Student Opportunity Announcements
Graduate position in Aquatic Sciences and Water Resources
A graduate position at a Ph.D. or M.Sc. level is available at the Large Lakes Observatory located on Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota.
We are looking for a motivated student interested in an interdisciplinary work in biogeochemistry and/or physics of water bodies. Potential projects include numerical modeling of sediment-water interactions, investigations of water mixing patterns and their effects on biogeochemical cycling of metals and nutrients, and studies of benthic bioturbation. Support is available in the form of teaching and research assistantships.
Large Lakes Observatory is a leading research institution dedicated to the study of large lakes worldwide. More information can be found at www.d.umn.edu/llo. Current research efforts include studies of biogeochemical cycling, physical circulation, and interpretation of regional climate records in the Laurentian Great Lakes, the estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as tropical lakes in Eastern Africa and Indonesia. Other areas of interest include lake restoration and the response of benthic aquatic systems to oxygen depletion.
An ideal candidate would possess a degree in geochemistry, physics, limnology, chemistry, or environmental engineering. Competitive analytical skills, experience in numerical modeling, and relevant exposure to field or laboratory work will be considered an advantage.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sergei Katsev at the address below, or by email at skatsev (at) d.umn.edu. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a C.V. and a short statement of past and present research interests. Admission requirements and application instructions can be found at http://wrs.umn.edu/.
Contact:
Dr. Sergei Katsev
Large Lakes Observatory
University of Minnesota Duluth
2205 E. 5th Street
Duluth, MN 55812, USA
Tel.: +1 (218) 726-6057
Fax.: +1 (218) 726-6979
Email: skatsev (at) d.umn.edu.