Ph.D. Traineeships, NSF IGERT for Interdisciplinary Study in Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Science, and Ecology, University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota and the National Center for Earth-Surface Dynamics (NCED) are offering 5 Ph.D. traineeships to study the interplay between landscape changes and ecosystem processes over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales and across interfaces, such as agroecoregion or urban boundaries, with an emphasis on non-equilibrium dynamics. This NSF IGERT-funded training program recognizes the need for engineers to increasingly consider environmental constraints, for ecologists and earth scientists to understand effects of physical processes and materials transport on ecosystem dynamics, and for computer scientists to develop methods to analyze large environmental data sets. The program features a one-year, team-taught course that emphasizes collaborative research projects involving state-of-the-art environmental instrumentation, data analysis, data interpretation, and model building. It offers professional training for academic and non-academic careers including internships, future faculty training, and training in technical and collaborative skills, ethics, and legal issues. The IGERT program provides support for two years ($30,000 12-month stipend, full tuition, and health care subsidy), with continuing support provided through the student's graduate degree program. Students supported by NSF IGERT funding must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; however, participation in program activities is open to students of any nationality. Students with a background in any area of natural sciences, computer science, or engineering and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Applications must be sent to both the IGERT program and one of the affiliated graduate degree programs (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior; Civil Engineering; Geology; or Computer Science). For more information on the program, please see http://www.cbs.umn.edu/eeb/graduateprogram/usingyourdegree/IGERT.html for a list of participating faculty. If interested, contact the Program Director, Dr. Claudia Neuhauser ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). The University of Minnesota is committed to diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
