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<b>Open position: fully funded M.S. student in grassland restoration, climate-smart strategies and C cycling</b></div>
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</b></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fully funded M.S student in grassland restoration and C cycling</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Offered by:</b> Texas A&M
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Department’s application deadline:
</b>April 1, 2024</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Lab supervisor:</b> Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas, Assistant Professor</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Research fields:</b> biogeochemistry, climate-smart strategies,
restoration ecology</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The
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Gomez-Casanovas Lab</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is seeking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated student to investigate how invasive woody species removal
and climate-smart strategies (biochar amendments) affect the C cycling of grassland ecosystems in Texas. The successful candidate will join the
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Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u>
</u></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">under the supervision of Dr. Gomez-Casanovas, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Assistant Professor
and Director of the <a href="https://rwfm.tamu.edu/centers-and-labs/" id="OWAe221aa61-d12a-3307-2cbe-b0c3bd80544e" class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management</a>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The successful applicant will conduct biogeochemistry-focused research using lab-based gas exchange methods, process-based
modeling, stable isotope tools and biometric methods. Ideally, the student will start in Summer or Fall 2024. This is a funded position supported by a research assistantship that includes tuition and fees, health insurance and competitive salary. Typically,
M.S. students spend 2 semesters on the main campus at College Station (TX) before moving to the Gomez-Casanovas’ Lab at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Vernon (TX). The selected student will be expected to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 238);">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">The Lab combines novel lab, field and modeling experiments in a holistic way to advance science at the nexus of Food, Energy
and Environmental Security. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse research community promoting a culture of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research at
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/" id="OWA47ecd915-4947-a882-6a64-eabea3548664" class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Texas
A&M AgriLife</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> and the Department, and work with scientists at the
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A&M University Natural Resource Institute</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">.
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The project is part of a larger
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Department of Defense</a> initiative that aims at integrating climate adaptation and resilience into all aspects of decision-making including natural resources management.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-Great written and oral communication skills</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-Ability to work independently and with a team</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-Clear interest in biogeochemistry</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>DEPARTMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">For more information check
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https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/graduate</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-GPA higher than 3.0 out of 4.0 (3.25 preferred)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">-International students, TOEFL (internet-based test) of 85 or greater</span></p>
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<b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Experience using biometric methods, lab-based gas exchange
methods, process-based models and stable isotopes.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Demonstrated coursework in biogeochemistry and grassland
ecology</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>HOW TO APPLY</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; background-color: white;">a statement of interest (2 pages maximum)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; list-style-type: "2) ";">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">a resume or CV</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; list-style-type: "3) ";">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">copy of GPA, and</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; list-style-type: "4) ";">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>To</b>: Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via email (</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="mailto:nuri.gomez-casanovas@ag.tamu.edu" id="OWA558f3f71-568c-87b5-af6e-14667e1a675f" class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">nuri.gomez-casanovas@ag.tamu.edu</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">)
with subject line ‘MS assistantship </span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in grassland restoration, climate-smart strategies and C cycling</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">’.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">The review of candidate applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Department’s
application deadline is April 1, 2024. Contact Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via email (nuri.gomez-casanovas@ag.tamu.edu) for more information.</span></p>
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