[ES_JOBS_NET] 4-year PhD position in Paleoclimatology and Stable Isotope Geochemistry at Montclair State University

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to draw your attention to a 4-year PhD position 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 (
https://www.montclair.edu/environmental-management-phd), 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.

Graduate student benefits include a stipend (TA or RA), tuition waiver, and
health insurance.

Candidates should contact me at cuiy at montclair.edu 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).

PhD program applications should be submitted to *the Graduate School*
<http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/>, due *March 15, 2020 *for
Fall starting date.

*Application Components: *

1.    *Apply to the Graduate School*
<http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/>.

2.    Personal statement.

3.    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.

4.    Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institutions
attended.

5.    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* National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services* <http://www.naces.org/> or by *Educated
Choices* <http://educatedchoices.com/>.

6.    Three letters of reference from university faculty or professional
supervisors who can attest to your potential for success in doctoral level
research and coursework.

7.    GRE scores. Montclair State University’s reporting code is 2520.

8.    TOEFL scores for international applicants. Montclair State
University’s reporting code is 2520.

9.    Application fee.


*Evaluation of applications*

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 *must* submit a course-by-course evaluation with U.S.
degree equivalency information *for bachelors and (if applicable) masters
coursework* 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.


See the *Graduate School’s Admission Review and Application Process FAQ’s*
<https://www.montclair.edu/graduate/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions/>
for
more information on applying to be a graduate student at Montclair State
University.


Thank you for spreading the words!


Best regards,

Ying
-- 
Ying Cui
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth and Environmental Studies
Montclair State University
1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043
Email: cuiy at montclair.edu
Phone: (973)655-7273
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