<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MSc position available
in the Environmental Biogeochemistry Lab (</span></b><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/</a></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">)
in the Watershed Sciences Department at Utah State University</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Project: Dust generation and composition from
the Great Salt Lake Playa</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> The successful candidate will examine the
spatial and temporal variability in dust composition, generation, and transport
from the Great Salt Lake (GSL) playa. Increasing consumptive water use in
combination with drought is driving the GSL to the lowest levels seen in over
160 years, exposing vast areas of lakebed to erosion and entrainment. The GSL
is surrounded by a large population center making increased dust entrainment as
well as dust composition of high concern. The successful candidates will have
opportunities to develop their own ideas within the broader context of the
project.  </span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Analytical laboratory
experience </span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability to conduct
fieldwork</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strong interest and
experience in biogeochemistry</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Proficiency in
statistical computing software</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience with
analytical procedures in the following areas, major nutrients, anions, and
cations in freshwaters, sediment core analyses, and extraction of organic
contaminants from environmental samples</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Interest in
communicating with diverse stakeholders</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please send 1) a
letter describing your background, interest in the research area specifically
addressing how you anticipate contributing to the project goals, and your
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><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Janice.brahney@usu.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Janice.brahney@usu.edu</a></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Review of applications is ongoing and the position will remain
open until filled.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">About Logan and
Utah State University</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"></span></p>

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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></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" 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></div>