[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Position in Land Cover and Climate Change Research at Michigan Tech

[Xin Xi]

The Aerosol-Biosphere-Climate Interactions (ABCI) research group at
Michigan Technological University is looking for 1-2 PhD students to start
in 2022 Fall. The student(s) will work on the mapping of
land-cover/land-use change in Asian dryland regions and use satellite
observations and statistical and/or physical models to investigate the
relationships between changes in land cover and atmospheric compositions
and the related health impacts. The applicants are expected to have a B.S.
or M.S. in Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science,
Physics, or related disciplines. Experiences with programming, machine
learning, and modeling are highly desirable. The successful candidates will
receive a competitive monthly stipend, tuition waiver, and benefits.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Xin Xi (xinxi at mtu.edu)
with a copy of current CV. Qualified candidates may be contacted for an
online interview.



Michigan Tech (www.mtu.edu), established in 1885, is a nationally
recognized research university. It is ranked in the top tier of national
universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best
Colleges.” Princeton Review’s “Best 384 Colleges” recently ranked the
university a “tech powerhouse”, and our campus is consistently recognized
among the safest in the United States. Michigan Tech is located in
Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior.
Houghton was recently named one of the 100 best small towns in America and
the local community provides excellent resources conducive to quality
family life. The area is known for natural beauty, pleasant summers,
abundant snowfall, and all-season outdoor activities. Numerous cultural
events and the diversity of residents from around the world come together
to provide a superb living experience.
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