[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD or MS Assistantship on Microplastics in Freshwater Systems at the University of Vermont

[Anne Jefferson]

The Watershed Lab <https://all-geo.org/jefferson/> in the Rubenstein School
of Environment and Natural Resources <https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/> at
the University
of Vermont <https://www.uvm.edu/> seeks a graduate student to work on a
fully-funded project on microplastics in Lake Champlain, beginning in June
2024. Lake Champlain is an 1100 km2 lake between Vermont and New York, and
this project will characterize the sources and sinks of microplastics in
the lake through sampling microplastics in tributary rivers, along
shorelines, and in the lake itself.  A PhD student will also be able to add
a research component on plastic pollution dynamics that could extend beyond
Lake Champlain.



Graduate students will earn a degree in Natural Resources
<https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/graduate_programs> from the University of
Vermont and will be situated in the interdisciplinary Rubenstein Ecosystem
Science Lab <https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/rubensteinlab>. The project is in
collaboration with faculty and students at SUNY Plattsburgh and will draw
on the team’s interdisciplinary skills and expertise. Research in the Watershed
Lab <https://all-geo.org/jefferson/> focuses on hydrology and geomorphology
in human-altered landscapes. The lab values and supports diverse
identities, experiences, and needs.



*Qualifications:* B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, geology,
geography, water resources, natural resources, or related field, and strong
interest in pursuing research related to plastic pollution with a physical
science focus. Students should have strong quantitative and writing skills,
interest in field work around water in a range of weather conditions, and
the patience and attention to detail for careful laboratory analyses.



*Application:* Submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications and
interest in the project, along with a resume or CV, and unofficial
transcript to Dr. Anne Jefferson (anne.jefferson at uvm.edu) by December 1,
2023. In addition, assistantship selection is dependent upon acceptance to
the UVM graduate school.
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