The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is seeking graduate students to work on NSF-sponsored investigations of paleolimnology and isotope biogeochemistry of Sierra Nevada lakes. This work builds on the more than 30-year record of limnological and watershed research conducted at Emerald Lake in Sequoia National Park (http://ccb.ucr.edu/emeraldlake/index.html). These MS and Ph.D Fellowships include a monthly stipend, tuition and fees and funds to conduct research.
Education and experience An MS or BS degree in aquatic chemistry, environmental engineering, aquatic ecology, environmental sciences or similar discipline is required. Experience in diatom & invertebrate taxonomy, paleolimnology and stable isotopes are desired. Candidates must have the ability to work at remote field sites. Applicants should e-mail, in a single pdf file, to Dr. James Sickman at UC Riverside ([email protected]): i) a cover letter describing their education, research experience and career goals, ii) a CV and iii) list of references including contact information. For more information about the position please contact: James O. Sickman Associate Professor and Vice Chair Department of Environmental Sciences University of California, Riverside Room 2324 Geology Riverside, California 92521 Office: (951) 827-4552 Fax: (951) 827-3993 E-mail: [email protected]
