<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Environmental Science and Policy Lab at
the Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental
Science (AL-UMCES) is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student interested in
investigating the interactions between agricultural production and sustainable
Food-Energy-Water nexus with data-driven approaches. This position is funded by
a research project recently awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF),
titled “INFEWS: U.S.-China: Managing agricultural nitrogen to achieve
sustainable Food-Energy-Water Nexus in China and the U.S.” (</span><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2025826" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2025826</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">). The student
will be advised by Professor Xin Zhang, the PI of the project, and will be
co-advised by </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Professor Eric A. Davidson. The student will
work with the project team to apply a state-of-art nitrogen (N) budget model to
the U.S. and develop it into a policy analysis tool to inform sustainable N
management. Through this transdisciplinary and transnational project, the
student will have ample opportunities to work with a range of stakeholders and
experts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Qualifications: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The successful candidate will have 1) a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental
Engineering, Soil Science, or similar field; 2) good quantitative skills,
including statistics and mathematics; 3) proficient in at least one programming
language; and 4) basic knowledge about nutrient cycles. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Start Date</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">:
August 2021 or earlier. The review of applications will begin Dec. 20, 2020 and
continue until a qualified candidate is found. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Location</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">:
The UMCES Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD. Frostburg is a small college
town with a low cost of living and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.
Nearby amenities include numerous state forests and wildlife areas, scenic Appalachian
Mountains, and Frostburg State University. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Description</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">: The assistantship
will include tuition coverage, benefits, and a 12-month annual stipend of over $26,000.
Three years of support are available through the NSF research assistantship,
with additional support available through AL-UMCES institutional funds and
fellowships. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Program</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">: The student will
matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program
(MEES; </span><a href="https://www.mees.umd.edu/admissions#How-to-apply" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">https://www.mees.umd.edu/admissions#How-to-apply</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">),
a University of Maryland multi-campus joint degree program, and will reside at
the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg for the duration of the project. For
the MEES program, the application deadline for fall enrolment is <b><i>Jan
10, 2021</i></b>. Note that the GRE is no longer required for the application. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In addition to the MEES application, </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">interested
candidates should also send an email to <span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="color:black;text-decoration-line:none">Xin Zhang (</span></span></span><a href="mailto:xin.zhang@umces.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">xin.zhang@umces.edu</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;text-decoration-line:none">) containing
following </span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">documents as a single PDF: (1) a statement of
interest, (2) a CV, (3) contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses) for three references, and (4) copy of academic
transcripts (optional). Please indicate
in your subject line “[NSF-NSFC positions]”. Informal inquiries are also
welcome.</span></p>
<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Information about AL and UMCES can be found
at: </span><a href="http://www.al.umces.edu/" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">http://www.al.umces.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">. UMCES is an affirmative action, EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans,
women and minorities are encouraged to apply.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Best wishes!<br>
<p>Xin Zhang, Assistant Professor</p><p>University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science</p><p>Appalachian Laboratory</p><p>301 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532</p><p>Tel: 301-689-7201</p><p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:xzhang@al.umces.edu" target="_blank">xin.zhang@umces.edu</a></p><p>Website: <span style="color:rgb(71,135,255);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><a href="http://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/" target="_blank">http://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/<br></a></span></p>
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