The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University announces the availability of a tenure track faculty position in Radioisotope Geochemistry. COAS is one of the leading oceanographic and atmospheric graduate research institutions in the country with more than 200 faculty and staff members, and a wide variety of assets. These include two research vessels and state-of-the-art analytical laboratories, notably a collaboratory for plasma spectrometry featuring a Nu Plasma multicollector ICP-MS (http://wmkeck-icpms.coas.oregonstate.edu/). We seek a colleague whose research will focus on the analysis and application of radioisotopes to marine geochemistry. These applications would emphasize studies of processes and/or tracing material sources and pathways through chemical, biological, geological, and/or physical oceanographic systems. The appointee will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program, to interact with faculty colleagues, to advise and mentor graduate students, and to participate in the COAS teaching program. This faculty member would contribute to the Chemical Oceanography instructional curriculum by developing an interdisciplinary course in oceanographic applications for radioisotopes. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in oceanography, geochemistry, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must possess a record of significant and innovative research applying radioisotopic tools to marine geochemistry or oceanography, and the clear potential to attract external funding. Research themes could include, but are not limited to: studies of particle dynamics in seawater and/or sediments; tracing the sources and fates of nutrients or pollutants; development of chronologies as part of the study of geochemical, biological, or anthropogenic processes; tracing water masses or characterizing physical processes such as groundwater infusion into estuaries and coastal environments, ocean boundary mixing, or thermohaline circulation. Interest or experience in mentoring or teaching of graduate students is also desirable. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level, however, applicants with an exceptional record of research achievements and other relevant experience may be considered at the Associate Professor level. This position is funded by grant, education and general funds. Applications should consist of a letter of interest referencing position 005-523, a detailed curriculum vitae that includes a description of current and future research interests, a list of publications, and the names and addresses of at least four references to: Mark R. Abbott, Dean; College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences; Oregon State University; 104 Ocean Admin Bldg; Corvallis, OR 97331?5503. For full consideration complete applications must arrive by 16 December 2002. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Robert Collier by phone (541-737-4367), electronic mail (rcollier@coas.oregonstate.edu) or by FAX (541-737-2064), or go to COAS web site at: http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/employment/. Oregon State University is an AA EOE.

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