The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of the University of Missouri seeks a Ph.D. graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct independent research investigating water quality (total nitrogen and phosphorus, or suspended sediment) 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 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 is a 3yr (with possible one-year extension) position begins immediately. Primary duties include water sampling and water quality measurements at each of five permanent hydroclimate monitoring sites (nested-scale experimental watershed study design). Other duties include ordering supplies, water quality analyses, and undergraduate technician supervision. Applicants must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least one degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental sciences, physical hydrology, water quality, or a related field. Experience in stream measurements, data processing, analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring and analysis, soil physics, GIS, and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are mandatory. Successful applicants will be required to work collaboratively and independently, conduct field work under variable weather conditions, and aid in installation and maintenance of instruments and monitoring sites. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. Other duties include data collection, processing and analysis and producing an exemplary dissertation. If interested in applying, please forward by email the following documents: transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (international students), cover letter (including academic, research and professional goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason 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]. Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~hubbartj/
