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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">PhD Position in hydrology University of Pittsburgh
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<span lang="EN"><a href="https://gardnerlab.weebly.com/"><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">T</span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">he Gardner Hydrology Lab</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">
in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for 1-2 PhD assistantships broadly interested in river hydrology, geomorphology, and/or ecology. We are specifically looking for applicants interested
in: </span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Global patterns and drivers of suspended sediment in rivers using satellite remote sensing.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Satellite remote sensing of water quality in rivers, lakes, and estuaries.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Other potential projects may include:</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Sediment delivery through tidal rivers, estuaries, and deltas.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Disappearing and appearing lakes.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Other topics broadly focused on human impacts on water quality.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Required:
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Bachelor's (and/or Master’s degree) in one of the following fields: environmental science, geology, hydrology, remote sensing, computer science, engineering, physical geography,
limnology, physics, or related fields. </span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Preferred:
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Master’s degree highly encouraged, but not required.
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Experience in the basics of geospatial data and computer programming (using R, python, Matlab, and/or Google Earth Engine etc.).</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Strong interest in learning new skills.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">To apply:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"> Please email Dr. John Gardner at gardner.john@pitt.edu by
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"><b>November 25, 2020
</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">for priority consideration with the email
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"><b>subject:PhD Opportunity
</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">and the following as 1 combined pdf attachment:</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Brief cover letter (~ ½ page) describing your career goals, research interests, and research experience.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Resume/CV including contact information for 3 professional references.
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Official applications:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"> Competitive applications will be asked to submit an
official application to the University of Pittsburgh due </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"><b>January 15, 2021</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">.
See our </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.geology.pitt.edu/graduate/how-apply"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">department website</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">
for more information about application materials and requirements. GRE tests are NOT required!</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Funding:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN"> Students will be supported (stipend, health insurance, and tuition)
by a variety of sources (teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and potentially internal fellowships for eligible candidates).</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. We strongly encourage members
of minoritized and under-represented groups in academia to apply. The Gardner Hydrology Lab supports a diverse and inclusive culture.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN">Pittsburgh has strong research programs and is a center for machine learning, technology, and the arts with the combined efforts of the University Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon
University, and The Carnegie Museums. Pittsburgh was recently named “American’s Most Livable City” by the Places Rated Almanac, boasts a low cost of living, a stunning cityscape and parks, and is home to a number of world-class museums, a thriving arts and
food scene. The city is also located within a short drive of multiple parks in the rolling hills and forests of the Great Lakes, Laurel Highlands and Allegheny Mountains.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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