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| Department News Faculty Position in Climate Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of climate dynamics. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, although candidates at a higher rank may be considered under exceptional circumstances. The Department encourages applications from candidates with fundamental expertise in theory, modeling, and/or observations related to the study of the modern climate system. Areas of particular interest include ocean and atmosphere dynamics and energetics; numerical modeling of present and past climate and/or its primary components; atmospheric chemistry; physics of clouds and aerosols; carbon cycling; ocean biogeochemistry; and cryospheric processes. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests complement the current expertise of the Department and other programs at Johns Hopkins (see http://web.jhu.edu/eps). Applicants should submit a CV including publication list, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses, and e?mail addresses of at least three referees to Prof. Darryn W. Waugh, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer; minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply. Dr. Peter Olson honored by American Academy of Arts and Sciences The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences congratulates Dr. Peter Olson. Dr. Olson, a professor of geophysics and geophysical fluid dynamics who studies the dynamics of the Earth's interior, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was included in the 2005 class of Fellows and Honorary Foreign Members. The men and women elected are leaders in scholarship, business, the arts, and public affairs. The selection of Fellows is a highly competitive process that recognizes individuals who have made pre-eminent contributions not only in their own disciplines, but also to society at large. In the members of 2005 class, Academy continues a tradition of honoring intellectual achievement, leadership and creativity in all fields. Further information can be found at: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences members Dr. Grant Garven, a professor of hydrology, Matthew Powell, a doctoral candidate, Dr. Katalin Szlavecz, Associate Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer in Geobiology and undergraduate Katarina Juhaszova have made headlines recently. All of them are featured in news items on the Johns Hopkins website. Dr Szlavecz and Katarina Juhaszova are also featured on the Science Daily website. See what people are saying!
Dr. Hope Jahren honored by AGU The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences congratulates Dr. Hope Jahren. Dr. Jahren, an associate professor of geobiology who studies links between living organisms and ancient climate, will receive this year's prestigious Macelwane Medal for "important contributions to paleoclimatology." The award, given by the American Geophysical Union, recognizes scientists younger than 36 who have made significant contributions to the physical sciences. Dr. Jahren is the only woman to win both the Macelwane Medal and the Donath Medal for young scientists from the Geological Society of America. She received the latter in 2001. "Hope Jahren represents a new generation of earth scientists who work across several disciplines to produce new insights," said David Veblen, a professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. "She combines soil science, biology, isotope geochemistry and climatology better than any other young scientist I know." Further information can be found at:
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