<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Graduate Research Fellowship in Hydrologic Sciences or
Geological Sciences at Desert Research Institute and University of Nevada Reno
with focus on luminescence and processes in fluvial geomorphology</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A three year graduate research fellowship is available for a
Ph.D. candidate in either Hydrologic or Geological Sciences at the University
of Nevada, Reno beginning in the fall term of 2016. Research will focus on the
intersection of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating techniques,
sediment transport, and hydrology under the direction of Amanda Keen-Zebert and
Rina Schumer at the Desert Research Institute. One hypothesis the student will
test is that bleaching of the luminescence signal in fluvial sediment is
systematically related to the depositional context (discharge; distance
travelled in a watershed or stream, etc.) such that an OSL bleaching statistic
can be used as a paleoenvironmental proxy. The applicant should have a
background in earth sciences with an undergraduate or graduate degree in
geology, hydrology, physics, or associated field. Strong quantitative and
laboratory skills are desired. Previous experience with luminescence would be
beneficial, but is not required. The DRI Luminescence Laboratory (DRILL) is a
fully equipped luminescence laboratory; for more information on capabilities
and equipment, see <a href="http://www.dri.edu/luminescence-lab" target="_blank">http://www.dri.edu/luminescence-lab</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Financial support includes a monthly stipend; funds for
field work, laboratory analyses, and conference travel; as well as a tuition
waiver and health insurance. The appointment will initially be for three years,
with a possibility of renewal. Candidates need to apply for graduate admission
on-line (<a href="http://www.unr.edu/grad/admissions" target="_blank">http://www.unr.edu/grad/admissions</a>)
and submit all application materials to the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences (<a href="http://www.hydro.unr.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.hydro.unr.edu/</a>) or<b> </b>the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (<a href="http://www.unr.edu/geology" target="_blank">http://www.unr.edu/geology</a>).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Dr. Rina Schumer (<u><a href="mailto:rina@dri.edu" target="_blank">rina@dri.edu</a></u>)
or Dr. Amanda Keen-Zebert (<u><a href="mailto:akz@dri.edu" target="_blank">akz@dri.edu</a></u>) for more details about the position.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div>A. Keen-Zebert, Ph.D.<br>Assistant Research Professor of Geomorphology<br>Dir. E.L. Cord Luminescence Lab<br>Desert Research Institute<br></div>2215 Raggio Parkway<br>Reno, NV 89512-1095<br></div>Office: 775-673-7434<br></div>Mobile: 479-466-3276<br></div><a href="mailto:akz@dri.edu" target="_blank">akz@dri.edu</a><br><div><div><div><div><div><a href="mailto:keenzebert@gmail.com" target="_blank">keenzebert@gmail.com</a><i><span></span></i><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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