Associate Professor / Director, Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy

Job Description

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor who will serve as Director of the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy (GBCGE).

The GBCGE is a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence in research, training, and outreach in the science of geothermal resources.

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop broad programs in research and education in the field of geothermal energy while serving as Director of the GBCGE.

Research will include innovative approaches to understanding the complexities of fluid flow in the crust and must be focused primarily on Nevada and the surrounding region.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of datasets and reports on Nevada’s geothermal resources, including periodic resource assessments.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in geothermal related topics (typically one course per year) in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE), supervising graduate students, and organizing geothermal workshops.

Research efforts will involve multi-departmental and multi-institutional efforts, with scientists from academia, industry, other institutions, and government labs.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the public and community leaders regarding the geothermal resources of Nevada.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in geology, geologic engineering, geophysics, or a related geoscience field and a demonstrated record of research on topics related to geothermal energy as indicated by dissertation research, industry experience, and / or peer-reviewed publications.

The successful candidate must have at least 5 (five) years of postdoctoral experience in geothermal research.

Excellent communication skills are required, as demonstrated in written application materials, publications, public outreach, and presentations.

Experience in attracting and managing external funding, program development, and working in teams to accomplish major goals are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with industry or academic experience in geothermal energy and with experience in geothermal studies in a variety of geological settings.

Expertise in geochemistry, geophysics, 3D modeling, reservoir engineering, and / or rock mechanics will be valued.

Demonstrated research productivity with publications in the peer-reviewed literature is also valued.

This position will be competing for funding from a variety of sources, including federal agencies and industry, preference will be given to candidates who explain achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in geothermal energy in their letters of interest.

Preference will be given to candidates who understand NBMG’s role as the state geological survey of Nevada, especially to those who can articulate a plan of how NBMG can better serve stakeholders (citizens, government, and industry) on issues related to geothermal resources.

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit : Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month), Assistant Professor or Professor.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

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Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

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Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits.

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Department Information

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) is a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada, Reno and serves as the state geological survey of Nevada.

Managed as part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering in the College of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as both an academic unit and statewide agency.

Its principal scientists are tenure-track faculty members. The Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy (GBCGE) resides within NBMG and fulfills one of its primary missions, which is to assess natural resources across the state and disseminate data for use by state and federal agencies, industry, and academia.

Nevada has more geothermal potential than any other state and vast amounts of untapped resources, most of which lie hidden beneath the surface with no surface hot springs or steam vents.

Geothermal is a key to the energy transition, as higher temperature resources can produce electricity while lower temperature systems can be utilized for direct use (e.

g. district heating, aquaculture, vegetable dehydration, etc.). Geothermal resources are therefore crucial for economic development and diversification in Nevada.

Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to conduct research in the geosciences and one of the best for the study of geothermal energy.

The successful applicant will have access to many state-of-the-art facilities at UNR, including a new electron microprobe, two SEMs, new fluid-inclusion and Raman facilities, and laser ablation ICP-MS, geodesy laboratory, as well as a fleet of field vehicles managed by NBMG.

For further information about NBMG, please consult our website ().

Contact Information

Beth Jacobsen at 775-682-8787 or

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1) Resume / CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Statement of research, including plans for Nevada focused research

4) Brief statement of teaching strategies for engaging students

5) Contact Information for Five Professional References

6) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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