Announcement

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The Faculty of Sciences, Geneva University, Switzerland, has an opening for a position as

Full Professor (Professeur ordinaire) or
tenured Associate Professor (Professeur adjoint),
Department of Mineralogy

Geological Risks

The Faculty of Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland, announces a position at the level of either Full Professor or tenured Associate Professor (Professeur ordinaire ou adjoint) in the Department of Mineralogy. We seek an accomplished scientist and teacher with experience in the application of physical volcanology to geological risks, specifically with the capacity to integrate eruption dynamics with the assessment and mitigation of volcanic hazards (explosive or otherwise). A field-based program integrating observations and fluid dynamic modeling of active volcanic systems is a desired component, as is the development of working relationships that would provide educational and collaborative research opportunities for students at volcano observatories.

The new Professor will assume responsibility for the direction of the "Centre d'Etude des Risques Géologiques (CERG)", which is attached to the Section of Earth Sciences, and of the annual course organized by the CERG. The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geological risk assessment, physical volcanology, fluid dynamics applied to a wide range of geological processes, and an introductory undergraduate course in the structure and dynamics of the solid Earth. Developing a funded research program, supervising Masters and PhD theses, and teaching in French within 12 months of arrival are essential.

The Earth Science programs in Geneva (www.unige.ch/sciences/terre) and at the University of Lausanne have merged to form the École Lémanique des Sciences de la Terre et de l'Environnement (ELSTE). This organization offers joint graduate teaching and shares laboratory facilities.

Degree requirements: PhD or equivalent. Starting Date: 1 October, 2004, or as agreed.
Closing date for applications: 23 September, 2003.

In an effort to involve both men and women in teaching and research, the University of Geneva enthusiastically encourages applications from women. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names of three referees, and a short research plan are to be sent to:

Dean of the Faculty of Sciences
30, quai Ernest-Ansermet
CH-1211 Genève 4
Switzerland

where further information concerning the job description and conditions of employment may be obtained. Additional information can be obtained from Lluís Fontboté (lluis.fontbote@terre.unige.ch).

Only the official French-language text, which can be obtained from the Office of the Dean or www.unige.ch/sciences/terre, is legally binding.