Graduate Assistantships in Soil Biogeochemistry and Hydrology Location: Iowa State University
M.S. and Ph.D.assistantships are available for students with broad interests in soil science and biogeochemistry. Student thesis research will examine physical and biochemical controls on ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycling in gas, solution and / or solid phases through comparisons between native (forests, grasslands) and cereal crop ecosystems. Research can address a variety of basic and applied questions and span scales from laboratory microcosms to watersheds. Students can pursue degrees in Soil Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Sustainable Agriculture or Environmental Science at Iowa State University. Successful applicants must demonstrate interest in environmental research and will receive a stipend, health insurance and tuition; the packages vary and offer competitive stipends ($19,044-25,392/year). Interested persons should contact Dr. Michael Castellano (castelmj at iastate dot edu; 515-294-3963). Official applications should include a letter of interest, CV, transcripts and GRE scores (percentiles). http://www.agron.iastate.edu/personnel/userspage.aspx?id=1723 http://www.agron.iastate.edu/academic/graduate/assistfellow.aspx
