[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD position in Forest Restoration, Soil Health, & Water Quality

[Courtney Siegert]

 I am recruiting a new PhD student to work in the Forest Hydrology & Soils
Lab (www.siegert-hydrolab.com) at Mississippi State University to assess
changes in ecosystem services like water quality and soil health during
forest restoration activities.

Position Description: A 3-year PhD research assistantship is available
starting in January 2021. The overarching goal of this project will be to
assess changes in ecosystem services during forest restoration activities.
The lab has several new projects across the southeastern United States that
will evaluate different restoration activities (e.g., prescribe fire,
biochar amendments, fungal soil inoculations). The successful candidate
will work with an interdisciplinary group of faculty, graduate, and
undergraduate students to conduct both field and laboratory work and
synthesize ecosystem response to support land management decisions.

Qualifications: The prospective student should possess enthusiasm for field
work, strong analytical and communication skills, and attention to detail.
Laboratory experience is preferred, but not required.

Stipend, Tuition, & Fees: The fully-funded position in the Department of
Forestry comes with a full tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance.
Supplemental funding for conference travel and presentations is
available.​

To Apply: Interested students should first contact Dr. Courtney
Siegert (courtney.siegert at msstate.edu
 ) with a brief description of your research interests, experience, and
career goals; an unofficial transcript, and a CV/resume. Review of
candidates will occur as applications are submitted. For full
consideration, applications are due to the Graduate School at Mississippi
State University by December 1 for domestic students and October 1 for
international students.

Courtney Siegert
Associate Professor
Mississippi State University
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