<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MS position in the Brahney Lab at Utah State University
joint with the Waring Lab at Imperial London</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">

</p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Project: The effects of plastic on carbon cycling in soil
ecosystems</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:110%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Responsibilities:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> The successful candidate will be involved with a project examining
the effect of microplastics on soil carbon cycling. Soils contain roughly three
times the amount of carbon as the atmosphere; thus, understanding how
contaminants affect the emissions and uptake of carbon is tantamount to
understanding anthropogenic effects on the climate. The pervasiveness of
microplastic pollution has led to the substantive accumulation of microplastics
in most ecosystems, including wildland soils. The successful candidates will
have opportunities to develop their ideas within the broader context of the
project.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Qualifications</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The student(s) must have completed a BS by
the start date and have a strong interest and background in one or some of the
following subjects: biogeochemistry, soil ecology, and/or ecosystem ecology.
Minimum academic requirements include a 3.2 GPA. Students with experience in
biogeochemistry and related fields, strong communication skills, and experience
with R, Matlab, or Python are preferred. </span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">How to Apply</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please send 1) a letter describing your
background and interest in the research area, specifically addressing how you
anticipate contributing to the project goals and your educational and career
goals, 2) your unofficial transcript, and 3) a CV that includes the names and contact information for three references to </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="mailto:Janice.brahney@usu.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Janice.brahney@usu.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. The start date is August
2023. The position will remain open until filled. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">About Logan and Utah State
University</span></b><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Utah State University is located in the city
of Logan, Utah, a town with approximately 50,000 residents. Situated in a
valley between the Wellsville and Bear River mountain ranges, Logan offers
numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including local ski resorts,
biking, and hiking trails. Logan is just a short drive to Salt Lake City, as
well as many National Parks, Monuments, and Conservation Areas. The low cost of
living makes this area an attractive place to live, play, and work.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,135,162);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Housing Costs</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82)"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The cost of living in Logan, UT is affordable, but like
everywhere, prices are increasing. The Watershed Science Department is working
towards increasing student pay substantively to keep up with inflation. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/places/ut/logan/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(166,166,166);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Forbes</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> lists
the cost of living in Logan at 6% below the national average. “Housing in Logan
varies by quality and price. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/utah-state-university/paying-for-college/room-and-board/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(166,166,166);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">College Factual</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> estimates
the average cost for housing in Logan, Utah is $2,160 for the academic
year. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.usu.edu/housing/rates/index" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(166,166,166);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">On-Campus
housing</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 per
semester, with utilities included. Off-campus housing can be as low as $250 per
month or $2,250 for the academic year. Off-Campus housing usually does not
include utilities, and this can cost an extra $100 per month, per person.
Off-Campus housing may also require a deposit upon signing of a housing
contract. Typically, the deposit is the amount of one month's rent, and the
deposit may be returned upon moving out of the housing unit. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82)"><br>
<br>
</span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(218,68,68);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Recreation</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(82,82,82)"><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Logan, Utah is situated at the foot of the
picturesque and easily accessible Bear River Mountain Range, just across from
the rugged Wellsville Mountains, about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Logan
is consistently ranked among the safest small cities in America, and
outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains. We are
also just a few hours away from the red rock country of southern Utah, the wild
Uinta and Wind River ranges, the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. The view
outside our windows reminds us daily of our charge to better understand and
conserve our natural resources.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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