POSITION: Graduate Research Assistant (MS) Pedology and Wetland Soils DATE AVAILABLE: Jan. 1, 2019
LOCATION: Department of Crop and Soil Science North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7619 https://cals.ncsu.edu/crop-and-soil-sciences/ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct independent research in the area of wetland soils. The focus of the project will be to develop an Ecological Site Description (ESD) for Carolina Bay wetlands. Included will be development and testing of a Rapid Assessment Tool for evaluating restored wetlands. For more information about ESDs visit: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/technical/ecoscienc e/desc/ Activities will include: field and laboratory work to quantify Carolina Bay soil, hydrology, and plant properties; data analysis; report preparation; and presentation of research results at local, regional, and national meetings. All graduate research and teaching assistants are required to participate in our teaching program for the equivalent of two or three laboratory sections of the introductory undergraduate soils course. QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. degree in Soil Science, Natural Resources, or closely related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in course work. Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Soil Science. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. STIPEND AND FEES: Annual stipend is $20,500 for an M.S. candidate. Under the Graduate Student Support Plan, in-state tuition and health insurance are covered. HOW TO APPLY: Applications for all graduate degree programs are submitted online through the NC State Graduate School (see the “Apply to Graduate School” option at www.ncsu.edu/grad/). For further details about this position contact: M.J. Vepraskas WN Reynolds Distinguished Professor North Carolina State University Department of Crop & Soil Sciences Williams Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7620 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 919-515-1458 https://cals.ncsu.edu/crop-and-soil-sciences/wp- content/uploads/sites/20/2018/08/Position-Announcement-Vepraskas-Ricker- NCSU.pdf
