Download Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Environmental Geochemistry

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Environmental Geochemistry
Geology Program. West Virginia University
STARTING DATE: January 2016
CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled.
DESCRIPTION: The Geology Program at West Virginia University is searching for a PhD student
as part of the NSF-funded Appalachian Freshwater Initiative. The student will (1) develop and
test strategies for passive detection of speciated metals in headwater streams and wetlands;
and, (2) evaluate carbon budgets for several field sites. Both projects will incorporate
laboratory experiments and field investigations. This student will contribute to a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional study designed to improve management of aquatic
environments in West Virginia. The student will be working towards a Ph.D. in Geology at West
Virginia University (http://geology.wvu.edu/). Interested applicants should review the
information for prospective geology graduate students available online:
http://geology.wvu.edu/graduate-studies/prospective-students
QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and M.S. in geology, geochemistry or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.25
and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 300 (~1,100 old scoring system). A strong
interest in geochemistry is required. Field experience and lab experience are highly desired.
STIPEND: $19,848/year plus health insurance and tuition waiver.
CONTACT: Student will be co-advised by Dr. Dorothy J Vesper in Geology and Dr. Louis M.
McDonald in Plant and Soil Sciences. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, CV,
a 500-word statement of purpose (why do you want to work on this project, your research
interests, and long-term career goals), unofficial copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and
contact information for 3 references to Dr. Vesper ([email protected]). Strongly qualified
candidates identified from these materials will be encouraged to complete their formal
application to the Geology graduate program.