Three PhD Opportunities in Collaborative, Integrated Research
Changing Seasonality in Arctic Stream Networks (CSASN)
- Biogeochemical Dynamics in Arctic Streams
University of Vermont; Burlington, Vermont - Stream Solute Transport and Fate
Pennsylvania State University; University Park, Pennsylvania - Modeling Arctic Stream Biogeochemistry
University of New Hampshire; Durham, New Hampshire
The successful candidates for all three positions will be expected to be
an integral part of the larger interdisciplinary research team, able to
conduct extensive field work in arctic streams in spring, summer, and
fall conditions. All three students will be expected to work
independently but collaborate freely with their colleagues on this
project. For additional information on the project, please visit the
project website at: http://water.engr.psu.edu/csasn/.
Interested applicants should send an expression of interest and a CV to
one (or more) of the mentors identified as soon as possible. Expressions
of interest will be considered until the three successful applicants are
identified. Interested students will need to separately apply to the
relevant graduate program and should consider doing so as soon as
possible to ensure that their qualifications are in order should they be
offered one of these positions. Ideally students should be ready to
begin work on these projects as early as January 2010 and no later than
1 June 2010. Contact the relevant mentor if you have questions.
- Biogeochemical Dynamics in Arctic Streams
University of Vermont; Burlington, Vermont
The student will focus on the seasonal dynamics of nutrient uptake and
regeneration as influenced by changing hydrodynamics in arctic streams.
A background in stream ecology with a good foundation in basic biology,
chemistry, and statistics is important. The ideal candidate would have
research experience in methods used to measure stream solute dynamics
and primary production. Experience using 15N isotopes would be an
important advantage. Preference will be given to PhD applicants,
however, well-prepared and experienced Master's degree applicants will
be considered. The successful applicant will be a member of the Aquatic
Ecology and Watershed Science (Natural Resources) program in the
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University
of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont and should apply to that graduate
program (http://www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/).
For further information please go to: http://www.uvm.edu/~wbowden.
Or contact:
Breck Bowden
Email: breck.bowden [at] uvm.edu
- Stream Solute Transport and Fate
Pennsylvania State University; University Park, Pennsylvania
The student will focus on the seasonal dynamics of solute transport as a
function of the changing relative influence of hydrodynamics processes
in arctic streams. A solid background in mathematics and hydrology is
essential. The ideal candidate would have experience conducting field
work in demanding situations and experience in numerical modeling.
Preference will be given to PhD applicants, although well prepared and
experienced Master's degree applicants will be considered. The
successful candidate will be a member of the graduate program in Civil
and Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University and
should apply to that program (http://gradsch.psu.edu/).
For further information please go to: http://water.engr.psu.edu/gooseff.
Or contact:
Michael Gooseff
Email: mng2 [at] psu.edu
- Modeling Arctic Stream Biogeochemistry
University of New Hampshire; Durham, New Hampshire
The student will develop a stream reach-scale model that integrates a
dynamic hyporheic zone, a critical area of biogeochemical activity that
is expected to change as the arctic climate warms. The model will build
on existing frameworks and will utilize data generated by the two
collaborating graduate students. A background in mathematics and
hydrology or other environmental science is essential. The successful
candidate must have strong quantitative skills, preferably with a
programming background. Preference will be given to PhD applicants,
although well prepared and experienced Master's degree applicants will
be considered. The successful candidate will be a member of the Natural
Resources and Earth System Science (PhD) or Earth Science (M.S.)
graduate program at the University of New Hampshire and should apply to
one of those programs (http://www.gradschool.unh.edu).
For further information, please go to: http://www.wsag.unh.edu/.
Or contact:
Wilfred Wollheim
Email: wil.wollheim [at] unh.edu