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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">The Environmental
Biogeochemistry and Waring Ecology labs at Utah State University are recruiting
a PhD student to explore the nutrient and microbial composition of western US
dusts. The anticipated start date is January 2019, though alternate start dates
are possible.<span>   </span><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">Qualifications<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">The student(s) must
have completed an MSc by the start date and have a strong interest and background
in one or some of the following subjects: biogeochemistry, water quality,
limnology, ecosystem ecology, and/or microbiology. <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">How to Apply<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">Please send 1) a
letter describing your background, interest in the project including how you
might anticipate contributing to the project, and educational and career goals,
2) your unofficial transcript, and 3) a CV that includes your GRE scores and
the names and contact information for three references to </span><a href="mailto:Janice.brahney@usu.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Janice.brahney@usu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">. Review of applications is ongoing and the
position will remain open until filled. <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">About Logan and Utah State University<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">Utah State University
is located in the city of Logan, Utah, a town with approximately 50,000
residents. Situated in a valley between the Wellsville and Bear River mountain
ranges, Logan offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities including
local ski resorts, biking, and hiking trails. Logan is just a short drive to
Salt Lake City, as well as many National Parks, Monuments, and Conservation
Areas. The low cost of living makes this area an attractive place to live,
play, and work.<span></span></span></p>





<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Precisely because we're in the same boat, we should be glad that not everyone is standing on the same side<br>-Ernst Ferstl <br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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