M.S. or Ph.D. Level Graduate Research Assistantship Investigating Hydrologic Processes and Nutrient Cycling at the University of Missouri - Columbia, USA
The University of Missouri is among the top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. This includes a world class hydrologic science and water quality program located in the School of Natural Resources focused on innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary watershed management/land-use issues. The School of Natural Resources is pleased to offer the following Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). Description: The successful applicant will investigate microclimate and the flux of water and nutrients between streams and adjacent riparian wetlands in a Central Missouri (USA) forested ecosystem. The study is a focused effort to establish, assess and quantify hydroclimatic and biogeochemical connectivity and transport between forested streams and riparian wetlands. The GRA will be required to conduct field work including installation and maintenance of two intensively instrumented second to third order stream systems. Other duties will include data collection, processing and analysis, and producing a high-quality thesis or dissertation resulting in peer reviewed publication(s). Tentative start date is spring or summer 2009. Qualifications: Applicants must have completed at lease one degree in natural resources, environmental sciences, hydrology, watershed hydrology, water quality, or a related field. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and are expected to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience in stream measurements, hydroclimatic data processing, hydrologic analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring, soil physics, and GIS and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential. Applicants must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment, pipes, tools, and dig soil pits. Application: A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition and health insurance. If interested, please forward by email your transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), cover letter, a letter describing your research interests (2 page limit), a letter describing your career goals (2 page limit), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry, University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. (573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: [email protected].
