M.S. Graduate Research Assistant: Improving Quantitative Understanding of Water Resource Regimes and Water Quality in the Appalachian Region The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of West Virginia University and the Divisions of Plant and Soil Sciences, and Forestry and Natural Resources in Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, invite applications for a graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct research investigating hydrology and water quality. West Virginia University is the state’s flagship research-one institution, and is among the top universities in the nation, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
This position remains open until filled. Primary duties include water flow and water quality monitoring. Other duties include (but are not limited to) various field work, stream cross sections, instrument maintenance, aquatic physical habitat assessment, data collection, processing, and analyses, coursework and publication. The production of an exemplary thesis is expected. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree completed in natural resources, ecology, environmental sciences, physical hydrology, water quality, or a closely 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 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. If interested in applying, please forward by email the following documents (incomplete applications will not be reviewed): transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL/IELTS 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, Divisions of Plant and Soil Sciences, and Forestry and Natural Resources, 1098 Agricultural Sciences Building, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA; Tel No. (304) 293-2472; Fax: (304) 293-2960; Email: [email protected]. Lab Website: http://www.forh20.net/
