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Ph.D. Position at the Nexus of Soil Biogeochemistry, Hydroecology, and
Simulation Science<span></span></span></b></p>
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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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><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. <span></span></span></p>
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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. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/crews</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><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.<span></span></span></p>
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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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><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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Reinhold, Ph.D. | Assistant Research Professor<span></span></span></p>
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Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | Montana State University </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>
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Website: <a href="https://amreinhold.webnode.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">https://amreinhold.webnode.com/</a><span></span></span></p>
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