A MS or PhD student is sought for a new DoD funded project to evaluate wind erosion of soil in disturbed rangelands, at Idaho State University, Pocatello. Our broader research is examining rates of wind erosion, changes in erodibility, and factors affecting erodibility. Studies will be conducted mostly in the field, in participation with a team of geologists, ecologists, and modelers. The selected student will focus on hydroclimatology of wind erosion, including new approaches for measuring surface soil water. Students should be capable of working in the field, and have prior coursework or experience in soils, ecology, and climate instrumentation. Additionally, some exposure to theory and analysis of mass and energy exchange is desirable, such as formal coursework in atmospheric science, soil physics, micrometeorology, geomorphology, or engineering. The position can begin anytime. Interested students can contact Matt Germino, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 208-282-3285.
