We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to analyze riverine sediment transport and geomorphological change in coastal Louisiana. The study is part of an interdisciplinary research, supported by the NSF coupled natural-human systems (CNH) program, that aims to develop models to assess the resilience and sustainability of a CNH coastal system. This position is a research assistantship with an $18,000 stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits, starting in fall 2012 for four years. The student will work closely with a group of faculty and graduate students from natural and social sciences.
Qualifications: A strong work ethic, strong quantitative skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are critical, in addition to being prepared for work under variable field conditions and possessing a valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants with an MS in hydrology or a similar discipline (e.g. soil physics, geography, environmental sciences) are preferred. Applicants with research experience in any of the following areas: surface hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, and GIS/landscape modeling will be highly competitive. To apply: Submit the following via email to Jun Xu ([email protected]): resume, unofficial transcripts & GRE scores, a letter describing relevant research experience, and names and contact information for three references. The student will be enrolled in a graduate program within the School of Renewable Natural Resources (SRNR, http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/), Louisiana State University (LSU, http://www.lsu.edu/). SRNR has a teaching, research, and extension faculty of ~30, which includes adjunct professors of the U.S. Geological Survey's Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. LSU is a comprehensive Research I institution enrolling more than 28,000 students. The campus is located in south Louisiana, 60 minutes from New Orleans, and close to Louisiana's Cajun country.
