A PhD position is available beginning September 2016 in the Elliott Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, as part of a 5-year, NSF-funded study of urban nitrogen dynamics. We are seeking new graduate student(s) to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary research group dedicated to using stable isotope geochemistry to examine nitrogen dynamics in atmospheric-ecosystem-hydrologic systems. Specific projects include examination of reactive nitrogen dynamics in urban watersheds. modeling riverine nitrogen fluxes, and tracking sources of nitrogen eutrophication to surface waters. Candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are welcome, but an M.S. is required; only substantial research and prior publication experience will be considered in lieu of an M.S. degree. Desired qualifications also include hydrologic modeling and GIS experience, quantitative analysis and strong writing skills. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Elliott directly ([email protected]<https://webmail.pitt.edu/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=eelliott%40pitt.edu> ) via an email that briefly describes research experiences and interests. Applications received prior to January 15, 2016 will receive fullest consideration. More information about the Elliott group can be found here: http://www.pitt.edu/~eelliott/ and application information can be found here: http://www.geology.pitt.edu/application.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emily M. Elliott, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Geology & Environmental Science University of Pittsburgh 502 SRCC 4107 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260 ph: 412/624-8882 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.pitt.edu/~eelliott ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
