The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso seek two highly motivated graduate students (Masters or PhD level) to conduct research on how global change affects terrestrial biogeochemical processes of carbon, nitrogen and water. We seek individuals interested in 1) Methane and nitrous oxide fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems; 2) Model-data integration for soil microbial functions; 3) Biogeochemistry in arid region; 4) Land surface modeling in the Earth System Modeling framework.
Qualifications: The candidate must have at least a B.S. (M.S. if entering the PhD program) in environmental science, soil, computer science, ecology, hydrology, geography or closely related field. The preferred candidate should have a strong quantitative background. Start Date: Preferably January 2016, but start date is negotiable. To Apply: Send a letter of interest including statement of goals and research interests; a resume or curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (electronic versions of all materials are required) to the e-mail below. Please attach all materials in one PDF file. Review of potential applicants will begin immediately and prospective candidates encouraged to apply to the appropriate UTEP graduate programs ( http://science.utep.edu/biology/index.php/2014-04-22-20-30-52/2014-04-22-20-55-16/on-line-application-for-department-of-biological-sciences ). For more information concerning this position, please contact Dr. Xiaofeng Xu (x...@utep.edu). The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. These positions are security-sensitive and subject to the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. Xiaofeng -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Xiaofeng Xu Assistant Professor of Ecology Department of Biological Sciences University of Texas at El Paso Office: 915-747-8640; Lab: 915-747-8099 E-mail: x...@utep.edu https://sites.google.com/site/xiaofengxuwebpage/ Lab: http://science.utep.edu/xu/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
