Open 11-month (48 week) post-baccalaureate position in Hydrology at Georgia State University
Work with Dr. Sarah H. Ledford and Dr. Luke Pangle on their NSF-supported project to investigate the impact of urban beaver dams on sediment retention and subsequent metal concentrations in Atlanta, GA! We have received funding through the NSF REPS (research experience for post-baccalaureate students) program (more info here: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22072/nsf22072.jsp). The Lab is committed to being a safe, equitable learning environment for all. The position is currently written to explore questions around measuring sediment fluxes into and out of urban stormwater and beaver ponds, along with measuring metals sorbed to those sediments. This work will combine field data collection and lab measurements using the new LA-ICP-MS in Geosciences. However, this can be negotiated to be more specific to the REPS scholar’s interests. Mentoring will be a strong part of the project, including mentoring by Dr. Ledford and from M.S. students at GSU working on the project. Required qualifications: This position is open to students who have received a B.A. or B.S. in a related field (geology, environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, or other earth-related fields) and are not currently enrolled in a graduate program, who missed an opportunity to participate in an REU because of COVID, and who are from a minoritized group. The REPS scholar will also need reliable access to a car for field work in the Atlanta area (there is funding for reimbursement of field work travel expenses). Preferred qualifications: Basic lab chemistry experience, experience reading and exploring primary literature, experience with field data collection, completion of a surface water hydrology course. These are NOT REQUIRED. If you do not have these qualifications, please still apply! Salary: $764/week for 48 weeks as direct pay (no taxes will be withheld and you will have to file estimated taxes). Does not currently include health benefits but this is negotiable if the selected candidate needs coverage. This is anticipated to be 32 to 40 hours a week and will include time off for holidays and vacation as negotiated. Some flexibility in scheduling those hours is highly desired, as there will be some storm chasing. To apply: please send (1) a short cover letter explaining your interest in research, interest in the position, and what your long-term academic/career goals are, (2) a copy of your transcript, and (3) your resume to [email protected] no later than Friday, September 23rd, 2022. Top candidates will be contacted for an interview. Preferred start date: No later than the end of October
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