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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">The Surface Processes Lab Group at the University of New Mexico is seeking a PhD student research assistant to investigate the drivers
of soil carbon persistence in dryland floodplains. The preferred start date is January 2027, with Summer or Fall 2027 starts also possible.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">The student will study how flooding, groundwater dynamics, and soil development determine whether dryland floodplains act as sources
or sinks of carbon over decadal to millennial timescales. Research will be heavily focused on field and laboratory data collection and analyses, including monthly field campaigns at Rio Grande floodplain study sites and soil processing and laboratory analyses.
This research will take advantage of several state-of-the-art research facilities housed at UNM, including the Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI), Center for Advancement of Spatial Informatics Research & Education (ASPIRE), Nanomaterials Characterization Facility,
and Analytical Geochemistry Laboratory. The student will also be involved in K-12 educational outreach programs and undergraduate teaching, so this position would suit someone with an interest in science communication and outreach.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">The student will be advised by Dr. Marisa Repasch, with opportunities to collaborate with other faculty on a second research project.
The student will be enrolled in the PhD program in Earth & Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico, where they will join an active and collegial graduate student community.</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">This
is a full-time, research-focused position based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and relocation is required. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">Learn more about the UNM Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences and the Surface Processes Lab Group here:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">Preferred qualifications include:</span></p>
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<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Previous research experience, such as an undergraduate research project, research-based master’s thesis, internship, or professional laboratory or field position</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Educational background in geology, environmental science, hydrology, geochemistry, soil science, or a related discipline</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to maintain clear field and laboratory notes</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Enthusiasm for field and laboratory work, including recurring fieldwork under variable environmental conditions (e.g., hot, cold, dry, humid, night-time sampling efforts)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Desire and ability to learn new field, laboratory, and analytical methods</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Ability and willingness to troubleshoot scientific instrumentation</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Familiarity with statistical or programming software, such as Python, MATLAB, or R</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="line-height: 16.866667px;" role="presentation">Interest in teaching, mentoring, science communication, or K-12 outreach</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">Interested candidates should email Dr. Marisa Repasch (mrepasch@unm.edu) with the following materials:</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">A three-paragraph statement of interest describing:</span></p>
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<div role="presentation"><span style="line-height: 16.866667px;">Your previous research and field experience</span></div>
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<div role="presentation"><span style="line-height: 16.866667px;">Why UNM and this project are a good fit for your interests and goals</span></div>
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<div role="presentation"><span style="line-height: 16.866667px;">Related research topics you would be interested in pursuing</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">A curriculum vitae (CV)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 16.866667px;">Application materials must reflect the applicant’s own writing. AI-generated statements of interest or writing samples will be screened
and will not be considered.</span></p>
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The deadline to apply for a Spring 2027 start is November 1st, 2026. The deadline for a Fall 2027 start is January 5th, 2027. Please reach out to Dr. Repasch for approval before applying to the UNM graduate program.</div>
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Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences</div>
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University of New Mexico</div>
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