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<span style="line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Funded Masters Opportunity at Towson University: research-track MS Environmental Science (Geology/Tectonics
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Interested in travelling to southern Brazil to study rocks interpreted as remnants of 1 billion-year-old oceanic lithosphere, while pursuing a funded MS
in Environmental Science at Towson University?</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are seeking a self-motivated student to conduct a research and geologic mapping project focusing on Neoproterozoic ultramafic-mafic rocks that form part
of the São Gabriel Block in Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). The successful candidate will combine detailed geologic mapping with petrography, bulk-rock geochemistry and mineral chemistry, with the goal of interpreting the tectonic origin(s) of the studied rocks
and using the findings to place constrains on the tectonic evolution of the São Gabriel Block. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Advised by Dr. George Guice (Towson University), Dr. Vinícius Tieppo Meira (University of Campinas) and Dr. Giuseppe Betino de Toni (Federal University of
Pampa), you will develop skills in field geology, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, geochemistry, and tectonics. You will be trained in modern geologic mapping and rock preparation techniques, and use several analytical methods, including: scanning
electron microscopy; electron microprobe analysis; x-ray fluorescence; and laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anticipated start date: Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><u>Salary and Funding</u></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The successful candidate will be funded on a 2-year scholarship, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This scholarship includes a tuition waiver
for 2 years, in addition to an annual stipend of approximately $21,000. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><u>TU's Environmental Science (ENVS) Program</u></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To graduate with an MS (thesis-track) in Environmental Science from Towson University, you must complete 30 credits of coursework. In addition to the 6 credits
directly associated with your thesis, you will complete 24-25 credits of Environmental Science classes during your 2 years at TU. You will choose 3 topics from the following list of core areas: Environmental Geology; Ecosystem Ecology; Environmental Chemistry;
Environmental Law, Policy and Education. In addition, you will take 2 bespoke electives designed to prepare you for your research, as well as 1-2 electives of your choice. A list of degree requirements and potential electives can be found
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><a href="https://catalog.towson.edu/graduate/degree-certificate-programs/jess-mildred-fisher-science-mathematics/environmental-science-ms/#requirementstext" data-outlook-id="d42c3ed0-6211-4db7-9afb-ee114d5c751c" style="color: blue; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">here</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (see
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><i><u>About you:</u></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"> The successful candidate will have:</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">A bachelors degree in geology, geoscience, earth science or related degree (if you are scheduled to graduate in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027, you are very welcome to apply!).</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Prior fieldwork experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Skills in Mineralogy, Petrology and Structural Geology.</span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Strong motivation and organization skills.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">The following skills are also desirable:</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Prior experience with GIS software (e.g., ARC-GIS; Q-GIS) and/or graphics software (e.g., Inkscape; Illustrator; CorelDRAW). </span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Prior experience using excel and/or a coding language (e.g., R, Python). </span></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applications are only open to US citizens, US permanent residents or foreign nationals with a valid visa. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and copy of your unofficial university transcript (including classes taken and grade) to Dr. George Guice (GGUICE@TOWSON.EDU)
by <b>Wednesday October 21 @ 11:59 PM EDT</b>. Please include the names and email addresses of 2 academic references in your CV.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Interviews will take place via. Zoom during the first 2 weeks of November. We hope to extend an offer to our preferred candidate in early December. The successful
applicant will need to formally apply to the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><a href="https://catalog.towson.edu/graduate/degree-certificate-programs/jess-mildred-fisher-science-mathematics/environmental-science-ms/#requirementstext" data-outlook-id="a01216f8-5d27-46c1-8202-afd8cf08223b" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">MS
Environmental Science program</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"> (application fee: $50), but this should only be done
<u>after</u> being notified that they are our preferred candidate. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact George Guice (GGUICE@TOWSON.EDU). </span></p>
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