[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Student in Soil Biogeochemistry and Hydroecology at Montana State University in Bozeman

[Ann Marie Reinhold]

*Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Position at the Nexus of Soil Biogeochemistry,
Hydroecology, and Simulation Science*



We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join our research team
exploring how soil processes govern water quality as part of an
interdisciplinary NSF-funded Sensors in the Soils project (
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2034430&HistoricalAwards=false).
This Ph.D. student will become an integral member of our interdisciplinary
team as we develop (1) novel sensing technologies to measure high frequency *in
situ* nitrate, conductivity, pH, and temperature signals and (2) simulation
models to integrate and explore these signals to test hypotheses that will
advance our mechanistic understanding of coupled hydrologic and
biogeochemical processes in soils.



*Job Description*: We seek a student who is curious and excited to work at
the nexus of soil biogeochemistry, hydroecology, and simulation science.
This student will develop knowledge, technical skillsets, and critical
thinking abilities as they conduct interdisciplinary research exploring how
soil processes govern the fates and fluxes of nutrients in agricultural
landscapes. The student will develop research questions, hypotheses,
predictions, and methods and present and publish their findings in
collaboration with a highly supportive, energetic, and motivated team.
This student will have both the opportunity and responsibility to develop
their research program, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative
research teams, serve as a mentor for undergraduate and master’s students,
and play a leadership role in implementing the broader impacts’ activities
for this project.  The student will be provided a competitive stipend,
benefits, and tuition waiver.  Anticipated start date is December 2020 or
early 2021.



*Team*:  Our research team is lead by PI Stephanie Ewing and co-PIs Stephan
Warnat, Ann Marie Reinhold, and Robert Payn.  Stephanie Ewing will be the
primary advisor for this student, but the student will have the opportunity
to be co-advised by Ann Marie Reinhold or Robert Payn, depending on their
interests, needs, and career goals.  The student will join the dynamic and
productive Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department at Montana
State University in Bozeman (
https://landresources.montana.edu/grad/gradprogams.html).  The student will
also have the opportunity to be engaged in and collaborate with the
multidisciplinary, multi-institutional NSF EPSCoR CREWS project (
https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/crews).



*Requirements*:  No particular technical skillset is required, but
applicants must be self-motivated, creative, collaborative, organized, and
have a willingness to develop strong leadership skills. We prefer
applicants having a master’s level degree and research experience in a
field related to biogeochemistry, reactive transport modeling,
hydroecology, agronomy, geomorphology, engineering, or computer science.
Applications from women and traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM
fields are strongly encouraged.



*Application Instructions*: Email the following to Drs. Stephanie Ewing (
stephanie.ewing at montana.edu), Ann Marie Reinhold (
annmarie.reinhold at montana.edu), and Robert Payn (rpayn at montana.edu): (1) a
cover letter describing your research background, interest in the project,
and career goals; (2) C.V.; (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate
transcripts (official or unofficial); and (4) names and contact information
for three professional references.  Applications received by November 23,
2020 will receive priority consideration.  GRE scores can be submitted but
are not required.





Ann Marie Reinhold, Ph.D. | Assistant Research Professor

Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | Montana State
University

Email: annmarie.reinhold at montana.edu | Website:
https://amreinhold.webnode.com/
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