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University of Calgary PhD Studentship Opportunity:
Isotopic tracer investigations of
water and carbon cycles
Potential Research Topics:
We are currently seeking a motivated student interested in tracing flows of water and carbon
through the hydrological cycle. Potential thesis topics include:
-Isotopic techniques to assess the age of water in streams and rivers
-Tracking atmospheric moisture sources using isotopes
-The role of groundwater in CO2 evasion from inland waters
-Quantifying groundwater-aquifer carbon exchanges using stable and radioactive isotopes
Award Details
-This is a fully-funded four-year PhD studentship.
-Expected start date is Sept. 1, 2016 although earlier dates can be accommodated.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
-Hold (or be completing) a masters degree in a field related to Geography or
Earth/Environmental Science.
-Have an entering GPA of at least 3.5 on the 4-point scale (or equivalent).
-Be an independent, curious scientist willing to pursue his/her own ideas and interests.
-Have strong writing and communication skills.
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
-Hydrological techniques for studying surface and groundwater flows
-Collection, analysis, and interpretation of stable water isotope samples
-Aquatic biogeochemistry
Research Group/Institution Profile
The successful candidate will study in Calgary, a city that has been recently ranked the best city
in Canada to live, and is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 cities in the world. The
University of Calgary is dedicated to living up to the reputation of its city, with a vision to
become one of Canada’s top-five research Universities by 2016. The candidate will join a newly
established joint research laboratory that combines expertise in freshwater and marine science.
The student will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, and participate in
collaborative field campaigns ranging from Alberta’s oil sands to the Canadian Arctic.
Application Process
Please submit a short (1 page) statement of interest, CV, transcripts, and contact information for
three referees to:
Dr. Brent Else ([email protected])
and
Dr. Scott Jasechko ([email protected])
Department of Geography, University of Calgary.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate
is found.
For more information, please visit: http://people.ucalgary.ca/~belse
http://www.isohydro.ca/