<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b style="">Join the Environmental Geochemistry
Lab!</b><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Environmental Geochemistry Lab, led
by Prof. Luiza Notini at the University of Delaware, is seeking motivated and
talented graduate students for a fully funded PhD position. Our research delves
into the intersection of iron geochemistry and environmental engineering, with
the aim of solving critical challenges related to sustainable development and
environmental justice.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Research Focus</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Our lab investigates the role of iron
minerals in environmental processes, applying advanced techniques such as
Mössbauer Spectroscopy and stable Fe isotopes. Key research themes include:</p>

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 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The impact of land use changes on climate change</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The potential for iron minerals to reduce contaminants</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The link between Fe geochemistry and environmental injustice</li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>What We Offer</b></p>

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 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A supportive, collaborative research environment;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Competitive stipend;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Collaboration opportunities with leading experts and
     international research partners;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Cutting-edge equipment: ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy
     available from Spring 2025 and access to state-of-the-art research
     facilities, including the University of Delaware Advanced Materials
     Characterization Lab.</li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Ideal Candidate</b></p>

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 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Background in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry,
     Geochemistry, Geology, or related fields;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Master’s degree preferred but not required;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Strong written and spoken English skills;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Passion for laboratory and fieldwork, interdisciplinary
     research, and innovative thinking;</li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Ideally ready to begin in <b>Spring 2025.</b></li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Program Overview</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Civil, Construction, and
Environmental Engineering (CCEE) Department offers PhD and master’s degrees
across specialized fields. Our graduate program emphasizes collaborative
research that addresses society’s most complex environmental challenges. Learn
more here: <a href="https://ccee.udel.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions/">https://ccee.udel.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions/</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>How to Apply</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Interested? Send your <b>CV</b> and a <b>one-page
letter of interest</b> to Prof. Luiza Notini <b>(<a href="mailto:notini@udel.edu">notini@udel.edu</a>)</b>. I will follow up to discuss potential research projects, funding, and any questions
you may have.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">To apply formally, please visit: <a href="https://ccee.udel.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions/">https://ccee.udel.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions/</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b style="">Application
Deadline</b>: November 30, 2024 (Spring 2025 start).</p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#0b5394"><b>Luiza Notini (she, her)</b></font><br>Assistant Professor<br>Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering<br>University of Delaware<br>343B DuPont Hall<br><a href="mailto:notini@udel.edu" target="_blank">notini@udel.edu</a></div></div></div>