A PhD position is available beginning summer 2016 with Dr. Amy Marcarelli at Michigan Technological University as part of a 5-year, NSF-funded study of the balance between nitrogen fixation and denitrification across a range of reactive N concentrations in streams across the United States. This student will work with a dynamic team of collaborators, graduate students and undergraduate researchers to implement new analytical techniques for measuring net N2 flux in the field and lab and collect data from NEON network sites from Puerto Rico to Alaska. Four years of RA funding (including tuition) are available to support this student, and teaching opportunities are also available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Tech. An M.S. in aquatic ecology or related discipline is required; only substantial research and prior publication experience will be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree. All candidates must have prior experience working in field settings and be able to take on extended field campaigns, work well with a team as well as independently, and have skills and interest in aquatic biogeochemistry. Desired qualifications also include excellent academic record, a good quantitative background (including statistics), and strong writing and computing skills. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Marcarelli (ammar...@mtu.edu). More information on the Marcarelli lab can be found at http://marcarelli-lab.bio.mtu.edu/. Details on Michigan Tech, the Department of Biological Sciences, and the application procedure can be found at http://www.mtu.edu/biological/. The position will be open until filled, but applicants should contact Dr. Marcarelli by December 1, 2015 for full consideration.
-- Amy Marcarelli Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Dr., Dow 740 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-487-2867 ammar...@mtu.edu http://www.bio.mtu.edu/faculty/Marcarelli.htm
