The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of the University of Missouri is seeking a Masters level Graduate Research Assistant (M.S. GRA) to assist with a study investigating water flow and water quality in a dynamic multi-land-use urbanizing watershed of the central U.S. The study takes place in the Hinkson Creek Watershed (HCW) encompassing the city of Columbia and the University of Missouri. The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory is located in the School of Natural Resources and the Department of Forestry of the University of Missouri. The University of Missouri is among the top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
This two year position will begin as soon as a qualified applicant is selected. Primary duties will include field work to measure water flow, collect grab samples, and maintain a sediment instrumentation network at permanent monitoring sites in the HCW. Other duties will include ordering supplies, water quality analyses, and technician supervision. The successful applicant will possess previous experience, be required to work independently and collaboratively, conduct field work and aid in installation and maintenance of instruments and monitoring sites. Other duties include data collection, processing and analysis, and completion of a Master’s Thesis, including at least one peer reviewed publication. Applicants should have completed at least one degree in natural resources, environmental sciences, hydrology, water quality, or a related field, and must possess a valid US driver's license. Experience in stream measurements, data processing, analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring, soil physics, GIS, and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential. Applicants must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. If interested in applying please forward by email the following documents, transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores, cover letter, letter of professional experience, interests and goals, 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].
