<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"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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",serif;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2047165&HistoricalAwards=false</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">).</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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",serif;color:black">. The
student will have the opportunity to 1) quantify</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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",serif;color:black">;
and/or 2)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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",serif;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",serif"> </span><a href="https://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://research.al.umces.edu/xzhang/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Qualifications: </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Start Date</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">: Flexible. The review of applications will begin Sep 30,
2022 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-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Location</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Description</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Program</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;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-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">https://www.mees.umd.edu/admissions#How-to-apply</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;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. Please note that the application deadline for
2023 spring enrollment is Sep 30, 2022.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In addition to the
MEES application, </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">interested
candidates should also send an email to </span><a href="mailto:tesp.recruit@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">tesp.recruit@gmail.com</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;text-decoration-line:none"> containing following </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;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-SUSN position]”. Informal inquiries are also
welcome.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;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="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">http://www.al.umces.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;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></p>







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