The Cadillo Lab in the School of Life Sciences at the Arizona State University, Tempe is seeking a PhD student to begin in 2019. Research in the lab examines interdisciplinary subjects related to ecosystems processes and the role of microbes at different scales. See https://cadillo-lab.asu.edu for more information on the different type of projects and make up of group.
The team is seeking an student to work transdisciplinary in ecosystem analysis/modeling and integration of microbial processes in methane flux predictions for Amazon peatlands. The incoming PhD student will have the opportunity to work on recently awarded NSF CAREER project focusing on “Geochemical and functional controls of methane-mediating microbes in Amazon peatlands”. Field work, modeling work and remote sensing collaborations will be available for this post. ASU provides an strong research environments through the the School of Life Sciences (https://sols.asu.edu), the JAW Global Institute of Sustainability (https://sustainability.asu.edu/), and Biodesign Institute (https://biodesign.asu.edu/) all which are involved in the Cadillo lab research. For more information about the graduate Environmental Life Sciences program see https://sols.asu.edu/degree-programs/environmental-life-sciences-phd Desired qualifications include relevant prior research experience in the ecology field ( C fluxes, stocks, ecosystem studies, any level of microbial experience is a plus but not strictly required), an ability to work collaboratively with a lab group, and interests that combine field and laboratory based research. Students with a master’s degree, a demonstrated record of publication, strong writing and quantitative skills, and experience in ecosystem ecology and fluxes will be given preference. Students from groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM field are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be able to participate in field research every summer, with a start date for graduate studies in Tempe at Fall 2019. The position will be funded to include an RA, tuition remission, health benefits, and stipend. To express interest in the position please email hin...@asu.edu and include 1) a statement of research interests and experience, 2) a CV or resume, 3) GPA , 4) contact information for references, and 5) a writing sample, if possible (e.g., a publication, undergraduate thesis, or proposal). Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz Associate Professor School of Life Sciences Biodesing Institute Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability
