The Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry lab of Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI) seeks one motivated student interested in pursuing a MS or PhD (Applied Earth Sciences) degree in the Department of Earth Sciences. The project is funded by NSF and is on the effects of fog and dew on plant-soil water interactions in drylands with fieldwork in Namibia. The position is available from Fall 2020, and will be supported through research and teaching assistantships that provide a competitive stipend, tuition remission and health insurance. The student will be advised by Dr. Lixin Wang (http://earthsciences.iupui.edu/~lxwang). Applicants must hold a BS degree in earth sciences, hydrology, soil science, environmental sciences or related disciplines, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Stable isotope background is preferred but not required.
IUPUI is Indiana’s premier urban public research university, currently enrolling more than 30,000 students. In 2011, IUPUI was ranked 3rd by U.S. News and World Report in “Up-and-Coming National Universities”. Indianapolis is a very livable city with a wealth of outdoor, cultural, and sporting activities. The department of Earth Sciences has a wide variety of analytical facilities including LGR and Picarro water isotope analyzers, IRMS facility for 13C,15N and 34S measurements, CN analyzer, and wet chemistry laboratories equipped for soil, water and plant analysis.
To apply, please use the online application website, https://earthsciences.iupui.edu/applied-earth-sciences-phd-iu-degree. The potential applicants are encouraged to send a copy of the application materials (statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, GRE score, TOEFL score if applicable, and contact information of three referees) to Dr. Lixin Wang (lxwang@iupui.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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