*Hello Biogeosciences members, *
Just to clarify - *the mixer next week is on Wednesday, which is August
14th. *The previous missive incorrectly stated the date. Other information
was correct: 6-10 pm, Loft 123 at Patrick O'Shea's Public House, 123 W Main
St (http://osheaslouisville.net/patricks-event-spaces/loft-123/).
*Here's a PhD position that is available: *
*Ph.D. Student Positions Available in Arctic Biogeochemistry and Soil
Ecology Starting Spring 2020*
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio USA
*Application deadline for spring term (starting January 2020):* 15 October
2019, or until filled
*For questions or more information contact:*
Professor Michael N. Weintraub, michael.weintraub@xxxxxxxxxxx
The Ecosystem and Soil Ecology Laboratory at The University of Toledo, led
by Professor Michael N. Weintraub, invites highly motivated applicants for
PhD positions to study Arctic Biogeochemistry and Soil Ecology, focusing on
the controls on decomposition and nutrient cycling in Arctic tundra soils.
These positions will be located in Toledo, Ohio USA, and start in January
2020. In particular, we are recruiting students for projects related to
either:
1. *Temperature controls on microbial decomposition and soil
respiration*, as part of our projects studying microbial control of litter
decay and winter snow depth as a driver of microbial activity, nutrient
cycling, tree growth and treeline advance in the Arctic
2. *Biological and geochemical controls on soil phosphorus availability
to plants and soil microbes*, as part of our new project on biological and
geochemical controls on phosphorus bioavailability in arctic tundra
More details on our current and past projects are available at
http://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/Faculty/weintraub/Projects.htm.
Successful applicants will be expected to develop projects combining Arctic
field research with lab and data analysis approaches, and to collaborate
with research partners from other academic institutions. Projects include
the potential for Arctic fieldwork and opportunities to present at national
and international conferences.
Applicants should have relevant research experience and a Master’s degree
or equivalent in ecology, soil science, environmental science, or a closed
related field. Potential students will need to apply to the Department of
Environmental Sciences at The University of Toledo. Information about the
graduate program can be found at
http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/envsciences/grad/ and funding information can be
found at http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/envsciences/grad/financial.html.
Details on our entrance requirements are available at
http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/envsciences/grad/entrance.html.
Further information about these positions can be obtained from Professor
Weintraub (michael.weintraub@xxxxxxxxxxx). Including a letter of interest
and CV will help further our conversation. For more information about Dr.
Weintraub and The Ecosystem and Soil Ecology Laboratory, please see:
http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/envsciences/faculty/weintraub.html.
See http://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/Faculty/weintraub/Opportunities.htm for
a more detailed position description, including application details.
The University of Toledo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. The University, the Department of Environmental Sciences, and
Professor Weintraub are all dedicated to the goal of building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working
in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals
and covered veterans.
Happy travels,
Ben, Devin, Megan
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