<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello, <br></div><div><br></div><div>Please share this opening for a graduate student position at the University of Georgia. <br></div><div>Thanks,<br></div><div>Matt<br></div><div>_______________________________________________________________________</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">PhD
student assistantship at the University of Georgia to quantify soil health
benefits of a living mulch cropping system<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">The soil pedology lab at the
University of Georgia seeks a motivated PhD student interested in soil health,
dynamic soil properties, row crop production systems, and spatial modeling.
This work is part of a multi-institution </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">project focused
on a corn-clover management system in comparison to other cover crop practices
to evaluate the effects on soil health/soil quality measurements for a variety
of soils in Georgia. These properties include a combination of chemical,
physical, and biological properties like carbon and nitrogen dynamics, water
infiltration rate, and soil fertility.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">The position is available immediately
with the most likely start date at the beginning of the spring 2020 semester.
We offer a competitive graduate student salary and significantly reduced
tuition.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">Required
qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">:
Completed M.S. in soil science, crop science, agriculture, natural resources,
or similar field by start date. The student will be expected to collect soil
samples and conduct physical, biological, and chemical assessments of soil
health in both field and laboratory settings. A positive attitude and willingness
to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers is required. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">Desired
qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">:
Experience and interest in common cropping systems and general agricultural
practices is highly desirable. Familiarity </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">with dynamic soil
properties, soil health, soil survey, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">and proficiency with computer software for
statistical, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%">geographic information systems, and</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%"> carbon modeling applications is
highly desirable.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">To apply:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"> Potential applicants are strongly
encouraged to send a current resume, statement of interest, unofficial
transcripts, GRE score, and TOEFL score if applicable to Dr. Matt Levi at </span><a href="mailto:matthew.levi@uga.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">matthew.levi@uga.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">. Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until a suitable candidate is found. <u>The UGA graduate college
deadline for Spring 2020 applications is November 15, 2019 for domestic
applicants and October 15 for international applicants,</u> but applicants are
encouraged to make contact prior to these dates. More information is available
at </span><a href="http://cropsoil.uga.edu/graduate/financial-aid-and-assistantships.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">http://cropsoil.uga.edu/graduate/financial-aid-and-assistantships.html</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">. <span> </span>Applicants must meet necessary requirements
for admission to The University of Georgia (</span><a href="http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/prospective-students/domestic-application-information/requirements/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">http://grad.uga.edu/index.php/prospective-students/domestic-application-information/requirements/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">). A successful candidate must be in
high academic standing and have a competitive GRE score for admission.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Matt Levi<span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Assistant Professor of Soil Science<span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences <span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Room 3107 - Miller Plant Sci. Bldg. - 120 Carlton St. <span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">University of Georgia - Athens, GA 30602<span></span></span></span></p>
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