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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk132740119"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">DBER PhD Opportunity in the Geosciences, Auburn University<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">The Geomorphology Lab in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University is seeking a PhD student to work on an interdisciplinary team to study the
effect of faculty professional development and active learning infrastructure on the use of inclusive, evidence-based learning approaches by faculty and the resulting impact on both the engagement and success outcomes of diverse students in STEM courses in
the College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn. The successful applicant will develop dissertation research within the larger project, but may also, if interested, conduct lab or field-based geoscience research.
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">Applicants should have an MS in Geoscience, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Exceptional applicants with a bachelor’s
degree will also be considered. Experience or course work in statistics is preferred, but not required.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">To apply submit the following by email to slshepherd(at)auburn.edu: 1) a cover letter that addresses your experiences and goal with respect to this
position, 2) a CV, 3) contact information for three references, 4) copies (unofficial) of your college and graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin May 15<sup>th</sup> and continue until the position is filled. The top candidates will be asked
to submit an official </span></span><a href="http://graduate.auburn.edu/prospective-students/application-instructions/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">application</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">
to the Graduate School<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">The
</span></span><a href="https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/index.htm"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Department of Geosciences</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">
is home to a vibrant </span></span><a href="https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/graduate_programs/index.htm"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">graduate program</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">,
with MS degrees in Geology and Geography as well as a PhD in Earth Systems Science. Additionally, COSAM has discipline-based education research faculty embedded in every department. The successful applicant will join an active
</span></span><a href="https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/clusters/dber/index.htm"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">group of researchers</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">
dedicated to improving teaching and learning in STEM. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk132740119"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#444444">If you would like more information or have questions about the position, contact the project PI, Dr. Stephanie Shepherd – slshepherd(at)auburn.edu.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Stephanie L. Shepherd, Ph.D. (she,her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Dept. of Geosciences<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Auburn University<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">GEOS Office: Haley 2046C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">AUTeach Office: Haley 3354<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">www.auburn.edu/auteach<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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