A Ph.D. research assistantship is available (beginning summer 2018) in the Hardison lab at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute, (https://utmsi.utexas.edu/). This position will be a part of an interdisciplinary team funded by the National Science Foundation to study the biogeochemistry within the Beaufort Sea lagoons at a newly established LTER site. The student will focus on characterizing spatial and temporal patterns in benthic metabolism and biogeochemical cycling through field and laboratory activities. Applicants with a background in marine or aquatic chemistry, preferably with a degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field, are preferred. The student will be involved in all aspects of the project, from field work in the Arctic to publication of findings. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic background, show evidence of independent work in the field and/or lab, and demonstrate a capacity to contribute to a collaborative research environment. For more information, please email a brief statement of interest/background and a copy of your CV to Amber Hardison ([email protected]). Note that the application deadline for our graduate program is December 1, 2017.
Links: Hardison Lab: https://hardisonlab.weebly.com/ BLE-LTER website: https://lternet.edu/node/84426 UTMSI graduate program: https://utmsi.utexas.edu/academics/graduate/admission-information
