[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: MS/PhD positions at Temple University
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University seeks motivated students interested in pursing MS (Geology) or PhD (Geosciences). *(1)**Environmental impacts of renewable energy: *The research project will evaluate opportunities to lower the environmental impacts (on land and water resources) of large-scale solar development by providing foundational data and analysis on cost reduction opportunities. A major option that will be evaluated in the proposed research will be the colocation of solar installations and agriculture. The research project, funded by the Department of Energy, will identify crops suitable for colocation for different agroclimatic regions, collect data on the energy inputs, water and emissions from solar infrastructures and crops/biofuels, and conduct comprehensive life cycle analyses to understand the tradeoffs and synergies of colocation. The student will be advised by Sujith Ravi (Temple University, PA https://sites.temple.edu/ravi/home/) and will work in close collaboration with Jordan Macknick (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, CO). *(2) **Landscape responses to fire*: This NSF funded project will investigate the applicability of novel techniques – rare earth element tracers for wind erosion, and LiDAR (Ground-based & Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil microtopography and vegetation structure – to monitor landscape responses to disturbances (fires). The project will involve a combination of extensive field experiments (in New Mexico) and laboratory analysis. The student will be advised by Sujith Ravi (Temple University, PA https://sites.temple.edu/ravi/home/) and will work in close collaboration with Joel Sankey (USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center, Flagstaff, AZ) and Junran Li (University of Tulsa, OK). Applicants for the PhD program must hold a Master degree in geology, earth science or environmental sciences, with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience or interest in quantitative data analysis is preferred. The graduate students will be fully funded by research and teaching assistantships. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University is a dynamic urban university with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. Temple is ranked by the National Science Foundation as among the top 100 universities in the country for research expenditures. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . For more information contact Sujith Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA ( sr...@temple.edu <sr...@gmail.com>).
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Environmental impacts of renewable energy
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University seeks a motivated student interested in pursing PhD (Geosciences). The research project will evaluate opportunities to lower the environmental impacts (on land and water resources) of large-scale solar development by providing foundational data and analysis on cost reduction opportunities. A major option that will be evaluated in the proposed research will be the colocation of solar installations and agriculture. The research project, funded by the Department of Energy, will identify crops suitable for colocation for different agroclimatic regions, collect data on the energy inputs, water and emissions from solar infrastructures and crops/biofuels, and conduct comprehensive life cycle analyses to understand the tradeoffs and synergies of colocation. The PhD position will be fully funded through research and teaching assistantships. The student will be advised by Sujith Ravi (Temple University, PA https://sites.temple.edu/ravi/home/) and will work in close collaboration with Jordan Macknick (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, CO). Applicants must hold a Master degree in geology, earth science or environmental sciences, with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience or interest in quantitative data analysis is preferred. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University is a dynamic urban university with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. Temple is ranked by the National Science Foundation as among the top 100 universities in the country for research expenditures. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . For more information contact Sujith Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (sr...@temple.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Landscape response to fire
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University (PA, USA) is seeking a full-term Postdoctoral Research Associate interested in the general area of landscape response to fires. The successful applicant will perform field research (in New Mexico) and quantitative data analysis, focusing on the applicability of novel techniques – using rare earth element tracers for soil erosion and resource redistribution, and LiDAR (Ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil microtopography and vegetation structure – to monitor landscape responses to fires. Opportunities will also be provided for collaborating in other ongoing projects developing independent projects. Additional information about ongoing research projects can be found at http://sites.temple.edu/ravi/ . The postdoctoral position is available immediately. Initial appointment will be for one year with likely renewal pending satisfactory performance. Requirements include a Ph.D. in earth sciences, ecology, environmental engineering or similar fields, strong organizational, communication and writing skills. Prior experience in soil laboratory analysis (chemical or physical) or field methods for soil erosion/dust monitoring is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to proposal writing and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Applications should be submitted by email as a single pdf to Dr. Sujith Ravi (sr...@temple.edu) and include: (1) a curriculum vitae including list of publications (2) a statement describing past research experience and interests, as well as research interests to be pursued during the postdoctoral tenure at Temple University (no more than 2 pages), and (3) the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia (PA) with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session: Advances in Ecohydrology of Water-Stressed Environments
Please consider submitting your exciting work to the following session. H006: Advances in Ecohydrology of Water-Stressed Environments Session ID#: 9016 Session Description: Water-stressed environments include naturally occurring drylands and any ecosystem under drought. Drylands cover 40% of the terrestrial land surface and support at least 2 billion people. Water is fundamental to sustain ecosystem functions in water-stressed environments, where a tight coupling exists between water availability, ecosystem productivity, surface energy balance, and biogeochemical cycles. Both physical (e.g., CO2, temperature) and anthropogenic factors (e.g. agriculture, energy development) are increasingly affecting the dryland water dynamics. We welcome submissions focusing on the ecohydrological processes/feedbacks in water-stressed environments and their implications on a broad range of issues including ecosystem change, land use change, water resources, desertification, and food-energy-water nexus. Primary Convener: Lixin Wang, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States Conveners: Sujith Ravi, Temple University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, United States and Stefano Manzoni, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity in Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University
Postdoctoral Opportunity in Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University (PA, USA) is seeking a full-term Postdoctoral Research Associate interested in the general area of soil erosion - ecosystem interactions. The successful applicant will perform field research and quantitative data analysis, focusing on the following two projects: (1) applicability of novel techniques – rare earth element tracers for soil erosion, and LiDAR (Ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil microtopography and vegetation structure – to monitor landscape responses to fires (2) environmental impacts (e.g. soil hydrologic properties, aerosol emissions) of large-scale biochar application. Opportunities will also be provided for collaborating in other ongoing projects and developing independent projects. Additional information about ongoing research projects can be found at http://sites.temple.edu/ravi/ . The postdoctoral position is available immediately. Initial appointment will be for one year with likely renewal pending satisfactory performance. Requirements include a Ph.D. in earth sciences, environmental science, environmental engineering or similar fields, strong organizational, communication and writing skills. Prior experience in soil laboratory analysis (chemical or physical) or field methods for soil erosion/dust monitoring is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to proposal writing and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Applications should be submitted by email as a single pdf to Dr. Sujith Ravi (sr...@temple.edu) and include: (1) a curriculum vitae including list of publications (2) a statement describing past research experience and interests, as well as research interests to be pursued during the postdoctoral tenure at Temple University (no more than 2 pages), and (3) the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia (PA) with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD/MS Positions: Landscape responses to fire
PhD/MS Positions: Landscape responses to fire The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University seeks motivated students interested in pursing PhD (Geosciences). The research project will investigate the applicability of novel techniques rare earth element tracers for soil erosion, and LiDAR (Ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil microtopography and vegetation structure to monitor landscape responses to disturbances (fires). The project will involve a combination of extensive field experiments (in New Mexico) and laboratory analysis. The MS/PhD positions (Fall 2015) will be fully funded through research and teaching assistantships. The student will be advised by Sujith Ravi (Temple University, PA https://sites.temple.edu/ravi/home/) and will work in close collaboration with Joel Sankey (USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center, Flagstaff, AZ) and Junran Li (University of Tulsa, OK). Applicants for PhD program must hold a Master degree or equivalent in geology, earth science or environmental sciences, with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in geochemical analysis (e.g. ICP-MS) and geostatistics is preferred. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University is a dynamic urban university with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nations most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . For information on Graduate School application requirements at Temple University: http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/howtoapply.htm For more information contact Sujith Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Environmental Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (sr...@temple.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Landscape responses to fire
PhD Position: Landscape responses to fire The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University seeks a motivated student interested in pursing PhD (Geosciences). The research project will investigate the applicability of novel techniques – rare earth element tracers for soil erosion, and LiDAR (Ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil microtopography and vegetation structure – to monitor landscape responses to disturbances (fires). The project will involve a combination of extensive field experiments (in New Mexico) and laboratory analysis. The PhD position (Fall 2015) will be fully funded through research and teaching assistantships. The student will be advised by Sujith Ravi (Temple University, PA https://sites.temple.edu/ravi/home/) and will work in close collaboration with Joel Sankey (USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center, Flagstaff, AZ) and Junran Li (University of Tulsa, OK). Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent in geology, earth science or environmental sciences, with strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in geochemical analysis (e.g. ICP-MS) and geostatistics is preferred. Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University is a dynamic urban university with around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. More information about our department is available at http://www.temple.edu/geology/ . For more information contact Sujith Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Environmental Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (sr...@temple.edu).
