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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PhD Opportunity at The University of Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Blankinship Laboratory of Biogeochemistry in the Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science at the University of Arizona is seeking a PhD student. The student will
tackle challenges related to soil carbon (C) storage and soil health. The student will be expected to: 1) play a leadership role in a global data synthesis to unravel mechanisms of soil organic matter stabilization and destabilization, and 2) develop strategies
and a scientific basis for field projects aiming to accelerate soil organic matter stabilization and improve soil health. The ideal student will have a strong passion for and a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in soil science, biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology,
or a related field. The student should have strong data analysis skills, laboratory and/or field experience collecting environmental data, and excitement for connecting science to societal challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The University of Arizona is located in beautiful Tucson near abundant field sites including the Catalina-Jemez Critical Zone Observatory, Santa Rita Experimental Range, Maricopa
Agricultural Center, and Biosphere II. To apply, please send a: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references to
<b><a href="mailto:jblankinship@email.arizona.edu">jblankinship@email.arizona.edu</a></b>. Please type “Soil Carbon PhD Opportunity” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is May 5 with a preferred start date on or before August 1. For more information,
please contact Dr. Joseph Blankinship at the email address above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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