Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant Position: Urban Forest Carbon Sequestration The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of the University of Missouri, in collaboration with Lincoln University, is seeking a Ph.D. graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct independent research investigating urban forest carbon (C) sequestration in a dynamic multi-land-use urbanizing watershed of the central U.S. The study takes advantage of a nested-scale experimental watershed study design in the Hinkson Creek Watershed (HCW) encompassing the city of Columbia and the University of Missouri. The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory is located in the School of Natural Resources of the University of Missouri. The University of Missouri is among the top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
This is a four year position beginning when filled. The successful applicant will study carbon storage and flux above and below ground as a function of urban tree canopy density in sites along an urbanization gradient. Applicants must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least one degree in forest ecology, environmental sciences, physical hydrology, biogeochemistry, or a similar natural resources related field. Experience in carbon biogeochemical cycling and measurement in carbon pools and fluxes is a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are mandatory. Successful applicants will be required to work collaboratively and independently, conduct field work under variable weather conditions, and aid in installation and maintenance of instruments and monitoring sites. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. For more information and if interested in applying, please contact Dr. Jason Hubbart. When applying, please forward by email the following documents: transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (international students only), cover letter (including academic, research and professional goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason Hubbart, Department of Forestry, University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. (573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: hubba...@missouri.edu. Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~hubbartj/
