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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82)">The
<b style="">Environmental Geochemistr</b>y group in
the Department of Geology at Kent State University is inviting applications for
MS and PhD students.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">Dr. Elizabeth Herndon is seeking
graduate students for an NSF-funded project on manganese biogeochemistry and
impacts on carbon cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Projects will include a
combination of field work, laboratory experiments, and analytical and
spectroscopic analyses. A strong background in chemistry is desired. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">Candidates may also be considered for
ongoing projects that include:</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82)"><span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(82,82,82);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Metal and nutrient cycling in
arctic and subarctic environments<span></span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(82,82,82);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;background:white;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Mineral-organic matter
associations in soil environments<span></span></span></li>
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behavior in human-impacted streams<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">Applicants
should have a solid academic record in an area related to earth and
environmental sciences. Prior research experience is preferred. We are
committed to building a diverse and inclusive research group and strongly
encourage applicants who contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community. Interested students should contact Dr. Herndon at </span><a href="mailto:eherndo1@kent.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,127);background:white"><span style="color:windowtext">eherndo1@kent.edu</span></span></a><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white"> before
December 15th, 2018 to discuss opportunities. Please indicate your academic
background and research interests, and include a current resume. Completion of
a formal application through the Graduate School is required by January 15th,
2019 (or December 15 for international applicants), and information on this
process can be found at </span><a href="http://www.kent.edu/geology/applying-graduate-program" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">http://www.kent.edu/geology/applying-graduate-program</span></a><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">Successful
applicants will join the Department of Geology at Kent State University in
August 2019 (Fall Semester), or in some circumstances, summer 2019. Support
will be a combination of research and teaching assistantships and includes
tuition. The Department of Geology has over 30 active graduate students and
maintains analytical facilities for comprehensive water and soil/rock analysis
(</span><a href="https://www.kent.edu/geology/facilities" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">https://www.kent.edu/geology/facilities</span></a><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">).
More information on the Department of Geology and admission criteria can be
found at </span><a href="http://www.kent.edu/geology" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">http://www.kent.edu/geology</span></a><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white">Kent
State is a public research university located in the Akron-Cleveland metro area
of northeast Ohio. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background:white"><span></span></span></p>
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