Please circulate widely. GRADUATE (MS or PhD) STUDENT OPPORTUNITY in Watershed Hydrology School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University
I am seeking a MS or PhD-level graduate student to conduct field-based research on hydrologic flow permanence in headwater streams. Ephemeral and intermittent streams exhibit streamflow regimes that fluctuate between drying and wetting, the degree to which is a distinguishing ecosystem characteristic that is associated with a range of important ecological and societal values. Despite the fact that these streams are a global phenomenon, occurring across a variety of hydroclimatic regimes (e.g., arid to tropical), quantifying the spatiotemporal variability of flow permanence and understanding the implications on physical, chemical, and biological stream processes remains an ongoing challenge. This research will focus on quantifying spatiotemporal variability of hydrologic flow permanence in small streams in Ohio and the Central Appalachian Mountain Region. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to * stream drying patterns within the context of local and landscape-scale morphology, * flow permanence changes under different current and historic land conversion (specifically surface mining, agriculture, and urbanization), and * ecological implications to changes in flow permanence. The position will begin August 2013 (Fall Semester) and can be either a masters or doctoral appointment depending on interest and experience of the student. Support will be a combination of teaching and research assistantships (approximately $20K per year plus tuition, fees and health benefits). Fellowship support may be possible for outstanding applicants. The position will be based at the Ohio State University Agricultural and Research Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio (http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/). Wooster (community of 25,000) is located approximately 90 miles northeast of Columbus and approximately 50 miles south of Cleveland. Full time coursework will take place at the University's main campus in Columbus, Ohio for the first year. Research will be based at the OARDC. Applicants should have * demonstrated coursework in hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology (or related field) * a record of academic excellence (>3.5/4.0 GPA and >70th percentile in combined Verbal and Quantitative GREs strongly preferred) * strong communication (both oral and written) skills * demonstrated experience in field studies preferred Interested applicants should send to Dr. Kristin Jaeger ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ) a written statement of graduate research interests, a copy of their CV, GPA and GRE scores, unofficial transcript or list of coursework, and contact information for three references by 1 December 2012. Submission of the formal application by 7 January 2013 is required to ensure full consideration for available fellowships. (see http://senr.osu.edu/Future_Graduate_Students/Admissions.htm). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Dr. Jaeger's research please visit, http://go.osu.edu/KJaeger *************************************** Kristin Jaeger Assistant Professor of Watershed Hydrology School of Environment & Natural Resources Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center The Ohio State University 1680 Madison Ave. Wooster, Ohio 44691 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> phone: 330.263.3661 skype: kljaeger ***************************************
