<div dir="ltr"><div id="gmail-m_1234872008670728651gmail-:hg"><div id="gmail-m_1234872008670728651gmail-:hk" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" style="direction:ltr;min-height:258px"><div id="gmail-m_1234872008670728651gmail-:xo"><div id="gmail-m_1234872008670728651gmail-:xk" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" style="direction:ltr;min-height:258px"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Dear Colleagues,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">The Environmental Science and Policy Lab at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student interested in investigating nitrogen (N) cycles in coupled human and natural systems and informing N management along the food supply chain. This position is funded by a research project recently awarded by National </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Science Foundation (NSF), titled “CAREER: Sustainable Nitrogen Management across Spatial and System Scales” (</span><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2047165&HistoricalAwards=false" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2047165&HistoricalAwards=false</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">).</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> The student will be advised by Professor Xin Zhang, the PI of the project</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">. The student will have the opportunity to 1) quantify</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> key nitrogen flows in the agro-food system at various spatial scales</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">; and/or 2)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> work with a stakeholder advisory group to co-develop indicators and models to assist decision-making in N management along the food supply chain in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">. Through this transdisciplinary and transnational project, the student will have ample opportunities to work with a range of stakeholders (e.g., policy makers, NGOs, farmers, agricultural business) and international experts. More information about the lab:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span><a href="https://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">https://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Qualifications: </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Students with strong quantitative backgrounds and interests in stakeholder engagement and policy applications are particularly encouraged to apply.<b> </b>The successful candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Start Date</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">: Flexible. The review of applications will begin Dec. 20, 2021 and continue until a qualified candidate is found.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Location</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">: The UMCES Appalachian Laboratory (AL-UMCES), 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"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Description</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">: The assistantship will include tuition coverage, benefits, and stipend. 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"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Program</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";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" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">https://www.mees.umd.edu/admissions#How-to-apply</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";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.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">In addition to the MEES application, </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">interested candidates should also send an email to </span><a href="mailto:tesp.recruit@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">tesp.recruit@gmail.com</span></a> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">containing following 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-SUSN position]”. Informal inquiries are also welcome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Information about AL and UMCES can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.al.umces.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">http://www.al.umces.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">. UMCES is an affirmative action, EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Best wishes!<br>
<p>Xin Zhang, Associate 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/</a></span></p>
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