1) S-1 MEMBER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) SSSA 2005 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City

Division Business Meeting:
The Division S-1 Business Meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 8, in the Convention Center, Ballroom G, Lower Level. Plan to attend and participate!!!

Personal Schedule:
Create a customized schedule to help organize your Annual Meetings. Search abstracts of sessions and events to create and print your schedule at: http://crops.confex.com/crops/2005am/scheduler

Upload your Presentation for Salt Lake City:
This is a reminder that the deadline to upload your presentation before the Annual Meeting is this Friday, October 28th. If you cannot upload before then, please bring your presentation to the Speaker Ready Room on site, or to the meeting room you are assigned to before your presentation. Below are the instructions for uploading, for your convenience.

You may now upload your PowerPoint presentation for the 2005 Annual Meeting. Once you have uploaded, you can then view/revise your uploaded presentation as well as do a few housekeeping chores associated with your presentation (revise authors, grant/deny recording presentation, withdraw papers, etc.) up until the upload deadline of October 28 at 11:59 PM EST.

This pre-meeting upload provides several advantages to you:

1. Your presentation is guaranteed to be there when you need it. No worries about your flight coming in late, losing your presentation before the meeting, having a problem with your CD or other media, etc. The presentation will be there before you will!

2. Your presentation will automatically be loaded onto the server in the Speaker Ready Room. There, you will be able to review and revise your presentation at the meeting. You can even replace your uploaded presentation with a completely different version, if necessary.

3. Even if the uploaded version is not fully complete, it still serves as an important backup presentation ensuring that, no matter what, you will have at least something to work from even after you arrive on site.

With these advantages, why would you not want to upload your presentation? Don't wait too long, though, because the deadline for presentation uploading is October 28 at 11:59 PM EST.

To upload, follow these simple instructions:

1. Only presentation files (in PowerPoint or PDF format) and any associated media (audio or video) files should be uploaded. Prior to original instructions, please do not upload zip files. Audio or video files with .avi, .wmv, .wma, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp3, or .rm file extensions will be permitted--please do not upload them, but instead bring them to the Speaker Ready Room to upload. Please upload no more than 50 MB for a single presentation. Larger presentations should be uploaded onsite in the Speaker Ready Room the day before you are scheduled to speak.

2. To begin the upload process, go to: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/responsePlus.cg

Division Symposia

Symposium 1: Water and Chemical Fluxes from the Pore to Landscape Scale
Determination of water and chemical fluxes in the vadose zone remains a formidable challenge. Different techniques are used at different spatial and temporal scales to quantify these fluxes. However, there is often lack of agreement between measurements obtained at different scales. Moreover, the devices and sampling methodologies used to quantify water and chemical fluxes often interfere with the entity being measured. Porous suctions cups, for example, may sample water preferentially from macropores and may filter colloidal particles, thereby providing unrepresentative samples of vadose zone pore water. Soil disturbance due to the installation of sampling and measurement devices may also result in biased flux estimates. The use of undisturbed soil monoliths is a promising approach for measuring fluxes in the vadose zone, but this approach has limitations as well. For information contact co-organizers Markus Flury (flury@mail.wsu.edu) and Thomas Puetz (t.puetz@fz-juelich.de). This symposium is co-sponsored by Division S-11.

Symposium 2: Soil Bio Physics: A Challenging Interface
Soil microorganisms and plant root exist and function in an environment subject to physical constraints and regulated by physical processes. Although significant progress has been made in our ability to characterize the soil physical environment and quantify physical processes, their remains a critical need to improve our understanding of interactions between the soil physical and biological realms. The basic premise of this symposium is to challenge the soil physics community to work towards a better understanding of interactions between the soil physical environment and soil microorganisms and plant roots. This includes the fate and transport of microorganisms (microbes and viruses), control and optimization of bioremediation and phytoremediation, physical controls on microbial ecology, improved descriptions of water and nutrient uptake by roots, and rhizosphere processes. For information contact co-organizers Jan Hopmans (jwhopmans@ucdavis.edu) and Kate Scow (kmscow@ucdavis.edu) in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources at the University of California, Davis. This symposium is co-sponsored by Division S-3.

B) Call for Nominations: Vadose Zone Journal Editor
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is seeking nominations for the position of Editor of Vadose Zone Journal. The position is voluntary, and the Editor is responsible for overall quality of the intellectual content of the journal and for the timeliness and quality of the review process. Our publications are critical to communicating our sciences and an important revenue source for SSSA. Interested persons may nominate themselves or be nominated by an active member.

Duties of the Vadose Zone Journal Editor Include:

1. Chairing the Vadose Zone Journal Editorial Board.

2. Considering questions of editorial practices that promote the dissemination of exceptionally high-quality scientific knowledge and the uniformity of format, style, and procedures in conjunction with the SSSA Editor-in-Chief, SSSA Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and as needed with the SSSA Budget and Finance Committee.

3. On behalf of the SSSA President, appointing the associate editors to the Editorial Board.

4. Serving as a member of the Society(s)' editorial policy committee(s).

5. Serving as a liaison to other Societies and individuals interested in vadose zone research to ensure the multidisciplinary scope of the journal content and subscription base.

Additional information about the duties of Editor can be found by going to www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/publications/pdf/ed_guide_editor.pdf

The Editor is expected to be a visionary, as our publications are experiencing rapid change in our sciences, resources, processes, format, and delivery. In addition, there is fierce competition for authors and readers. Prior editorial experience with SSSA publications or similar publications is expected. The Editor is appointed by the SSSA President upon confirmation by the SSSA Board of Directors. He/she serves for three years with eligibility for reappointment for a second three-year term but not a third term without an intervening three-year period. The position carries a great deal of responsibility as well as personal satisfaction. Candidates are asked to submit (1) answers to the five questions below, (2) vita including a list of previous editorial experience, and (3) a one-page vision for Vadose Zone Journal by 1 Dec. 2005 to John Havlin, SSSA President, preferably by email to havlin@ncsu.edu. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Havlin with questions.

Questions for Vadose Zone Journal Editor Candidates/Nominees:
Candidates/nominees are to answer these questions and provide responses to John Havlin (havlin@ncsu.edu) by 1 Dec. 2005.

1. Why would you like to serve as the Editor of Vadose Zone Journal?

2. What steps do you plan to take to recruit subscribers and ensure continued quality submissions to Vadose Zone Journal in the next year? In the next three to five years?

3. Do you have both the time and the agreement of your superior(s) to take this position?

4. As Editor, you will also interact with the SSSA Editor-in-Chief, Board of Directors, Executive

5. Committee, and other committees, as well as serving a major role in reaching out to members of other organizations; what aspects of interacting with these groups are most and least attractive to you?

6. What aspect of being Editor will help you meet your personal goals?

C) Frontiers in Soil Science Research Workshop - December 12-14, 2005. The National Academies, Washington, DC
The National Academies is convening an international workshop of experts in soil science and associated disciplines to identify emerging research opportunities and expected advances in soil science, particularly in the integration of biological, geological, chemical, and information technology sciences. The workshop will be held at the National Academy of Sciences building at 2100 C Street, NW, Washington, DC, on December 12-14, 2005. An agenda and list of speakers can be found at the workshop website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/soilfrontiers.

An important challenge in soil science is the need for interdisciplinary research involving classical soil science sub-disciplines, namely soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil mineralogy, and Pedology. While basic research provides an understanding of fundamental soil processes, increasing global trends in land transformation, related environmental considerations, and policy issues require interdisciplinary approaches. To successfully address major research needs, soil scientists must collaborate with each other and with scientists in related disciplines. The workshop will endeavor to encourage interaction among the basic fields of soil science as well as with other scientific disciplines. Soil science is also at a critical threshold in identifying new areas for research. Emerging topics - such as climate change, carbon sequestration, water quality, vadose zone transport of nutrients and contaminants, and food security - need strategic research on soil processes. New technologies and sensors developed in other disciplines can provide opportunities in soil science to enhance problem-solving abilities and integrate knowledge from associated disciplines (i.e., microbiology, hydrology, ecology, environmental science, geochemistry, geology, atmospheric sciences). The workshop on Frontiers in Soil Science Research will address the emerging research opportunities in soil science and the integration of the biological, physical, geological, and chemical sciences within soil science. The workshop will:

1) Identify particular research priorities and potential breakthroughs within soil science;

2) Identify the interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research areas in which soil science is involved, particularly in the field of biogeoscience; and

3) Identify technological and computational needs to advance soil science.

Funding for the workshop has been received from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, and the Soil Science Society of America.

This workshop is free and open to the public, but space may be limited so registration is required. For registration and further information, visit: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/soilfrontiers. A workshop report will be published by the National Academies Press in 2006.

Workshop organizing committee: Chuck Rice, Kansas State University (chair); Paul Bertsch, University of Georgia, Athens; Johan Bouma, Wageningen University, Netherlands; Jennifer Harden, U.S. Geological Survey; Jerry L. Hatfield, USDA-ARS, National Soil Tilth Laboratory; Julie Jastrow, Argonne National Laboratory; William Jury, University of California, Riverside; Joaquin Ruiz, University of Arizona.

For further information, contact Mariza Silva (msilva@nas.edu) at the National Academies.

2) UPCOMING MEETINGS OF INTEREST (arranged by meeting date)

A) AGU Fall Meeting (San Francisco, December 5-9, 2005)
Mark your calendar today to attend the 2005 AGU Fall Meeting! The Fall Meeting is expected to draw a crowd of over 11,000 geophysicists from around the world. The Fall Meeting provides an opportunity for researchers, teachers, students, and consultants to present and review the latest issues affecting the Earth, the planets, and their environments in space. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of Earth and space sciences. For further information please visit: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm05/

B) 4th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils (Carefree, Arizona, April 2-6, 2006)
Join the 4th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils. Unsaturated Soils 2006 will promote the exchange of knowledge in the mechanics of unsaturated soils. For further information please visit: http://www.asce.org/conferences/unsat06/

C) MODFLOW and More: Managing Ground-Water Systems Conference
(Golden, CO, May 21-24, 2006) The International Ground-Water Modeling Center (IGWMC) is pleased to announce the details of the MODFLOW and More 2006: Managing Ground-Water Systems Conference. The conference will be held from May 21-24, 2006 at the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. We would like to invite you to submit an abstract for participation in the conference at http://typhoon.mines.edu/events/modflow2006/abstract_form.html. Abstracts will be reviewed by the technical committee and selected authors of both oral and poster presentations will be published in the conference proceedings. Abstracts are due December 5, 2005 and accepted papers are due by March 12, 2006. Please visit our website for a complete description of the conference dates, activities, and relevant abstract topics: http://www.mines.edu/igwmc/events/modflow2006/modflow2006.shtml

D) International Soil Tillage Research Organisation 17th Triennial Conference ISTRO
(August 28 - September 3, 2006, Kiel, Germany) The Conference will comprise 5 days of sessions, including working groups, symposium on soil structure, tours and displays. A roundtable discussion will be organized during the conference with experts from round the world. In addition we are planning a range of social activities to allow participants to relax, unwind and experience the northern German lifestyle. For further information please visit: http://www.soils.uni-kiel.de/istro.htm

3) NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

To review all announcements from the last six months please visit: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/s-1/jobs.htm

A) Assistant/Associate Professor - Ecohydraulics and the Urban Environment
(Posted: 10/18/2005). The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo invites outstanding individuals to apply for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Candidates must have a strong background in river hydraulics and watershed management. The person would have expertise in ecohydraulics with an emphasis on rehabilitation of watersheds and watercourses in urban environments. Experience in model development, GIS applications, hydraulics and/or modeling of ecological processes would be an advantage. The successful candidate must complement the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Research Group in the Department of Civil Engineering primarily comprised of hydraulics, hydrology, hydrogeology, and water quality and water treatment researchers.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Eligibility for Professional Engineering registration in Ontario would be an asset. Applicants must have potential or proven ability for excellence in teaching and research. Industrial experience is desirable but not a requirement. The successful applicant is expected to have excellent communication skills and be able to supervise graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of subjects in Environmental Engineering. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, including a statement of career objectives, and the names, addresses, E-mail addresses, telephone and FAX number of at least three references. Mail to Professor Leo Rothenburg, Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1. Further information is provided at the department web site (http://www.civil.uwaterloo.ca/). Applications will be considered at any time until the position is filled.

B) Faculty Position - Hydrogeology (Posted: 10/11/2005).
The Department of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Hydrogeology to be filled in July 2006. We are particularly interested in candidates with interest in field-based studies and contaminant transport modeling in glaciated terrains. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the Geology and Environmental Earth Science programs. The latter is an interdisciplinary program involving the Departments of Earth Sciences, Geography and Biology. Supervision of MSc and Ph.D. students within a vigorous, externally funded research program is expected. Applicants must have obtained a PhD by the time of appointment. Faculty and students in the Department of Earth Sciences have access to outstanding computing and geochemical analytical facilities (http://laurentian.ca/geology/facilities.html), as well as a modeling and scientific data visualization facility (http://www.mirarco.org/aboutvr.php) for multidimensional immersion. Additional information about the Department can be found at (www.laurentian.ca/geology).

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications, a statement of teaching interests, an outline of long- and short-term research goals, and the names and mail/e-mail addresses of 4 academic referees to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada. E-mail: DES@laurentian.ca, Fax: (705) 675-4898. Review will begin on November 1, 2005, although applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Laurentian University is a bilingual institution and an equal opportunity employer. It has a policy of passive bilingualism (English/French) as a condition of tenure. The university is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

C) Faculty Position - Soil Scientist (Posted: 10/06/2005).
The School of Earth and Env. Sci. at Queens College, in cooperation with the New York City Soil and Water Conservation District and the New York City Soil Survey, invites applications for an assistant/associate tenure-track position to start 9/1/06. A PhD related to soil science and achievements in teaching and research are required. Details of requirements, responsibilities, and salary can be found at http://qcpages.qc.edu/EES. Send separate teaching and research statements, CV, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation by 11/30/05 to N. Gary Hemming, School of Earth and Env. Sci., Queens College, Flushing, NY 11367.

D) Assistantship - GRA in Remote Sensing (Posted: 10/05/2005).
A graduate research assistantship (PhD/MS) is available for a qualified student to participate in a federally funded, multiyear remote sensing project. The student will work with Dep. of Forest Resources Remote Sensing and GIS Research Lab at Moscow, ID and USDA-ARS Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center at Pendleton, OR. He/she will assist in developing methods for predicting leaf N and water status, and N management using remotely sensed imagery and ground-collected crop measurements. Persons with a background in geospatial technologies, crop/soil science, computer science, and natural resource management should apply. The student will receive a stipend, medical insurance, and full tuition, and work 20 hrs/week during the academic year at Moscow and 40 hrs/week during summer at Pendleton. Practical training will also be provided in use of SAIL-Prospect models to quantify relationships between crop parameters and spectral reflectance data. Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by USDA's appropriation act and U.S. immigration laws. Interested students should apply by 15 Nov. 2005. Contact Paul Gessler via email at paulg@uidaho.edu or Dan Long at dan.long@oregonstate.edu.

E) Research Assistant - Environmental Science (Posted: 10/03/2005).
A full-time position is available in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, to assist an interdisciplinary team of scientists conducting research on CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and Texas ecosystems. Primary duties are to operate and maintain CO2 flux monitoring stations, and to process data collected at these stations. The job requires occasional one- to three-day trips and the ability to work in outdoor environments. Candidates must have a B.S. or equivalent experience in environmental science or related fields. Individuals with expertise in data analysis software (Excel, Matlab, Visual Basic) and basic electronics are sought. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should send a vita and names of three references to: Dr. James L. Heilman, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, 2474 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2474; email: j-heilman@tamu.edu; telephone: 979-845-7169. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

F) Assistant Professor - Soil Biogeophysics (Posted: 10/03/2005).
The Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month (academic year) faculty position in Soil Biogeophysics at the Assistant Professor rank. This position will be available starting July 1, 2006 (pending budgetary approval). We are seeking a candidate with strong quantitative expertise in the production, transport, and transformations of particles, fluids, or solutes in the Critical Zone, and with a productive research program that bridges geophysical and biological approaches. The candidate also will be expected to teach both an undergraduate and a graduate course on soil biogeophysics. We particularly encourage applications from women and under-represented ethnic minorities. An application should include a curriculum vitae, separate two-page statements of research and teaching interests, and up to three scientific articles. Three to five letters of recommendation should be requested and sent separately. Please refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. Applications and letters of recommendation should be sent to: Ms. Kim Oyler, Soil Biogeophysics Search Committee Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; 137 Mulford Hall; University of California; Berkeley, CA 94720-3114 Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2005. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with an abiding institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

G) Faculty Positions - Water Resources/ Environmental, Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering (Posted: 10/02/2005). The College of Engineering at Boise State University seeks three faculty members for tenure-track positions in the Civil Engineering program. The disciplines of are most strongly sought, however, outstanding candidates in other disciplines will be considered. One position (AA-0023-56) is targeted for a candidate with expertise in modeling of surface and groundwater quantity and quality as applied to water resource management and groundwater remediation. Candidates capable of working in multiple fields are highly desired. Successful candidates will be expected to make a balanced contribution in both teaching and research, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and collaborate with existing faculty and local industry to develop and sustain funded research programs. The appointments are targeted for either the assistant or associate professor level; however, candidates with exceptional qualifications will be considered for a senior level appointment. An earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is required. A professional engineering license and industrial experience are highly desired. For more information about these positions, visit our website at http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp.

The College of Engineering offers ABET accredited programs and enjoys strong support from high tech industry located in Idaho and in the intermountain west. Boise State University is a member of the state system of higher education and is the largest university in Idaho, with an enrollment of more than 18,000 students. The University is located in Idaho's capital city and largest metropolitan area, which serves as the government, business, and economic, health care, and cultural center of the state. The Boise area is home to an expanding array of high technology companies, regional medical centers, and a growing service industry. The city is convenient to outdoor recreation including world-class whitewater rivers, skiing, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and camping.Qualified applicants should send an application including a resume, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and contact information for at least 3 professional references to: Dr. Robert Hamilton, Department of Civil Engineering, 1910 University Drive, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-2075. Applications will be accepted until January 15th or when a qualified applicant pool is established. Review of applications will begin on November 1st. Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

H) Post-Doc - Soil Physics and Watershed Hydrology (Posted: 10/02/2005).
Boise State University seeks a postdoctoral research scientist to work in the areas of soil physics and watershed hydrology. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers in the Department of Geosciences and the Department of Civil Engineering to study connections between soil properties and hydrologic flow paths from point to watershed scales with applications to runoff generation and groundwater recharge in mountainous terrain. The responsibilities of this position will include conducting field and laboratory experiments to quantify scaling issues related to soil hydraulic properties and hydrologic flow paths, developing methods to incorporate that information into hydrologic models, and synthesizing data in reports and manuscripts. The position will be funded for one year beginning in January, 2006, with a possibility of 1.5 additional years pending approval of funds. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, civil engineering or a related field with skills in field data acquisition and hydrologic modeling. Minimum salary will be $45,000/year, commensurate with experience. Additional information about water research programs at BSU can be found at http://earth.boisestate.edu/home/jmcnamar/ and http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/faculty/Gribb/mgribb.htm.

Boise State University is a growing institution (>18,000 students) serving Idaho's metropolitan center. As the State's capital and business, financial and cultural center, Boise is recognized as one of America's best places to live. A favorable cost of living, coupled with moderate climate and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, contribute to an outstanding quality of life for our faculty. A vibrant intellectual community draws from scientists at the University, regional high-tech industries, and numerous state and federal agencies. Boise State University is an EOE/AA institution and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. Veteran's preference may be applicable. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three referees to: Jim McNamara, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2005, and continue until a qualified applicant pool is established. Email correspondence (questions or submission of application materials) can be sent to jmcnamar@boisestate.edu or to Jim McNamara, Department of Geosciences, 1910 University Dr., Boise State University, Boise, ID, 83725. Interested persons may call (208) 426-1354 or email with questions.

I) Faculty Position - Hydrogeology (Posted: 9/27/2005).
The Department of Geology and Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track position in hydrogeology at the Assistant Professor level, pending budgetary approval. The position will begin in the Fall Term 2006. We seek an outstanding individual who will combine field- and laboratory-based studies with hydrologic modeling to build an interdisciplinary research program focused on hydrologic systems and water resources. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise will strengthen existing research groups in the department. Possible areas of emphasis could include (but are not limited to): (1) watershed-scale studies of organic and chemical compound transport, (2) biochemical processes in groundwater and surface waters, (3) geothermal fluid processes and geophysical fluid modeling, and (4) hydrologic and paleohydrologic studies of lake and river systems. Qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and intellectual leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, including supervision of M.S. and Ph.D. students and undergraduate research projects. Strong teaching and communication skills are essential for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in her/his areas of expertise. Experience in industry and in numerical modeling of groundwater flow would provide an added benefit to our students.The Department of Geology and Planetary Science is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical facilities, including stable and radiogenic isotope labs, ICP-AES instrumentation, a sediment core lab and carbon analyzer, an infrared spectroscopy laboratory, GIS and remote sensing computer laboratories with a multi-terabyte server, a paleomagnetic laboratory, and geophysical survey instruments including reflection seismic system and frequency and time domain electromagnetic systems. Additional information can be found on our website: http://www.geology.pitt.edu/ Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2005. Qualified applicants should submit a curriculum vitae that includes a statement of research and teaching interests, current and past grant support, copies of relevant publications, and the names and contact information of at least four references. Send all information to Hydrogeology Search Committee, Department of Geology and Planetary Science, 200 SRCC, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA.The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

J) Extension Soil Scientist/Assistant Professor (Posted: 9/23/2005).
Montana State University, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department is seeking an Extension Soil Scientist/Assistant Professor of Soil Nutrient Management. Tenure track, fiscal year appointment, 90% Extension, 10% Teaching. Available after January 1, 2006. The successful candidate will provide statewide leadership in soil fertility, nutrient management, and plant nutrition extension education supporting county extension agents, crop consultants, farmers, ranchers and homeowners. Will conduct applied research in soil fertility, nutrient management and plant nutrition and will participate in collaborative research relevant to Montana and the surrounding region. Ph.D. in soil science or closely related field required, with demonstrated expertise in soil fertility, nutrient management and plant nutrition. Applicants must respond to the full position announcement at http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/faculty/ in submitting (no fax/email applications): a) a letter of application that addresses the complete list of qualifications; b) a resume or curriculum vitae; c) transcripts (official or unofficial) of all academic work; and d) names, addresses and phone numbers of five professional references to: Chair, Soil Nutrient Management Position Search Committee, c/o Mary Fran San Soucie, MSU Extension Service, PO Box 172230, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230. For position related inquiries contract: Dr. Perry Miller, Search Committee Chair, pmiller@montana.edu, 406-994-5431. ADA/EO/AA/Veteran's preferance.

K) Soil Scientist (Posted: 9/22/2005).
Schoor DePalma, one of the region's leading engineering and consulting firms, employs more than 700 professionals from 12 office locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Schoor DePalma's eight engineering and consulting divisions include: construction services; environmental; facilities engineering; municipal services; real estate services; traffic & planning; transportation; and water resources. We have an immediate opening for a Soil Scientist in our Manalapan, New Jersey office. We are looking for a person with a Bachelor's degree in Soil Science and 1 to 5+ years experience. Soil taxonomy also required. We need an energetic, motivated self-starter willing to work with a team of professionals in the consulting field, applying your soil science training to problem solving in related fields. Please email your resume in Word Format to openings@schoordepalma.com and reference Ad No. 628 in the subject line. We invite you to visit our website at www.schoordepalma.com for our company information.

L) Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Soil Biophysical Mechanisms of Carbon Sequestration
(Posted 9/03/05). The Soil Biophysics Laboratory at Michigan State University is offering a Graduate Research Assistantship to pursue a Ph.D. in the biogeochemical, biophysical and bacterial community mechanisms controlling mineral sorption of organic compounds within soil aggregates sampled from industrial, agricultural, and possibly wetland ecosystems. The assistantship can begin as early as December 1, 2005. This assistantship is part of an collaborative MSU-Scottish Agriculture College research project in rhizosphere soil biophysics and chemistry. Including a short term research exchange. The doctoral candidate can develop analytical skills with GC-MS, NMR, IRMS, IRGA, liquid scintillation, T-RFLP, surface area analyses, and more. This position provides many opportunities for extensive collaboration with faculty, research associates, and graduate students in the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) and the Center for Microbial Ecology (CME) national programs funded by the NSF. Send cover letter stating personal goals, transcripts, GRE scores and the names and email addresses of three references to Dr. Alvin Smucker by email: smucker@msu.edu. Application forms http://www.grad.msu.edu/apply.htm may be submitted electronically. Additional information is available from Ms. Rita House house@msu.edu , Graduate Programs Office, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 372 Plant and Soil Sciences Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2005. Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer.

APPENDICES

A) S-1 Contacts
Chair (05): Gerard Kluitenberg gjk@ksu.edu
Chair-Elect (06): Jon Wraith jwraith@montana.edu
ASA and SSSA Board Representative (03-06) Glenn Wilson: gvwilson@ars.usda.gov
SSSA Journal S-1 Technical Editor: Sally Logsdon logsdon@nstl.gov
Vadose Zone Journal (VZJ) Editor: Rien van Genuchten RVANG@ussl.ars.usda.gov

B) S-1 Working Groups and Committees
S-1 Program 2005 ASA-SSSA Meeting (Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 6 - 10): Gerard Kluitenberg
S-1 Early Career Award: Per Moldrup (Chair), Ty Ferre, Glendon Gee, and David Radcliffe.