[ES_JOBS_NET] Open position: Texas A&M M.S. student in grassland restoration, climate-smart strategies and C cycling

[Nuria Gomez-Casanovas]

Open position: fully funded M.S. student in grassland restoration, climate-smart strategies and C cycling



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

Position: Fully funded M.S student in grassland restoration and C cycling

Offered by: Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management

Department’s application deadline: April 1, 2024

Lab supervisor: Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas, Assistant Professor

Research fields: biogeochemistry, climate-smart strategies, restoration ecology



DESCRIPTION

The Gomez-Casanovas Lab<https://sites.google.com/view/gomez-casanovas/home> is seeking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated student to investigate how invasive woody species removal and climate-smart strategies (biochar amendments) affect the C cycling of grassland ecosystems in Texas. The successful candidate will join the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University<https://rwfm.tamu.edu/> under the supervision of Dr. Gomez-Casanovas, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management<https://rwfm.tamu.edu/centers-and-labs/>.



The successful applicant will conduct biogeochemistry-focused research using lab-based gas exchange methods, process-based modeling, stable isotope tools and biometric methods. Ideally, the student will start in Summer or Fall 2024. This is a funded position supported by a research assistantship that includes tuition and fees, health insurance and competitive salary. Typically, M.S. students spend 2 semesters on the main campus at College Station (TX) before moving to the Gomez-Casanovas’ Lab at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Vernon (TX). The selected student will be expected to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals.



The Lab combines novel lab, field and modeling experiments in a holistic way to advance science at the nexus of Food, Energy and Environmental Security. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse research community promoting a culture of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research at Texas A&M AgriLife<https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/> and the Department, and work with scientists at the Texas A&M University Natural Resource Institute<https://nri.tamu.edu/>. The project is part of a larger Department of Defense<https://www.defense.gov/> initiative that aims at integrating climate adaptation and resilience into all aspects of decision-making including natural resources management.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.

-Great written and oral communication skills

-Ability to work independently and with a team

-Clear interest in biogeochemistry



DEPARTMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

For more information check https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/graduate

-GPA higher than 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.25 preferred)

-International students, TOEFL (internet-based test) of 85 or greater

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

-Previous experience in a research laboratory

-Experience using biometric methods, lab-based gas exchange methods, process-based models and stable isotopes.

-Demonstrated coursework in biogeochemistry and grassland ecology



HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should email

  1.  a statement of interest (2 pages maximum)
  2.  a resume or CV
  3.  copy of GPA, and
  4.  names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references



To: Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via email (nuri.gomez-casanovas at ag.tamu.edu<mailto:nuri.gomez-casanovas at ag.tamu.edu>) with subject line ‘MS assistantship in grassland restoration, climate-smart strategies and C cycling’.



The review of candidate applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Department’s application deadline is April 1, 2024. Contact Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via email (nuri.gomez-casanovas at ag.tamu.edu) for more information.


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