<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">PhD opportunity in the Environmental
Biogeochemistry Lab (</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">) in the Watershed Sciences Department at Utah State University</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Project:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Understanding
the role of dust in catchment biogeochemistry</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Environmental Biogeochemistry Lab at Utah
State University is seeking a Ph.D. candidate on a fully-funded NSF
Critical Zone Network project (tuition, stipend, fees, and insurance for 4
years). The student will explore the role of atmospheric dust in watershed
biogeochemical cycles and aquatic ecosystems. The project is primarily focused
on understanding the fate and mobility of dusts within watersheds. Additionally,
the candidate will conduct a thorough review of the relevant research while
developing their contribution to the field within a thesis supported by the
above project. The student will have the opportunity to collaborate with
post-docs and other graduate students working on closely related projects. Wide
latitude in approach and methods will be extended to the successful candidate. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Qualifications</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The student(s) must have completed an MSc by
the start date and have a strong interest and background in one or some of the
following subjects: biogeochemistry, geochemistry, hydrology, water quality,
limnology, and/or ecosystem ecology. Minimum academic requirements include a
3.2 GPA and 70^th percentile on analytical and verbal GRE scores (or
a combined score of  > 306). Students
with experience in analytical laboratory work, an interest in
biogeochemistry, strong communication skills, and experience with R, Matlab, or
Python are preferred. </span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">How to Apply</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please send 1) a letter describing your
background, interest in the research area specifically addressing how you
anticipate contributing to the project goals, and your educational and career
goals, 2) your unofficial transcript, and 3) a CV that includes your GRE scores
and the names and contact information for three references to </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="mailto:Janice.brahney@usu.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Janice.brahney@usu.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. The start date is
flexible though we are aiming for a January 2021 start date, a Summer or Fall
start in 2021 are also acceptable. We will begin reviewing interviews in October
2020 and the position will remain open until filled. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">About Logan and Utah State
University</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">

















</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Utah State University is located in the city
of Logan, Utah, a town with approximately 50,000 residents. Situated in a
valley between the Wellsville and Bear River mountain ranges, Logan offers
numerous opportunities for outdoor activities including local ski resorts,
biking, and hiking trails. Logan is just a short drive to Salt Lake City, as
well as many National Parks, Monuments, and Conservation Areas. The low cost of
living makes this area an attractive place to live, play, and work.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p></div>