<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Positions Available at GeoPRISMS Office, Rice University<br><br>The MARGINS Office, currently located at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, will be transitioning operations to the new GeoPRISMS Office at Rice University, with Julia Morgan serving as Chair of the GeoPRISMS Steering and Oversight Committee and Office.<br><br>GeoPRISMS is a scientific initiative designed by the Earth Science community and funded by the National Science Foundation. The purpose of the GeoPRISMS Office will be to foster and facilitate integrated interdisciplinary study of continental margins, on a national and international level, and to develop and implement compatible education and outreach efforts. To ensure that the Office serves as a focal point for the planning, organization, communication and interaction within the Earth Science community, at least two staff positions will be filled. Each position will exist for up to three years. Positions will start afterOct. 1, 2010.<br><br>-------------------<br>The GeoPRISMS Science Coordinator, a full-time position, will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Office, and will act as the scientific assistant to the Chair. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the geosciences or a related field, and experience as a postdoctoral scientist, although candidates with a Masters degree in the geosciences, and significant experience in the field, may be considered. Duties will include scientific interaction with researchers around the world; writing, editing and distributing the semi-annual GeoPRISMS newsletter, working group reports, and meeting minutes; developing materials for the GeoPRISMS web site; overseeing meeting logistics, travel arrangements and on-site support; and implementing education and outreach components for the GeoPRISMS Office. Expertise in web site and data base design and management, well-developed interpersonal skills, and excellent writing and organizational skills, are essential. The position will require periodic travel. Salary level is competitive and will be based on the qualifications of the candidate.<br><br>The GeoPRISMS Office Administrator, a three quarter-time position, will be responsible for web site maintenance, assistance with projects in education and outreach; document production and word processing; logistical and travel arrangements for national and international meetings, including negotiating venues, estimating budgets, and arranging reimbursements for participants; office budget management; and office correspondence, including responding to requests for program information. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree, and experience in event planning, web site management, desktop publishing, and proficiency in UNIX and Mac operating systems and software are desired. Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage diverse tasks are required. A background in geoscience would also be an advantage. The position will require periodic travel to facilitate meeting logistics. Salary level is competitive and will be based on the qualifications of the candidate. <br>-------------------<br><br>Please apply online at <a href="https://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp">https://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp</a>. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV and names and contact information for three references. Questions should be directed to Dr. Julia Morgan, Dept. of Earth Science, MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA. E-mail: <a href="mailto:morganj@rice.edu">morganj@rice.edu</a>. Rice University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. <br><div><br></div><div><br></div></body></html>