[ES_JOBS_NET] 2 Graduate Assistantships in Soil Pedology at the University of Georgia - Athens (Ecological sites, digital soil mapping)

[Matthew Robert Levi]

Hello,

Please share these openings with the ES_JOBS list serve. I’m looking for
two graduate students at UGA's Athens campus.



Thanks,

Matt





*MS student assistantship at the University of Georgia to integrate
ecological site information and dynamic soil properties *

The soil pedology lab at the University of Georgia seeks one MS student
interested in soil health, dynamic soil properties, ecological sites, and
spatial modeling. This work is part of a larger multi-institution project
that will explore the relationship between ecological sites and dynamic
soil properties in three unique southeastern ecosystems. The UGA student
will focus on scaling dynamic soil properties across the NRCS land resource
hierarchy using a variety of existing data (both spatial and non-spatial
data). Ideal candidates would combine expertise in data analysis and
modeling spatial datasets. *Desired start date is January 2, 2019* for the
start of the spring 2019 semester. We offer a competitive graduate student
salary and significantly reduced tuition.

*Objective*: Primary goals are 1) Use the current structure of soil survey
to summarize and scale measured dynamic soil properties from site-level to
regional extent in the southeastern U.S. and 2) Facilitate the development
of ecological sites, state-and-transition models, and related thresholds
for three ecosystems by complimenting concurrent ESD development by the
research team using data mining and modeling.

*Required qualifications*: Completed B.S. in soil science, landscape
ecology, rangeland management, geography, agriculture, natural resources,
or similar field by start date. A positive attitude and willingness to
collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers is required.
Ability to complete complex tasks and apply GIS software is required.

*Desired qualifications*: Experience with databases, spatial modeling, and
proficiency with computer software such as R, ArcGIS, Microsoft Access,
etc. is highly desirable. Familiarity with dynamic soil properties, soil
survey, ecological sites, geographic information science, spatial modeling,
remote sensing data and data mining is highly desired. The candidate should
also have an interest in predicting soil health parameters critical for
evaluations of conservation practices and overall soil function in the
southeastern U.S.

*To apply:* If you are interested in pursuing graduate research in this
area, please send a current resume that includes your academic background
and research interests to Dr. Matt Levi at matthew.levi at uga.edu by
September 5, 2018. *The UGA graduate college deadline for spring 2019
applications is November 15, 2018 for domestic applicants and October 15
for international applicants* but applicants are encouraged to make contact
prior to these dates. More information is available at
http://cropsoil.uga.edu/graduate/financial-aid-and-assistantships.html.





*M.S. or Ph.D. student assistantship in digital soil mapping at the
University of Georgia*

The soil pedology lab at the University of Georgia seeks one M.S. or Ph.D.
student interested in digital soil mapping, spatial modeling, and soil
moisture at the field scale. The primary focus is to conduct field and
laboratory analyses for quantifying physical soil properties and soil
moisture to integrate with the precision agriculture community and provide
much-needed inputs for optimizing variable rate irrigation scheduling in a
row crop agriculture system. Ideal candidates would combine expertise in
data analysis and modeling spatial datasets. *Desired start is for January
2019, but August 2019 will be considered*. We offer a competitive graduate
student salary and waived/reduced tuition.

*Required qualifications*: Completed B.S. in soil science, landscape
ecology, hydrology, agriculture, or similar field by start date. A positive
attitude and willingness to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of
researchers is required. Ability and willingness to work in both indoor and
outdoor environments with hand sampling equipment, vehicle-mounted soil
probes, analytical laboratory equipment, etc. is required.

*Desired qualifications*: Experience with spatial modeling and proficiency
with computer software such as R, ArcGIS, etc. is highly desirable.
Familiarity with soil mapping, sensors, drones/UAVs, remote sensing, and
machine learning is desirable, but not required.

*To apply:* If you are interested in pursuing graduate research in these
areas, please contact Dr. Matt Levi at matthew.levi at uga.edu. Students with
strong backgrounds in geographic information science, remote sensing, soil
sampling, and laboratory experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

*The UGA graduate college deadline for spring 2019 applications is November
15, 2018 for domestic applicants and October 15 for international
applicants* but applicants are encouraged to make contact prior to these
dates. More information is available at
http://cropsoil.uga.edu/graduate/financial-aid-and-assistantships.html.







Matt Levi

Assistant Professor of Soil Science

Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences

Room 3107 - Miller Plant Sci. Bldg. - 120 Carlton St.

University of Georgia - Athens, GA 30602

matthew.levi at uga.edu - mattlevi.com
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