[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Opportunity Modeling the freeze-thaw weathering of Antarctic dust

[Anna Bergstrom]

The Bergstrom Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab at Boise State is recruiting a
PhD student to join a newly funded interdisciplinary project studying
weathering processes of dust and fine sediment in Antarctic snow and ice.
This project will be conducted by a team of PIs and students from Boise
State University, University of Colorado- Boulder, Ohio State University,
and Kenyon College allowing the student to gain a range of experience and a
broad network of collaborators. The preferred start date for this position
is Fall 2022, however there is some flexibility.

This interdisciplinary project will combine modeling, geochemistry
experimentation, and microscopy to understand the role of windblown
sediment in releasing major and trace ions to glacial, snowbank, and
downstream ecosystems. This student will lead numerical modeling efforts to
determine how sediment accumulates and moves through glacier surfaces and
quantify the number and length of freeze-thaw cycles sediment experiences
in an austral summer. Additionally, this student will aid in freeze-thaw
experimental method development and conduct water chemistry analysis in
coordination with University of Colorado. Depending on student interest,
the student can contribute to the development of and lead events for an
educational art exhibit about the project.

Required Qualifications: (i) Undergraduate degree in a STEM field (ii)
Experience with coding and ability to work across coding languages (iii)
Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

Desired Qualifications: (i) Master’s degree in hydrology, geochemistry,
glaciology or closely related field (i) Experience with numerical modeling
(ii) Experience working with compiled coding languages (iii) Experience
with basic water quality laboratory analyses and/or desire to learn (iv)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

The student will be admitted through the Geosciences Department at Boise
State University. This position is fully funded for three years and
includes summer support with the ability to support the student for an
additional two years through TA funding. The Bergstrom lab, and this
project in particular, is interdisciplinary and we encourage students
across backgrounds (geology, engineering, computer science, applied math,
natural resources) to apply. The candidate should be self-motivated and
have a strong desire to learn and work outside their traditional area of
expertise. We are a team of all female PIs and are committed to increasing
participation of underrepresented groups in science. We encourage
candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

To inquire about this position please contact Dr. Anna Bergstrom at
annabergstrom at boisestate.edu with the following items:

1) A cover letter describing your interest in the position, how you meet
the required and preferred qualifications, and preferred start date 2) A CV
3) Contact information for two professional references 4) Unofficial
transcripts.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
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