I am excited to recruit a Ph.D. student to join my new Terrestrial Ecosystem 
Ecology Lab<https://hauserlab-staging.webhosting.cals.wisc.edu/> at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison! The student will work with me, as well as 
members of the Department of Forest and Wildlife 
Ecology<https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/> and the College of 
Agriculture and Life Sciences<https://cals.wisc.edu/> community, to design and 
implement their own project in the area of ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, 
soils and/or plant root systems. Project ideas could include (but are not 
limited to): examining root and soil carbon (C) dynamics under global change, 
investigating the role of competing global change drivers in forest 
productivity, or linking root traits and processes to ecological models and 
remotely sensed data. Connecting research to community outreach and science 
communications will be highly encouraged as a part of the position. Other 
expectations include attending weekly lab meetings, attending department 
seminars and activities, developing working relationships with incoming lab 
members, submitting work to peer reviewed journals, and attending scientific 
conferences.

A strong candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong written and oral 
communication skills, and demonstrate a capacity to work both independently and 
as a part of a team. They will also demonstrate curiosity toward earth and 
environmental sciences and be committed to interdisciplinary learning.

The student will be joining a small but welcoming and highly collaborative lab 
group that is expected to grow over the next two to three years. Work will be 
based out of Madison, WI, which is regularly voted as one of America’s best 
college towns and offers many opportunities for music, arts, sports, and 
outdoor recreation.

As the lab PI, I will offer transparent expectations, research guidance, 
opportunities to learn lab and field work skills, resources for professional 
development relevant to the student’s career goals, regular feedback on 
progress, and overall respect. I am committed to and accountable for advancing 
diversity in the Earth sciences and welcome applicants of any race, color, 
nationality, creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, 
religion, age, economic class, ability, military status, family or marital 
status, pregnancy, political ideas, or genetic information to apply.

The student will be supported by a research assistantship (RA) of at least 3 
years with continued RA or teaching assistantship funding for the remainder of 
the student’s program. Stipend rates are based on Graduate School policies, 
with expected increases in the coming 
years<https://grad.wisc.edu/2024/03/21/four-years-of-graduate-assistantship-minimum-stipend-increases-planned/>.
 The position offers a flexible work schedule and the capacity for partial 
remote work as needed to meet the student’s needs. Start date is anticipated 
for the fall 2025 semester but an earlier start date is negotiable.

To apply please send the following to 
emhau...@wisc.edu<mailto:emhau...@wisc.edu>:



  *   Most recent CV
  *   A letter of interest detailing why the applicant is interested in 
pursuing research in the lab
  *   Contact information for 2-3 professional or academic references

Applications received prior to February 22, 2025 will receive priority in 
review, but the position will remain open until filled. If you have additional 
questions, please contact Dr. Emma Hauser, 
emhau...@wisc.edu<mailto:emhau...@wisc.edu>.
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