<div dir="auto"><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Dear Colleagues, </span><br></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">I would like to draw your attention to a 4-year <span>PhD position </span><span></span>in Paleoclimatology and Stable Isotope Geochemistry at Montclair State University in the scenic Upper Montclair, NJ, a suburb of New York City. The PhD position is part of our interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Management PhD program (<a href="https://www.montclair.edu/environmental-management-phd" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.montclair.edu/environmental-management-phd</a>), and is related to the reconstruction of deep time climate (Paleozoic to Cenozoic) using stable isotopes and Earth system modeling. The newly established stable isotope geochemistry facility at Montclair State allows for hands-on measurements of C, N and S isotopes of organic matter in marine and terrestrial sediments. The goal is to conduct innovative research on understanding the Earth system processes, to train next-generation scientists, and to communicate discovery and its relevance to the broad society. The research will be focused on investigating causes and consequences of past global warming periods, such as the Early Eocene hyperthermal events and the end-Permian mass extinction event to understand the biogeochemistry and climate sensitivity during events that are considered as ancient analogs of ongoing climate change. <span></span></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Graduate student benefits include a stipend (TA or RA), tuition waiver, and health insurance. <span></span></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Candidates should contact me at <span style="color:black;text-decoration:underline"><a href="mailto:cuiy@montclair.edu" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">cuiy@montclair.edu</a> </span>or 973-655-7273 if you are interested in pursuing research in Paleoclimatology and Stable Isotope Geochemistry. For inquiries, please include a cover letter describing your background, research interests, and qualifications, as well as a current resumé or curriculum vitae (CV).<span></span></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">PhD program applications should be submitted to <a href="http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span style="color:black">the Graduate School</span></b></a>, due <b><span style="color:red">March 15, 2020 </span></b><span style="color:red"></span>for Fall starting date.<span></span></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Application Components: </b><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">1.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span style="color:black">Apply to the Graduate School</span></b></a>.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">2.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Personal statement.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">3.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Statement of Research Interests. The essay should include a list of faculty members with whom you have communicated and who are willing to serve as your research advisor.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">4.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. <span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">5.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Applicants with a non-U.S. degree: In lieu of a transcript, please submit a course-by-course evaluation along with U.S. degree equivalency information of your coursework from any member of the<a href="http://www.naces.org/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span style="color:black"> National Association of Credential Evaluation Services</span></b></a> or by <a href="http://educatedchoices.com/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span style="color:black">Educated Choices</span></b></a>.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">6.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Three letters of reference from university faculty or professional supervisors who can attest to your potential for success in doctoral level research and coursework.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">7.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">GRE scores. Montclair State University’s reporting code is 2520.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">8.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">TOEFL scores for international applicants. Montclair State University’s reporting code is 2520.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">9.<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Application fee.<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Evaluation of applications<span></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Successful applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and/or a masters degree with a graduate grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a non-U.S. degree <b>must</b> submit a course-by-course evaluation with U.S. degree equivalency information <b>for bachelors and (if applicable) masters coursework</b> from any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by Educated Choices. There is no threshold GRE score for admission. However, our current program-wide average scores are 306 (Q+V) and 4.0 for AWS. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact possible research advisors and research projects prior to submitting an application and solicit letters of reference from university faculty who can specifically address your potential to conduct doctoral-level research.<b><span></span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">See the <a href="https://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b><span style="color:black">Graduate School’s Admission Review and Application Process FAQ’s</span></b></a> for more information on applying to be a graduate student at Montclair State University.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif">Thank you for spreading the words!</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif">Best regards,</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ying </font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif">-- <br></font><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ying Cui</font><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Assistant Professor</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Department of Earth and Environmental Studies</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Montclair State University</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:cuiy@montclair.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">cuiy@montclair.edu</a></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Phone: (973)655-7273</font></div></div></div></div></div>
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