The recently established Sullivan Lab of Soils, Biogeochemistry, and
Ecosystem Ecology at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks a motivated
graduate student. The successful applicant will study soil science in
arid ecosystems of the Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, or Sierra
Nevada in the western United States. Applicants seeking a Masters of
Science position are preferred but PhD applicants will be considered,
especially those who already have a Masters' degree. The successful
applicant will begin the position in January 2015 in time to begin
the spring semester.
Numerous research opportunities are available depending on the
applicant's interest but may include study of soil nutrient cycling,
soil methane oxidation, biogeochemistry and microbial activity in
primary succession soil chronosequences, and soil processes after
restoration of degraded or disturbed ecosystems.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in soil science, forestry,
range, biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related
field. Laboratory and/or field research experience is mandatory, but
the ideal applicant will also have strong quantitative and scientific
writing skills. Financial support for the position includes two years
of a monthly stipend (with possible extensions for PhD applicants),
support for travel to scientific meetings, analysis, and health
insurance. Consideration of applications will begin August 15th, 2014
and remain open until filled.
To be considered for the position, please email a CV, a description
of research interests, experience, and academic/scientific
background, as well as names and contact information for three
references to: bsulli...@cabnr.unr.edu. Prospective applicants are
welcome to contact me at this email address with questions prior to
application submission.
For information on the Sullivan Lab, past research, publications, and
interests, please see my website at bensullivanecology.weebly.com.
Benjamin Sullivan
Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Nevada, Reno
<bsulli...@cabnr.unr.edu>
