[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunity: Hydrology/Water Quality, Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

Graduate Research Assistant: Riverine water quality monitoring and modeling

I am seeking a motivated student to pursue a graduate degree at a Master or PhD 
level. The student will conduct intensive water quality sampling in the 
Mississippi-Atchafalaya Rivers. The goal of the research is to assess transfer 
and environmental fate of riverine carbon and trace metals. Applicants must 
possess a bachelor's degree (for master program) or a master's degree (for PhD 
program) and have completed at least one degree in a science major such water 
resources, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely 
related discipline. A strong work ethic and the ability to work both as part of 
a team and independently are critical. The student must possess a valid U.S. 
driver's license.


Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 2-3 references to: Dr. Jun Xu 
(y...@lsu.edu; http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/), School 
of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University. Missing any of the 
above documents will not be considered. Review of applications will begin 
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is expected 
to be in the summer semester of 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunity: Water quality, Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am seeking a motivated student to pursue an MS graduate degree in Watershed 
Sciences. The student will conduct intensive water quality sampling in the 
Mississippi-Atchafalaya Rivers. The goal of the research is to assess transfer 
and environmental fate of riverine carbon and nutrients. Minimal qualifications 
include a background in water quality or a similar discipline (e.g. hydrology, 
soil science, environmental chemistry, environmental toxicology, etc.). A 
strong work ethic and the ability to work both as part of a team and 
independently are critical. The student must possess a valid U.S. driver's 
license.



Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 2-3 references to y...@lsu.edu. Missing 
any of the above documents will not be considered. Review of applications will 
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is 
expected to be in the summer semester of 2016.


Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Email: y...@lsu.edu
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] 5 days left for abstract submission -- 2016 OSM session on the Mississippi River Delta

[Yijun Xu]

Dear colleagues,



Please consider submitting an abstract to the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting 
session: "Moving the Mississippi River Delta towards Long-Term Sustainability: 
Opportunities and Limitations" 
(https://agu.confex.com/agu/os16/preliminaryview.cgi/Session9322). Submission 
deadline is in 5 days, the 23rd of September. Three teams selected as finalists 
for the Mississippi River Delta Design Competition by Changing Course 
(http://changingcourse.us/team_finalists/) will also be present at the session 
to demonstrate their bold ideas on Mississippi River Delta restoration.



***Session details*** (Session ID#: 9322):

The Mississippi River Delta (MRD) region contributes an estimated $45 billion 
in revenue annually and has a natural capital asset estimated $1.3 trillion. 
The existence of the economy and associated jobs are being threatened by the 
rapid coastal land loss. Solutions to the problems are complicated by many 
challenges including riverine sediment supply, sea level rise, and maintaining 
navigation safety, flood control, ecological integrity, energy security, and 
socioeconomic/cultural assets. Despite a large number of research in the past, 
fundamental questions remain - Do we have sufficient scientific knowledge about 
the MRD? What else must we know in order to develop a sustainable solution for 
saving the sinking coast? How can science and policy work together to support 
the solution? This session aims at bringing together the endeavors of research 
and practices on the Mississippi River Delta as a complex dynamical system 
between the natural and human environments. We encourage submissions reporting 
results from field, modeling, and synthetic studies concerning river hydrology, 
sediment transport, sedimentation, coastal wetlands, energy infrastructure, 
population dynamics, real estate development, and policy making in the 
vulnerable MRD. We especially encourage presentations that stimulate 
intellectual discussion and critical thinking pertinent to finding an answer to 
the above questions.



Index Terms:

4217 Coastal processes [OCEANOGRAPHY: GENERAL]

4558 Sediment transport [OCEANOGRAPHY: PHYSICAL]

4815 Ecosystems, structure, dynamics, and modeling [OCEANOGRAPHY: BIOLOGICAL 
AND CHEMICAL]

6349 General or miscellaneous [POLICY SCIENCES]

Co-Sponsor(s):

B - Biogeochemistry and Nutrients

EC - Estuarine and Coastal

HI - Human Use and Impacts



Primary Chair:  Yi-Jun Xu, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United 
States; Email: y...@lsu.edu

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/people/xu/default.htm

Chairs:  Nina Lam1, Brian J. Marks1 and Christopher Swarzenski2, (1)Louisiana 
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States; (2)United States Geological 
Survey, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

[ECOLOG-L] AGU/ALSO 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting session on the Mississippi River Delta

[Yijun Xu]

Dear Colleagues,



We would like to draw your attention to a 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting session:



Moving the Mississippi River Delta towards Long-Term Sustainability: 
Opportunities and Limitations



Link to the session: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm15/preliminaryview.cgi/Session8166

Abstract submission deadline: 23 September 2015



***Session details***

Session ID#: 9322

Session Description:
The Mississippi River Delta (MRD) region contributes an estimated $45 billion 
in revenue annually and has a natural capital asset estimated $1.3 trillion. 
The existence of the economy and associated jobs are being threatened by the 
rapid coastal land loss. Solutions to the problems are complicated by many 
challenges including riverine sediment supply, sea level rise, and maintaining 
navigation safety, flood control, ecological integrity, energy security, and 
socioeconomic/cultural assets. Despite a large number of research in the past, 
fundamental questions remain - Do we have sufficient scientific knowledge about 
the MRD? What else must we know in order to develop a sustainable solution for 
saving the sinking coast? How can science and policy work together to support 
the solution? This session aims at bringing together the endeavors of research 
and practices on the Mississippi River Delta as a complex dynamical system 
between the natural and human environments. We encourage submissions reporting 
results from field, modeling, and synthetic studies concerning river hydrology, 
sediment transport, sedimentation, coastal wetlands, energy infrastructure, 
population dynamics, real estate development, and policy making in the 
vulnerable MRD. We especially encourage presentations that stimulate 
intellectual discussion and critical thinking pertinent to finding an answer to 
the above questions.
Primary Chair:  Yi-Jun Xu, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United 
States
Chairs:  Nina Lam1, Brian J. Marks1 and Christopher Swarzenski2, (1)Louisiana 
State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States; (2)United States Geological 
Survey, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

Index Terms:
4217 Coastal processes [OCEANOGRAPHY: GENERAL]
4558 Sediment transport [OCEANOGRAPHY: PHYSICAL]
4815 Ecosystems, structure, dynamics, and modeling [OCEANOGRAPHY: BIOLOGICAL 
AND CHEMICAL]
6349 General or miscellaneous [POLICY SCIENCES]
Co-Sponsor(s):
B - Biogeochemistry and Nutrients
EC - Estuarine and Coastal
HI - Human Use and Impacts
MG - Marine Geology  Sedimentology

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Watershed Sciences at Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am looking for a highly motivated graduate student at the MS level 
(possibility exists to continue on a PhD degree later) to participate in a 
research on sediment transport and sedimentation in the Mississippi-Atchafalaya 
River Delta. Potential applicants should have a BS in earth science, hydrology, 
water resources, or a closely related field. Experience in riverine study, 
modeling, and GIS/Remote Sensing are desirable. The position includes a 
competitive stipend ($25,000/year) for a period of 3 years. 

Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 3 references to y...@lsu.edu. Missing any of the above 
documents will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately 
and continue until the position is filled. Start date is expected to be in the 
summer semester of 2015. 

Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources 
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] Coastal Science Assistantship -- Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

Coastal Science Assistantship

($25,000/yr for 3 years)



A graduate position at the MS level is available in the School of Renewable 
Natural Resources (http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/), Louisiana State University. This 
is a prestigious graduate position supported through a Coastal Science 
Assistantship Program 
(http://coastal.la.gov/project/coastal-science-assistantship-program/) by the 
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The position 
includes a competitive stipend of $25,000/year for a period of 3 years.



The new graduate student will conduct a research on sediment transport and 
sedimentation in the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River. In addition to the research 
and academic programs, the graduate student will be required to complete 240 
hours of internship with CPRA during his/her academic career and/or the three 
year term of the award, in an effort to expose the student to the office's 
various functions and activities.  It is anticipated that each internship will 
involve work at the CPRA headquarters in Baton Rouge or at one of the CPRA 
regional offices (New Orleans, Lafayette and Thibodaux).



Applicants should have a BS in hydrology, water resources, soil science, or a 
closely related field. To be competitive applicants must have an undergraduate 
GPA of at least 3.5 and a combined GRE score of at least 310 
(verbal/quantitative each above 150). Experience in riverine study, modeling, 
and GIS/Remote Sensing are desirable. Interested candidates should send an 
email describing their past experience and their motivation for pursuing a 
graduate degree, along with a resume, unofficial college transcripts, GRE 
scores, and the names and contact information for 3 references to y...@lsu.edu. 
Missing any of the above documents will not be considered. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 
Start date is expected to be in the summer semester of 2015.


Louisiana State University is one of only a handful of universities in the 
United States having land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. The 
University is home to over 34,000 faculty, staff, and students from every state 
of America and more than 120 foreign countries.



Y. Jun Xu

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunity: Water quality, Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am seeking a motivated student to pursue an MS graduate degree in Watershed 
Sciences. The student will conduct intensive water quality sampling in rural 
Louisiana over a period of 12 months. The goal of the research is to assess 
transfer and environmental fate of riverine nutrients and carbon.  

Minimal qualifications include a background in water quality or a similar 
discipline (e.g. hydrology, soil science, environmental chemistry, 
environmental toxicology, etc.). A strong work ethic and the ability to work 
both as part of a team and independently are critical. The student must possess 
a valid U.S. driver's license and is able to obtain a permit to drive a 
university vehicle. 

Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 2-3 references to y...@lsu.edu. Missing any of the above 
documents will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately 
and continue until the position is filled. Start date is expected to be in the 
summer semester of 2015.

Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources 
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] pCO2 sensor

[Yijun Xu]

Hello fellow ecologers,

I was wondering if anyone had experience in using Turner Designs' C-sense or 
any other pCO2 sensors. Our applications will be mainly rivers, lakes and 
estuaries. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Phone: 225-578-4168
Email: y...@lsu.edu
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: [ECOLOG-L] GRE Scores In Picking a PhD Student. Do they Matter?

[Yijun Xu]

I'd like to point out that, in addition to the report by ETS, the company that 
created GRE testing, there have been many data-based GRE validity studies 
published in peer-review journals. For instance: 

--- Edith L., Goldberg and George M. Alliger (1992): Assessing the validity of 
the GRE for students in psychology: a validity generalization  approach. 

Major findings: Overall, the results from this meta-analysis do not paint a 
particularly favorable picture for the validity of the Graduate  Records.
 
--- Morrison, T and Morrison, M (1997): A meta - analytic assessment of the 
predictive-validity of the quantitative and verbal components of the graduate 
record examination with graduate grade-point average representing the criterion 
of graduate success.

Major findings: The results of this meta-analysis suggest that the 
quantitative and verbal components of the GRE possess minimal predictive 
validity... When this finding is coupled with studies suggesting that 
performance on the GRE is age-, gender-, and race specific (House, 1989; 
Kaczmarek  Franco, 1986; Scheuneman, 1987), the use of this test as a 
determinant of graduate admission becomes even more questionable.

-Original Message-
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Terryhbell
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 7:45 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: [ECOLOG-L] GRE Scores In Picking a PhD Student. Do 
they Matter?

You can question the source, but here is one study on the subject:

https://www.ets.org/research/policy_research_reports/publications/report/2005/hsiu

Terry

Sent from my iPhone

 On Sep 4, 2014, at 8:39 PM, Ganter, Philip pgan...@tnstate.edu wrote:
 
 Well, lets examine the reasoning in this last post (for convenience -- 
 parallels can be found in several posts in this thread).  GREs don't work for 
 some.  Scrap them.  So we establish the precedent that, if a measure does not 
 always predict the ability of an applicant, it is worthless.
 
 Lets apply our algorithm to other measures commonly used as factors in 
 acceptance decisions.  GPA?  Grade inflation, out with it!  Personal 
 statements?  Often written by committee of applicants friends and relatives.  
 Out with it!  Publications?  Many undergraduates go to schools without 
 undergraduate research opportunities and must use what time they have after 
 going to class and studying working to pay the rent and food bills, so out 
 with publications.  Require an undergraduate degree?  It is not impossible 
 that an applicant, studying on his or her own, could educate his- or herself 
 adequately enough to do well in graduate school (Recall famous scientists 
 without terminal degrees), so out with degrees.
 
 In fact, this razor will cut away any attempt to evaluate applicants and we 
 have reached the last post's ideal:  total equality in education.  All 
 applicants simply assigned numbers and acceptances meted out with a random 
 number table.
 
 I was a student from a small school with absolutely no reputation in science 
 (deservedly so).  After being accepted into grad school, I was told that it 
 was my GRE scores that had been the decisive factor.  Odd that.  That evil 
 company actually contributing to a poor student's (I was unemployed and very 
 poor when the acceptance letter arrived) opportunity at grad school.  
 Anomaly?  Evidence for the utility of GREs?  Just another anecdote?
 
 This thread has gotten to be just grousing.  The original post asked an 
 interesting question.  What to do when indicators disagree?  No one has 
 posted a really good answer to that conundrum (guess that's what makes it a 
 conundrum).   Everyone seems to be willing to contribute an anecdote but we 
 aren't politicians, we're scientists.  Anyone got any data?
 
 Phil Ganter
 Biological Sciences
 Tennessee State University
 Nashville, TN
 
 
 
 From: Andrew Wright marineb...@gmail.com
 Reply-To: Andrew Wright marineb...@gmail.com
 Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:06:32 -0500
 To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
 Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] GRE Scores In Picking a PhD Student. Do they Matter?
 
 Some people just don't test well, making the GREs totally useless as a 
 gauge of talent across all. Furthermore, I have been told that their 
 use is supported mainly by payments to the Universities from the 
 company that runs the GREs, at the costs to the already poor students. 
 They seem merely to be a commercial enterprise aimed at exploiting 
 students, rather than a reliable indicator of ability. I feel they 
 should be scrapped as another (albeit relatively minor) economic barrier to 
 equality in education.
 
 --
 Andrew Wright, Ph.D.
 
 We don't have to save the world. The world is big enough to look 
 after itself. What we have to be concerned about is whether or not the 
 world we live in will be capable of sustaining us in it. Douglas 
 Adams
 
 
 On 4 September 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Leaving science?

[Yijun Xu]

Why leaving science while science doesn't have borders and is needed elsewhere 
in the world? Would you be open to working  in emerging markets such as China, 
India, South Africa, and others?   

Jun Xu
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/ 

-Original Message-
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Allison F. Walston
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 3:37 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Leaving science?

Hey everyone

I graduated with my MS in ecology earlier this year and I was able to get a 
temporary job after graduation. However, the job will be ending shortly and 
they won't be able to make any permanent hires in the foreseeable future. I 
have a few other irons in the fire, but I am growing increasingly skeptical 
that any of them will pan out. 

I know a lot of people are in a similar situation given the job market and I've 
recently started thinking about looking outside of science. I did well during 
grad school and gained a lot of analytical skills. However, I can imagine the 
confusion my grad degree would cause for a potential employer outside of 
science/biology/conservation. 
 
Has anyone else made the decision to leave science shortly after grad school? 
What sort of things are career paths are worth looking into?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Allison

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, hydrology/sediment transport, at Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

Applications are invited for a highly motivated student at the PhD or MS level 
to analyze riverine sediment transport and geomorphological change in coastal 
Louisiana. The study is part of an interdisciplinary research, supported by the 
NSF coupled natural-human systems (CNH) program that aims to develop models to 
assess the resilience and sustainability of a CNH coastal system. Therefore, 
the student will work closely with a group of faculty and graduate students 
from natural and social sciences. The position is available to start 
immediately. 

Qualifications: A strong work ethic, strong quantitative skills, good 
communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and 
independently are critical, in addition to being prepared for work under 
variable field conditions and possessing a valid U.S. driver's license. 
Applicants with an MS in hydrology, water resources, or a similar discipline 
(e.g. soil physics, geology, geography, environmental sciences) are preferred. 
Applicants with research experience in any of the following areas: surface 
hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, and GIS/landscape modeling will 
be highly competitive.  

To apply: Submit the following via email to Jun Xu (y...@lsu.edu; 
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/): resume, unofficial transcripts  GRE 
scores, a letter describing relevant research experience, and names and contact 
information for three references. Missing any of the above documents will not 
be considered. 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship - Hydrology / Hydrogeomorphology

[Yijun Xu]

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to analyze riverine sediment 
transport and geomorphological change in coastal Louisiana. The study is part 
of an interdisciplinary research, supported by the NSF coupled natural-human 
systems (CNH) program that aims to develop models to assess the resilience and 
sustainability of a CNH coastal system. This position is a research 
assistantship with an $18,000 stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits. The 
student will work closely with a group of faculty and graduate students from 
natural and social sciences.

Qualifications: A strong work ethic, strong quantitative skills, good 
communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and 
independently are critical, in addition to being prepared for work under 
variable field conditions and possessing a valid U.S. driver's license. 
Applicants with an MS in hydrology or a similar discipline (e.g. geology, soil 
physics, geography, environmental sciences, etc.) are preferred. Applicants 
with research experience in any of the following areas: surface hydrology, 
sediment transport, geomorphology, and GIS/landscape modeling will be highly 
competitive.  

To apply: Submit the following via email to Jun Xu (y...@lsu.edu): resume, 
unofficial transcripts  GRE scores, a letter describing relevant research 
experience, and names and contact information for three references. Missing any 
of the above documents will not be considered.

*
Y. Jun Xu, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Phone: 225-578-4168
Email: y...@lsu.edu
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm
--
ICCE/IAHS 2014 Sediment Dynamics - From the Summit to the Sea 
Dec 11-14, 2014 New Orleans USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/
--

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in water quality at Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am seeking an outstanding student to pursue a graduate degree at either the 
MS or PhD level in watershed sciences. The student will conduct intensive water 
quality sampling in Central and South Louisiana. Minimal qualifications include 
a background in water quality or a similar discipline (e.g. hydrology, soil 
science, environmental chemistry, environmental toxicology, etc.). A strong 
work ethic, good academic record and evidence of excellent writing and 
quantitative skills are critical. The student must possess a valid U.S. 
driver's license.

Interested candidates should send an email describing their motivation and 
research interests, along with a resume, unofficial college transcripts, GRE 
scores, and the names and contact information for three references to: 
y...@lsu.edu. Applications missing any of the above items will not be 
considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until 
the position is filled. Start date can be as soon as the summer semester of 
2014. 

Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 
LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Multiple Faculty Positions at Xiamen University, China

[Yijun Xu]

Multiple Faculty Positions in Costal and Wetland Ecosystem and Environment 
Research

College of the Environment and Ecology (CEE)

Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China



A top research university in one of the best living coastal cities, Xiamen 
University is known for its academic excellence.  The newly established CEE 
focuses its research programs on costal and wetland environment, ecosystem and 
management.  CEE is seeking excellent scientists with expertise including 
global ecosystem, climate change, molecular/genomic ecology, remote 
sensing/modeling, watershed environment, and pollution treatment science and 
engineering etc.  Qualified candidates will be nominated for 
national/provincial talent plans with excellent startup package and 
compensation.  Applications are reviewed year round. For full consideration in 
2014 hiring, please submit before Dec. 31, 2013. Details can be found at 
http://cee.xmu.edu.cn. E-mail: ce...@xmu.edu.cnmailto:ce...@xmu.edu.cn.

[ECOLOG-L] Multiple Faculty Positions at Xiamen University, China

[Yijun Xu]

Multiple Faculty Positions in Costal and Wetland Ecosystem and Environment 
Research

College of the Environment and Ecology (CEE)

Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China



A top research university in one of the best living coastal cities, Xiamen 
University is known for its academic excellence.  The newly established CEE 
focuses its research programs on costal and wetland environment, ecosystem and 
management.  CEE is seeking excellent scientists with expertise including 
global ecosystem, climate change, molecular/genomic ecology, remote 
sensing/modeling, watershed environment, and pollution treatment science and 
engineering etc.  Qualified candidates will be nominated for 
national/provincial talent plans with excellent startup package and 
compensation.  Applications are reviewed year round. For full consideration in 
2014 hiring, please submit before Dec. 31, 2013. Details can be found at 
http://cee.xmu.edu.cn. E-mail: ce...@xmu.edu.cn.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in water quality at Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am seeking an outstanding student to pursue a graduate degree at either the 
MS or PhD level in watershed sciences. The student will conduct intensive water 
quality sampling in Southwest Louisiana over a period of 20 months. The goal of 
the research is to assess transfer and environmental fate of nutrients and 
metals released to coastal rivers and estuaries.  

Minimal qualifications include a background in water quality or a similar 
discipline (e.g. hydrology, soil science, environmental chemistry, 
environmental toxicology, etc.). A strong work ethic, strong academic record, 
evidence of excellent writing and quantitative skills, and the ability to work 
both as part of a team and independently are critical. The student must possess 
a valid U.S. driver's license.

Interested candidates should send an email describing their motivation and 
research interests, along with a resume, unofficial college transcripts, GRE 
scores, and the names and contact information for three references to: 
y...@lsu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until 
the position is filled. Start date is expected to be in the spring semester of 
2014. Qualified candidates will be contacted and encouraged to apply to the 
graduate program in Renewable Natural Resources 
(http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/academics/grad/graduate.htm). 

Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 
LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching: Nov 10, 2013 ---- International Conference on Erosion Sediment

[Yijun Xu]

A reminder (apologies for cross-postings) that the abstract submission deadline 
for ICCE 2014 New Orleans, USA (http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/) is in about a 
week.  Please consider submitting your exciting work today.



More ICCE 2014 Conference Information:



Conference Themes:

* Monitoring and modeling erosion on hills, floodplains, and coastal shorelines

* Monitoring and modeling sediment transport in streams, rivers, and estuaries

* Erosion and sediment-associated chemical transport and pollution across 
landscape and waterscape

* Land use and climate change effects on erosion and sediment transport

* Interactions between sediment hydrodynamics, channel morphodynamics, river 
delta, and coastal processes



Keynote Speakers:

* Prof. Mead Allison

* Prof. Pierre Julien

* Dr. Michel Meybeck

* Prof. John Milliman


Important Dates:
* November 10 Abstract Submission 
Deadlinehttp://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/abstracts.htm
* April 1 2014 Full-paper Submission 
Deadlinehttp://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/papers.htm
* May 1 Early Registration 
Deadlinehttp://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/registration.htm

For questions or more information, please email 
icce201...@gmail.commailto:icce201...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Abstracts -- International Symposium on Erosion and Sediment Transport, New Orleans, USA

[Yijun Xu]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Sediment Dynamics: From the Summit to the Sea



Location:New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Dates:  11th - 14th December 2014 (immediately before 
AGU Fall Meeting 2014)

Abstract Deadline: 10th October 2013



We are delighted to announce the opening of abstract submissions for the 
ICCE/IAHS 2014 Symposium -- Sediment Dynamics: From the Summit to the Sea. 
Because high attendance to this event at a unique and attractive city is 
anticipated, interested participants may want to submit abstracts as early as 
possible as we are operating with limited space for oral presentations.



Conference webpage:http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/

More information:icce201...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] International Symposium on Erosion and Sediment, New Orleans, USA, Dec 11-14, 2014

[Yijun Xu]

Dear Colleagues,

This is an invite to an international symposium on erosion and sediment that 
will be held in the city of New Orleans, USA, December 11-14, 2014:

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/icce2014/

This symposium is a series of symposia organized under the auspices of the 
International Commission on Continental Erosion (ICCE), which is one of the ten 
commissions of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). 
The first ICCE symposium was held in Florence, Italy in 1981, and recent 
symposia have been held in Moscow, Russia in 2004, Dundee, United Kingdom in 
2006, Christchurch, New Zealand in 2008, Warsaw, Poland in 2010, and Chengdu, 
China in 2012. The 2014 ICCE Symposium in New Orleans will have the following 
themes:

§  Monitoring and modeling erosion on hills, floodplains, and coastal shorelines
§  Monitoring and modeling sediment transport in streams, rivers, and estuaries
§  Erosion and sediment-associated chemical transport and pollution across 
landscape and waterscape
§  Land use and climate change effects on erosion and sediment transport
§  Interactions between sediment hydrodynamics, channel morphodynamics, river 
delta, and coastal processes

Please forward this announcement to interested parties.

Thank you and best wishes!

Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship – Extreme value analysis in hydrocli matology

[Yijun Xu]

A PhD graduate student assistantship is immediately available in the School of 
Renewable Natural Resources (http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/), Louisiana State 
University (http://www.lsu.edu/).  The graduate research will involve spatial 
analysis of extreme weather, flood and drought events in the Mississippi River 
Basin. Minimal qualifications include a background in hydrology, water 
resources, or a closely-related field with strong quantitative background. 
Candidates with journal publication records and GIS experience will be highly 
considered. Interested applicants should submit the following materials to Jun 
Xu (y...@lsu.edumailto:y...@lsu.edu): letter of interest, CV, unofficial 
transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references.



Louisiana State University is a comprehensive U.S. Research I institution 
enrolling more than 28,000 students. The campus is located in south Louisiana, 
about 60 minutes from New Orleans, and close to Louisiana's Cajun country.


Y. Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 
LA 70803, USA
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantships in Watershed Sciences at Louisiana State University

[Yijun Xu]

I am seeking to recruit two students to pursue a PhD degree in Renewable 
Natural Resources with an area of concentration in Watershed Sciences. The 
students will conduct soil and water sample collections in Southwest Louisiana 
over a period of two years, and will analyze petroleum pollution of hydrogen 
sulfide and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) in various water 
bodies. The goal of the research is to assess transfer and environmental fate 
of the toxic chemical compounds in the coastal rivers and estuaries.  

Minimal qualifications include a background in water quality or a similar 
discipline (e.g. soil chemistry, environmental toxicology, hydrology etc.). A 
strong work ethic, strong academic record, evidence of excellent written and 
quantitative skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and 
independently are critical, in addition to possessing a valid U.S. driver's 
license.

To apply: Submit the following materials via email to Jun Xu (y...@lsu.edu; 
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm): resume, unofficial transcripts  
GRE scores, a letter describing relevant research experience, and names and 
contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin 
immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Start date is expected 
to be in the spring semester of 2013.

Y. Jun Xu
y...@lsu.edu