Student Opportunity Announcements
M.Sc. or Ph.D., Physics and Biogeochemistry of Large Lakes
A graduate position at a Ph.D. or M.Sc. level is available for
a motivated student with interest in interdisciplinary work.
Large Lakes Observatory (LLO, www.d.umn.edu/llo), located
on the Duluth campus of University of Minnesota, is a leading
research institution dedicated to studies of large lakes
worldwide. Available projects include the dynamics of
biogeochemical cycling and physical circulation, as well as
their responses to climate change, in Lake Superior, Eastern
African lakes, and Lake Matano, Indonesia. Other interests
include quantification of fundamental processes in aquatic
sedimentary systems and understanding of their temporal
dynamics. Support is available in the form of teaching and
research assistantships.
An ideal candidate would possess a degree in geochemistry,
physics, chemistry, environmental engineering, or a related
field. Competitive analytical skills, experience in numerical
modeling, and exposure to field or laboratory work are
advantages. Admission will be through the Water Resources
Science program of the University of Minnesota, which
combines the strengths of multiple departments on the Twin
Cities and Duluth campuses. Admission requirements and
application instructions can be found at http://wrs.umn.edu/.
To be eligible for scholarships and financial support,
candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible,
preferably by December 15. Most admission decisions will be
made by the end of February 2010.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sergei Katsev at
the address below, or by email at skatsev@d.umn.edu.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a C.V. and a
short statement of past and present research interests.
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@d.umn.edu.
Web.: www.d.umn.edu/llo