[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD opportunity at the University of Arizona

[Blankinship, Joseph - (jblankinship)]

PhD Opportunity at The University of Arizona

The Blankinship Laboratory of Biogeochemistry in the Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science at the University of Arizona is seeking an exceptional PhD student. The student will tackle grand challenges related to soil carbon (C) storage and soil health. The student will be expected to: 1) play a leadership role in a global data synthesis to unravel mechanisms of soil C stabilization and destabilization, and 2) develop strategies and a scientific basis for field projects aiming to accelerate soil C sequestration and enhance soil health. The ideal student will have a strong passion for and a bachelor's and/or master's degree in soil science, biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, or a related field. The student should have strong data analysis skills, laboratory and/or field experience collecting environmental data, and excitement for connecting science to societal challenges.

The University of Arizona is located in beautiful Tucson near abundant field sites including the Catalina-Jemez Critical Zone Observatory, Santa Rita Experimental Range, Maricopa Agricultural Center, and Biosphere II. Recreational opportunities also abound. To apply, please send a: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references to jblankinship at email.arizona.edu<mailto:jblankinship at email.arizona.edu>. Please type "Soil Carbon PhD Opportunity" in the subject line. The deadline for applications is May 5 with a preferred start date on or before August 1. For more information, please contact Dr. Joseph Blankinship at the email address above.




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Joseph Blankinship
Assistant Professor
Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science
The University of Arizona
529 Shantz Hall
Email: jblankinship at email.arizona.edu<mailto:jblankinship at email.arizona.edu>
Phone: (520) 621-9229



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Joseph Blankinship
Assistant Professor
Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science
The University of Arizona
529 Shantz Hall
Email: jblankinship at email.arizona.edu<mailto:jblankinship at email.arizona.edu>
Phone: (520) 621-9229

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