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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Position at the Nexus of Soil Biogeochemistry, Hydroecology, and Simulation Science<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join our research team exploring how soil processes govern water quality as part of an interdisciplinary NSF-funded
Sensors in the Soils project (</span><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2034430&HistoricalAwards=false"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2034430&HistoricalAwards=false</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).
This Ph.D. student will become an integral member of our interdisciplinary team as we develop (1) novel sensing technologies to measure high frequency
<i>in situ</i> nitrate, conductivity, pH, and temperature signals and (2) simulation models to integrate and explore these signals to test hypotheses that will advance our mechanistic understanding of coupled hydrologic and biogeochemical processes in soils.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Job Description</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: We seek a student who is curious and excited to work at the nexus of soil biogeochemistry,
hydroecology, and simulation science. This student will develop knowledge, technical skillsets, and critical thinking abilities as they conduct interdisciplinary research exploring how soil processes govern the fates and fluxes of nutrients in agricultural
landscapes. The student will develop research questions, hypotheses, predictions, and methods and present and publish their findings in collaboration with a highly supportive, energetic, and motivated team. This student will have both the opportunity and
responsibility to develop their research program, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams, serve as a mentor for undergraduate and master’s students, and play a leadership role in implementing the broader impacts’ activities for this
project. The student will be provided a competitive stipend, benefits, and tuition waiver. Anticipated start date is December 2020 or early 2021.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Team</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: Our research team is lead by PI Stephanie Ewing and co-PIs Stephan Warnat, Ann Marie Reinhold,
and Robert Payn. Stephanie Ewing will be the primary advisor for this student, but the student will have the opportunity to be co-advised by Ann Marie Reinhold or Robert Payn, depending on their interests, needs, and career goals. The student will join the
dynamic and productive Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department at Montana State University in Bozeman (</span><a href="https://landresources.montana.edu/grad/gradprogams.html"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://landresources.montana.edu/grad/gradprogams.html</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).
The student will also have the opportunity to be engaged in and collaborate with the multidisciplinary, multi-institutional NSF EPSCoR CREWS project (</span><a href="https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/crews"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/crews</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Requirements</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: No particular technical skillset is required, but applicants must be self-motivated,
creative, collaborative, organized, and have a willingness to develop strong leadership skills. We prefer applicants having a master’s level degree and research experience in a field related to biogeochemistry, reactive transport modeling, hydroecology, agronomy,
geomorphology, engineering, or computer science. Applications from women and traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application Instructions</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: Email the following to Drs. Stephanie Ewing (</span><a href="mailto:stephanie.ewing@montana.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">stephanie.ewing@montana.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">),
Ann Marie Reinhold (</span><a href="mailto:annmarie.reinhold@montana.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">annmarie.reinhold@montana.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">), and Robert Payn (</span><a href="mailto:rpayn@montana.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">rpayn@montana.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">):
(1) a cover letter describing your research background, interest in the project, and career goals; (2) C.V.; (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial); and (4) names and contact information for three professional references.
Applications received by November 23, 2020 will receive priority consideration. GRE scores can be submitted but are not required.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Ann Marie Reinhold, Ph.D. | Assistant Research Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | Montana State University </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Mobile: (406) 600-3530 | Office: (406) 994-5093 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">Email: <a href="mailto:annmarie.reinhold@montana.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">annmarie.reinhold@montana.edu</span></a>
| Website: <a href="https://amreinhold.webnode.com/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://amreinhold.webnode.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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