talk